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Ashworth House - Leafield near Charlbury

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12386 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Near Charlbury, Oxfordshire
  • Witney Lakes Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Blenheim Palace
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Brize Norton (BZZ-RAF Brize Norton)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #6

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #4

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #5

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ashworth House - Leafield near Charlbury

Ashworth House is a hidden delight, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. When you arrive, the property appears as an unassuming country cottage but once inside you are greeted by spacious rooms, breathtaking views, contemporary décor and beautiful finishing touches. A great deal of love has gone into the property you see today and you will cherish your time here.

Each room at Ashworth House has its own personality, no less the expansive open plan kitchen/dining area which has a potted tree at its centre. With skylights above and windows perfectly framing the sublime garden views this room is filled with light and is the heart of the home. Made for celebrations there is space to mingle while meals are prepared, perhaps by a private chef, opening the French doors to sip wine in the garden. Two living rooms give you space to relax and unwind with your feet up in front of the wood burning stove. Choose the drawing room and retreat from the modern world, enjoying a good book, or watch the latest blockbuster in the sitting room on the large smart TV. With a handy boot room/utility, Ashworth House has everything you could possibly need. At the end of the day picking your favourite bedroom is a challenging affair with an emperor four poster, double bedrooms full of charm and twin rooms hidden on the second floor.

Outside, the garden is the cherry on the cake. With a lawn stretching out to the views beyond, this is a fabulous spot for a picnic, to play with the children and to give the dog some freedom. Grill up a feast on the BBQ and dine together enjoying these peaceful surroundings. There is off road parking for four cars with two end-to-end in the open garage and additional spaces on the drive.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall:
The spacious entrance hall is a fabulous introduction to Ashworth House. A high twin-apex ceiling adds drama alongside exposed beams, statement artwork and rugs.

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Area:
This beautiful room is full of fascinating additions from the tree at its centre, high beamed ceiling, to the colourful artwork and large-scale light fittings. The kitchen has a contemporary cottage style with shaker units and a cream AGA. There is also a four-ring gas hob, microwave, coffee machine, Quooker boiling water tap, dishwasher and two fridges with freezer compartments. An island with a second sink provides plenty of space for preparing and serving meals. It is a room with a view as the large window looks across the garden to the fields beyond. The dining area has a long table with side benches and two end chairs seating 12. Sitting by a picturesque window you can enjoy the view into the side garden. With bi-fold doors to the garden you can bring the fresh country air in and lounge on the wicker settee.

Bedroom Six:
Tucked away beyond the open plan living area, this king-size bedroom is surrounded by garden views. With skylights above and large windows, finished with bright floral soft furnishings this room brings the outdoors in. There are bedside tables, a chest of drawers and full-length mirror.

En-Suite:
Making bedroom four a real retreat, the en-suite has a shower, WC and sink decorated with marble effect tiles.

Drawing Room:
Gather here in the evenings to enjoy conversation surrounded by the warmth of the wood burning stove. A sofa, settee and two armchairs in a fresh cream provide comfortable seating and you can open the French doors to the garden for a breathe of country air.

Cloakroom:
This useful addition to the ground floor has a WC with bidet attachment and sink.

Sitting Room:
The second sitting area is a place to put your feet up in front of the large smart TV and relax. A modern woodburning stove keeps you cosy and you can choose from an armchair, sofa or beanbag.

Boot Room/Utility:
If you enter the house from the front entrance, you step into the boot room. With a tiled floor you can leave your boots and coats here and dry muddy paws by the sink hidden away in a cupboard. You will also a find a washing machine and tumble dryer here.

First Floor

Bedroom Three:
This double bedroom showcases some of the original features of this house with open stone and exposed beams. Character is added with vibrant rugs and a decorative fireplace and there are bedside tables with lamps.

Shower Room:
Along a short corridor, the shower room has a shower, WC with bidet and sink. Vibrant tiles and painted panelling make this a charming room.

Bedroom Two:
With delicate pink walls and floral curtains this room has a more feminine personality. A large dressing table provides space to get ready for the day and there is a decorative fireplace, original wooden beam and bedside tables.

En-Suite:
Hues of pink continue to the en-suite shower room with marbled tiles. There is a large walk-in shower, WC with bidet and sink.

Bedroom One:
The impressive master suite has an emperor-size four poster bed looking out across the far-reaching views. Finished in a dark wood this carved bed is an outstanding feature of this room. Waking in this bedroom you can draw back the curtains to be greeted by the picture-postcard Cotswold countryside. There is also a large wardrobe, bedside tables and a full-length mirror.

