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Welcome to our fabulous Cotswold Organic Country Estate. The Grade II listed, 17^th Century Old Manor House and cottages are exquisitely set in the centre of their own sweeping parkland, pasture and woodland and are approached through cast-iron entrance gates, down a long, private, tree-lined carriage drive past streams and a beautiful wildlife pond. The estate lies within glorious, rolling Cotswold countryside yet is not isolated being only a short drive to the vibrant, historic, University City of Oxford plus a delightful Cotswold Pub and Restaurant is just a short walk away. There are magnificent countryside views, wonderful walks and total privacy making the estate one of the premier holiday, weekend, corporate and wedding venues in The Cotswolds.

 

The Old Manor House and the adjacent Willow Cottage and Christmas Cottage are very spacious and luxurious, full of charm and character and, with a total of 16 Bedrooms and 12 Bathrooms, are ideal for gatherings of family, friends and colleagues and can be arranged to sleep up to 43 adults and children. The Old Manor House sleeps up to 26 guests in 9 bedrooms and has a stunning conservatory and dining room seating 30, a charming, historic sitting room with a cosy log burning stove set in an inglenook fireplace, lots of quiet nooks where you can escape to relax with a book and a large farmhouse kitchen. Willow Cottage sleeps up to 11 guests in 4 ensuite bedrooms and has a beamed sitting room, a dining room seating 11 and a well equipped kitchen. Christmas Cottage sleeps up to 6 guests in 3 ensuite bedrooms and has a Games Room and a kitchenette.

 

The estate is a superb setting for Weddings Receptions, Corporate Events and Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations and has a heated Event Barn which seats up to 60 and, with the adjacent Formal and Walled Gardens, is ideal for all special events, al-fresco dining and barbeques. Private Catering can easily be arranged with recommended caterers and our Wine Tasting sessions conducted by an experienced Master of Wines are very popular. Stag and Hen Parties are welcome, the wonderful night-life of Oxford is very close by with transport there in coaches or taxis being easily arranged.

 

Full Sky+ High Definition, Movies and Sports and Complimentary Wireless Broadband internet access are provided in The Old Manor House and Willow Cottage plus there are TVs and DVD players in every bedroom. The Old Manor House has a gorgeous Jacuzzi Bath and a fantastic “Emerald Escape” Spa and Hot Tub beautifully set in a decked gazebo in the delightful formal garden with 60 massage jets including custom neck, cluster, pulsator and air message jets, an Aromatherapy system and full LED lighting. In addition, The Old Manor House has a superb Games Room with a Pool/Snooker Table, Football Machine, Darts Board and a PlayStation 3. Willow Cottage has it very own spa and hot tub privately situated in its south facing garden.

 

We can also offer exclusive Privilege Guest status at the nearby Witney Lakes Resort (2 miles) allowing our guests to enjoy all their, normally members only, facilities at discounted rates. These include the fabulous Health Club with its Indoor Heated Pool, hot-tub, gym, sauna, steam-room and fitness centre, the Golf Club, which has an 18 hole, par 71, 6500 yard course, and the Retreat Spa, offering a range of beauty, facial and body treatments. Clay Pigeon Shooting, Simulated Game Days and Corporate Activity Days are available nearby or, by arrangement, on our estate.

 

Children of all ages are very welcome and will delight in playing on the extensive, private lawns away from public roads and near neighbours. The estate is Fully Organic and specialises in breeding endangered species of cattle, sheep, goats and chickens, allowing viewing at close quarters of some of our most attractive and historic British breeds. You will adore the docile Gloucester cattle, the huge Cotswold sheep (traditionally known as the 'Cotswold Lion') with their gorgeous fluffy spring lambs, the Brahma chickens with their big feathery feet and the magnificent, critically-endangered Bagot Goats.

 

We have put a lot of thought and work into making our beautiful Organic Cotswold Estate as sumptuous and as comfortable as possible and we do hope that you will decide to stay. All guests are supplied in advance with a copy of our detailed ‘Book of the House’ containing comprehensive information and advice to make your stay even more enjoyable plus we welcome you with fresh flowers on arrival.