Country cottage in beautiful historic village
Eydon
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
5 Guests
Description
Summary
Cherry Tree Cottage is a lovely Grade II listed country home in the heart of the tranquil village of Eydon. Overlooking the green & its own private garden, the cottage is a peaceful rural retreat for couples, families & friends (& the perfect base for study, work or business trips). Eydon is surrounded by gorgeous rolling countryside: there are beautiful walks direct from the cottage, friendly locals and plenty of interesting places to visit year round.
Space
The comfortable living room has a large corner sofa & fireplace with wood-burner to keep you warm on winter evenings. There is underfloor heating which extends into the spacious conservatory cum dining room. A self-contained study comes with laptop-friendly desk & ergonomic chair for work, study or gaming. Three upstairs bedrooms are served by a shared bathroom with shower. Access is an oak staircase (please note this has open treads - there is no stair gate so take care and keep a watchful eye on children). There is central heating throughout, plus extra plug-in electric oil heaters for use if needed. The traditional stone cottage dates back to the 1700s. It has relatively low ceilings & doorways with floors at different levels so care needs to be taken when moving around. A more recent addition is the light, spacious conservatory which is perfect for dining, relaxing and stargazing. Outside there's a small private front garden with lawn space to sit shaded by an old apple tree & a magnificent cherry tree. Please note there are stone steps from the entrance gate and from the conservatory to a sunny patio at the back (which can become slippery when wet).
Guest Access
Cherry Tree Cottage & its front garden and rear patio are all for the exclusive use of guests. Peaceful Eydon is surrounded by open countryside and has spectacular views. Guests and their four-legged friends can enjoy exploring via the plentiful public footpaths and bridleways leading from the village. There are rural walks for all seasons direct from the cottage. You'll need a car to get around (there's free undesignated street parking outside the property).
The Neighborhood
Historic Eydon is a pretty village surrounded by scenic countryside. It is located on the geological edge of the Cotswolds. Eydon dates back to the Middle Ages and has strong links to the Civil War: historic local attractions to visit include Canons Ashby, Sulgrave Manor (ancestral home of George Washington), Fawsley Hall and Warwick Castle. Located in southwest Northamptonshire, an area known as 'the hidden Cotswolds' for its pretty villages and rolling hills, it's close to Silverstone and Stratford upon Avon (home to William Shakespeare). In 45 minutes you can be at Blenheim Palace (family home of Winston Churchill), Oxford, Bicester Village (great shopping) or the Cotswolds.
Getting Around
A car is essential.
Notes
There's a pop-up farm shop selling local produce & a wine shop (Oboe Wines) on Eydon High Street. Within walking distance is Harley Equestrian Shop & Cafe (1.2 miles) which has an eclectic boutique & welcomes dogs. A well-stocked mobile shop visits Eydon every Wednesday. In neighbouring Culworth there's The Forge Cafe & The Barn deli; and there are Coop supermarkets at neighbouring Woodford Halse (1.5 miles), & Byfield (approx 2 miles) where the nearest petrol station is located.
Amenities
Free parking
Kitchen
Patio or balcony
Wireless Internet
Additional amenities
Air conditioning
Carbon monoxide detector
Children allowed
Children dinnerware
Coffee maker
Cookware
Crib
Essentials
Fireplace guards
Garden or backyard
Reviews
4.91 (11 reviews)