The property is just north of Eastleach which is one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds. It sits astride the River Leach and is characterised by its lovely period houses and cottages. Its two Norman churches date from when the village was two separate parishes, Eastleach Turville and Eastleach Martin. There is also an excellent village pub, The Victoria Inn, as well as a village hall. The nearby village of Southrop (about 4 miles) has a popular gastropub, The Swan, a primary school and Thyme, an exceptional Bed and Breakfast Hotel, Spa and cookery school. The local towns of Fairford, Burford, and Lechlade have a good range of everyday shops and services between them. Burford, to the north, is a hub of vibrant cultural life, with its beautiful Cotswold stone townhouses, exciting boutique shops, pubs and a Co-op for your everyday convenience. The Upton Smokery sits just to the north with a farm shop offering fresh and local produce.
For those interested in country pursuits, the area provides excellent cycling, walking and riding country. Hunting with the VWH and Heythrop Hounds, polo at Cirencester, and National Hunt racing at Cheltenham, Newbury and Bath. Other sporting opportunities are abundant with nearby golf courses in Burford, Cirencester and Naunton. Sailing and water sports can be enjoyed at the Cotswold Water Park.
The area offers an excellent choice of state, grammar and private schools, including Burford School, Cirencester's Powells and Farmors Schools, Cheltenham Colleges, The Dragon and St Edwards School Oxford, Hatherop Castle, Rendcomb College and the Cotswold School, to name but a few.
Communications are excellent in the area with fast access to London and the West Country via the M4 and international airports in the South West, Midlands and London, accessed via the M4 and M5. The mainline station from Charlbury enables London Paddington to be reached in approximately 75 minutes. Direct services from Swindon to London Paddington (55 minutes) and Oxford Parkway to London Marylebone (45 minutes) are also available.
Distances:
Burford 5 miles | Cirencester 15 miles | Swindon 17 miles | Cheltenham 21 miles | Oxford 25 miles (all distances are approximate).