Highwayman’s Cottage

Highwayman’s Cottage: Oxfordshire

Steeped in history yet thoroughly modern, this Grade II-listed cottage is heaped with country-chic character. In the open-plan living space, a soft sofa invites you to take the weight off your feet – ideally with a cup of tea or glass of wine in hand. After riffling through the book-stuffed shelves, head into the carefully conceived kitchen to chop, season and assemble dishes as your hungry companions wait eagerly in the bright dining area.

Outside, a patio garden filled with plants and birdsong is the perfect spot to sip an espresso before exploring your surroundings. A thirty-minute walk or ten-minute bus ride places you at the Ashmolean Museum, famous for its collections of art and archaeology. Stroll around the University Parks and Christchurch Meadow on sunny afternoons or broaden your history knowledge at Oxford Castle. When it’s time for dinner, check out the restaurants, pubs and bars that cluster around Summertown and Jericho.

Home truths:
*You’ll check yourself in with a lockbox
*You’ll need your own log-in details for the on-demand apps on the TV
*Underfloor heating is available on the ground floor only
*Although small, there's an unfenced pond in the garden here, so children will need to be supervised at all times
*There are laptop-friendly desk spaces in the bedroom and dining room
*The fireplace in the dining room is operational – the others cannot be used
*Please be mindful of the neighbours and keep noise to a minimum after 10pm