Thelwall Cottage

About this property

Thelwall Cottage is a cosy bolt hole, resting in a quiet lane in the quaint village of Adderbury in north Oxfordshire. Offering parking for two cars and charming views of the village, this property is an ideal romantic retreat for two wanting to explore the stunning Cotswolds. Step inside to find a welcoming, contemporary living/dining room, with a sofa to relax on at the end of a busy day. There is an attractive woodburning stove that fills the room with warmth. One step up leads to the sleek, fully-fitted kitchen, boasting integrated appliances and everything you'll need to cook a romantic dinner for your loved one, which you can enjoy at the dining table, which rests in front of a lovely exposed stone wall. Wind down in the bright and airy bedroom, with crisp white bedding and the added benefit of a dressing table. There is an en-suite bathroom with a choice of L-shaped bath/shower to start each new day. When you want to explore your charming village setting, head down the winding lane that the property is located on and you'll reach a babbling brook, as well as a pretty church, while ample walking opportunities are available around the village, including through the nature reserve of Adderbury Lakes and the many local bridleways & canal paths. There is a good village store for essentials and four pubs (three of which serve food) and specialise in real ales all within walking distance. Just three miles north brings you to the bustling market town of Banbury, with a host of cultural attractions to enjoy, including the medieval Broughton Castle, Banbury Museum Trust and the grade I listed St Mary's Church. Be sure to visit the stately home of Upton House and Garden, which boasts 1930s period displays, stunning sunlit terraces, walking trails and an antique bookstore, while the National Herb Centre is fascinating for wildlife lovers, with culinary, medicinal and heirloom herbs, fruit trees, shrubs and planters. You will also find good shopping facilities, cafés, and restaurants - ideal for rainy days - as well as a handful of pretty parks to enjoy strolls in the sunshine. Only thirty minutes away by car is the university city of Oxford with all its culture, theatres and many bars and restaurants, an essential for any visitors to the area. Further afield and within the Cotswolds AONB is Chipping Norton and the stunning villages of Burford, Moreton In Marsh and Bourton on the water, offering picturesque scenery and many walks amongst the beautiful cotswolds hills. For guests not wishing to use their car there is a bus stop conveniently situated close by providing easy access to Banbury or Oxford. Banbury has a mainline train station and London can be reached in under 1 hour. With so many opportunities from the doorstep, Thelwall Cottage is the ideal couple's retreat for a rural break to the Cotswolds.

The historic village of Addingham nestles in the valley of the River Wharfe between Ilkley and Skipton, just 3 miles from the Dales National Park at Bolton Abbey. In the Doomsday Book, Addingham is referred to as 'Ediham', which probably meant 'Home of Edi', the Earl Edwin of Bolton Abbey. A corn mill was mentioned in 1315, near where High Mill is today, and the weir across the river is one of the oldest medieval structures in the village. Today's village is a thriving, small community with several good pubs serving fine ale and excellent food, a scattering of small shops and a delightful golf course surrounded by breathtaking countryside. Nearby Bolton Abbey is one of the region's most scenic areas and the walk along the river to the 'Strid' is a must. The Victorian Spa town of Ilkley is worth a visit, with its wide streets, world-famous Box Tree Restaurant and Bettys Tea Rooms, while Ilkley Moor is the subject of Yorkshire's unofficial anthem “On Ilkla Moor Baht at”. Grassington and Malham are within reach, plus Skipton is also close by with its ancient castle, beautiful old parish church, colourful street market, canal trips and Embsay Steam Railway.

Accommodation

All-ground-floor.

One double bedroom with en-suite bath/shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Kitchen.

Living/dining room with woodburning stove

Gas central heating.

Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, flat screen TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent with a starter pack of logs provided for woodburning stove.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for two cars.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles.

Note: Property is not suitable for children.

Note: A welcome fire starter pack will be provided October-March Note: Bookings must start on a Friday