Situated in the village of Swerford, Chestnut is an accessible barn conversion on a picturesque working farm. Beautifully restored retaining exposed brickwork, timber beams, and mullioned arched windows, while eclectic interiors include bespoke ironwork, an unusual open fireplace, African slate floor tiles, oak panelling, a spa-like shower, and handcrafted furniture and fittings made using English hardwoods sourced from the farm itself. Ideal for a couple of solo traveller looking to explore the Cotswolds.
Outside, the cottage benefits from a wheelchair friendly garden with ornate brickwork, woven hazel ledges, LED lights, a chiminea, and sunken hot tub. Guest are welcome to make use of a a shared terraced courtyard with Mediterranean planting, herb borders, and a fish pond, as well as a large kitchen garden producing an abundance of seasonal fruit and vegetables, such strawberries, raspberries, potatoes, leeks, carrots, artichokes, cabbage, lettuce, peas, and beans. There is also a polytunnel in which grapes, tomatoes, padrón peppers, cucumbers, and chillies are grown.
Beyond the garden, chickens roam a wooded enclosure, while sheep, goats, and sometimes pigs graze in the fields below. The 70-acre farm is managed with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, with newly planted trees and wildlife ponds attracting a variety of species, including roe deer, badgers, rabbits, weasels, moles, bats, and butterflies.
Guests can also enjoy access to a natural spring-fed lake on the farm, home to herons, ducks, geese, and the occasional kingfisher. The lake is perfect for wild swimming, boating or paddleboarding, and visitors are welcome to feed or fish for the resident rainbow trout.
On site facilities include a shared games room, a drying room, a large lawn for games, and plenty of spots for a picnic or barbecue.
Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Chestnut is just six miles from Chipping Norton. Steeped in history yet lively and welcoming, the town is known for its honey stone cottages, historic streets, weekly market, independent book and antique shops, cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs serving excellent food and local ales. Art galleries, a museum, and a thriving theatre add to its cultural appeal.
Located on the ground floor of the barn, Chestnut is accessed either down terracotta tiled steps or a wheelchair accessible pathway, leading directly to the front door.
The lobby leads into the solid oak, well-equipped kitchen, allowing you to create culinary wonders in beautiful surroundings. Stepping through solid, ash double doors set in a wooden screen, you enter the comfortable living and dining area complete with a sumptuous sofa, unusual open fire, exposed beams and African slate floor. Enjoy a home cooked meal at the dining table overlooking the sun kissed courtyard.
Through a curtained, wooden archway, you will find the delightful bedroom, complete with a king-size bed, curved window seat and a luxurious en-suite shower room.
Outside, is a private two-tiered, wheelchair accessible garden with woven hazel hedges and memorable views. The lower garden has chestnut, hardwood benches and a chiminea, whilst the upper garden provides a mosaic table and chairs and a sunken hot tub, a truly idyllic location offering uninterrupted relaxation. Heath Farm is set in over 70 acres of meadow and woodland, with a wonderful spring water lake where guests can enjoy wild water swimming, trout fishing and boating.
Guests also have use of the communal games room, boasting table tennis, a pool table, musical equipment and much more. There is also a wide selection of toys, games, DVD's and books for guests to borrow whilst they stay.
All ground floor accommodation:
Well-equipped kitchen
Open-plan sitting and dining room with open fire
Bedroom with a king-size bed, and en-suite shower room, with walk-in shower, basin and WC
External shared games room
External shared laundry room
Biomass central heating, open fire
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, washing machine, tumble dryer
WiFi
Smart TV
Table tennis table, pool table, darts board, exercise bike, yoga and exercise mats, musical equipment, sound system, computer, and a selection of books and games
Fuel and power
Bed linen and towels
Hairdryers
Off-road parking available for three cars
Electric vehicle chargers available
Private garden with furniture and hot tub
Shared courtyard garden with furniture and barbecue
Garden games including croquet, badminton, volleyball, swingball, giant Jenga, and outdoor chess
Children's play area with swings and a slide
70 acres of meadows and woodland to explore
Spring water lake where guests can enjoy wild water swimming, trout fishing, and boating
Guests are welcome to catch and eat up to two trout per stay
Children and infants welcome
Travel cot and highchair available on request
Sorry, no dogs allowed
Strictly no smoking
Supermarket orders can be delivered to the farm
This property is wheelchair accessible
Distances are calculated “as the crow flies”, so actual driving, cycling, and walking distances may differ.
