Waddesdon Manor is a Grade I listed Neo-Renaissance country house in Buckinghamshire, England, managed by the National Trust and owned by the Rothschild Foundation. It features remarkable art collections, formal gardens, an aviary, and historic wine cellars, with public access including exhibitions, dining, and child-friendly activities.
A spacious self-catering country cottage located within a working farm in Moreton near Thame, Oxfordshire, offering a peaceful rural setting with countryside views and facilities suited for families and larger groups.
Long Crendon Courthouse is a 15th-century timber-framed building in Buckinghamshire, historically used as a wool store, manorial court house, and village poor house, now a National Trust property.
Thame is a historic market town in Oxfordshire with notable religious heritage sites, historic buildings, and cultural events. It offers good public transport including a nearby railway station and has a walkable town centre, making it an attractive destination for tourists.
A cosy ground floor one-bedroom annexe offering open-plan living with countryside surroundings near the Chiltern Hills and local village amenities.
Hampden House is a Grade I listed 16th-century country house remodeled in Georgian Gothick style, set within over 350 acres of private parkland and beech woods in Buckinghamshire. It primarily serves as an exclusive wedding and event venue offering beautiful interiors, gardens, and scenic views across the Misbourne Valley.
This is a single storey self catering cottage on a working farm in the hamlet of Moreton near Thame, Oxfordshire, featuring two bedrooms, an open plan living space, and an enclosed garden, set within 500 acres of farm land rich in wildlife.
Long Crendon Manor is a historic medieval house offering unique stays with antique furnishings, beautiful gardens including a maze and croquet lawn, and modern amenities such as WiFi and a bakery café in the converted old stables. It features steep stairs limiting wheelchair access and does not allow dogs except for staff pets.
This Grade II listed thatched cottage dating over 300 years old offers a rural and historic setting ideal for families, featuring six bedrooms across multiple floors with original charm and garden with a play area.
Gulliver's Land is a children's theme park in Milton Keynes, England, offering family-friendly rides, indoor and outdoor attractions including a Splash Zone, Dinosaur and Farm Park, and themed accommodation at Adventurers Village Resort for short breaks.
This charming rebuilt former granary barn is a four-bedroom farmhouse set in tranquil countryside near Tring, offering a peaceful, scenic retreat with a spacious garden and patio area, ideal for families or groups seeking a rural escape.
Pitstone Windmill is a historic 17th century post mill in Buckinghamshire, known as the earliest windmill dated in the British Isles. Visitors can explore the outdoor site and learn about traditional corn milling. The National Trust manages the site, which is open to the public on summer Friday afternoons.
This spacious ground-floor bungalow in the quaint village of Penn offers a peaceful and homely retreat with a beautiful garden, accommodating up to 4 guests and welcoming pets, ideal for families or groups seeking countryside relaxation near walking trails and local pubs.
Hughenden Manor is a Victorian mansion and former country house of Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, featuring historic rooms, memorabilia, and extensive gardens in Buckinghamshire. Now owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors a blend of indoor historical experience and outdoor natural beauty with views over the valley.
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A family activity trail in Hughenden’s formal gardens, inspired by the children’s book The Great Big Halloween Hunt. Children can search, play and explore along the route.
The Dovecote is a detached romantic hideaway for two guests located adjacent to the Oxford Canal in the peaceful hamlet of Thrupp, with a cosy, homely atmosphere and outdoor courtyard overlooking the canal.
Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Oxfordshire, is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and an 18th century baroque masterpiece with over 300 years of history. Visitors can explore the palace's interiors, extensive formal gardens, and vast parkland while enjoying family-friendly facilities, educational tours, and a café.
The Library Suite is a one-bedroom cottage set in a tranquil private farm in Penn, Buckinghamshire, ideal for couples seeking a peaceful countryside retreat with scenic walks and local attractions nearby.
Hall Barn is a historic house venue in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, primarily featuring outdoor gardens and marquee event spaces. It is available for weddings and exclusive use, with parking facilities including accessible and guest parking.
A stone-built semi-detached cottage in The Bartons near Chipping Norton, offering a peaceful and cosy private retreat with countryside views, suitable for couples or small families wishing to explore Cotswolds towns and villages.
This detached spacious house in Oxfordshire offers a tranquil rural retreat with views over countryside, set in a small hamlet near a village with shops and pubs, suitable for families or groups.
Deddington Castle is a large earthwork site of an 11th-century motte-and-bailey castle in Oxfordshire, featuring visible ramparts and mounds, now serving as a public park and nature walk managed by English Heritage and the local parish council.
The Coach House at Waterperry Gardens is a single-storey holiday let situated in Oxfordshire within landscaped gardens, offering accommodation for six guests and allowing two pets.
A cosy one-bedroom self-catering holiday home situated on a working farm in rural Oxfordshire, offering peaceful surroundings and scenic views with an enclosed garden, private parking, and access to farm walks and nearby outdoor attractions.
Waterperry Gardens near Oxford features nine acres of ornamental gardens including a spectacular herbaceous border, formal gardens, and creative plant displays. Facilities include a plant centre, shop, art gallery, and teashop, offering a rich outdoor experience.
A charming two-bedroom cottage in the village of Eynsham, Oxfordshire, offering a peaceful and comfortable retreat surrounded by scenic countryside and village amenities within walking distance.
A detached bungalow set on the ground floor in an Oxfordshire village location, suitable for families and groups, featuring a cosy living room and an enclosed garden with countryside views close to local amenities.
Priory Cottages is a 14th-century former monastic grange and manor house in Steventon, Oxfordshire, notable for its historic architecture and managed by the National Trust, open to visitors by appointment.
This accommodation is a luxurious barn conversion set in a rural farm location within the Hambleden Valley Conservation Area and Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, sharing a fully enclosed garden and providing a peaceful retreat for couples.
Stonor Park is an historic family home in Oxfordshire, open for visits featuring beautiful rooms filled with art and artefacts, extensive grounds with a prehistoric stone circle, and facilities for visitors including accessible routes, a cafe, and areas for children.
This thatched roof cottage in the countryside village of Berrick Salome offers a quaint and cosy atmosphere with original features and a large enclosed garden, ideal for romantic getaways and small family stays.
A ground floor holiday property on a working farm in Oxfordshire designed for couples, featuring open-plan living, an ensuite wet room, and access to garden seating with views of the countryside.
Greenhill Farmhouse is a spacious farmhouse on the edge of the Cotswolds near Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire, set in a peaceful countryside environment with private lakes and rural surroundings offering a tranquil retreat.
Kirtlington Park is an 18th-century Georgian Palladian mansion set in Capability Brown designed gardens and parkland in Oxfordshire. It offers visitors tours of the historic house and scenic outdoor grounds, with good wheelchair accessibility.
A charming couples retreat cottage situated on a private non-working farm in the Chilterns with scenic rural surroundings, outdoor seating, and close proximity to village amenities and natural beauty.