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Luxury Property Central England
Swerford, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Sleeps up to 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Romantic
Not Pet Friendly
Beechnut, is an award-winning romantic retreat with its light and airy living room and separate bedroom, is a firm favourite for couples looking to stay in a quality cottage in a peaceful location. Superior crafted, natural luxury together with our exacting standards and attention to detail ensure that Beechnut offers guests a truly relaxing and pleasurable experience.
Beachnut is one of just five luxury, award-winning luxury self-catering holiday cottages at Heath Farm in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. The cottages can accommodate between 2 – 4 adults and have been furnished and fitted to a very high standard. For a larger group you may prefer booking Cobnut & Chestnut together known as Aslan. All cottages can be booked (only for weekly break) and can accommodate 14 guests.
Delightfully situated these old stone farm buildings are set in 70 acres of meadow and woodland. This is a nature lovers paradise and walkers and cyclists also love it here. Grouped around a stunning paved courtyard the cottages make the ideal base for a holiday or break at any time of the year.
Heath Farm is ideally placed for exploring the beautiful villages and historic towns of The Cotswolds with plenty of cultural and leisure activities to be found in places such as Oxford, Stratford and even closer by in Chipping Norton, Banbury and various other towns in the stunning Cotswolds.
Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
Outside Description
As well as the magnificent courtyard with water feature and herb and flower adorned borders there are also 70 acres of amazing private woodland and meadow to explore. There are communal gardens with flower borders, comfortable seating and great views overlooking the courtyard and valley beyond. Past the orchard there's a games lawn which has a croquet pitch and games shed packed full of kit including kids archery, giant jenga, kites, bat & ball games and more. There's also a 14ft diameter trampoline and also a woodland stage. Feel free to roam around the woodland at your own pace. We also have a games room which has a pool table, table tennis, darts board, movie projector and sound system. There's also a host of board games, DVD's, musical equipment and books which you are welcome to take to your cottage. There's also an exercise bike, gym mats and even a telescope available to use! We have a number of commercial units at the farm which house 3 joinery shops, a motorbike showroom, tiling showroom, 2 bakeries (cakes only) and a sound recording studio.
Downstairs Description
Beechnut has a light and airy open plan kitchen and living room with a separate bedroom, a firm favourite with romantics, artists, writers and creative souls. The cottageis full of character and detail. A haven of rural tranquility which enables you to unwind and inspire your inner creativity.
The entrance is beneath the dovecote roof with a weighty wooden door with wrought iron grille that leads into the lobby. On the left is the bedroom with stone mullioned arched windows looking out onto the animal field wher sheep and goats graze. The narrow medieval styled arched door and stone passageway with a couple of steps ehich is to the right of the lobby leads past the unusual Moroccan styled bathroom with spacious power shower. A couple more steps leads down into the light and airy living area with sofa bed, open Adobe style fireplace and open plan fully equipped kitchen with dining table and chairs.
The whitewashed walls and terracotta floor tiles and rugs throughout further adds to the Mediterranean feel. The high pitched ceilings, exposed beams also add to the ambience, white curtained windows look out onto the courtyard, where the morning sun streams in.
All our cottages have superior craftsmanship and a natural luxurious feel. Combine this this with our exacting standards and attention to detail ensures that Beechnut offers guests a truly relaxing and pleasurable experience. As with all our cottages, Beechnut has outperformed its star rating and been awarded gold by Visit England in recognition of exceptional quality. We are also Gold standard with Green Tourism for our environmental standards.
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Window Views Description
The bedroom looks out onto our animal field where you can see sheep and goats happily graze. From the living room and kitchen area you have views of the wonderful water feature in the courtyard which are adorned by borders full of herbs and flowers.
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Short Breaks
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Tourist Attractions
Hook Norton Brewery
Brewery tours through the 5 storey Victorian Tower Brewery where you can learn all about the traditional methods still use to make their beer.
Visit WebsiteFairytale Farm
Fairytale Farm is divided into five main zones: Huff and Puff for adventure play; Enchanted Walk for their fairytale sensory experience; Alfie and Friends, where you can meet all the amazing animals; Jack’s Yard, where you can visit Mouse Town, play in the sandpit and enjoy the Café and indoor play area; and the new Fairy Dell area. Loads of events throughout the season.
Visit WebsiteThe Rollright Stones
Traditionally a monarch and his courtiers petrified by a witch, the Rollright Stones consist of three groups: the King’s Men stone circle; the Whispering Knights burial chamber; and the single King Stone. They span nearly 2,000 years of Neolithic and Bronze Age development.
Visit WebsiteBlenheim Palace
Home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. A true masterpiece of 18th Century Baroque architecture, Blenheim Palace delivers an awe-inspiring experience for visitors. Discover the beauty of this World Heritage Site amongst over 2000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown parkland and Formal Gardens. Ride the miniature train to The Pleasure Gardens, a dedicated family area that offers a giant hedge maze, butterfly house and adventure playground. Tours, exhibitions and events reveal the sheer splendour of Britain’s Greatest Palace which first opened in 1722.
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The Boxing Hare
Antony Griffith Harris, a successful London restauranteur of 30 years takes helm of this new venture along with his partner with Stacey C. Elder. Their aim is to bring tantalizing food to this beautiful part of the Cotswolds. Reunited with Head Chef, Nicholas Andersona, a two time Michelin Star winner.
Visit WebsiteDuck on the Pond
The Duck on the Pond is a delightful Public House & Restaurant which is situated in the picturesque village of South Newington located on the A361 Banbury to Chipping Norton Road. It has been lovingly restored to a very high standard, whilst still retaining many of its original features such as oak beams and the bread oven found hidden behind the large open fire.
Visit WebsiteThe Falkland Arms
Located in the Village of Great Tew, The Falkland Arms is a beautiful 16th Century building which is still run as a traditional, local pub. The flagstone floors, oak beams and inglenook fireplace are cosy in winter and their beautiful gardens are enjoyed on sunny days throughout the year. They are famed for their selection of beers, whiskies and country wines and they offer superb food.
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Wycombe Park Farm Shop
Wykham Park Farm Shop near Banbury has a well-established reputation for selling the highest quality British produce, including its own home-grown Asparagus, Longhorn Beef, Charolais X Lamb and locally sourced Free Range Gloucester Old Spot pork. All of their meat comes from either their farm or local farms and they can offer full traceability on all their products. They also supply Fresh vegetables, home cooked ready meals, extensive range of cheeses, local sweets and pastries.
Visit WebsiteEagles Deli & Butchers
They have over 50 years experience supplying only the finest quality meats and service. From Scottish highland beef, free range Shropshire pork to local Cotswold lambs; only the highest quality always reflected in the taste. They have a vast range of Cheeses and Charcuterie in their deli counter, with both local and continental choices
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