Ashworth House
Spacious and full of light, Ashworth House is an unassuming Cotswold gem. Tucked away in the village of Leafield near bustling Burford this modern home is full of surprises. With spectacular far-reaching views from the garden and oodles of space inside, Ashworth House has it all. The breathtaking open plan kitchen has a large dining area and there are two sitting rooms with woodburning stoves making this a comfortable and homely place to stay. Bedrooms full of personality are spread across the first and second floor to ensure every guest gets the best sleep possible. Ashworth House is so much more than initially meets the eye and you are near popular hotspots including Burford, Chipping Norton, Blenheim Palace and Soho Farmhouse is less than a 30 minute drive.
Overview
Ashworth House is a hidden delight, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. When you arrive, the property appears as an unassuming country cottage but once inside you are greeted by spacious rooms, breathtaking views, contemporary décor and beautiful finishing touches. A great deal of love has gone into the property you see today and you will cherish your time here.
Each room at Ashworth House has its own personality, no less the expansive open plan kitchen/dining area which has a potted tree at its centre. With skylights above and windows perfectly framing the sublime garden views this room is filled with light and is the heart of the home. Made for celebrations there is space to mingle while meals are prepared, perhaps by a private chef, opening the French doors to sip wine in the garden. Two living rooms give you space to relax and unwind with your feet up in front of the wood burning stove. Choose the drawing room and retreat from the modern world, enjoying a good book, or watch the latest blockbuster in the sitting room on the large smart TV. With a handy boot room/utility, Ashworth House has everything you could possibly need. At the end of the day picking your favourite bedroom is a challenging affair with an emperor four poster, double bedrooms full of charm and twin rooms hidden on the second floor.
Outside, the garden is the cherry on the cake. With a lawn stretching out to the views beyond, this is a fabulous spot for a picnic, to play with the children and to give the dog some freedom. Grill up a feast on the BBQ and dine together enjoying these peaceful surroundings. There is off road parking for four cars with two end-to-end in the open garage and additional spaces on the drive.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall:
The spacious entrance hall is a fabulous introduction to Ashworth House. A high twin-apex ceiling adds drama alongside exposed beams, statement artwork and rugs.
Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Area:
This beautiful room is full of fascinating additions from the tree at its centre, high beamed ceiling, to the colourful artwork and large-scale light fittings. The kitchen has a contemporary cottage style with shaker units and a cream AGA. There is also a four-ring gas hob, microwave, coffee machine, Quooker boiling water tap, dishwasher and two fridges with freezer compartments. An island with a second sink provides plenty of space for preparing and serving meals. It is a room with a view as the large window looks across the garden to the fields beyond. The dining area has a long table with side benches and two end chairs seating 12. Sitting by a picturesque window you can enjoy the view into the side garden. With bi-fold doors to the garden you can bring the fresh country air in and lounge on the wicker settee.
Bedroom Six:
Tucked away beyond the open plan living area, this king-size bedroom is surrounded by garden views. With skylights above and large windows, finished with bright floral soft furnishings this room brings the outdoors in. There are bedside tables, a chest of drawers and full-length mirror.
En-Suite:
Making bedroom six a real retreat, the en-suite has a shower, WC and sink decorated with marble effect tiles.
Drawing Room:
Gather here in the evenings to enjoy conversation surrounded by the warmth of the wood burning stove. A sofa, settee and two armchairs in a fresh cream provide comfortable seating and you can open the French doors to the garden for a breathe of country air.
Cloakroom:
This useful addition to the ground floor has a WC with bidet attachment and sink.
Sitting Room:
The second sitting area is a place to put your feet up in front of the large smart TV and relax. A modern woodburning stove keeps you cosy and you can choose from an armchair, sofa or beanbag.
Boot Room/Utility:
If you enter the house from the front entrance, you step into the boot room. With a tiled floor you can leave your boots and coats here and dry muddy paws by the sink hidden away in a cupboard. You will also a find a washing machine and tumble dryer here.
First Floor
Bedroom Three:
This double bedroom showcases some of the original features of this house with open stone and exposed beams. Character is added with vibrant rugs and a decorative fireplace and there are bedside tables with lamps.
Shower Room:
Along a short corridor, the shower room has a shower, WC with bidet and sink. Vibrant tiles and painted panelling make this a charming room.
Bedroom Two:
With delicate pink walls and floral curtains this room has a more feminine personality. A large dressing table provides space to get ready for the day and there is a decorative fireplace, original wooden beam and bedside tables.
En-Suite:
Hues of pink continue to the en-suite shower room with marbled tiles. There is a large walk-in shower, WC with bidet and sink.
