Draped in wisteria and tucked on the edge of a quiet Oxfordshire village, this cottage earns its peaceful reputation the moment you step outside. The private garden opens onto rolling countryside views, and a gate leads through to an adjoining orchard – somewhere to wander on a slow morning. Inside, exposed beams and an inglenook stone fireplace make cooler evenings easy to fill, while built-in window seats frame the garden and the fields beyond. Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Cotswolds are all within reach when you're ready to explore.

• One well-behaved small dog is welcome to join you upon request for a fee, though dogs are asked to stay on the ground floor – a stair gate is provided.Cost on request
• Your host works with local vendors to provide a variety of in-cottage services for an additional fee, including wine and cider tastings, private chefs and dining experiences, hampers and food boxes, cooking classes, yoga sessions, floristry workshops, craft kits, massages, and beauty treatments.Cost on request
• Your host can also help arrange paid experiences in the local area – these include horse and bike tours, helicopter rides, paddleboarding, spa days, and a wide range of days out.Cost on request