Country cottages and self-catering holiday accommodation near Harwell, Oxfordshire

Harwell Village is in the south of Oxfordshire near the pre-Roman Ridgeway trail and is elevated above the Thames valley flood plains.  The area was once well known for fruit farming, but in more recent times is associated with the near-by research establishments and science campus. Close to Didcot, home to the Great Western Society and its unique collection of former Great Western Railway steam engines, coaches and buildings. Harwell is a pleasant village and an ideal holiday destination for walkers, cyclists and those just wishing to enjoy the spectacular Oxfordshire countryside.

The wider county of Oxfordshire has a lot to offer the holiday maker with many historical attractions such as the magnificent Blenheim palace, or for the nature lover the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, award winning pubs and restaurants for fine dining, all set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, whose rolling hills and secluded river valleys are perfect for family walks and cycle rides. If you're looking for a cultural getaway or a romantic city break then Oxford is a must. Renowned for its history and heritage, exquisite architecture, and ancient University, Oxford sits at the very heart of this rural county.

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