Priors Mead - 3 Bed Cottage in rural Claydon, Oxfordshire

Priors Mead is a storybook wisteria-clad cottage featuring sweeping country views, an inglenook fireplace, and a private orchard garden, perfectly suited to families and friends seeking a peaceful country escape in the rolling hills of Oxfordshire. Ideally positioned for exploring the Cotswolds, Soho Farmhouse and Stratford-upon-Avon.

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If you love the aesthetic of exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and authentic lead pane windows, then Priors Mead Cottage is the perfect storybook cottage for your rural escape. Nestled in a tranquil position on the edge of the village of Claydon, the property enjoys a sweeping countryside backdrop where peace and quiet is its defining feature. Time can be spent relaxing in the secluded cottage garden exploring the nearby canal paths by foot or bike or discovering nearby Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Cotswold towns like Chipping Norton.

Blending character and comfort, the property has retained its authentic cottage charm, with a wealth of original features and cosy corners. The living room is a welcoming space to spend time together, centred around a striking stone inglenook fireplace with working fire, perfect for cooler evenings snuggled up watching the flames dance in the hearth. The quaint cottage kitchen is well-equipped with everything needed for enjoying a hearty breakfast around the kitchen table before a day of exploring. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms are bright, airy and are all blessed with captivating countryside views. With a king-size master, one twin and one single, the property is well-suited for families or groups of friends wanting a relaxing break in the country and younger guests will love the selection of children's books perfect for that bedtime story. The pale green decor of the family bathroom evokes a sense of calm as you start the day in the stylish walk-in shower.

The stunning cottage garden is the real highlight of Priors Mead. In springtime, wisteria and pink bluebells begin to bloom, adding colour and sweet floral scents to an already wonderful space. The garden is mostly secluded, allowing you to enjoy privacy, whether reading a book in the summer house or enjoying a leisurely evening meal in the garden as the fields beyond are bathed in a warm glow from the setting sun. A small gate leads to an orchard where fruit can be picked straight from the trees in season, and rabbits are often seen hopping and darting through the long grass, their white tails bobbing behind them.

Ground Floor

Living/Dining Room:
Gather round the inglenook fire for a game of monopoly in this spacious living room. Two sofas with comfy cushions and throws create a cosy place to pass the evenings, while a smart TV and Fire Stick offer several options for streaming movies or your favourite series together. A dining area is a lovely spot for a family meal, and charming cottage windows, complete with built-in window seats, are a delightful place to perch and enjoy views of the garden and wisteria.

Kitchen:
This quaint cottage kitchen with exposed wooden beams and views of the garden has a table for shared meals, oven-hob, stand-alone fridge freezer and all the essentials for preparing meals.

Cloakroom:
This downstairs cloakroom doubles as a shared WC and laundry room with washing machine/dryer.

First Floor

Bedroom One:
Spacious Master bedroom with king-size bed, built-in wardrobes and beautiful countryside views through traditional cottage windows. Bright and airy with neutral decor, this is a serene haven for a couple looking for a relaxing escape, especially when the wisteria is in bloom.

Bedroom Two:
A generous sized twin bedroom with two single beds, built-in wardrobe and pretty views of the fields beyond. Ideal for two children or friends.

Bedroom Three:
A bright, single room with single bed, built-in wardrobes, bookcase with a selection of books and window with lovely views of the garden.

Bathroom:
Beautiful family bathroom with modern, stylish walk-in shower, basin and WC. Yet another of upstairs' wonderful windows looks out on the beautiful garden and fields beyond.

Outside
To the rear of the property, the spacious cottage garden has a good deal of privacy with sweeping countryside views. A patio, lawn and summer house provide multiple places to sit and take in the views, with a variety of garden furniture provided. A small gate leads from the garden to the meadow where fruit can be picked from the trees during season. To the front of the house, there are two signed parking spaces for guests of Priors Mead.

Points of Note:
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The property has a few steps leading to the entrance.
1 small well-behaved dog is welcome for an additional fee of £47 per dog. This fee is not included in the rental price. Please advise us at the time of booking if you are bringing a dog and you will be sent a request for the additional fee.
The garden is mostly enclosed for dogs and children but has a little gate leading to a pretty meadow.