A thatched two-bedroom cottage in the village of Hornton, near Banbury, with a log-burning fire in the beamed sitting room and a village pub a five-minute walk away. Sleeps 4 across two bedrooms, well suited to couples or a small family after a quiet countryside base.

At a glance
• Sleeps 4 across 2 bedrooms
• Beds: 1 king, 1 single
• A floor mattress can be made up in either bedroom on request, best suited to younger guests, to sleep the fourth guest.
• 1 bathroom plus a separate WC
• Thatched cottage in Hornton, near Banbury, on the edge of the Cotswolds
• Free on-street parking throughout the village, subject to availability
• 5 to 10 minute walk to The Dun Cow village pub
• Check-in from 3pm, check-out by 11am

A Home to Relax and Unwind
Evenings settle around the log burner in the beamed sitting room, with sofas pulled up close for cold nights in. The kitchen runs deeper than the frontage suggests, so cooking on the red Lacanche range is easy rather than cramped, and the bathroom gives you the choice of a long soak in the roll-top bath or a quick walk-in rainfall shower. Old timbers, uneven floors and the thatched roof give the place real character.

The Layout

• Living room: Beamed sitting room with a log-burning fire in a stone alcove, sofas and a Smart TV.

• Kitchen: Cream SMEG appliances and a red Lacanche range cooker, with a dining table for two under a bee-print wall.

• Master bedroom: King bed in a vaulted room under exposed rafters, with a wardrobe and chest of drawers.

• Bedroom 2: Single bed with a garden-view reading chair, hanging rail and chest of drawers.

• Bathroom: Roll-top bath and a separate walk-in rainfall shower, heated towel rail and toiletries provided. A separate WC houses the washer and dryer.

• Outdoor space: Tiered garden with patio seating, a swing, a rocking chair and a bench, with village and countryside views.

Location
Hornton is a quiet ironstone village of thatched roofs and honey-coloured stone, with proper walks and good food close at hand. The Horley Circular Walk joins straight from Millers Lane, and there is plenty of history within a short drive. A car makes life easiest here.

• The Dun Cow, 17th-century thatched village pub and restaurant with a beer garden, 5 to 10 min walk
• Horley Circular Walk, 3-mile trail through Hornton and Horley farmland, joins from Millers Lane, 5 min walk
• Upton House and Gardens, National Trust country house with terraced gardens, 10 to 15 min drive
• Broughton Castle, moated fortified manor house dating to the 14th century, 15 to 20 min drive
• Edgehill Battlefield, English Civil War site with a walking trail, 10 to 15 min drive
• The Moon and Sixpence, refurbished country pub in Hanwell, 5 to 10 min drive
• Hook Norton Brewery, Victorian tower brewery with guided tours, 20 to 25 min drive
• Spiceball Park, Banbury`s largest park with waterside walks, 15 to 20 min drive

Good to Know Before You Book
This is a characterful old cottage, so a few things are worth knowing in advance. The two bedrooms are reached by a staircase from the sitting room, ceilings are low in places, and beams sit low in the loft rooms and bathroom. Floors are uneven in spots. Parking is on the street through the village rather than a private space, so a spot right outside cannot be guaranteed. Check-in is self check-in via a lockbox, with full instructions sent the day of arrival. The log burner should only be used with care, following the guidance left in the cottage.

Extra charges
The nightly rate includes 3 guests. If you`re a party of 4, there`s an additional £30 per night. One well-behaved pet is welcome at £30 per pet per stay, up to a maximum of 1; please include any pets when booking. Early check-in and late check-out can each be requested at £30 per hour, subject to availability. A welcome hamper, wine tasting, private chef, clay pigeon shooting, horse riding, and e-bike delivery to the door can also be arranged. All of these are subject to availability and can be requested after booking through a secure third-party platform.

Booking policy
Guests are required to pay a security deposit of £200 prior to their stay. This is fully refundable pending no damages or excess cleaning being required. This will be a pre-authorisation hold on the card taken at least 24 hours before you check in, and is automatically released within 3 days after check out.

Full payment is due 30 days before arrival and will be automatically charged to the card on file. If payment fails, it must be completed within 24 hours or the booking will be cancelled. Early payment is allowed; card fees up to 3 percent are non-refundable if cancelled.

Cancellation policy
Full refund if cancelled 30 or more days before arrival. Fifty percent refund if cancelled fourteen to thirty days before arrival. No refund if cancelled within fourteen days of arrival.

We would love to have you at Honey Bee Cottage in Hornton, whether you are here for the walks, the history, or a quiet few days by the fire. If you have any questions before you book, please send a message and we will be glad to help.

Cotswold & Country Properties
Self check-in via lockbox; full instructions will be sent the day of arrival.

• One well-behaved pet is welcome, up to a maximum of 1; please include this on your booking
• No parties or events
• No smoking anywhere on the property

Maximum 3 guests; the listed capacity is the absolute limit and includes any visitors.

Please treat the cottage and its garden with care, leaving everything as you found it, and use the log burner carefully following the guidance left inside. Do keep noise to a minimum in the evenings out of respect for village neighbours, and close windows and doors and turn off lights when heading out.

Any questions before or during your stay, please send a message and I will be happy to help.