This two bedroom cottage is nestled in the heart of the hamlet across from the River Thames where you can take lovely walks.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Open Fire
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Logs for open fire available locally. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and sitting-out area. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Dulcie Cottage sits in the small hamlet of Preston Crowmarsh by the River Thames between the Oxfordshire village of Benson and the historic market town of Wallingford. The nearby friendly owners have made this a lovely and comfortable terrace perfect for couples, friends and small families wishing to explore the Oxfordshire countryside. The village of Benson has a selection of everyday amenities, including a local shop, a butcher and two pubs. Wallingford, home of Agatha Christie, has a selection of shops and supermarkets, restaurants, pubs and cafés.
Located by the Oxfordshire Chilterns, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is perfect for exploring by foot or bike, and treats you to magnificent views of the Thames Valley and South Oxfordshire. The town of Watlington is 6 miles away and sits at the foot of the Chilterns, it is steeped in history and offers many independent delicatessens and shops. Approximately 1½ miles from Watlington is Watlington Hill, a National Trust chalk grassland site which is a fantastic area to spot red kites and butterflies including the silver-spotted skipper. For more wildlife watching, the Aston Rowant Nature Reserve is close by. For railway enthusiasts, take a visit to the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway, a 3½ mile stretch at the foot of the Chiltern Hills where steam and diesel-hauled trains operate.
Other places of interest nearby include the picturesque town of Henley-on-Thames, known most for its Royal Regatta held in the first week of July, and Reading which is one of the country’s most up and coming towns. The town boasts the Oracle and a spectacular shopping centre sited alongside the River Kennet with numerous riverside places to eat. The historic university city of Oxford is within 15 miles, Dorchester, a pretty village with an abbey, Thame, a typical English market town are also within easy reach. There is plenty more to do and see in the area including Greys Court (National Trust), Nuffield Place, Basildon Park, Harcourt Arboretum, the Earth Trust Centre, the Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum and Wittenham Clumps, for stunning panoramic views of south Oxfordshire. The train station at Didcot Parkway is around 9 miles away, provides direct links to London Paddington, taking only 45 minutes. Shop and restaurant ¾ mile, pub ½ mile.
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