Bedroom One:
The impressive master suite has an emperor-size four poster bed looking out across the far-reaching views. Finished in a dark wood this carved bed is an outstanding feature of this room. Waking in this bedroom you can draw back the curtains to be greeted by the picture-postcard Cotswold countryside. There is also a large wardrobe, bedside tables and a full-length mirror.
En-Suite:
The luxurious en-suite has a freestanding rolltop bath, perfect for a leisurely soak with glass of champagne in hand. There is also a WC with bidet and twin basins.
Dressing Room:
An eye-catching dressing room is the perfect place for preparing for a night out. Finished floor to ceiling in a vibrant red your catwalk creations can have a moment in the lime-light.
Second Floor
Bedroom Four:
Set beneath the beams of the A-frame roof, the first twin room is open to the landing and stairs. Looking out across the trees it is a lovely room for older guests sleeping separately.
Bathroom:
Shared between bedrooms four and five, the bathroom has a bath with a hand-held shower, WC with bidet and sink. A large skylight floods the room with daylight.
Bedroom Five:
The final twin bedroom has an arched window at the end of the room which instantly draws the eye. Gaze across the fields from this peaceful bedroom. With exposed beams and colourful rugs this is a charming room.
Outside
You will want to spend as much time as you can in the garden while staying at Ashworth House. With a lawn stretching to the astonishing view beyond, stroll the gardens, passing the peaceful pond, and feel your mind decompress. A world away from the hustle and bustle you can spend time with your family and friends in this beautiful Cotswold location. Let the dog run and children play in this enclosed space and host a BBQ under the summer sun. With garden sofas to seat 12, dining table and bistro set and a bench you have plenty of seating areas to choose from. Off-road parking for 4 cars is available to the rear of the house and there is an EV charger available.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedrooms - 1 X Emperor Four Poster, 1 X King-size, 2 X Double, 2 X Twin
5 Bathrooms - 3 X En-suite, 1 X Shower Room, 1 X Bathroom
Hairdryer
Fire - Logs Provided For An Initial Fire 1st October To 31st March
AGA
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge - 2
Freezer - Compartment Within Fridge
Coffee Machine - Nespresso
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 12
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 25-49 Mbps
TV - Smart
Board Games
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 1 Well-behaved Dog Is Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden - Fully Enclosed But Please Be Aware Of The Open Pond And Supervise Children And Pets
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Parking - Off-road Parking For 4 Cars (some Must Be Parked End-to-end)
EV Charger - Complimentary Use Included
On your Doorstep
Eating Out:
- The Fox, Leafield – friendly local pub serving traditional meals (0.6 miles)
- The Swan, Ascott-under-Wychwood – 16th century pub with terrace garden and stylish dining room (3.5 miles)
- The Swan Inn, Swinbrook – wisteria-clad pub on the banks of the River Windrush with super seasonal dining (4 miles)
- The Bull, Charlbury – a charming local pub dating back to 1500 serving local ingredients and championing open fire cooking (5 miles)
- The Bell, Charlbury – a modern British menu with produce from Daylesford Organic, orchard garden and warming log fires (5 miles)
- The Wild Rabbit, Kingham – award-winning restaurant with a menu that changes with the seasons (8.5 miles)
Places to Visit:
- Diddly Squat – Jeremy Clarkson’s farm shop selling locally grown produce (6.5 miles)
- Daylesford Organic – a well-renowned farm shop, spa, and restaurant (10 miles)
- Soho Farmhouse - Cotswold outpost of the elite London members-only club (13 miles)
Train - Charlbury railway station (5 miles) has a frequent and direct service to London.
Taxis - Charlbury Taxis; Blenheim Taxis – pre-booking is strongly recommended
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Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
- 1 well-behaved dog is permitted at the cottage for an additional fee.
- Unfortunately, this property does not permit hen and stag parties, party groups, or all adult groups under the age of 25. This property is ideal for family groups.
- There are a number of internal steps and some staircases do not have a handrail, as such this property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
- There is an open pond in the garden, children and pets must be supervised.
- There is CCTV recording the external areas of the property including the main driveway and garden.
- A security deposit of £500 is required.
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Why we love this
- You're just a 30-minute drive from Soho Farmhouse.
- There are spectacular far-reaching views from the garden.
- The large kitchen with it's beautiful vaulted ceiling is perfect for family meals
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The Location
The quaint village of Leafield began as a clearing in Wychwood Forest and got its name from the French for ‘the field’. With a village church, pub and shop set around the central greens it is a typically Cotswold location. Nearby Witney is a vibrant market town with a thriving local community, range of independent shops, restaurants and boutiques. Visit Blenheim Palace, Oxford, Burford or simply enjoy beautiful country walks from the doorstep of your bolthole retreat.
