Cosy 3 bedroom Cotswold cottage

This quintessential Cotswold cottage is located in the heart of an idyllic village just outside of Bampton & 4 miles from Burford. Located 1.5 hours from London, the cottage is perfect for those seeking a charming Cotswolds getaway. Constructed c.1847, it retains many original features including wonderful beams and stone walls. More recently it has been extensively and sympathetically renovated to a high standard, decorated with a thoughtful mix of contemporary & chic antique furnishings. The space Jasmine Cottage is accessed via a shared gravel driveway, and is located between both Manor Cottage and Ivy Cottage. Beyond it’s private front gate, you’ll step into a wonderful cottage garden. Access to the property itself is via the side entrance door, where you’ll find a Cloakroom for boots and coats, leading to a double height Kitchen/Dining area offering a stunning, light-filled open plan space, with additional access to the private garden. The ground floor of the cottage also comprises of a Living Room with a Wood Burning Stove, for cosy log fires, as well as access to the family Bathroom with a fixed shower and flexible hose fixture. On the first floor, you will find spacious accommodation for four guests, with two Bedrooms (both offering double beds & one with seating areas). The master bedroom with en-suite (toilet and sink) is located on the second floor, accommodating 2 further guests in a king size bed. The cottage sleeps 6 guests in total. Please note that the quintessential country cottage style staircases may be a little steep for those with mobility issues and one of the first floor bedrooms is smaller than the other. Jasmine Cottage is situated in the picturesque village of Alvescot, Bampton. Our guests are also able to use the village tennis court, which is a 2-minute walk from the cottage and also offers a secure children's play area. The cottage at a glance: Sleeps six guests, Family bathroom with shower, Master en suite with king size bed, Second and third bedroom with double beds, Double height kitchen/dining area, Wood Burning Stove, Private garden, fast WiFi, Smart TV, On street parking, Minimum of a two night stay. Additional features: Fitted electric oven with ceramic hob, Combined fridge/freezer, Dishwasher, Washing machine, One television, Outdoor seating in the garden/patio, Attractions and nearby amenities. Other things to note Neighbourhood highlights Take a short drive or walk to neighbouring village Bampton and discover its charming High Street and local shops including a butchers, bakery, post office and supermarket. Fans of “Downton Abbey” will also recognise parts of Bampton, most notably St. Mary's Church and the library, which was used for filming outdoor scenes for the popular British television series. There are lots of beautiful walks from the property and in the surrounding countryside. There are also many footpaths and walking routes around the Oxfordshire Cotswolds including a walk from Alvescot to the River Thames. Most villages in the area are only a couple of miles from each other and all have wonderful village pubs to stop and savour the locally sourced produce and ales. Our recommendations: Alvescot, The Plough Inn Filkins, The Five All's Eastleach, The Victoria Northleach, The Wheatsheaf Shilton, Rose and Crown Pub Langford, The Bell Kelmscott, The Plough Swinbrook, The Swan Burford, The Lamb Kingham, Daylesford Organic Clanfield, Blake’s (perfect for brunch) Clanfield, Double Red Duke Clanfield, Masons Arms Southrop, Thyme Southrop, The Swan Tadpole Bridge, The Trout The Bull, Burford The nearest rail stations are both Charlbury (14.5 miles, 25 minutes drive) and Hanborough (14 miles, 25 minutes drive) on the Cotswold Line from Paddington. There are buses from Oxford to Carterton and also an hourly bus service to the village that runs from Witney to Carterton. Getting around The larger city of Oxford and Witney town are in easy reach, offering an even greater selection of shops and places to eat. The many delights of the Cotswolds are all located within a short drive including Burford, Bibury, Lechlade, Woodstock, Stow-on-the-Wold and Kingham. Soho Farmhouse is also located only 35 mins away. Use the Seacourt Park and Ride just 30 minutes’ drive from Jasmine Cottage to visit historic university-city Oxford, with its plethora of museums, shops and incredible architecture. Blenheim Palace, a remarkable English Baroque stately home with extensive parkland, offers a great day out, whilst children will love Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens with its fantastic array of animals, birds and reptiles to see. Ten minutes from Alvescot is Kelmscott Manor, a formidable country retreat and once home to William Morris. Today visitors can visit the house with its Arts and Crafts interiors, private gardens, gift shop and tearoom.