Cottages in Chipping Norton

Come and relish the absolutely splendid scenery and sparkling fresh air of this unique corner of England where you can walk for miles and stop by delightful tearooms and heritage pubs in the quaintest villages you can imagine in the Cotswolds! Chipping Norton is perfectly situated on the north eastern edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for you to make the most of what this magnificent nature wonderland has to offer visitors. With centuries of history and legend, warm hospitality and so much to explore you are sure to have a remarkable getaway and opportunity to feel reinvigorated!

These delightful holiday cottages are dotted in and around the gorgeous, upmarket South East England town of Chipping Norton with easy access to village amenities, local hiking and cycling trails and splendid days out at major historical attractions. Choose from a wide selection of gorgeously refurbished heritage cottages with lovely, fully equipped, stylish, contemporary interiors and comfortable furnishings. Many of these adorable, rustic holiday cottages feature a lovely garden for relaxing after a long day of exploring. Browse a selection of beautiful cottages of varying sizes and find your perfect Cotswolds getaway for 2, 4, or even 6 guests!

Stepping into the Cotswolds is like stepping into the pages of a romantic poetry book! Home to some of the best walks in the entire UK, you will be spoiled for choice with dozens of incredible routes to choose from ranging in distance and degree of difficulty. With so many routes to choose from you can be out and about every day with a glorious picnic! The fabled Cotswolds walks begin right on your doorstep in Chipping Norton with the 4.5 km Chipping Norton to Over Norton walk that loops to the delightful historical village of Over Norton! Admire the ruins of an ancient castle and stroll through beautiful rolling hills, fields and woodland en route.

History lovers will find the beautiful Cotswolds area around Chipping Norton a delight to explore. Choose between the centuries old magnificence of Blenheim Palace or immersing yourself in the golden age of 17th century fairytale knights and chivalry at Sudeley Castle that showcases several centuries of history. Hike to a nearby collection of Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monuments or stroll about a Cotswolds village that boasts 14 century stone cottages! These are just some of the treasures and antiquities awaiting your discovery!

Norton that boasts a floorspace of 11000 square metres and over 80 dealers. Browse fantastic, quirky collectibles ranging from furniture, ceramics, jewellery and vintage signage to clocks and light fittings. Who knows what you may find!

Fancy a walk to one of the seven wonders of the Cotswolds? This stunning 12 m hike starts in lovely Chipping Norton and takes you through to the village of Salford and over gorgeous open countryside and a beautiful pastoral landscape of farm fields to the mythical Rollright Stones, a collection of Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monuments. There are plenty of lovely spots en route to stop and admire the view or have a picnic!

Be amazed at the grandeur, opulence and elegance of this heritage site that features over 300 years of world history! This masterpiece of baroque architecture, landscaped parkland and exquisite formal gardens is a perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours exploring and is just 25 minutes south west of Chipping Norton. Marvel at the sumptuousness of the gilded state rooms and the priceless collections of artefacts inside the palace and stroll about in more than 2000 acres of magnificently landscaped parkland. Get lost in a maze, visit the butterfly gardens and stop for lunch at the stunning Orangery restaurant!

Arlington Row Bibury is a landmark, heritage Cotswolds village that is not to be missed! Here you can admire a quaint row of 14th century stone cottages set against the most splendid, lush countryside in all of England! It was William Morris who named Bibury England's prettiest village and it is easy to see why! This is an absolutely magical place that seems otherworldly and straight from the pages of a children’s fairytale picture book! Quaint, pitched roof, double chimney stone cottages covered in rambling rose and ivy are nestled against pastoral landscapes and the peaceful ambience is quite delightful!

How about a wonderfully nostalgic trip down memory lane at the 1800´s Chipping Norton Co-Op Society on the high street that houses a small but fascinating museum that chronicles the town´s rich past! Here you can see artefacts from Roman and Saxon times, a remarkable display of vintage farming equipment, rare black and white photographs of bygone eras and a huge collection of vintage postcards!

How about a fabulous history excursion to the 10 incredible gardens enclosed in the majestic Sudeley Castle Estate just 40 minutes west of Chipping Norton, that boasts a formidable history that dates back over 1000 years! Here you can explore one of the best Tudor castles in England set amidst beautiful breathtakingly beautiful ornamental gardens. The fifteenth century exhibition rooms inside the castle are absolutely stunning and boast exquisite, priceless Elizabethan artefacts!

Fancy browsing about mysterious Jacobean mansion? This landmark, heritage, Cotwold´s gem is a treasure trove from the past located just 10 minutes north west of Chipping Norton. Have a go at a game of croquet, admire the fabulous kitchen gardens and topiary and tour the house for a fascinating look at the largely intact, historical interiors field with artefacts of daily life. The gardens make a beautiful spot for a summer picnic and you can buy delicious fresh produce from the estate on site in season!