The Paddock
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Central heating, wood burning stoves. AGA, electric oven and grill, induction hob, fridge freezer, LaVazza coffee machine, washing machine, tumble dryer and 2 x dishwasher. 4 x Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Note the sofa bed on the top floor can be made up on request at a charge of £25. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Large drive area with ample parking. Large enclosed garden with lawn, patio and furniture. Pets allowed. Sorry no smoking. Shop 2.4 miles, pub 2.5 miles. Note: Barbecue available from end of March to end of October unless requested. Note:This property requires a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £500 prior to booking.
Note Electric car charging only available if pre-arranged and is payable locally.
Bampton 4.9 miles. Settled in the handsome hamlet of Shifford near Bampton, rests this superb farmhouse, Shifford Manor Farm. Boasting a Royal connection, as well as a stunning interior with original features such as exposed beamed ceilings and an open well staircase. Bring along your family and friends to this 16th century abode, leave your vehicle on the large drive before soaking in the peaceful surroundings. Enveloped with luscious greenery, with a spacious garden to make use of hosting garden furniture to bask in the sun on warmer days. Step inside to explore your home-from-home, with two adorned sitting rooms to choose from, both with toasty woodburning stoves and Smart TVs to do the entertaining. Stepping through the property, find the rustic kitchen/diner, featuring an AGA and induction hob to rustle up mouth-watering dishes as well as all two dishwashers to keep the space neat and tidy. Settle down at the dining table in the kitchen area or for a more formal setting, gather in the traditional dining room to tuck-into a feast. There is also a useful utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer to keep your holiday wardrobe fresh! Shifford Manor House also offers a piano room to enjoy practicing music and admiring the countryside views from the chairs. Venture upstairs to choose your bedroom, each room unique and tastefully decorated! Explore two super-king-size bedrooms, one providing an en-suite bathroom and fitted cot for a little one, two king-size bedrooms, one with en-suite and a lovely twin bedroom. Climb up another flight of stairs to the second floor to discover a family bedroom with a Smart TV for a movie night under the covers and a bathroom adjacent. On the Top Floor thee is another sitting room area. In the morning, indulge in a soak amongst the bubbles in a roll top bath or opt for a refreshing rinse with a range of showers to choose from. If you can tear yourself away from your glorious setting, jump in the car and visit the bustling village of Bampton to treat your loved ones to a home-cooked meal and real ales at a traditional pub and make use of the market square to pick up any last-minute essential. For a quintessentially British town, visit the beautiful Burford, renowned as the gateway to the Cotswolds, lined with ancient architecture, fantastic shops to browse and steeped in history with its medieval bridge and magnificent church. Spend the day at the enchanting city of Oxford for a plethora of attractions, including fascinating museums to learn about a range of subjects, a Normal Castle to tour and enjoy a quaint stroll around Oxford Botanic Garden. For memories you will cherish, secure a stay at Shifford Manor Farm.