Rent cottages in Central England - cottages,
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Fairview Cottage, Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1338

Self catering accommodation in Milton-under-Wychwood sleeps 8.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Fairview provides a warm and high quality base from which to explore the Cotswolds. Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, approximately 12 mins from Burford, Stow on the Wold and Chipping Norton, this delightful holiday cottage offers an excellent standard of self catering accommodation. The property sits on the edge of the village and overlooks fields to the rear and enjoys a good size garden for outdoor entertaining. There are three large bedrooms, (with a further fourth off one bedroom) plus three ensuite bathrooms. With pubs near by, walks from your front door PLUS the Daylesford Organic Farmshop nearby, this is an excellent holiday cottage option.ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to living room.Living Room with huge corner sofa, additional sofa plus armchair, woodburing stove, large flatscreen TV with Freeview and DVD. There is an additional sofa looking out towards the gardenKitchen / Dining Area, there is a large, attractive kitchen with granite work surface. There are two ovens and a five ring gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine and fridge. The dining table can easily seat ten people. Utility Room with washing machine, and large fridge/freezer.Cloakroom with WC and washbasin.UpstairsBedroom One with King size bed with Ensuite Bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and washbasin. Bedroom Two with two single beds (2' 6") and wardrobe (please note: this room is accessed via bedroom 1, and has a curtain separation).Bedroom Three with King size bed, with wardrobe and chest of drawers, plus Ensuite Shower Room with shower, WC and washbasin.Bedroom Four with king size bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers with Ensuite Shower Room with Shower, WC and washbasinOutsideTo the rear of the property there is an enclosed garden with a paved terrace and grassed area beyond. There is a large mosaic garden table with chairs for entertaining. Beyond are views to the open countrysideFriday Changeover Preferred please. Sorry No Pets. Children Welcome, Travel Cot and High Chair. The property also has Wifi.Off Street Parking for three cars.The Owner requires a damages deposit before your arrival.

Keens Cottage, Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £637

Self catering accommodation in Kingham sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Keen's Cottage is simply delightful! Set in the 'West End' of this award winning village, the cottage is a classic 18th Century Cotswold property packed with attractive and traditional features that are mixed with modern touches to make this a real stand out holiday cottage option. Its location down a little lane and within a traditional terrace of cottages is very peaceful and very convenient for two superb pubs less than 5 mins walk away. Internally the property was recently renovated to provide a new conservatory/dining room and new kitchen alongside the stunning inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove. Upstairs are two good sized bedrooms with two bathrooms. Outside there is a completely enclosed, south facing garden. This is a real gem and an outstanding choice for your Cotswold break or holiday.ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to living roomLiving Room with sofa and two armchairs, desk (&wifi), TV, DVD and ipod docking station and fireplace with woodburning stove.Kitchen, high quality and attractive full equipped with 4 ring induction hob, oven and grill, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer plus washer/drier. Dining Room / Conservatory overlooks the enclosed garden area, with table and six chairs. Complete with underfloor heating.UpstairsMaster Bedroom with double bed (4ft 6in), wardrobe with shelving Ensuite Shower Room with shower, WC and washbasinBedroom Two with two single beds, wardrobe and chest of drawersBathroom Two with bath, shower over WC and washbasinOutsideTo the rear is a good sized courtyard, south facing garden with table and chairs. OtherOn Street parking (outside the cottage!). Wifi available and included. Children Welcome but sorry no cot or high chair supplied. Sorry No Pets.

Stables, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £1015

Self catering accommodation in Stratford-upon-Avon sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: The Stables is a superb self catering holiday cottage set in a leafy area of Stratford upon Avon called Shottery, an area best known for 'Anne Hathaway's Cottage' which is about 300 yards away. If you would like to enjoy the superb facilities (including the National Theatre) in Stratford then you really could not be more conveniently located, as everything is within walking distance. The property is a 5 star standard and has been beautifully modernised to provide spacious and light accommodation ideal for families or groups alike. Of particular appeal is the huge open plan living space which 'spills' onto the courtyard. Although this is a central location it is private and relatively peaceful and with an off street parking spot you can leave the car and stroll into town too. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and believe you will too - especially if you fancy surrounding yourself with Shakespeare's history!ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to hallwayCloakroom with WC and washbasinLiving Space with two large sofas, large flatscreen TV, with DVD player and Freeview, surround sound system, ipod docking station plus contemporary wall mounted gas flame fire with large sliding doors to private courtyard.Kitchen / Dining Area with large dining table plus 8 dining chairsKitchen well equipped and high quality with 4 ring halogen hob, oven and grill, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and large fridge freezer.UpstairsMaster Bedroom with king size double bed (5ft), chest of drawers and wardrobe plus Ensuite Bathroom with shower, WC and washbasin.Bedroom Two with king size double bed (5ft), chest and wardrobeFamily Bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and washbasinBedroom Three with two single beds, chest and wardrobeOutsideThe courtyard is south facing and a real sun trap, there is a large table and six chairs. There is also access out to the street.Sorry No Pets. Children Welcome, Cot and High Chair Available. Off street parking for one car available on request, additional parking on-street outside the property (no restrictions). Wifi avaible at the property. Mobile reception very good.

