Cart shed is conveniently located ground floor barn style property with a gorgeous open plan living space where the light floods in. Upon entering the property is the open plan lounge and kitchen area with comfy sofas where you can laze in the evening with a glass of wine and enjoy a film on the Smart TV. The kitchen area is fully equipped for the creation of culinary delights to be enjoyed at the chunky wooden dining table. When it is time for bed there is one super king bedroom with ensuite that features a walk in shower and a further bedroom that is a twin room, both with crisp linen and luxury Hypnos beds.
All of the rooms are light with pretty touches of colour in the tasteful décor.
The location is ideal for walkers, with circular routes from the estate, walk along the River Thames or head in the opposite direction to Marsh Baldon or Toot Baldon where you will find the Mole Inn and Seven starts both lovely village pubs a perfect pit stop for a bite to eat.
The park & ride into Oxford is just a 10 minute driveaway, there is also a bus stop in Nuneham Courtenay village directly into Oxford.
The Westgate Shopping Centre is the main retail area in Oxford with quality shops along with a roof top area with bars and restaurants. Also, you can visit the historic Covered Market with its bustle of independent shops, butchers, greengrocer, cafes. Amongst many things to do in the City, you could try your hand at punting, visit the sites that featured in ‘Morse’ and other TV dramas as well as the University buildings and The Story Museum
Blenheim Castle, Bicester Retail Village and the Cotswolds are on the doorstop as well as Henley-on-Thames.
Next door to the Estate is the Harcourt Arboretum with historic links to the Estates previous owners the Harcourt family. Marvel at the collection of trees, and many interesting events.
For those who enjoy active pursuits, just down the road is Queenford Lane – for open water swimming, water sports and during the warmer months ‘Wet n Wild’. Nearby walking routes can take in the beautiful scenery at the Wittenham Clumps, and up into the Chiltern Hills for walking / running / biking trails.
On the site there is a separate events room that is available to hire at an additional cost, please enquire for pricing.
Parking is available for two cars.
With our concierge service we can arrange a private chef, activities such as clay shooting, pottery as well as decorations.
Dogs are very welcome to join you during your stay; however, please note that they must not be left unattended at the property at any time.
• No smoking or vaping
• No unauthorised visitors to the property
• No parties or events unless permission has been granted
• No candles due to fire regulations
• Please park in the designated parking areas shown on the check in instructions so you do not obstruct nearby holiday lets
• Please ensure properties are securely locked, windows shut and lights turned off when you leave the property
- Do not move the furniture
• No hen or stag groups
● Please park in the car park/designated spaces at all times for safety reasons
● Please bear in mind there are local residents living on the estate when it comes to noise later in the evening. We actively encourage outdoor living but with consideration to neighbours. Sound travels!
● Please restrict noise between 10pm and 8am.
● All children of school leaving age and under must be supervised at all times. This is a working estate with tractors and farm machinery on the estate at times, there is the open water at the bottom of the lane.
● Please ensure supervision of children under school leaving age when by the lake. There are throw lines in case of need but supervision is vital in this area, at all times.
● The Walled Garden is strictly out of bounds to everyone.
● Throughout the year there are shooting activities so please be mindful if any information is passed to you by the Estate Team.
● Please do not stray off Public Footpaths or into ‘Out of Bounds’ areas.
● Please do not smoke near external heating units (Vaillant) outside of properties around the site.
● When cooking, please use kitchen facilities in a safe manner and never leave food cooking unattended. Instruction booklets are in each property for the safe use of equipment.
● Only those persons booked to stay in our properties can stay, and additional overnight guests are not allowed. Do get in touch, it may be that we have some other available accommodation for them.
● Please ensure properties are locked and windows shut when the property is left vacant.
● All valuables left in the property or on site, at any time, are at Guest’s own risk. Please take care of your possessions.
● Only new or nearly portable appliances are to be brought into the property. Please don’t bring or use faulty personal electrical items to the properties, eg with damaged cables, plugs, casings etc.
● Electric bikes and scooters can only be charged and stored in the Storage Shed and at owners risk. They are not to be stored in the holiday accommodation. Please bring padlocks for these items.
● Due to the drainage system please do not flush anything down the toilets other than toilet paper. We also can only use eco products for washing up, dishwasher`s and cleaning as it could cause problems with the drainage system.
