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Click to view property details for Cobbler's Cottage
Pretty corner in Cobblers Cottage North Newington, near Banbury (Sleeps 2).
(Unfortunately no longer available.)

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NH6 The Coach House Shipton-under-Wychwood  Satellite 4  
Standing alone, within the lovely garden of a 17th-century Grade II listed house in the village, and originally part of the nearby Shipton Court Estate (one of the largest Jacobean houses in the country dating from 1603), this charming, refurbished Coach House lies within a conservation area in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It offers cosy and spacious accommodation, and its own peaceful garden. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds and on the edge of the village, it is both secluded and secure. Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water are all close by, and Cirencester, Cheltenham, Stratford and Oxford all less than an hour away. Good restaurants, theatre, walking, antiques, riding, historic houses, together with golf, gardens and fishing are all easily accessible. Nearest of three village pubs, 100yards.

NYR Wheathill Cottage Cheltenham  Satellite 6  
Occupying a superb position with wonderful rural views, yet within a mile or so of Cheltenham's elegant town centre, these delightful cottages have been created from a range of 19th-century barns and are furnished and equipped to high standards. All cottages enjoy a good choice of shared facilities including a covered heated swimming-pool, an all-weather tennis court and a croquet lawn. The cottages are well equipped, with an automatic washing machine, microwave oven and dishwasher, and each cottage has its own sitting-out area with patio and furniture. All the fascinating corners of the beautiful Regency spa town of Cheltenham are immediately to hand: there is an art gallery, a museum, tempting boutiques, antique shops, plentiful restaurants and inns.

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16788 Vine Cottage Honington nr Shipston  Satellite 6  
A charming and surprisingly spacious detached cottage in mature and well stocked gardens with large areas of tended lawn and wonderful views of surrounding countryside in this pretty village, superbly convenient for Stratford upon Avon and the Cotswolds. The cottage is in a small, peaceful residential lane and offers privacy and comfort for the whole family. There is so much to see and do in this delightful region with Blenheim Palace, Oxford, Warwick with its impressive castle, Stoneleigh (Royal Show). The interior is presented in good order and offers lots of extras for guests to enjoy including an extensive library of literature, history and politics. There is a huge collection of videos, mostly of older films, and including many classics. Once visited, families and friends will wish to return again and again - it is a particularly welcoming home in the most enviable location. Shops and pubs 2 miles.

BRN Fosker's Cottage Monks Eleigh, nr Lavenham, Suffolk  Satellite 6  
This very attractive, traditional grade II listed village house is steeped in character with a thatched roof and an exceptionally pretty country cottage garden. It is situated in the heart of this picturesque village with its village green, outstanding pub and village stores. Numerous villages to visit locally with Lavenham, Long Melford, Clare and Kersey. Close to the two popular market towns of Hadleigh and Sudbury for their unique shops, tea rooms and good selection of eating houses. Colchester is only 20 miles, famous for its castle, zoo and good train links to London. There are excellent walking and riding opportunities in the area and for the boating enthusiast, access to the water in the rivers Stour and Orwell. Restaurant and pubs 50 yards.

17268 Old Forge Cottage Great Ashfield, Suffolk  Satellite 6  
This Grade II listed semi-detached thatched cottage is steeped in character with inglenook fireplace and beams throughout. It is set in a pretty cottage garden with rambling rose arches and a mass of colourful plants. Set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside with numerous places of interest to visit locally. The historic market towns of Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket, Ipswich and Sudbury within easy driving distance, as are Newmarket for the races and Thetford Forest. Shop and pub 1 mile.

BHK Church Cottage Elveden, nr Newmarket, Suffolk  Satellite 6  
This charming 300-year-old thatched cottage enjoys a peaceful setting within the pretty village of Eriswell. Attractively refurbished to the E.T.C. `5Star' standard, it enjoys its own south-facing garden. For days out, Bury StEdmunds (12miles) offers good shops, an art gallery, and lovely river walks in the Abbey Gardens. Ely (19 miles), one-time home of Oliver Cromwell, boasts a magnificent cathedral, its Octagon tower visible for miles around. Top class horse racing at Newmarket 15miles. North Norfolk coast within an hour. Riding, tennis and golf locally.

BNZ The Old Bakehouse Coddenham, Suffolk  Satellite 6  
   Standing on the edge of the pretty village of Coddenham, this delightful cottage has been recently converted from a 16th-century Grade II listed former bakery. Comfortable and well-equipped, it has its own secluded garden and lovely views over the surrounding countryside. Coddenham is an ideal base for visiting the picturesque Suffolk countryside, including Constable Country, Lavenham, Long Melford (for Kentwell and Long Melford Halls), Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Thetford Forest and Heritage coastline.

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Weekly bookings and limitations for booking short stays:

Bookings may be made for a duration of 2, 3, 4, 7, or 14 days (some cottage owners may choose not to offer the full range). Stays for 2, 3, and 4 nights are regarded as short stays. Stays of up to one month may be available for some cottages please phone cottages4you direct for more information.

Most weekly bookings run from Saturday to Saturday, unless the property indicates otherwise. Where accepted, 2 night breaks start on a Friday or Saturday, 3 night breaks on a Friday and 4 night midweek breaks start on a Monday.

Bookings for short stays that fall during a public holiday may only be made within 28 days of the public holiday. Bookings for 7 or 14 days where the stay dates include a public holiday may be made at any time. Click here for a list of public holiday dates in England, Wales and Northern Island.

If you wish you can complete your Booking by Phone directly with cottages4you (Holiday Cottages Group Limited):

   Select your cottage and get the Property Reference number online, then phone and make your booking

   -  From within the UK call Cottages4you direct on their UK phone number: 0845 268 1458.

   -  If you are calling from outside England use the Country Code plus 1282 846763. From New Zealand we would call 0044 1282 846763.


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