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Honey Bee Cottage

Hornton near Banbury, Hampshire (Ref. 1212881)

Manor Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x single
  • Bathroom with freestanding bath, handheld shower, walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Central heating
  • Range electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, coffee maker, kettle, toaster
  • TV, books, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. In rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. In rent
  • Travel cot available on request
  • Roadside parking available on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Multi-tiered garden with lawn, patio, swing and furniture
  • One well-behaved pet welcome at an additional cost of £30 per stay
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 4.5 miles, pub 0.2 miles
  • Note: A floor mattress can be made up in either bedroom on request, best suited to younger guests
  • Note: Good housekeeping bond of £200

The property

Banbury 4.5 miles.

Honey Bee Cottage is a welcoming 17th-century cottage resting in Hornton, Oxfordshire, offering a woodburning stove, roadside parking, a beautiful garden, and a wealth of traditional character.

Perfect for couples and small families, this attractive thatched retreat blends historic features with thoughtful touches to create a memorable countryside base.

Inside, the cottage showcases its heritage through exposed beams, stone details, and inviting living spaces.

The sitting room is centred around a woodburning stove set within an original alcove, creating a wonderful backdrop for evenings spent chatting, reading, or unwinding after exploring the area.

Books throughout the property encourage slower-paced afternoons, while the TV provides entertainment when desired.

The kitchen/diner balances character and practicality, with a distinctive range cooker taking centre stage.

Prepare meals with ease before gathering around the dining table to enjoy them together, all within surroundings that celebrate the cottage's history and charm.

Upstairs, the king-size bedroom sits beneath vaulted ceilings and exposed rafters, while the single room overlooks the garden below.

The bathroom offers a freestanding bath alongside a separate walk-in shower, completing the accommodation.

Outside, the tiered garden provides several areas to enjoy the fresh air, whether relaxing on the patio, soaking up the surroundings from the lawn, or enjoying time together on warmer afternoons.

The outdoor seating makes it easy to extend the day outside while appreciating the village setting.

There is plenty to discover nearby.

Banbury offers attractions including Banbury Museum & Gallery, People's Park, and the famous Banbury Cross.

Chipping Norton combines Cotswold charm with independent shops and The Theatre Chipping Norton.

Meanwhile, Woodstock is home to Blenheim Palace, where impressive architecture, landscaped gardens, and extensive grounds create a memorable day out.

From picturesque villages to fascinating heritage sites, Honey Bee Cottage places Oxfordshire's highlights within easy reach.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

BANBURY

Oxford 24 miles; Bourton-on-the-Water 24 miles; Warwick 20 miles; Chipping Norton 13 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 21 miles.

Situated on the edge of the Cotswolds, the market town of Banbury offers shopping, cafes, a cinema and a museum. Nearby is the ancient town of Chipping Norton, steeped in history and culture, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Chipping Norton boasts a popular weekly market, numerous book and antique shops, many cafes, restaurants and pubs serving excellent food and local ales, art galleries, a museum and a thriving theatre. Via winding hedge-lined country lanes explore the surrounding villages built of Cotswold or warm honey coloured Horton stone with beautiful parish churches and welcoming pubs, many of which have excellent food. Art galleries, museums and historic sites abound. Also the glorious hidden treasure of moated Broughton Castle is close by. Blenheim Place, the ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill and the Dukes of Marlborough and the unspoilt towns and villages of Woodstock, Burford and Stow-on-the-Water are just a short drive away. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and known as ‘The City of Dreaming Spires’ has an abundance of attractions, namely the 38 colleges of the university, the Bodleian Library, Botanic Gardens, museums and theatres, as well as playing host to many festivals and markets. Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare and home to the Royal Shakespeare Company's theatre, Warwick with its magnificent, world-renowned castle and Royal Leamington Spa make a lovely day out. Also glorious gardens to visit include Hidcote, Kiftsgate, Stowe and Rousham. Enjoy many types of motor and superbike racing at Silverstone, cart racing at Shenington, horse racing at Stratford, Warwick or Towcester, try fly-fishing on the River Windrush or spend a day shopping at Bicester Village Designer Outlet. Banbury is an ideal holiday location.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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