Fly away to fabulous Finstock - which means where the woodpeckers meet - and curl up for a magical time away at The Belle. This beautiful little cottage in this charming Cotswolds village is the perfect place to rest and recharge. This adorable one bedroom 1890’s stone cottage has a beautiful lounge with a large open fireplace, perfect for curling up in front of and watching TV after a long ramble, if one of the many picturesque walking or cycle routes in the stunning countryside takes your fancy. There is a newly fitted kitchen under the stairs with a Smeg oven, washing machine, retro fridge and a Nespresso machine - to help get mornings off to a good start. Upstairs there is a large galleried bedroom with a lovely king size bed to curl up in after a day of exploring, as well as a wardrobe and chest of drawers providing plenty of space to unpack as well as matching dressing gowns to get cosy in. The en-suite bathroom has a bath with a newly installed stunning brass traditional shower and bath mixer as well as complimentary Molton Brown toiletries and Orla Kiely towels for guests to use. Upstairs there is a small reading area with access to the walled courtyard garden which is the perfect place for alfresco meals and aperitifs during the summer months.

There’s a huge array of things to do nearby, from Blenheim Palace just a few minutes drive, to the Cornbury Estate, to the beautiful town of Charlbury two miles up the road where you can have a drink at The Bull or visit the Farmer’s Market. Grab a drink at Jeremy Clarkson’s farm Diddly Squat near Chadlington or visit his new pub The Farmers Dog, or be blown away by the incredible produce and spa at Daylesford Organic. Estelle Manor can be found a few minutes drive away as can Soho Farmhouse. Hop into the car and not far away you’ll find the many picturesque chocolate box villages and towns of Bibury, Burford, Stow on the Wold and the Slaughters for sights that will take your breath away. If that all feels like thirsty work pop into the always welcoming thatched pub just a few doors away for delicious meals and drinks and fabulously friendly service.