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Cider Press, Ilmington, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £397

Self catering accommodation in Ilmington sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview:

Cider Press details

Cider Press Cottage is a light, warm and spacious semi-detached property offering accommodation on a single level. Converted from a Cotswold stone barn, it is situated on a quiet no through lane in a conservation area, with scenic walks onto Ilmington Downs starting a few yards from the door.

Ilmington is an attractive village, criss-crossed by footpaths, and lying in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Two traditional country pubs (including the Howard Arms, well-known locally for its excellent restaurant) are within easy walking distance of the cottage. Places to visit nearby include Chipping Campden (four miles), Stratford-upon-Avon (eight miles) and Hidcote and Kiftsgate Gardens (two miles).

Harvest Barn, Stonesfield, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £2715

Self catering accommodation in Stonesfield sleeps 12.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Harvest Barn is a wonderful period conversion providing luxurious accommodation for large groups. Overlooking the spectacular Cotswold countryside, (see pictures) there are six bedrooms plus excellent entertaining space which together make this a very comfortable destination. Modernised to the highest standards whilst retain many period features, this holiday cottage provides quality self catering accommodation set across three floors all with generously proportioned rooms for up to twelve guests. It is situated on a small working family farm on the edge of the attractive Oxfordshire village of Stonesfield, itself just 2 miles approximately from Woodstock and the famous Blenheim Palace. Across the driveway is the Callows Farm shop, with a wide range of fresh meats, vegetables and locally sourced produce.It is possible to hire Laughtons Retreat also, which accommodates four guests, for a total 16 people - 10% discount if booked together.If required, meals can be prepared ready for your arrival - all requirements can be discussed directly with the owners.ACCOMMODATIONEntrance in Hallway, with Cloakroom.Substantial Living Room with wood burner, comfortable sofas, TV and DVD.Open plan Dining Area, comfortably seating 12 people. Large Kitchen with new facilities, including washing machine, dishwasher, electric oven and hob, fridge feezer. FIRST FLOORMain Bedroom, with ensuite bathroom and t.v., through to Bedroom (Bedroom Four) with t.v.perfect for children! Bedroom Two with double bed and t.v.Bedroom Three, double bedroom with t.v.Bathroom Two with bath, shower over, WC and washbasin.SECOND FLOORBedroom Five, twin bedroom with t.v., exposed beams and views.Bedroom Six, double bedroom, with t.v. and beamsBathroom Three, shower room with washbasin and WC.OutsideEnclosed garden with ample off street parking.  Please note: PRICING ON THIS PROPERTY IS VERY INDIVIDUAL AND MAY NOT COMPLY WITH OUR NORMAL SEASONAL PRICE BANDS. SHORT BREAKS AVAILABLE ALL YEAR (except July, August, Easter, Christmas and New Year). Blenheim Horse Trials charged at Xmas Heating & electricity included all year. Telephone (emergencies only). Car essential. Travel cot & highchair available. Local produce welcome pack provided. No Smokers.  Pets by arrangement. Any Day Changeover and Short breaks, except High Season/ School Holidays, where Fridays are requested. No short breaks Christmas or New Year(£200 Breakages and Damages deposit required. Payable before arrival and refunded after departure subject to Owner checks.)Adjacent to the farmhouse is a small farm shop and highly regarded local butcher. From the barn there are various footpaths and bridleways perfect for experiencing the glorious countryside. The beautiful university city of Oxford is 20 minutes away. Other notable Cotswold locations such as Burford and the picturesque villages of the Windrush and Evenlode valleys are all close by. 

The Old Bakehouse, North Leigh, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £659

Self catering accommodation in North Leigh sleeps 4.

