Country cottages and self-catering holiday accommodation near Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire

Stanton Harcourt is a village in Oxfordshire about 4 miles southeast of Witney and 6 miles west of Oxford and boasts two village pubs and a local shop for all of your self-catering essentials. Stanton means "farmstead by the stones", probably named after the after the nearby prehistoric stone circle, ‘The Devil's Quoits’ which stands to the south of  the village, the site is believed to be between 4,000 – 5,000 years old and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The village is ideal for swimming, sailing and other watersports, with several lakes and a large reservoir within walking distance that also offer fishing and bird watching. The City of Oxford is a must visit offering; daily walking trips of Oxford and the colleges with experienced guides; museums, including the world renowned Ashmolean; the Botanical Gardens; Christ Church Meadow and Punting on the River Thames.

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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