Fabulous Cotswold Estate - with a Gorgeous Old Manor House - Close to Oxford
Chateau/Castle with 9 Bedrooms, Sleeps 22, Garden, Swimming Pool
Welcome to our fabulous 70 acre Cotswold country estate with organic parkland, pasture and woodland and a gorgeous 17th Century, Grade II listed manor house at its heart. Magnificent countryside views and total privacy. The Old Manor House is exquisitely situated in the middle of its own parkland and is approached through powered cast iron entrance gates, down a long, private, tree-lined driveway passing a beautiful wildlife pond and 2 streams. The estate specialises in breeding endangered species of cattle, sheep, goats and chickens. Families will delight in viewing at close quarters some of our most attractive and historic British breeds. There is a fabulous Party Barn and a fantastic Spa and Hot Tub Spa beautifully set in a gazebo in the delightful formal garden. A beautiful Cotswold pub and restaurant is a short walk away.
The Driveway leading to The Old Manor House
The Party Barn
The Fabulous Spa and Hot Tub in the Gazebo
A Corner of The Sitting Room
The Dining Room in the Beautiful Conservatory
The Kitchen and Breakfast Room
The Old Manor House is very spacious and luxurious, full of charm and character and is ideal for family gatherings of up to 22 persons. There is a stunning conservatory and dining room with underfloor heating, a sitting room, a den/library. Five of the bedrooms have en suite bathrooms plus there is a family bathroom. Plus there is a superb party barn that is ideal for special events, al-fresco dining and barbeques. Guests have exclusive discounted access to the nearby Resort's fabulous Health Club with its Indoor pool, sauna, gym, steam room, Golf Course and Retreat Spa with a range of beauty and facial treatments.
You will love the docile Gloucester cattle, the Brahma chickens with their big feathery feet and the magnificent, critically-endangered Bagot Goats. We also breed local Cotswold sheep (traditionally known as the 'Cotswold Lion') which produce gorgeous fluffy lambs lambs every spring. Please note your reservation guarantees exclusive, private use of the whole estate, there are absolutely no shared facilities or other guests staying. We welcome you on arrival with fresh flowers and complimentary wine and nibbles. A supermarket home delivery can be arranged for you and the items put away in the cupboards and fridge/freezer prior to your arrival. Private catering can also easily be arranged.
Facilities for this holiday chateau/castle in Burford , South
7 Double Bedrooms, 2 Twin Bedrooms. All double beds convert to 2 single beds.
Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms, 3 Showers, 1 Separate WC. There is an opulent Jacuzzi bath with massage jets in the master bathroom.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The spacious kitchen is professionally equipped with a large electric range cooker, dishwasher, large American style fridge/freezer and a waste disposal unit.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, Telephone, House Linen, Towels Provided, Internet Access. The sitting room has a 40" LCD High definition TV with full Sky Movies and Sports and a DVD player. The den has a LCD TV and a Sony Playstation 3 and all bedrooms have LCD TVs.
Dining:
Romantic candlelit dining for 20 in the beautiful, underfloor heated conservatory under the stars.
Communal Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. There is a beautiful formal garden with an adjacent party barn that is ideal for summer alfresco dining.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Wheelchair Access, Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Burford , South
The estate is superbly situated in the eastern Cotswolds, close to the fascinating University City of Oxford, the River Thames, Blenheim Palace and Burford. The estate makes an ideal base for touring the wonderful historic heritage of central England yet is only 60 miles west of London and within 1 hours drive of London Heathrow Airport. The M40 motorway is close by and the M4 is also within easy reach.
There are numerous restaurants and beautiful country pubs in the area and plenty of opportunities for golf, fishing and walking.
Oxford the fascinating University City is only 9 miles away. Blenheim Palace is the fabulous home of the Churchill Family and makes a great day out: both the palace and the gardens are worth a visit.
Other places of interest are:
Burford with the beautiful high street. Chedworth Roman Villa. Bibury Trout Farm.
Hardwick Parks for water skiing and swimming is only 3 miles away. Cotswold Wildlife Park close to Burford is ever popular with families. Bicester Village for designer shopping.
Bourton-on-the-Water. Moreton in Marsh Witney the historic local market town.
The estate is situated close to the A40 just west of Oxford with easy access off the M40 from London, Birmingham and the Midlands and the A34 from the south.
Rental rates for this chateau/castle
Price Per Week
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UK Pound
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Low Season Rate From:
£2900.00
€3413.30
$4727.00
High Season Rate From:
£5000.00
€5885.00
$8150.00
Rental Notes: ** Rental Rates on Application **
Please visit our website for full details of rental rates - link at the bottom of this advert
Payment is accepted by Visa and Mastercard credit/debit cards or by bank transfer.
The reservation deposit is 33% of the rental rate and the rental balance is payable 2 months prior to the start of the rental.
Pets will be considered on application at £50 each per booking.
Guestbook
"Thank you very much for a terrific Christmas. The Old Manor House is beautiful and everyone wanted to know when we could come back!!" - Mr & Mrs S, Lincolnshire, December 2008
"“Once again, thank you for your fantastic house for 5 days, we enjoyed it very much.”" - Mr B, Warwickshire, January 2009
"Thanks so much. It was a wonderful weekend. Your house is utterly magnificent and everyone had such a great time. Can't think of anywhere more perfect to celebrate and relax! I’m sure we will be back!
" - Mr S, Surrey, February 2009
"Thank you for a fantastic weekend in the Old Manor House- it was absolutely beautiful and perfect for our weekend in the Cotswolds.
" - Ms L, London, March 2009
"Thanks for a lovely stay – the house is beautiful. Lovely welcome with flowers. Thank you so much.
" - Mr K, Bristol, February 2009
Availability of Fabulous Cotswold Estate
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
12 July 2004
Property listed since:
10 September 2008
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