The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire
Retreat to this romantic bolthole - a quirky cottage situated in the chocolate-box Cotswold village of Swerford, Oxfordshire.
Hearth of the Home is listed in affiliation with Plum Guide.
Filled with carefully selected antiques and quirky textiles, Hearth of the Home is a classic, cosy English cottage. Located in the midst of the Cotswolds in the village of Swerford, Oxfordshire, this property brings peace at every juncture, from its plush green lawns to its cosy, wood burner-warmed indoor snug. With its vibrant-coloured sofas and vintage-looking wooden floors, Hearth of the Home is everything its name suggests: a home.
Sleeping six guests across three bedrooms, double beds included, Hearth of the Home is spread across an abundant 1400 square feet. Entertainment is available , with the communal spaces housing board games and an extensive library of books. The kitchen is furnished with a dishwasher, freezer, fridge, kitchen utensils and a microwave, allowing guests to cook up a storm with ease.
Interested in remote working? Hearth of the Home is equipped with a workspace complete with a desk and high-speed WiFi. The property oozes cosiness year-round with central heating, a fireplace and a myriad of comfy throws nestled throughout the living space and snug alike, reinforcing the peaceful cottage feel. The space includes a dryer and a washing machine to deal with muddy clothes post-Oxfordshire walk, and parking is available outside.
The bathroom hosts a stand-up shower with grey, retro-style tiling, a standalone pink bathtub providing a colour pop against the striking gold towel rails and unique zig-zag patterned flooring. The separate toilet operates on a gorgeous mustard yellow colour scheme with exposed brick and vintage-style tiling.
Burrowed in the picturesque Cotswold village of Swerford, Hearth of the Home is a quintessential snapshot of rural life. Located an eight-minute drive from Chipping Norton and a short ride away from Banbury, Soho Farmhouse and Blenheim Palace, the local area offers up the Rollright Stones, a ceremonial stone circle erected around 2500BC, St Peter & St Paul Church, Broughton Castle and Banbury Cross.
Full of monuments and houses constructed from the trademark yellow limestone, Chipping Norton offers up a visit to the Church of St Mary, Bliss Tweed Mill, Chipping Norton Museum and the Almshouses, founded in 1640 by Puritan Henry Cornish. Similarly, Chastleton House is a Jacobean delight once used as a bakehouse and laundry, and Blenheim Palace, less than 25 minutes by car, poses acres of greenery for an afternoon stroll. Guests can explore Winston Churchill’s birthplace year-round, marvelling at the Christmas lights during the festive season.
Hearth of the Home is listed in affiliation with Plum Guide.
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