Rood Cottage

About this property

Perched in the charming village of Shilton near Burford, Oxfordshire, is this charming three-storey holiday home, Rood Cottage. Enjoying a fantastic location with with fine views across the village and Shill Brook, and with easy access to the local amenities and the stunning surroundings of the Cotswolds AONB, Rood Cottage is a fabulous dog-friendly choice for a group or family of six, plus their canine companions. Leave your vehicle in the off-road parking space, before being greeted by a lovely enclosed garden with patio area with furniture, perfect for enjoying alfresco lunches over a glass of wine as you soak up the sun. Step into the well-equipped kitchen/diner, featuring a handy dishwasher and washing machine, where you can look forward to conjuring up delicious feasts, ready to enjoy at the dining table for six as you recount the day's adventures. After dinner, make your way through to the sitting room, where you can kick-back and relax on the plush seating whilst watching your favourite shows on the TV, as your pooches snuggle up in front of the crackling woodburning stove. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom for your convenience. Follow the stairs up to the first floor, where you can wash away the day amongst the bubbles with a soak in the bath or freshen up under the overhead shower. When sleep calls, you will find two beautifully presented double bedrooms, one of which has its own Smart TV complete with Netflix, perfect for snuggling up whilst watching a much-loved film. Continue up to the second floor, where the final room awaits, a spacious twin with exposed beams and plenty of storage for your belongings. From Shilton you are a short drive from many of The Cotswolds' most celebrated sights, as well as the ancient university city of Oxford. Just outside Shilton is the fabulous Cotswold Wildlife Park which is one of the most important private wildlife parks in Th UK.. For lovers of the Arts and Crafts movement, the recently restored Kelmscott Manor is a must visit. This former home of William Morris retains its original wallpapers and fabrics, as well as the gardens which inspired many of his designs. Explore your surroundings, where just moments away you will find the welcoming 17th-century Rose & Crown pub, serving a tasty menu and local ales, it is perfect for when you fancy a break from the kitchen. For your local amenities, take the short drive over to Burford, where you can dine at The Cotswolds Arms, indulge in a sweet treat at The Priory Tea Rooms, or stock up on essentials at the convenience stores. Within the town you can enjoy the delights of Burford Priory, leisurely walks along the River Windrush, touring the Tolsey Museum, or test out your swing at the excellent 18-hole Burford Golf Club. Venture into the Cotswolds AONB, well-known for its exceptional walking and cycling opportunities, including the famous Cotswolds Way.Next stop is Oxford, home to the prestigious university, Oxford Castle and Prison, The Oxford Artisan Distillery, and the Ashmolean Museum. For a memorable escape to Oxfordshire, choose Rood Cottage.

Possibly the most well-known Cotswolds location is Burford.

Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, Burford is a quaint English village with a mediaeval bridge, old stone homes, and Tudor and Georgian facades. Once known as the "Gateway to the Cotswolds," Cheltenham has evolved into a major regional crossroads and a prosperous wool town. Many visitors fall in love with this little refuge of history and beauty, which is about halfway between Oxford and Cheltenham (each is around 25 minutes away). The Tolsey Museum, a local museum depicting the town's social and industrial history, is housed in the 16th century Tolsey building. The architecture of the church is spectacular, and there are many noteworthy memorials to some of Burford's most illustrious families on display. When Oliver Cromwell attacked this church in 1649, Antony Sedley was one of the three Leveller ringleaders murdered by Cromwell's troops. The baptismal font bears his signature.

You can't miss it! While the beauty and history of Burford haven't changed much over the years, the town's stores and antiques, as well as the numerous restaurants, bars, and tea shops, have made it a popular destination for tourists. This location is great for exploring the Cotswolds, which includes Blenheim Palace, Sudley Castle, Warwick Castle, and a number of National Trust Houses. The 16th century Tolsey building, once the meeting place for medieval merchants, now houses The Tolsey Museum, a delightful local museum illustrating the town's social and industrial past. The church is stunning, a real gem architecturally with many interesting memorials charting some of Burford's great families. There is also the signature, on the baptisimal font, of Antony Sedley, one of the Levellers besieged in the church in 1649 - three of the ringleaders were executed by Oliver Cromwell's men in the churchyard. History awaits! With little changing over the centuries, Burford is now very popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history but also for its shopping and antiques, and for the wide variety of places to eat, with restaurants, pubs and teashops. It is an ideal base for visiting The Cotswolds area as it is within easy driving distance of popular attractions such as Blenheim Palace, Sudley Castle, Warwick Castle and several National Trust Houses and Gardens. Bourton on the Water, Bibury, Cirencester and Stow on the Wold are all with 25 minutes from the property.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with Smart TV, 1 x double, 1 x second-floor twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with woodburning stove

Oil central heating with woodburning stove.

Range with induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.

TV, Smart TV, WiFi.Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair available.

Off-road parking for 1 car.

Enclosed rear garden with patio and outdoor dining furniture.

Two well-behaved small/medium size dogs.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.7 miles, pub 0.2 miles.

Please do not park any additionally cars on the lane as its very narrow and will block the road!