England (477) Oxford (6) Near Yarnton (1)

Oxfordshire; near Yarnton [1 mile]; 5 miles N.W. of Oxford

Old Vicarage

sleeps up to: 8

The Old Vicarage, a detached historic building, and Preston Cottage, an idyllic Cotswolds detached stone property, are situated in a hamlet mentioned in the 11th Century Domesday Book. Owned by Christchurch College, Oxford until 1774, the Old Vicarage 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 the village 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. 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. The Old Vicarage and Preston Cottage can be booked together for larger parties. Pub 1 mile. * Elec and full oil CH incl * Wood-burning stoves - logs incl * Shops 1mile * Auto wm/tumble dryer * M/wave * D/washer * T/cot * H/chair * Large lawned garden with terrace and furniture * Barbecue * Shared outdoor heated swimming-pool (33ft x 10ft) avail May-Sep 1-2pm and after 5pm Mon-Fri, and weekends by arr with owner * Poolside café * Use of tennis court by arrangement with owner * Duvets with linen and towels * Non-smokers only * Friday to Friday bookings Large living room/conservatory with French doors to garden, sofa bed (alternative sleeping only) and stone tiled floor. Large dining-room with stone tiled floor. Well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with quarry tiled floor. Sitting room (narrow doorway) with TV, wood-burning stove and beams. Steps to twin-bedded room (narrow doorway) with window seating. Separate W.C. First floor: Four steps up to two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed; one with window seat and one with open-tread stairs leading to mezzanine dressing area with en-suite bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower and twin wash basins. Three steps up to bathroom/W.C. with separate shower cubicle. Annexe: Living/dining-room with sofa bed (alternative sleeping only). Compact kitchen. First floor: Double bedroom with dressing area. Bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower. * Parking (for 2 cars) * Two Freeview TVs * Two DVDs (small library) * Broadband connection * Fridge/freezer * Covered pond and well (toddlers beware!) * Unsuitable for the infirm

Sleeps up to   8 Bedrooms   4 Baths   3		typical pricing (per week) July 3, 2009 — July 17, 2009   $4250 Pricing for all other times of year on request. Prices are subject to change; call us to confirm current pricing.