Ivy House, Ashbourne, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £582

Self catering accommodation in Ashbourne sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview:

Ivy House details

Ivy House is a semi-detached holiday cottage next to the church in the centre of the very attractive and unspoilt village of Wetton hidden deep in the Derbyshire Dales.

This self-catering luxury retreat is only a few minutes' walk from the upper reaches of Dovedale and Manifold Valley in the Peak District National Park. The Royal Oak, a good eating pub, is 100 yards away. Ivy House can be booked together with Reading Room (DE005), which is adjacent and sleeps four guests. There is an interconnecting door between the two properties with low headroom.

King Johns Barn, Leafield, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1275

Self catering accommodation in Leafield sleeps 8.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Pub near by • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: GreenTourism Business Scheme Silver Award WinnerKing Johns Barn, is a large barn conversion situated in a rural location near to the villages of Shipton under Wychwood and Leafield. The barn itself takes its name from the 'King John's Oak' which was said to be a rallying point for huntsmen in the Wychwood Forest! The property comprises two self contained units accommodating up to 10 people. The larger of the two (The Gallery) has a spacious and welcoming vaulted room with glorious views across open fields. This holiday cottage is likely to appeal to families looking to enjoy open space while having easy access to local amenities.ACCOMMODATION:The property has two distinct elements, each with its own facilities, enabling parties to come together in one property but equally enjoy privacy when necessary.1. The GalleryLarge Sitting / Dining room with a table to seat ten. Comfortable sofa and chairs TV and DVD with Freeview and ipod docking station. Kitchen, fully fitted including hob, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer.Bedroom One is down two small stairs, with a double bed, an en-suite shower room, with large walk in shower, WC and washbasin. Upstairs: Bedroom Two, a large room with glorious views, with twin beds that can be zipped together. Bathroom Two with bath, WC and washbasin.2. Oak TreeEntrance into Utility Room with washer/dryer. Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable sofa (sofa bed*) and armchair TV DVD with Freeview. Dining area with dining table and chairs. Opening into Kitchen, fully fitted & equipped with cooker and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave. Upstairs: Bedroom One with double bed with wardrobe. Shower Room adjacent with walk-in shower, WC and washbasin. Bedroom Two with twin beds that can be zipped together beds to make a large double with en-suite Bathroom with bath WC and washbasin. Heating & electricity included all year. Parking for several cars. Cots & High Chairs available *Sofa bed available for extra guests for £40 per week / per stay, per person.  Pets only in The Gallery, please note.No smokers. Friday changeover. Please no short breaks July - August, other periods on approval. Breakages deposit of £100 (cheque or cash) payable prior to arrival at the property.Wifi Available

Forget Me Not, Lyneham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £546

Self catering accommodation in Lyneham sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Golf near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Forget Me Not Cottage is a superb holiday cottage located in a delightful Cotswolds village. Forming the substantial element within a building that once was the local school, the cottage is an excellent and characterful home set within a peaceful spot very convenient for Burford and Chipping Norton. Internally the property offers a large living area, along with many character features including exposed stone walls and woodwork and a brilliant attention to detail. Locally there is a popular golf course (see * below). Outside, the cottage enjoys lovely views across the countryside and village and a secluded sitting area. A truly wonderful location of the Cotswolds! ACCOMMODATIONDoor leading to Kitchen, with gas hob and electric oven, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave and dishwasher. Glazed doors toLiving / Dining area open plan with sofas, electric wood burner effect heater, TV and DVD plus good size dining table.Cloakroom with W.C and washbasin.UpstairsBedroom One, King size bed (can be made up as twin beds (2ft 6ins) please state preference at time of booking), pine wardrobe and period furniture plus views to village.Bedroom Two, double bed, period furniture, with views.Bathroom, bath with shower over, WC & washbasin.Central heating & electricity included all year round. Ample Parking. Washer/drier facilities on site.Please No Pets. No Smokers. Please No children under 10.

Lime Tree, Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £428

Self catering accommodation in Burford sleeps 2.