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I have celebrated my 60th birthday at Ashworth House twice this year, once with family and once with friends, once in the summer and once in winter. This winter trip was wonderful - fires were lit, feasts were cooked, and food and wine were enjoyed around the big dining table. The children enjoyed playing hide-and-seek, everyone enjoyed watching a film on the huge telly. We walked to Ascott-under-Wychwood from the cottage, and enjoyed some pints of Hooky in the local pub. The hosts were superb as always. This is quality at its best, and I know I'll be back.
Nick
Grand and gorgeous setting for a group gathering
Everything lovely and convenient, quick response to requests for assistance! We'll be offering a few suggestions based on our experience, but the accommodation, the ambience, the view were all spectacular. Thank you!
Fiona Grant
The location is perfect but we felt the property seemed a little tired
We enjoyed our stay but three nights , but felt the property needed a small uplift , some areas were excellent but others a little uninviting
Jeremy Hargreave
Luxurious home away from home
A stunning property with every little detail taken care of. Superb quality furniture and kitchenware. Very clean rooms as well as bathrooms. The backyard is also very peaceful and quiet for a family retreat. Highly recommended. Only one small suggestion is to add toiletries (bodywash/shampoo) to the bathrooms would be welcomed.
We will visit again in future.
Urmil Chalishazar
Ashworth House,Lower End, Leafield.
We had a great family weekend at Ashworth House in the Cotswolds, but there were a few areas that could use improvement.
With such a fantastic view from the back garden, we spent a lot of time outside. However, none of the lights in the back garden worked, so when it got dark, we had to search for candles to provide some light.
One evening, we heard a loud thud and noticed that a chunk of wood from an upstairs lintel above the bedroom window had fallen out. Thankfully, no one was standing underneath it at the time.
Inside, the property was relatively well-maintained, though very bare apart from the essential furniture. Simple additions, like chairs in all the bedrooms, would be beneficial since we had to put our belongings on the floor.
It should be made clearer in the house description that the two bedrooms on the top floor require walking from the end bedroom through the other room to access the stairs. This arrangement isn't very comfortable for the couple staying in the end bedroom. Additionally, there was no window dressing in that bedroom, allowing daylight to stream in at 5 a.m., which was less than ideal when you're on holiday.
There is a similar issue with the bedroom downstairs, off the kitchen. It’s a great room, but the four Velux windows have no blinds, resulting in the same problem of too much light at 5 a.m.
The large tree growing in a pot in the kitchen may not be the best choice. It constantly dropped leaves, making the kitchen floor and some surfaces sticky, likely due to sap.
It would be helpful to provide some information about where certain items are located. We couldn’t find the hairdryers until the last day. Also, the towels were of good quality but had a real musty smell when used.
The house felt like it was in the process of being renovated. While it was clean, it could be cleaner overall. The freezer compartments should be defrosted before guests arrive, as we had limited space for our frozen foods.
Would we stay there again? Yes, but it could be improved.
Alan Cork
Ashworth House is a top class home in the heart of the Cotswolds. The space inside is stunning, and the garden and views are beautiful. We even managed to bake scones in the Aga! Huge telly, loads of space for all my guests, well equipped kitchen, two big fridges with plenty of space for the champagne for my 60th birthday. Leafield is within easy reach of many of the Cotswold's most stunning locations, including Daylesford, Swinbrook and Burford. There are lovely walks directly from the cottage. Highly recommended.
Nick
Lovely spacious property with countryside views
Ashworth House is a beautifully large house for 12 people. The pictures do not do not do it full justice! The lovely large kitchen diner was the focus of our stay with views across the garden and countryside with space to play games, read and eat. I hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did ours.
Sarah Patrick
Ashworth House is a beautifully large house for 12 people. The pictures do not do not do it full justice! The lovely large kitchen diner was the focus of our stay with views across the garden and countryside with space to play games, read and eat. I hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did ours.
Sarah
Wonderful stay at Ashworth House
Enjoyed our stay at Ashworth House for birthday celebration with family. We were fortunate to have dry but cold weather.
Roger Chamberlain
Enjoyed our stay at Ashworth House for a birthday celebration with family. We were fortunate to have dry but cold weather.
Roger
Wonderful place for the family
The home is absolutely gorgeous. The pictures do not really capture the beauty of the home. We had seven family members and there was plenty of room for us to gather, and for us to have some solitude. The kitchen is well stocked with nice dishes and needed tools for making a nice meal. We had no idea how to use the Aga oven, but we figured it out. The in floor heating was wonderful and very welcoming to those of us from warmer climates. Claire the housekeeper was very helpful and the place was very well kept.