Features include: Wheelchair Accessible • Garden • Pet friendly • Pub near by • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: The Old Bakehouse is a beautiful stone barn conversion situated on the edge of the delightful village of North Leigh. Recently renovated to a high standard, the property has been awarded 4 Stars by the Quality in Tourism Report.  Its features include a traditional kitchen with original bread oven, beams throughout and excellent access for wheelchair and limited mobility users.The cottage is based on a working farm and horse livery yard, with many excellent bridleways direct from your door. Located between Woodstock and Burford on the edge of the Cotswolds. ACCOMMODATION: (Suitable for Wheelchair access)Vaulted Kitchen, with electric hob/oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Large Conservatory / Dining / Living room, with dining table/chairs plus sofa. Doors and views to courtyard garden.Bedroom One, double bed with en-suite shower room, WC and washbasin.Bedroom Two twin bedroom with Wet Room, fully wheel chair accessible, with rails. UpstairsLarge Sitting/Television Room, very unusual layout! Fully beamed and with chairs and sofa. Central Heating and electricity included all year. Cot and high-chair available. Ample Parking. Sofa bed available for £40pw. Wireless broadband and Telephone availableChildren welcome, dogs &/ horses welcome but please check with owner first. No Smokers.

Jasmine Cottage, Windrush, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £346

Self catering accommodation in Windrush sleeps 3.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview:

Jasmine Cottage details

Jasmine Cottage is a beautiful 300-year-old Cotswold stone cottage nestled in the the quiet, unspoilt village of Windrush. Surrounded by National Trust land, there are numerous walks in the stunning Windrush valley leading to water meadows and idyllic villages. Wildlife and birds are abundant and you will often see foxes, badgers, hares, deer and many beautiful species of birds and wildflowers. It is a perfect cottage to relax by the fire and unwind.

If you desire to find culture and shopping, Oxford and Cheltenham are approximately 20 miles away. The famous and historic market town of Burford is four miles west of Windrush and hosts an abundance of interesting shops and boutiques as well as some excellent pubs and restaurants. It also can be accessed by a four mile cycle trail along the Windrush valley.

The historic Fox Inn is situated on the river and is a 20-minute stroll across the fields where you can enjoy excellent food. The Inn for All Seasons is a 20-minute walk across fields and serves outstanding food and wines. The National Trust village of Sherborne is a two mile ramble along the valley. The outstanding Sherborne Village Shop and Tearooms serve excellent breakfasts, lunches and delicious homemade cakes. The deli is exceptional and you can find an amazing selection of goodies for your larder. Bibury, Coln St Aldwyns, Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water are all within the local area. Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon are within an hour's drive.

Your home-away-from-home, Jasmine Cottage is equipped to the very highest standards to make your stay as comfortable as possible with antique furniture, designer sofas, a claw bath and comfortable beds. This is the perfect cottage to escape from the pressures of the world with out having to climb into a car.

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.

Old Bothy, Halford, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £274

Self catering accommodation in Halford sleeps 2.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Romantic Breaks • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview:

Old Bothy details

The Old Bothy is a detached self catering holiday cottage for two adults in the grounds of a 17th century Grade II listed house. The compact single storey stone cottage was thoughtfully renovated in 2009 and furnished to a high standard providing a perfect setting for a romantic break.

It is situated in a very quiet conservation area of the 11th century village of Halford, which contains many Grade II listed houses and a beautiful Saxon Church. The Halford Bridge hotel and restaurant (originally an old coaching inn) is a few minutes' walk away. The local garage carries a good range of provisions.

The location of Halford makes an ideal starting point. Halford itself is situated on the Fosse Way (A429), at the northern end of the Cotswolds, eight miles from Stratford-upon-Avon (birthplace of Shakespeare and home of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre) and 14 miles from Warwick with its famous Warwick Castle. The old market town of Shipston on Stour is a few minutes' drive away and contains many shops, pubs and restaurants

Nearby attractions include Hidcote Gardens (six miles), the Cotswold towns of Moreton in Marsh (nine miles), Stow-on-the-Wold (14 miles) and Chipping Campden (10 miles). Blenheim Palace (the birthplace of Winston Churchill) and the larger towns and cities of Oxford, Worcester and Cheltenham are all within an easy drive of approximately an hour

There are several notable National Trust properties nearby including Hidcote Gardens.