Features include: • Internet Access • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Lime Tree (ETC 3 Stars) is a well apportioned studio apartment (upstairs from Cider Press), attached to the Mill at Burford. The Mill Stream runs beneath the courtyard and the apartment has a small balcony overlooking a wonderful view of the stream and the surrounding woodland. It is a very peaceful location yet only 5 minutes from Burford town centre, with its shops, pubs and restaurants. From the apartment there is a delightful 3 mile walk along the edge of the River Windrush to the neighbouring village of Swinbrook. English Tourist Council rating 3 Stars.ACCOMMODATION: The apartment provides a high standard of accommodation with all the basic 'mod-cons' supplied, making sure your stay will be a comfortable and enjoyable one. The front doors leads straight into your Living Room which is well furnished with a relaxing sofa and armchair, Digital TV & DVD Player as well as dining table and chairs. Kitchen area has an electric cooker and hob, fridge with freezer compartment and microwave. Bedroom area has a standard double bed. Bathroom has a bath with overhead shower, WC and washbasin.Heating & electricity included all year round. Laundry facilities on site.Lime Tree is on the second floor. Secure bike parking available. Wi Fi Connection is available.No Pets. No smokers. No Children. Private parking on site  Access to garden. 

Weather Vane Cottage, Lyneham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £534

Self catering accommodation in Lyneham sleeps 2.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Golf near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Weathervane Cottage is a lovely and spacious holiday cottage situated in the beautiful hamlet of Lyneham, a classic Cotswold spot. The hamlet is located near to the heart of the Cotswolds making it an ideal spot to tour the local area. Previously a barn, the property has undergone a complete transformation to provide comfortable holiday accommodation in a truly tranquil location. We particularly like the open plan design, of this holiday cottage and also its superb locationACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to small hallwayOpen plan Living / Dining / Kitchen Room. Living area with sofa, armchair, TV, video and DVD player. Dining area with table and chairs for four people.Kitchen, fully equipped, with electric hob and oven, fridge, freezer, washer/drier and microwave.Cloakroom with WC and washbasin.  UpstairsBedroom with large double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers. Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and washbasin OutsideEnclosed garden area, with patio plus table and chairs. The property, which is attached at the rear to Hayloft Barn, is on a small, working farm and situated overlooking a quiet country lane and fields thereafter.  Pets Welcome but charged at £25 per pet, Children Welcome. No Smokers please.Fishing available nearby. Golf within walking distance.Lyneham is well located for visiting all Cotswold attractions and villages including Burford, Stow on the Wold and Blenheim Palace at Woodstock. *Although the village does not have a pub, there is a friendly golf club approximately a 10 min walk away which welcomes non playing guests for food and drinks. Described as 'a well groomed course that challenges the best golfers.... it has a lovely clubhouse with breathtaking views of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds.'  We say it's well worth a visit! (01993 831 841 closes at dusk in Winter months.) The popular towns of Stratford upon Avon and Oxford are also within easy driving distance. (Kingham station is approx. 2 miles away, with trains to Oxford, London, Hereford and Worcester.)

Tall Trees Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £942

Self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Tall Trees Cottage, is a traditionally built stone holiday cottage situated in a elevated setting on the edge of Stow on  the Wold with beautiful views of open countryside. Even though it is short walk from the centre of this very popular Cotswolds market town, the property enjoys a super view overlooking a 4 acre paddock with ponies and chickens. (You can actually get some free-range eggs if you wish in your welcome hamper on arrival.) The property offers modern accommodation over two floors, with two ensuite bedrooms on the lower level, which may appeal to those with limited mobility. Externally the cottage, which is attached to the owner's home, has an enclosed garden to the front, along with a private side courtyard. By being on the edge of Stow on the Wold, you benefit from the of peace of the countryside, while being only a few minutes walk from the many restaurants, shops and cafes available. It really is an ideal location for touring this picturesque part of the English heartland. ACCOMMODATIONEntrance through to Living RoomLiving Room with two sofas, armchair, woodburning stove, large, wall mounted flatscreen TV with Freeview doors to side patio and also to garden area. Dining Table with six chairs2 Steps up to level with:Kitchen fully equipped with gas hob, electric oven, washing machine/dryer, fridge, separate freezer and microwave.Bedroom Two with double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers plus Ensuite Shower Room with shower, cubicle, WC and washbasinBedroom Three with double bed with wardrobe, chest of drawers, plus Ensuite Shower Room with shower, WC and washbasin.UpstairsMaster Bedroom, a lovely large room, with double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers. There is an extra single bed available in this room.Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and washbasinBedroom Four with single bedOutsideThere is a patio area to the side of the cottage which is enclosed and with a table and chairs for seating outside. There is also a further garden area to the front of the cottage which overlooks the paddock and fields beyond. There is off street parking  also.Sorry No Pets. Children Welcome. Cot & Hi-Chair available. Gas Central heating included all year round. Saturday Changeover preferred in High Season, Any Day considered otherwise, please enquire

Chalmore Hole Ferry House, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £397

Self catering accommodation in Wallingford sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Swimming Pool • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview:

Chalmore Hole Ferry House details

A beautiful and historic ferryman's cottage, the site of which is mentioned in Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat, which is situated directly on the banks of the River Thames, adjacent to the Oxford University Rowing Club.

