Sky Cottage United Kingdom

At the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, Sky Cottage offers a mesmerising fusion of 19th century architecture, using the traditional Cotswold stone, and more modern comforts!
You will be greeted by a complimentary welcome pack, offering a taste of Cotswolds luxury! All produce is sourced from local farms and businesses, in the pack there is sausages, bacon and eggs, juice, preserves, homemade cakes, artisan cheese, two bottles of wine and much more!
Blending the luxury of a hotel with the independence and ease of your own home, the cottage has a log fire, canopied and four poster beds and beautifully landscaped gardens with gazebos, orchards, and an Italianate garden and terrace, alongside a pool, spa and games room! An unpretentious blend of colour, warmth and comfort, the interiors ooze timeless beauty and modest luxury, with rich textures, beautiful fabrics and antique furniture throughout! In your peaceful drawing room, you will find an open fire surrounded by sofas. With a far greater attention to detail and loving finish, we often opt for eighteenth and nineteenth century furniture, including chairs, desks, bookcases, tables and dressers. The kitchen and dining area feature a set of double French doors to take you into your beautiful, private garden.
All three delightful bedrooms can be found upstairs, and feature the same deluxe furnishing, with a master-suite with an ensuite bathroom and two twin rooms. The master bedroom is south-facing, overlooking the garden and towards the Abbey, with a four-poster bed, an ottoman at the foot of the bed, and more comfortable seating, while the two twin rooms both have two comfortable single beds, as well as ornate furniture including an antique table and a 19th century chest of drawers. There are two warm and elegant bathrooms in total, and each is entirely marble-tiled, with marble-top vanity units, an invigorating power-shower, big mirror, heated towel rail stocked with fluffy white towels and bathrobes. All toiletries are produced by Elemis.
Your private garden, enclosed by a row of yew hedges, features a vine- and rose-covered pergola terrace and garden furniture among the picturesque apple orchard, and is the perfect spot for soaking up a little sunshine and the perfectly fresh air of the Cotswolds! For the youngsters, there’s a child’s play area with a swing and seesaw, shared with the next-door cottage! On this fabulous estate you also have access to: a gym featuring a running machine, power plate, exercise balls, rowing machine, cross trainer, cables, free weights and an exercise bike; a heated pool with floats for children, loungers and a private garden with seating, and; a spa with several treatment rooms offering reflexology, massages, pedicures, manicures and facials! In the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, Sky Cottage is comfortable and unique, attracting guests back year after year!
Enjoying the local area is a highlight of the trip for many! In the surrounding landscape you will find endless opportunities for an active day out with all the family, including: the Cotswold Wildlife Park, the Cogges Farm Museum, Birdland, the Dragonfly Maze, Blenheim Palace and the Oxford Story, to name a few, as well as two different Go Karting options within an hour!
On a sunny day you should definitely experience the fantastic scenery on a hike – be sure to take a picnic, there are endless perfect spots to sit, relax, and take in the breath-taking views across the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the country! We can supply you with maps of great walks suitable for all ages, and we even have mountain bikes for those who prefer pedal power! Both ‘The Wild Rabbit’ and the multi-award winning ‘The Plough’ (dog-friendly) pubs in Kingham serve excellent food, around 3 miles away, and there are many, many more just a short cycle away.
Shopping is available in both Oxford and Cheltenham town centres, as well as at the Bicester Outlet Village. Local produce can be purchased from several of the local farms, including at Bibury Trout Farm where you can actually catch it yourself! At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!