Stone Wheel Cottage, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £814

Self catering accommodation in Hook Norton sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Stone Wheel Cottage is a light and spacious character cottage situated in the stunning village of Hook Norton - famous for its award winning local brewery producing 'Hookie'. Surrounded by lawns and classic, picturesque gardens this charming period property is ideal for families or a small group who like to get away to the countryside to a truly traditional village. Internally the cottage is presented in a traditional style, creating a very warm and welcoming feel for your stay. Externally the garden is absolutely lovely and yet secure plus there is a covered swimming pool (PLEASE NOTE: the pool is not heated 1st October - Easter). With a good selection of local pubs this is sure to please everyone! Superb value for money.ACCOMMODATION:Entrance through to hallwayKitchen/Diner, a very large and spacious room ideal for entertaining.Kitchen Area well equipped with with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, (Please note that there is a washing machine and tumble drier in the utility room) Dining Area with dining table and chairs, plus sofa.Living Room with sofa and armchairs, electric 'flame effect' fire, TV and DVD, leading to conservatory overlooking garden patioBathroom / Wet Room with shower, WC and washbasinUpstairsMaster Bedroom with double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers plus views towards the gardenBedroom Two with double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers Bedroom Three with two single beds, wardrobe and chest of drawers  Family Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and washbasin. OutsideThere is a small patio area to the rear of the cottage, which leads to the delightful garden that rolls down towards fields and a copse. Within the garden are a variety of fruit trees and wonderful flowers. There is also a large, indoor swimming pool which is for guests' and owners' use.(Please note: the pool is not heated 1st Oct - Easter). Heating & electricity included all year. Cots & high chair available. Broadband and payphone available.LocationThe village as you would expect has several good pubs, along with a very good general store and Post Office and serves as a charming base for visiting Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle, Blenheim Palace, Broughton Castle and other Cotswolds delights. The owners have made a special arrangement with the local golf club (five minutes drive away) for subsidised pay and play rates. Riding is also available close by. There is a Pottery adjacent to the cottage, which sells a great variety of tableware, lamps and gifts made by a range of local craftspeople.

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

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1915

Self catering accommodation in Stratford-upon-Avon sleeps 8.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Backlodge Stables is an extremely high standard of self catering accommodation situated in a superb location in the heart of Stratford upon Avon. The accommodation is actually two components (The Stables and The Tack Room) which combined offer four bedrooms and three bathrooms but allow one couple to enjoy more privacy with their own self contained facilities. Access between the two properties is about 15 paces along the path! The large open plan living space in The Stables is perfect for large families or groups with large sofas and dining facilities making it suitable for general entertaining. It's central, yet quiet, location also make it a great spot for the wealth of Stratford's attractions, see below. We loved these properties. ACCOMMODATIONThe main entrance is to The Stables, with access to The Tack Room approx 10 yards away. The Stables has:Large Living Space with two large sofas, additional seating, large flatscreen TV, Freeview, DVD player and gas flame fire. Kitchen / Diner with large dining table and 8 chairs and fully equipped kitchen with halogen hob, oven, grill, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer, microwave and large fridge freezer. There are three bedrooms on the first floor; two with king size double beds and one with twin single beds. There is one ensuite bathroom and one family bathroom. All bedrooms have wardrobe and chest of drawersThe Tack Room is a completely self contained property, with it's own fully equipped kitchen, plus living room with TV, DVD etc. Upstairs there is a bedroom suite, with king size double bed and wardrobe plus ensuite shower room.OutsideThe Stables has an enclosed, south facing courtyard with table and chairs. The Tack Room also has small outdoor space, but this is not connected with The Stables please note.Sorry No Pets. Children Welcome, Cot and High Chair Available. Off street parking for two cars available on request, additional parking on-street outside the property (no restrictions). Wifi avaible at the property. Mobile reception very good.