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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Worton sleeps 8.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: The Old Rectory, a detached listed building, and Corner Cottage, an idyllic Cotswolds detached stone property are situated at Worton, a hamlet between the villages of Cassington and Yarnton, both mentioned in the Domesday Book. Owned by Christchurch College, Oxford until 1774, the Old Rectory and its surroundings are of great historical interest. The holiday properties are at the end of a quiet lane with ample parking at the front and a large private garden to the rear. Nearby are public footpaths across the fields to the neighbouring villages. In Cassington ¾ mile away, two pubs can be found; one of the more traditional type and the other, a free house with a restaurant. Yarnton, 1 mile away, also has two pubs, both with restaurants. Oxford, with its shops and theatres, is only 5 miles away. There is a regular bus service to London from Oxford or a train from nearby Hanborough Station. Ten minutes’ drive away is the historical town of Woodstock. Here lies Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill. Woodstock is also home to the Oxfordshire County Museum. Between Woodstock and Worton, is the village of Bladon where Churchill is buried. For the more active visitor, there are opportunities for walking, riding and sailing within easy reach, but for those who prefer the quiet life, then these properties provide the perfect place to relax. It is also an ideal place from which to explore the Cotswolds or Shakespeare’s Stratford, or somewhere to stay when the various highlights of the English summer calendar are taking place, such as Henley Regatta, Cheltenham Races, the British Grand Prix and Blenheim Horse Trials. The Old Rectory and Corner cottage can be booked together for larger parties. Shops and pub 1 mile.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Alton sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Built in the 1850s and surrounded by countryside, this lovely holiday property has been tastefully converted from an old barn, retaining lots of character, exposed stone, beams and modern home comforts. It lies just 3 miles from Alton Towers and The Rambler’s Retreat at Dimmingsdale, with walks and a visitors’ centre. For stately homes and stunning scenery visit Ilam Park Estate, Sudbury Hall, Tissington and Chatsworth. The Churnet Valley Railway is also close by. Visit the old market town of Leek for antiques and cafés, and Stoke for its potteries. Shops 2 miles, pub 1 mile. Living room with solid oak floor and exposed stone walls. Spacious farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with gas range (for cooking), slate floor, bespoke solid oak units and Belfast sink. Utility. Bathroom with ball and clawfoot roll-top bath, shower attachment, toilet and oak floor. First floor: Two beamed bedrooms, each with sloping ceilings; one double and one twin.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Hethe sleeps 6.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: A spacious, detached holiday cottage, thatched and full of character. Convenient for Bicester (with its shopping village), Oxford, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, chic Leamington Spa and Regency Cheltenham as well as Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh and Bourton-on-the-Water with tea shops, antique shops, art galleries and quaint gift shops. Shop and pub 1 mile. Beamed living room with stone work, wooden floor and bar billiards table. Beamed sitting room. Spacious, beamed, well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with oil Rayburn (for cooking) and tiled floor. Utility. Beamed study with open fire. Conservatory. Double bedroom with TV and Velux. Single bedroom. Bathroom with toilet. Separate toilet. Open tread staircase to first floor: Beamed double bedroom with 6ft bed. Single bedroom. Bathroom with shower cubicle and double basin.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Thrupp sleeps 10.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: Situated in the lower part of the tiny hamlet of Thrupp, these two detached properties stand in the grounds of a manor house and lie adjacent to the 18th-century Oxford Canal. Offering wonderfully characterful accommodation for a holiday, they stand opposite one another: The Coach House (Ref NLX) is a spacious and imaginatively converted barn which overlooks open fields, whilst The Dovecote (Ref NLY) is a cosy little romantic hideaway for two.
In its day, the canal was a main artery to British industry, but in modern times, the barges move at a more relaxed pace. Thrupp starred as itself in the TV series Morse in the adaptation of Colin Dextor’s Last Bus to Woodstock. In Thrupp is The Boat public house with its open fire and beamed ceilings. A gentle, short stroll along the Oxford Canal towpath towards the nearby village of Kidlington leads to the Jolly Boatman on the A4260. Both pubs serve a selection of drinks and good food. There are many walks to be enjoyed nearby, either canal-side or through the owner’s managed woodland, along the banks of the River Cherwell, which is abundant with wildlife and birds. A ½-hour walk along the towpath or short drive in the car leads to Kidlington, which, recognised as the ‘largest village in England’, caters for every need - having several supermarkets, post office, chemists, launderette and various pubs and cafés. There is a nearby Park and Ride service into the city of Oxford as well as a regular bus service from the village. The M40 motorway is easily reached, connecting to either London or Birmingham in about 1 hour.
The properties make an ideal holiday base to explore the Cotswolds and Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon. The town of Woodstock, home to Blenheim Palace (birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill) and the village of Bladon (where Churchill is buried) are within 5 miles. Shops 2 miles, pubs ¼ mile.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Alport sleeps 10.
Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: Take a beautiful Peak District National Park setting, just 3½ miles from Bakewell, add a historic hall (first recorded in the Domesday Book), and an ancient cluster of listed buildings converted to form superb holiday cottage accommodation....and the result is the captivating blend that is Harthill Hall. Nestling in 14 acres of grounds on an upland called Priest’s Hill with excellent walking available from the doorstep, the properties have the use of an extensive range of leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, solarium and treatment rooms. Noble names have woven the threads of the hall’s long history including Henry de Ferrers, the Cokaynes and the Harthills. Henry VIII is also believed to have stayed at the hall.
It was here in 1259 that Sir Richard de Hartle was issued a Papal Bull by Pope Alexander II, allowing him to appoint his own chaplain. The chapel ceased its functions as a place of worship in 1546 and now takes the form of The Chapel and Hartle Cottage. The eight cottages are furnished with antiques and surround a medieval cobbled courtyard. They all retain a wealth of original features including thick stone walls, large oak beams, mullion windows and flagstone floors. Derbyshire’s bustling market towns, villages, hills, dales and rivers offer majestic scenery, and a rich variety of customs. Boasting a varied and beautiful landscape, they offer a blend of heritage, history and family attractions. The beautiful market town of Bakewell (3½ miles) is situated on the River Wye, crossed by a 13th-century five-arched bridge which has coffee shops and restaurants. Within easy reach are Matlock, Hall Leys Park, Chesterfield, Alfreton and Buxton. National Trust properties and gardens nearby include Riley Graves, Longshaw, Mam Tor, South Peak, Dovedale, Hardwick Hall and Kedleston Hall. Close by are both Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. Games room with free wireless internet connection. Shop and pub 3½ miles.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Souldern sleeps 2.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: Offering spacious open-plan living, The Coach House has been converted to provide loft-style accommodation, and has enormous gable end windows overlooking the gardens on either side of the living area. Apart from the paved terrace for sitting out, guests can enjoy a pretty wooded garden area and have use of a hard tennis court by arrangement. Bicester Village Retail Park and Silverstone are within 8 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 50 yards. Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and limestone floor. First floor: Large open-plan living/dining room/kitchen with 5ft double bed.
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Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Shipton-under-Wychwood sleeps 3.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 3
Accommodation overview: This cosy character holiday cottage enjoys a sunny aspect and a garden which, in summer, is awash with colourful flowers. Dating back almost 200 years, it is a real romantic hideaway. Visitors will find that there is open countryside on the other side of the lane and very good access to numerous places of interest; including Burford, Stratford, Oxford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Blenheim Palace and Snowshill Manor (NT). Charlbury 4 miles. Cotswold Wildlife Park within an easy drive. Leisure centre 7 miles. The village of Shipton-under-Wychwood with 3 pubs is ½ mile away and lies in the valley of the River Evenlode. Shop 1 mile. Cosy beamed living room with wood-burning stove. Modern fitted kitchen with dining area. First floor: Beamed double bedroom with four-poster bed and countryside views. Single bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Kingham sleeps 5.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: Mena House is a 250-year-old cottage, one of a row, situated in the beautiful Cotswold village of Kingham. In 2006 Country Life magazine voted Kingham as ‘England’s Favourite Village’. Mena House is a comfortable property which has been thoughtfully furnished to provided maximum comfort for guests. Kingham has two public houses, a local shop and post office selling groceries and newspapers just 100 yards from the property. The area has an abundance of attractions nearby including Blenheim Palace and is well situated for visiting many Cotswold towns and partaking in the many Cotswold walks. Shops 100 yards, pub 50 yards. Two steps to entrance. Living room with open fire in Victorian fireplace. Spacious dining room with snug area and wooden floor. Kitchen with Belfast sink. Separate toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed. Single bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Sheldon sleeps 8.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: This detached holiday cottage has an extensive lawned and enclosed garden with beautiful views of the open countryside. It has a separate studio apartment over the large games room which is situated close to the main cottage. Thoughtfully designed, spacious and with sloping ceilings, the main cottage is an authentic stone building and tastefully furnished to a high standard. Located in the peaceful and rural village of Sheldon, with the local country pub only two doors away offering friendly hospitality and good food. 1 mile away is the pretty village of Ashford–in-the-Water situated on the banks of the River Wye. The Monsal Trail is a 21/2 mile walk and can be started here and will then finish in the bustling old market town of Bakewell, made famous for its pudding. 5 miles away is the 1,000 acre Chatsworth Estate. Take a tour of the house and see its magnificent décor, and explore the beautiful gardens with their fountains, waterfalls and maze, buy fresh produce from the farm shop and then perhaps finish the day with tea and cakes, or a meal in the restaurant. Visit Matlock and its many attractions, antique shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and public houses. Take a stroll from here along the river where the cable car at Matlock Bath rises to the Heights of Abraham, admire the stunning views along the gorge known as Little Switzerland. The Mining Museum, Gulliver’s Kingdom and Aquarium are just a few of the attractions. Visit Castleton in the Hope Valley and take a tour of the caves where the beautiful Blue John stone is mined. Shop 1 mile, pub 100 yards. Beamed living room with multi-fuel burner, beams, exposed stone walls and laminate floor. Dining room with laminate floor. Large well-equipped kitchen with TV and tiled floor. Conservatory. Separate toilet. First floor: Three double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed (zip & link, can be 2 singles beds), two with en-suite shower room and toilet. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor studio: Sitting room with TV and double sofa bed (for alternative sleeping only). Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Leek sleeps 8.
Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: This substantial and spacious detached family holiday home is set in beautifully maintained formal gardens and provides a tranquil retreat while only being one mile from the centre of the market town of Leek. Internally the beamed ceilings, leather furnishings and parquet flooring exude an air of elegance and comfort. After a hearty meal cooked on the traditional kitchen range, enjoy a drink at the bar in the games room, on the elevated terrace, or just relax and wind down in the hot tub. The traditional market town of Leek, known as the ‘Queen of the Moorlands’, is a well known centre for the antiques trade and sits close to the Peak District National Park. Enjoy the many dining and shopping experiences on hand in the town and visit Brindley Mill, next to the River Churnet, where corn is still ground or explore the abundant attractions in the surrounding area. Within four miles take a ride on the Churnet Valley Steam Railway or visit Rudyard Lake for walking, sailing, fishing or canoeing. Alternatively for walking and climbing don’t miss ‘The Roaches Rocks’ on the southern uplands of the Pennines. A little further afield Biddulph Grange Gardens, Whiston Hall Golf Club and the famous Alton Towers theme park can be found. At Froghall Wharf in Stoke-on-Trent you can take a canal boat trip on the Cauldon Canal or visit the world famous Wedgewood Potteries visitors centre. For day trips the stately home of Chatsworth House and many other National Trust properties are also within easy reach. Shop 430 yards. Spacious living room with wooden floor. Dining room with parquet flooring. Large farmhouse-style kitchen with gas Rangemaster oven (for cooking), TV, beams and patio doors to garden. Utility. Study. Games room with bar. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed and wooden floor; one four-poster. Double bedroom. Further cosy double bedroom. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Shower room.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £358 to £ 692
Self catering accommodation in Matlock sleeps 4.
Features include: Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Pub Close By • Open Fire • Short Break • Ultimate • Pet Friendly
Accommodation overview: Enjoying a prime position on the very fringe of the town of Matlock this restored cottage lives up to its name with lovely views across the Derwent Valley. The interior combines sophisticated contemporary comfort and artistic style whilst retaining the proportions of the original Victorian building. There are many restaurants in Matlock 1 mile and some excellent takeaways. The Peak Rail Steam Train is 1 mile away. Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are 5 miles away and the attractions of Heights of Abraham Crich Tramway Museum Carsington Lake and the High Peak Trail (with cycle hire) are all within easy reach. Bakewell is 8 miles Buxton is 20 miles and Alton Towers is within an hour’s drive. Golf 2 miles. Riding 10 miles. Shop and pub 0.5 miles. Sitting room with wood-burning stove. Dining room/kitchen with range. Utility room. Shower room/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with 5’ bed. Twin bedded room (zip and link can be 6’ double by arr) with TV/DVD. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).
Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143
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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Clifton sleeps 12.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Clifton Cottages, comprising spacious Clifton Cottage, a large Georgian house and formerly the owners’ home, together with the smaller former groom’s cottage, Clifton Edge, has been converted with much care to provide comfortable holiday accommodation. Clifton Cottage, suitable for larger groups, boasts a large entrance hall, three reception rooms, and retains much original character with its beams, Aga and homely open fires. Clifton Edge boasts a hot tub in its own enclosed garden providing the perfect way to relax at the end of the day. Adjacent, yet detached from one another, they are set in a village location with the market town of Ashbourne only 1½ miles away on the edge of the Peak District National Park. There are many shops to browse and good facilities including supermarkets and a number of restaurants. There are leisure centres at both Ashbourne and Uttoxeter for swimming, squash and other sports. A similar distance away, an 18-hole golf course proves popular with visitors (available weekdays only). From the cottages one can undertake country walks, cycle rides through country lanes and there is also a very good pub 100 yards away in the village which does good food and welcomes Clifton Cottages guests. Highlights in the area include Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Peak caves and caverns near Castleton, Alton Towers theme park (within 5 miles), Sudbury Museum of Childhood, Crich Tram Museum, Bakewell, Carsington Water, Matlock Bath including Gulliver’s Kingdom and the Heights of Abraham. Shop 11/4 miles.
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