This home is a perfect example of how to bring a historic property up to date without completely disregarding its heritage. The manor house was built back in 1692 and the interior has recently undergone a renovation by Dolly Daydream Designs. As you walk from room to room — and there's certainly quite a few of them — you'll notice that an emphasis has been placed on characterful antique pieces, from four-poster beds and the artwork in gilded frames to the grandfather clock in the hallway. This respectful curation extends to the functional items, in particular the wood burner stove in the living room and the Aga in the kitchen. After a while, you'll soon discover that there's no shortage of spots to sit and relax — our favourite is either the grand dining room or the walled garden to the back of the address. Around the front, there's a lawn with plenty of space for games, as well as a barbecue and lots of seating for afterwards. If the weather is being kind, there's a natural weir that's ideal for wild swimming only five minutes' walk away. The dreaming spires of Oxford take just over thirty-five minutes to reach in the car, Daylesford Organic is a similar distance, and the iconic Soho Farmhouse takes approximately forty-five minutes. From organic food deliveries to nannies, horse riding, butlers, private chefs and cocktail makers to private boat hire so that you can take a trip along the River Thames – your host can organise almost anything to make your stay most enjoyable with a little bit of notice in advance.

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