Vaulted oak beams, reclaimed wood walls, and a Moroccan lantern glowing above the dining table – this converted barn in the Oxfordshire village of Stadhampton has serious character. French doors open onto a private lawned garden where a mulberry-wood pagoda strung with fairy lights makes for magical alfresco evenings, fire bowl and barbecue at the ready. When you're not settled into one of the deep sofas with a film, Oxford's university, Bodleian Library, and independent restaurants are an easy drive away – the best of the countryside with a historic city close at hand.

• 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