Charming Cotswold Cottage close to Blenheim Palace

A Idyllic Cotswold stone cottage set within beautiful gardens, perfect for a peaceful countryside escape for two. Located in the charming village of Stonesfield in the Cotswolds, Masons Cottage is ideally placed for exploring Blenheim Palace, Oxford and Cotswold villages. Inside you’ll find thoughtful details including Daylesford tableware, exceptional bedding, fast Wi-Fi, a hidden gems guest guide, freshly picked flowers and seasonal produce from the garden when available. The space Surrounded by beautiful gardens and peaceful countryside, Masons Cottage is a private retreat sitting within the Cotswolds Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty — perfectly placed for exploring Blenheim Palace, Woodstock,Oxford and the beautiful villages and countryside of the Cotswolds. This self-contained cottage offers a romantic setting for couples looking to slow down and enjoy the beauty of the English countryside. Built from traditional Cotswold stone in the 1800s, the cottage overlooks a remarkable garden created by an Oxford University tree specialist, home to many rare and unusual trees. With 1.5 acres to explore, guests can wander through the gardens and discover the many unusual and beautiful trees. Beyond the garden lies a Site of Special Scientific Interest where orchids bloom in spring and early summer. Guests are welcome to walk through the area when grazing permits. Inside, the cottage blends heritage character with modern comfort. The accommodation includes a spacious en suite bedroom, an elegant sitting room, and a fully equipped kitchen featuring a Neff oven, dishwasher, washer-dryer, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, GRIND coffee machine, and BOSE Bluetooth speaker, along with beautiful Daylesford tableware for relaxed countryside dining. Natural stone and parquet flooring, organic cotton bedding, a Herdysleep mattress and wool duvets from Devon Duvet ensure exceptional comfort. Local artwork and pottery reflect the cottage’s Cotswold setting, while Bramley toiletries are provided in the bathroom. Seasonal cut flowers from the garden’s cut-flower beds are placed in the cottage for guests to enjoy, bringing a little of the surrounding garden indoors. When available, seasonal produce from the garden may also be available to purchase during your stay. Guests will also find a curated guide in the cottage highlighting some of the owners’ favourite hidden gems across Oxford and the wider Cotswolds — from lesser-known walks and historic sites to excellent pubs and local spots worth discovering. A welcome pack awaits on arrival, including fresh milk, eggs and honey from the garden apiary. Private parking for two cars is available on a shared driveway with the owner who lives in the main house next door. Two friendly dogs live in the main house and may come to say hello. The cottage also offers fast broadband, making it easy to stay connected while enjoying a countryside escape. EV charging is available via standard sockets (adapter required, £20 fee for up to 3 nights). The White Horse pub, a community-run village pub serving local craft beer Things to do in the area - The White Horse - Stonesfield community run village pub (0.4 miles/ 8 minute walk from cottage) -Blenheim Palace (4.5 miles by car but rear grounds walkable from cottage) Woodstock – very pretty Cotwolds village full of historic buildings, pubs and cafes (4.5 miles) -Cornbury - Home of wilderness festival and Cornbury horse trials (5miles) -Oxford - University colleges, Bodleian library, Ashmolean Museum, punting on the river, filming locations of Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavor (12 miles) -Stow-on-the-Wold (19 miles) -Moreton-in-Marsh (20 miles) -Bicester Village Designer Outlet (15 miles) -Daylesford Organic Farm (15 miles) -Bamford Spa (15 miles) -The Wild Rabbit (14 miles) -Stratford-upon-Avon (30 miles) -Chipping Norton (12 miles) -Diddly Squat Farm Shop (8 miles) -Soho Farmhouse (12 miles) -Hook Norton Brewery (15 miles) -The Rollright Stones (15 miles) -The Cotswold's Distillery (19 miles) -Rousham Gardens - described by Monty Don as “The greatest masterpiece of English gardening” (9 miles) -North Leigh Roman Villa (walkable) Other things to note We have two Working Cocker Spaniels who love people, and are friendly. They are well trained, but very busy! We also have free range chickens wondering around, an apiary, and sheep for part of the year so with all these 2 and 4-legged pets/livestock, our cottage may not be for everyone! If you require non-dairy “milk” or honey then please let us know in advance of your arrival. We know the area well and you will find details of local walks, pubs, cafes and other interesting places in the cottage. To get the most out of your weekend, we allow late departures on Sundays whenever possible. Please feel free to ask.