This charming, Grade II listed cottage dates back to the 17th century and was formerly a sweet shop. Now having been lovingly restored to a good standard, the cottage still retains a wealth of character, with an inglenook fireplace, beams and stone walls but boasting comforts to give you that home from home experience. There is also a games/playroom with a games console to keep the younger guests entertained. The property will be decorated for guests staying over the festive period.
Perfectly situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Hook Norton, on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds, with superb walks right from the doorstep and excellent local amenities, all within walking distance, including a local parish church, library and well-stocked general store. There are two public houses within walking distance, both serving food and where you can sample the locally made beer from Hook Norton Brewery. The Victorian brewery is also a lovely day out for guests with guided tours being offered, free beer samples and a visitors centre. The village is just a short distance from the market town of Chipping Norton where you can explore several antique shops, and a wide selection of coffee shops, restaurants and pubs. A short drive will take you to Blenheim Palace at Woodstock, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford, known as the ’city of dreaming spires’. There are plenty of opportunities for guests to travel a little further and visit one of the many Cotswold towns such as Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water or Morton-in-Marsh. Whilst in Stow pop into the gorgeous Daylesford farm shop owned by Lady Bamford. The designer outlet village at Bicester is also worth a day out for those guests who enjoy some retail therapy, and the cottage is also only 8 miles from the exclusive soho farmhouse in Great Tew. Shop and pub 500 yards, restaurant 5 miles.

Looking for a break with friends and family? This house is the ideal accommodation for a group of up to ten people. With spacious rooms, plentiful seating areas, a social kitchen, dining, family room and a large garden, this will be your first choice when visiting Oxfordshire. Set in a quiet residential area within ½ mile of the Oxfordshire village of Kingston Bagpuize and 5 miles from Abingdon, a town set on the banks of the River Thames and said to be the oldest town in England and is steeped in history. The county city of Oxford is within 10 miles and has many attractions including historic buildings and the University, the Bodleian Library, punting along the river, an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafés and bars and great shopping at the Westfield shopping centre.
With areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in every direction including the Berkshire Downs, The Cotswolds and The Chilterns, you can spend time meandering through country roads, admiring the beautiful scenery, walking and cycling and stopping off at country pubs along the way. Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill is 16 miles and hosts many events throughout the year. There are many other historic houses and stately homes in the area including Kingston Bagpuize House in the village and National Trust areas including White Horse Hill and Badbury woodland. For shopaholics, no trip to this area would be complete without a trip to Bicester shopping village, with numerous designer outlet shops within a 30 minute drive.