This wonderfully presented period cottage retaining many original features is an ideal base for a family or couples to relax and unwind in the heart of the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside.
The characterful cottage sleeps six guests and one pup. The property is on the fringe of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, giving you easy access to a multitude of pretty villages and winding country walks to explore with your four-pawed pal. You’ll also be just 8 miles from the ancient market town of Bampton, where many of the village scenes in Downton Abbey were filmed.
Open the quaint garden gate and walk through the garden to the back door. Once inside, you’ll discover a spectacular kitchen/diner, with ample room for the dog bed and a large dining table to enjoy mealtimes together. In the evenings, snuggle up on the sofa or in an armchair in the cosy lounge. This area is full of character, with exposed beams and stonework and a roaring wood burner for Rover to stretch out in front of. Cottage-style stairs lead to the first floor, where you’ll find a king-size and a double bedroom. The stairs then lead to a further delightful double bedroom, with gorgeous original low beams (just be careful of the restricted head height). Outside, there’s an enclosed lawn which the woofer will love playing on whilst you relax on the patio with a glass of wine.
The Wychwood Forest area has some spectacular dog walks. Head to Woodstock (10.5 miles) to join The Wychwood Way, which is a circular trail around the heart of the forest, taking you through rolling farmland, ancient woodland and rural villages. Another great doggy day out is Blenheim Palace (11.5 miles). Although four-legged visitors aren’t permitted in the formal gardens, there are two wonderful waymarked trails through the extensive grounds surrounding the palace, providing glorious views of the magnificent building.