En-Suite:
The luxurious en-suite has a freestanding rolltop bath, perfect for a leisurely soak with glass of champagne in hand. There is also a WC with bidet and twin basins.

Dressing Room:
An eye-catching dressing room is the perfect place for preparing for a night out. Finished floor to ceiling in a vibrant red your catwalk creations can have a moment in the lime-light.

Second Floor

Bedroom Four:
Set beneath the beams of the A-frame roof, the first twin room is open to the landing and stairs. Looking out across the trees it is a lovely room for older guests sleeping separately.

Bathroom:
Shared between bedrooms four and five, the bathroom has a bath with a hand-held shower, WC with bidet and sink. A large skylight floods the room with daylight.

Bedroom Five:
The final twin bedroom has an arched window at the end of the room which instantly draws the eye. Gaze across the fields from this peaceful bedroom. With exposed beams and colourful rugs this is a charming room.

Outside

You will want to spend as much time as you can in the garden while staying at Ashworth House. With a lawn stretching to the astonishing view beyond, stroll the gardens, passing the peaceful pond, and feel your mind decompress. A world away from the hustle and bustle you can spend time with your family and friends in this beautiful Cotswold location. Let the dog run and children play in this enclosed space and host a BBQ under the summer sun. With garden sofas to seat 12, dining table and bistro set and a bench you have plenty of seating areas to choose from. Off-road parking for 4 cars is available to the rear of the house and there is an EV charger available.

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Bolthole Retreats
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English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Witney

Located in Witney, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Eynsham Park, while SOTA Gallery and Tolsey Museum are cultural highlights. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Crocodiles of the World are also worth visiting.
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Near Charlbury, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • Witney Lakes Golf Course - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Crocodiles of the World - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park - 14 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 19 min drive - 18.6 km
  • University of Oxford - 29 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Finstock Station - 8 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Swan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rowing Machine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪UE Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Windrush Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Witney Lakes Resort - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashworth House - Leafield near Charlbury pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ashworth House - Leafield near Charlbury?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ashworth House - Leafield near Charlbury?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ashworth House - Leafield near Charlbury located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Witney Lakes Golf Course, North Leigh Roman Villa and SOTA Gallery. Tolsey Museum and Cineworld Witney are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Reviews

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8/10 Good

Rosemary C.

Wonderful stay at Ashworth House

Enjoyed our stay at Ashworth House for birthday celebration with family. We were fortunate to have dry but cold weather.
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10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Wonderful place for the family

The home is absolutely gorgeous. The pictures do not really capture the beauty of the home. We had seven family members and there was plenty of room for us to gather, and for us to have some solitude. The kitchen is well stocked with nice dishes and needed tools for making a nice meal. We had no idea how to use the Aga oven, but we figured it out. The in floor heating was wonderful and very welcoming to those of us from warmer climates. Claire the housekeeper was very helpful and the place was very well kept.
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8/10 Good

Simon W.

An enjoyable stay with our family with 3 generations

The house was lovely and spacious with excellent rooms and bathrooms. Excellent decor. Really good quality bedlinen and towels etc. Plenty of cupboard space. Well equipped kitchen. Good to have vehicle charger. Nice wood fires but more logs would have been helpful. Some suggestions: handrail or rope bannister for safety on stairs; lovely wood flooring but rugs rather slippery; good to have 2 fridges but freezers badly needed defrosting. Claire very helpful with sorting out heating which was not properly set when we arrived. We appreciated being able to arrive early. A clearer sign to identify the house when arriving in the village would also help.
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8/10 Good

Enjoyable weekend stay

Ashworth House was ideal for our extended family weekend break. The kitchen was well-equipped, there was plenty of space downstairs and the bedrooms were fine. We enjoyed our meal at the Fox at Leafield, beware the very large portions. Points to note. The access to the car park is very narrow. The bushes need cutting back and an automatic night light at the side of the house would be helpful. The heating in the downstairs bedroom and en-suite was not working.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent, beautiful house for a family get together

With 10 of us plus a baby this was a gorgeous and well proportioned house which simply could not have been better. The housekeeper Claire was so helpful and the house was spotlessly clean. I note below a couple of thoughts for the future. - The underfloor heating downstairs takes almost 24 hours to kick in which affects the downstairs bedroom which we originally allocated for the baby and parents, but had to move. Clearer instructions would be helpful. - Whilst the 3 words included in the directions was helpful, we had to send photos of the entrance to enable people to find it. The house is tucked away ( which is lovely) but it simply does not look anything like the photos from the direction which you approach it. maybe photos might help future guests. This being said, this is a wonderful house and we all had a fantastic weekend. thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Long Weekend at Ashworth House

We had a lovely birthday weekend at Ashworth. The house was nestled away down a short drive and we were amazed by the space inside. Everyone had plenty of room and it was clean, bright and airy. The beds were so comfy and everything provided was of exceptional quality. We went for dinner at the local pub (15-20min walk) and had a wonderful meal - the portions were huge and the service was great. Would definitely come back for another trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Philippa H.

