The epitome of easy country living, this charming stone cottage boasts a flower-peppered garden and is set in a peaceful location near the village of Swerford. Couples or small groups of friends are sure to delight in an escape alongside an honorary tufty-pawed family member. Furry food connoisseurs can peruse the organic offerings at Daylesford Farm Shop (12.5 miles), before settling in the leafy garden oasis to scoff a spread of local treats.
This inviting abode perfectly encapsulates a homely cottage aesthetic. Relax surrounded by checked upholstery, vintage artwork, and antique-style furniture. Grab a fluffy towel and dry off muddy paws, then step inside. After a day of adventures, sink onto the padded seats with a tipple while your snoozy pup stretches his weary paws in the glow of the open fire. Gather for a formal feasting affair in the dining room, complete with lush garden views. Ascend the tiled staircase to simmer supper over the Rayburn stove top as you potter in the sunny kitchen with Fido by your heels. Retire upstairs to find two traditional double bedrooms, one with an en-suite WC, and both with floral designs and soft pastel hues. Dogs can ball chase in the idyllic grassy garden while you perch with a morning brew on the outdoor furniture.
Head to Chipping Norton (5 miles) to savour a chilled refreshment as you lounge on a cafe terrace before perusing the selection of antique stores. Set tails wagging with a saunter beneath the ancient oaks lining the dense trails of Wychwood Forest 11 miles) or snuffle through the grassy parkland and investigate the stable yard at Chastleton House (11 miles).