The Old Rectory, a detached listed building, and Corner Cottage, an idyllic Cotswolds detached stone property are situated at Worton, a hamlet between the villages of Cassington and Yarnton, both mentioned in the Domesday Book. Owned by Christchurch College, Oxford until 1774, the Old Rectory 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 Cassington 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. Woodstock is also home to the Oxfordshire County Museum. 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, or somewhere to stay when the various highlights of the English summer calendar are taking place, such as Henley Regatta, Cheltenham Races, the British Grand Prix and Blenheim Horse Trials. The Old Rectory and Corner cottage can be booked together for larger parties. Shops and pub 1 mile.
- Wood-burning stoves - logs inc
- Elec, full oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
- T/cot
- H/chair
- M/wave
- Washer/dryer
- D/washer
- Large lawned garden with terrace and furniture
- BBQ
- 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 arr with owner
- No smoking
- Friday to Friday
Note: The Old Rectory NJL and Corner Cottage NNH may be booked together to sleep 18+2
Large beamed living room with wood-burning stove in large open fireplace and wooden floor. Well-equipped, beamed, farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with electric range double oven and hob, wood-burning stove, painted fitted units and flagstone tiled floor. Sitting room with TV and French doors onto terrace and walled garden. Utility. Cellar. Separate toilet. First floor: At top of new staircase - double bedroom with Victorian fireplace, built-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room and toilet. Five steps down to double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom with shower attachment, toilet and heated towel rail. At top of old staircase, galleried landing/games room with two single beds (for +2), TV and table football. Family bathroom with shower attachment, toilet and heated towel rail. Shower room. Double bedroom with corner wardrobe and original marble washstand. Steep stairs to second floor: Large oak-beamed twin bedroom with two additional single beds (for +2), and two wardrobes. All double beds are 5ft and all baths are roll-top.
- Elec range double oven inc
- CCTV
- Three TVs
- DVD
- American-style f/freezer
- Computer with broadband connection
- Ample parking