Beautiful house in peaceful location

We had a wonderful multi-generational family weekend at Ashworth House for a low key 80th birthday celebration. The house easily accommodated 12 of us with huge kitchen-dining area plus 2 other reception rooms (one with a very large TV) for those who wanted to seek out some peace and quiet. The kitchen had 2 large fridges and an Aga, plus additional gas hob. The large outdoor seating area accommodated all of us and the competitive members of the family enjoyed the croquet and boule. This house was a joy to stay in, not only was it beautiful with stunning views but had all we needed for a relaxing weekend and would recommend it.
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10/10 Excellent

Philippa H.

Beautiful house in peaceful location

We had a wonderful multi-generational family weekend at Ashworth House for a low key 80th birthday celebration. The house easily accommodated 12 of us with huge kitchen-dining area plus 2 other reception rooms (one with a very large TV) for those who wanted to seek out some peace and quiet. The kitchen had 2 large fridges and an Aga, plus additional gas hob. The large outdoor seating area accommodated all of us and the competitive members of the family enjoyed the croquet and boule. This house was a joy to stay in, not only was it beautiful with stunning views but had all we needed for a relaxing weekend and would recommend it.
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10/10 Excellent

Philippa H.

Beautiful house in peaceful location

We had a wonderful multi-generational family weekend at Ashworth House for a low key 80th birthday celebration. The house easily accommodated 12 of us with huge kitchen-dining area plus 2 other reception rooms (one with a very large TV) for those who wanted to seek out some peace and quiet. The kitchen had 2 large fridges and an Aga, plus additional gas hob. The large outdoor seating area accommodated all of us and the competitive members of the family enjoyed the croquet and boule. This house was a joy to stay in, not only was it beautiful with stunning views but had all we needed for a relaxing weekend and would recommend it.
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10/10 Excellent

Exquisite property!

This spacious, beautifully decorated home spans 3 floors and features a charming garden with breath taking views of the surrounding countryside. Every room has been meticulously designed with elegant, high end décor, and the house boasts delightful period features throughout. The stunning kitchen was a highlight, with an extraordinary tree at its centre, it created a unique and memorable space. The ground floor ensuite bedroom is thoughtful addition, providing accessibility for guests with mobility issues. All bathrooms are modern and stylish, ensuring comfort and convenience. Claire, the attentive and responsive housekeeper, added a personal touch, and made sure everything ran smoothly. This property is perfect for large family gatherings, offering ample space and luxury. A few things to note - bring your own toiletries as these are not provided, be mindful of the step in the lounge, the master bedroom has an extremely soft mattress which might not suit everyone's preference especially if you have back issues. A memorable and delightful place to stay, providing a perfect blend of comfort, elegance and natural beauty.

About the host

Hosted by Bolthole Retreats

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Bolthole Retreats was founded in 2016 by Martin McWilliam and is based in Cheltenham.

We are the leading independent agency for Cotswold holiday rental properties. We work closely with owners and housekeepers to ensure that guests have a truly memorable stay.

We pride ourselves on our local knowledge, whether it be of a local farm shop, cycle routes or events. Our aim is to enable guests to have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Cotswold experiences, from the Cotswold experts, in a lovely Cotswold property that suits their needs.

What makes this property unique

Spacious and full of light, Ashworth House is an unassuming Cotswold gem. Tucked away in the village of Leafield near bustling Burford this modern home is full of surprises. With spectacular far-reaching views from the garden and oodles of space inside, Ashworth House has it all. The breathtaking open plan kitchen has a large dining area and there are two sitting rooms with woodburning stoves making this a comfortable and homely place to stay. Bedrooms full of personality are spread across the first and second floor to ensure every guest gets the best sleep possible. Ashworth House is so much more than initially meets the eye and you are near popular hotspots including Burford, Chipping Norton, Blenheim Palace and Soho Farmhouse is less than a 30 minute drive.

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