View towards Jesters Hill
View of Church from barn in winter
Barton Hill in winter
Top of Church Lane in winter

Local Attractions

  • Beautiful rolling countryside on your doorstep provides a range of outdoor activities including: circular walks, cycling, riding, golf, fishing and shooting
  • 17 miles to Stratford upon Avon - birthplace of Shakespeare and home to The Royal Shakespeare Theatre Company
  • 22 miles to Warwick and the historic Warwick Castle
  • 19 miles to Blenheim Palace, beautiful home & 2000 acre estate of the Duke of Marlborough
  • 26 miles to the famous University City of Oxford, with colleges, spires, punting on the river and much more
  • Short drive to the picturesque Cotswold towns of Broadway, Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford, Chipping Campden and more

DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA

The property lies opposite the Church and Manor House and close to the George & Dragon public house. Church Lane is a no through road which leads directly onto open countryside.

Shutford, an attractive village in North Oxfordshire, offers an ideal central location from which to visit Stratford upon Avon, Warwick or Leamington Spa to the north; Cotswold’s art galleries and tea rooms to the west; or Woodstock, Blenheim Palace and Oxford to the south.

The local market town of Banbury lies 6 miles to the east, offering a full range of shopping and leisure facilities; and the surrounding area is packed with pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets.

WHAT TO SEE AND DO DURING YOUR STAY

Summary

We have set out below a list of various websites that you may find useful, grouping them into categories including Days Out, Local Golf Courses, Heritage & National Trust Properties, Shopping, Racecourses and Other. Scroll down for the full list.

Days Out - Warwick Castle

Great fun day out for the whole family - 'Britain's Ultimate Castle'

http://www.warwick-castle.co.uk

Days Out - Cotswold Wildlife Park

160 acres of parkland & gardens complete with fun railway, shows, playground & much more

http://www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

Days Out - Cadbury World

A fun chocolate day trip to one of the UK's most popular family attractions

http://www.cadburyworld.co.uk

Days Out - Blenheim Palace

Birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, the palace and estate offer a wide variety of events throughout the year.

http://www.blenheimpalace.com

Local Golf Courses - Brailes Golf Club

Located just outside Lower Brailes

http://www.brailesgolfclub.co.uk

Local Golf Courses - Cherwell Edge

Located between Chacombe and Middleton Cheney

http://www.cherwelledgegolfclub.co.uk

Local Golf Courses - Rye Hill Golf Club

Located outside the village of Milcombe, adjacent to Tadmarton Heath Golf Club

http://www.ryehill.co.uk

Local Golf Courses - Tadmarton Heath Golf Club

Located adjacent to Rye Hill, between Tadmarton and Wiggington

http://www.tadmartongolf.com

National Trust Properties

Farnborough Hall, Upton House & Waddesdon Manor

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Heritage - Broughton Castle

Beautiful location for the romantic comedy 'Shakespeare in Love'

http://www.broughtoncastle.com

Heritage - Compton Verney

Award winning art gallery housed in a Grade 1 Listed Robert Adam mansion & 120 acres of 'Capability' Brown gardens

http://www.comptonverney.org.uk

Heritage - Hook Norton Brewery

Take a tour and taste the ales & beers brewed in this traditional brewery dating back to 1849.

http://www.hook-norton-brewery.co.uk

Heritage Motor Centre

Home to the world's largest collection of British cars

http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk

Heritage - National Herb Centre

Wonderful herbs, plant centre, bistro, gift shop and nature trail

http://www.herbcentre.co.uk

Shopping - Bicester Village

Discount designer brands - over 120 luxury designer & factory outlets

http://www.bicestervillage.com

Shopping - Birmingham Bull Ring

Over 160 shops and 25 restaurants to explore in the heart of Birmingham

http://www.bullring.co.uk

Shopping - The Centre at Milton Keynes

Premier shopping centre in the heart of Milton Keynes

http://www.thecentremk.com

Shopping - Castle Quay Shopping Centre

Great family shopping 7 days a week

http://www.castlequay.co.uk

Shopping - Bicester Avenue

Home and Garden centre adjacent to Bicester Village

http://www.bicesteravenue.info/

Racecourses - Cheltenham

The home of jump racing and great Cheltenham festival

http://www.cheltenham.co.uk

Racecourses - Stratford

One of the country's leading small racecourses - ideal for a family day at the races

http://www.stratfordracecourse.net/

Racecourses - Towcester

A picturesque racing venue which offers free admission on most race days

http://www.towcester-racecourse.co.uk

Racecourses - Warwick

Rich in tradition and heritage, one of the oldest racecourses in the country

http://www.warwickracecourse.co.uk

Other - Birmingham NEC

National Exhibition Centre with shows & exhibitions of every kind

http://www.necgroup.co.uk

Other - National Indoor Arena, Birmingham

The NIA offers a full range of entertainment from national sporting events to dancing on ice

http://www.thenia.co.uk

Other - The Royal Shakespeare Company

A series of four venues in Stratford each providing something different for theatres goers

http://www.rsc.org.uk/

Other - Silverstone Race Circuit

Silverstone offers a full calendar of race meetings for motorsport fans as well as driving experiences for adrenalin junkies

http://www.silverstone.co.uk

Other - Gliding, Shenington Aerodrome

Local airfield offers gliding for beginners & experienced flyers

http://www.shenington-gliding.co.uk

Other - Banbury Gunsmiths

The area is renowned for some excellent fishing venues - for advice on local fishing and shooting contact Banbury Gunsmiths

http://www.banburygunsmiths.co.uk