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About 30 minutes' drive south-west of Oxford you turn down a tree-fringed
lane and after half a mile find yourself at an almost implausibly idyllic hideaway.
The Dovecote is an elegant, octagonal building dating from the late-18th century. In 1996, after years of near dereliction, it was rescued and painstakingly
converted into a self-catering rural retreat. The original 1,100 brick nesting boxes feature as part of the striking
decor; the bedroom area is spectacularly situated under the exposed timbers of
a lantern roof; spiral stairs lead from a well-equipped kitchen and dining area
to a sauna and double shower room.
You can walk to the neighbouring village of Hatford along a bridleway practically from the doorstep, visit Blenheim Palace near by or savour village life and hearty cooking at the local Lamb Inn; but most guests at The Dovecot simply sink into the comfort and romance of the building and leave only when they have to.
BOOKING
Contact 01235 772 809; www.the-dovecote.co.uk. Sleeps four (although a cot can also be provided), and costs from £230 per two-night midweek break. Minimum stay of two nights
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