This unique property, which sits on Edwardian brick arches, overlooks its own private riverside garden and pontoon. On the other side of the river is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a working dairy farm.

The house is on the southern edge of the town of Wallingford, just over an hour's drive from London, 15 minutes from Henley and 20 minutes from Oxford.

Until c.1950 the house was occupied by the Wallingford ferryman, who transported horses, people and freight across the river at the point where the River Thames tow path changed sides. The raised outhouse was the ticket booth associated with the ferry.

Wallingford is a pretty medieval market town situated along the banks of the River Thames. The centre of the town is a five minute walk along either the riverside or quiet roads, and has a picturesque town square with a 17th century arcaded town hall, a number of historic inns and restaurants, three ancient churches, the Corn Exchange theatre and cinema, a large Waitrose and a summer outdoor swimming pool. You can also enjoy the Cholsey and Wallingford Steam Railway, or a walk around the ruins of Wallingford Castle, once one of the largest in the country but largely destroyed by Oliver Cromwell.

There is a town museum and Agatha Christie's home and boathouse nearby. Midsomer Murders was filmed in the town. A bus service runs to Oxford and Reading and the stop is only a few minutes walk away.
You will find the house a restful and fun place, surrounded by the quiet of the Thames, with only its water wildlife for company.

Reading Room, Ashbourne, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £346

Self catering accommodation in Ashbourne sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview:

Reading Room details

The Reading Room is situated adjacent to Ivy House in the charming village of Wetton, in the heart of the Peak District, close to Dovedale and the Manifold Valley, and the start point for some of the most attractive walks in the National Park.

The stone cottage is an imaginative conversion of one of the original Chatsworth Estate Reading Rooms.

For accommodation for a larger party the Reading Room can either be booked with Ivy House, or booked separately. There is a connecting passage on the ground floor between the two properties, with a lockable door (with low headroom) to protect guest privacy.

Places to visit within the area inlcude:
Ilam and White Peak Estate www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Haddon Hall - Sat above the River Wye near to Bakewell looking much like it did in Tudor times. www.haddonhall.co.uk
The Heights of Abraham Country Park and Caverns. Reached by a cable car over deep lime gorge. www.heightsofabraham.com
Poole's Cavern and Country Park - Vist and explore the vast caves and crystals that have been created.
Chatsworth House - Home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. www.chatsworth.org
Poole's Cavern - Take a look at the stuuning crystal in these wonderful caves www.poolescavern.co.uk
Blackbrook Zoological Park www.blackbrookzoo.co.uk
Alton Towers Resort www.altontowers.com
Rudyard Lake Steam Railwaywww.rlsr.org
Alton Castle - www.altoncastle.co.uk

Cider Press, Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £428

Self catering accommodation in Burford sleeps 2.

Features include: • Internet Access • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview:  Cider Press (ETC 3 Stars) is a well apportioned studio apartment attached to The Mill in Burford, (downstairs from Lime Tree). The Mill Stream runs beneath the courtyard and the apartment has a small balcony overlooking a wonderful view of the stream and the surrounding woodland. It is a very peaceful location, yet only a 5 minute walk from Burford town centre, with its shops, pubs and restaurants. From the apartment there is a delightful 3 mile walk along the edge of the river to the neighbouring village of Swinbrook. ACCOMMODATION The apartment provides a high standard of accommodation with all the basic mod cons making sure your stay will be a comfortable one. At one end of the apartment you will find a Double Bed. Towards the centre is a Sitting/Dining area complete with comfortable sofa and armchair, Digital TV with DVD player. The well fitted Kitchen is in an alcove and has an electric hob and oven, microwave and fridge with freezer compartment. Laundry facilities available on site. Bathroom has a bath with overhead shower, WC and washbasin.Heating & electricity included all year round. Cider Press is on the first floor. Secure bike parking available. Wi Fi Connection available.No Pets. No smokers. No Children.  Private Parking on site.  Access to garden.The small town of Burford is perfectly located for all the attractions of the Cotswolds and surrounding areas, such as Blenheim Palace at Woodstock, the Cotswold Wildlife Park and several National Trust properties including Hidcote Manor Gardens. Oxford and Stratford upon Avon are within easy reach.