Ann Blumenthal
An enjoyable stay with our family with 3 generations
The house was lovely and spacious with excellent rooms and bathrooms. Excellent decor. Really good quality bedlinen and towels etc. Plenty of cupboard space. Well equipped kitchen. Good to have vehicle charger. Nice wood fires but more logs would have been helpful. Some suggestions: handrail or rope bannister for safety on stairs; lovely wood flooring but rugs rather slippery; good to have 2 fridges but freezers badly needed defrosting. Claire very helpful with sorting out heating which was not properly set when we arrived. We appreciated being able to arrive early. A clearer sign to identify the house when arriving in the village would also help.
Simon Whalley
Enjoyable weekend stay
Ashworth House was ideal for our extended family weekend break. The kitchen was well-equipped, there was plenty of space downstairs and the bedrooms were fine. We enjoyed our meal at the Fox at Leafield, beware the very large portions.
Points to note.
The access to the car park is very narrow. The bushes need cutting back and an automatic night light at the side of the house would be helpful.
The heating in the downstairs bedroom and en-suite was not working.
Paul Dickinson
Excellent, beautiful house for a family get together
With 10 of us plus a baby this was a gorgeous and well proportioned house which simply could not have been better.
The housekeeper Claire was so helpful and the house was spotlessly clean.
I note below a couple of thoughts for the future.
- The underfloor heating downstairs takes almost 24 hours to kick in which affects the downstairs bedroom which we originally allocated for the baby and parents, but had to move. Clearer instructions would be helpful.
- Whilst the 3 words included in the directions was helpful, we had to send photos of the entrance to enable people to find it. The house is tucked away ( which is lovely) but it simply does not look anything like the photos from the direction which you approach it. maybe photos might help future guests.
This being said, this is a wonderful house and we all had a fantastic weekend. thank you.
Louise Whitehead
Long Weekend at Ashworth House
We had a lovely birthday weekend at Ashworth. The house was nestled away down a short drive and we were amazed by the space inside. Everyone had plenty of room and it was clean, bright and airy. The beds were so comfy and everything provided was of exceptional quality. We went for dinner at the local pub (15-20min walk) and had a wonderful meal - the portions were huge and the service was great. Would definitely come back for another trip.
Christine Mant
Beautiful house in peaceful location
We had a wonderful multi-generational family weekend at Ashworth House for a low key 80th birthday celebration. The house easily accommodated 12 of us with huge kitchen-dining area plus 2 other reception rooms (one with a very large TV) for those who wanted to seek out some peace and quiet. The kitchen had 2 large fridges and an Aga, plus additional gas hob. The large outdoor seating area accommodated all of us and the competitive members of the family enjoyed the croquet and boule. This house was a joy to stay in, not only was it beautiful with stunning views but had all we needed for a relaxing weekend and would recommend it.
Philippa Hatch
Ashworth house
We had a lovely stay at Ashworth house. Rooms are large and spacious. Bedrooms all with lovely linen and super en suites.
You can really tell that someone has taken care with making your stay here very comfortable. Although it does lack a homely feel as there are no books, ornaments or trinkets anywhere. All bookshelves are completely bare and there is a lot of space to fill. This didn’t worry us too much as we spent most of our time in the huge kitchen.
My only criticism would be that although the kitchen has most things that you basically need it did lack any baking trays, roasting tins, or serving bowls.
We were a party of 9 and cooked in for our weekend so we were always searching for something to put food into.
With this aside I would definitely return. Location is lovely with a good pub in the village & loads of walks from your doorstep.
Guest
Exquisite property!
This spacious, beautifully decorated home spans 3 floors and features a charming garden with breath taking views of the surrounding countryside. Every room has been meticulously designed with elegant, high end décor, and the house boasts delightful period features throughout.
The stunning kitchen was a highlight, with an extraordinary tree at its centre, it created a unique and memorable space. The ground floor ensuite bedroom is thoughtful addition, providing accessibility for guests with mobility issues. All bathrooms are modern and stylish, ensuring comfort and convenience.
Claire, the attentive and responsive housekeeper, added a personal touch, and made sure everything ran smoothly. This property is perfect for large family gatherings, offering ample space and luxury.
A few things to note - bring your own toiletries as these are not provided, be mindful of the step in the lounge, the master bedroom has an extremely soft mattress which might not suit everyone's preference especially if you have back issues.
A memorable and delightful place to stay, providing a perfect blend of comfort, elegance and natural beauty.
Zahra Naqvi
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