England (443) Oxford (6) Oxfordshire; near Kidlington [1 mile] (1)

Near Kidlington [1 mile]; 5 miles north of Oxford

Pershing Barn

sleeps up to: 10

Situated in the lower part of a tiny hamlet, 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 is a spacious and imaginatively converted barn which overlooks open fields, whilst The Pershing Cottage 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. The village starred as itself in the TV series Morse in the adaptation of Colin Dextor’s Last Bus. In the village 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 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 another village, 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. Pubs ¼ mile. Elec and wood fuel CH included, Digital TV, DVD, Auto wm/tumble dryer, M/wave Shared 350-acre natural and lawned grounds Free use of outdoor swimming-pool, tennis court, café and organic garden shop at sister farm 5 miles Duvets with linen and towels Non-smokers only Friday to Friday Shops 2 miles Two steps up to living room with wood-burning stove. Large dining-room with quarry-tiled floor and French doors to garden. Two steps up to large well-equipped modern fitted kitchen with granite worktops and quarry-tiled floor. Utility. Two steps up to twin-bedded room with window seat. Shower room/W.C. First floor: All bedrooms with Velux window and wooden floors. Three steps down to double bedroom with 5ft bed, TV, en-suite bathroom/W.C. with sunken bath, shower attachment. Four steps up to double bedroom (5ft bed). Three steps up to further double bedroom. Beamed twin-bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower. Wood-burning stove - fuel included Parking (for 3 cars) Additional TV, Broadband, D/washer, Freezer Enclosed lawned garden with terrace and furniture Unsuitable for the infirm

Sleeps up to   10 Bedrooms   5 Baths   3 Pool   shared Tennis court   shared		typical pricing (per week) July 3, 2009 — July 17, 2009   $4650 Pricing for all other times of year on request. Prices are subject to change; call us to confirm current pricing.