Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 10 - Stonesfield, Oxfordshire

This gorgeous period property sits on 0.5 acres of grounds in the village of Stonesfield, just 4.5 miles from Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Sleeping 11 guests in five bedrooms, including one on its ground floor, the dog-friendly cottage is ideal for multigenerational families or groups of friends seeking rural tranquillity but easy access to popular Cotswolds attractions. Every need of the modern guest is met, whether they are in the characterful farmhouse kitchen, spacious lounge or oak-framed dining room, with plenty of outside space for smaller guests to play in.

Finished to a high standard throughout, the property enjoys a blend of modern furnishings and original features, including exposed stone walls and wooden beams, particularly on the first floor. Enter via the dining room, a beautifully lit area enjoying lovely garden views. A farmhouse kitchen stands next door, perfect for creating indulgent meals and returning there for seconds when no one is looking.

The utility room next to the kitchen will be a godsend when contending with mucky paws and sodden clothes. If batteries need recharging mid-afternoon, curl up on the sofa bed in the snug room for 40 winks, or have an hour with a good book in front of the wood burner. The main lounge, a welcoming space complete with comfortable sofas, is the ideal venue to watch a film in the evening.

Older guests will appreciate the light and airy double bedroom on the ground floor, which comes complete with a wood burner and easy access to the garden. Head up the large oak staircase to the first floor and find four further bedrooms: an en-suite super-king-size bedroom, an en-suite king-size bedroom, an en-suite double bedroom - and a twin bedroom. The beautifully planted garden is home to a unique Arctic Cabin BBQ hut, a welcoming space decorated in a Scandinavian theme, and the perfect place to enjoy an al fresco family meal.