South Oxfordshire
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South Oxfordshire as a destination breaks the usual mould. Rather than a single town centre with hotels and high streets, the district is a collection of villages and hamlets spread across the countryside. The self-catering cottages dotted throughout the area suggest this is a place for people wanting to settle in for a few days rather than pass through, and the absence of a concentrated commercial core means visitors should expect a more dispersed, rural character.
The self-catering properties available—seventeen in total—offer a way to base yourself in the Oxfordshire landscape and explore at your own pace. This kind of accommodation suits families, groups, or anyone preferring independence to hotel routines. The stock suggests various sizes and types of rural property, though you'll want to check individual listings for what suits your needs and party size.
What draws people to South Oxfordshire varies widely: some come for specific villages they know, others for walking and the wider countryside. With limited commercial attractions catalogued here, the appeal lies more in the setting itself—the Chilterns, the Thames Valley, the quiet villages—than in organised activities or venues. Local pubs, shops, and parish churches exist throughout the district, but discovering them is part of arriving as a visitor to a genuine community rather than a packaged destination.
Where to stay in South Oxfordshire
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The Chilterns View
Ewelme Down Farm, Wallingford
The Fat Fox Inn
13 Shirburn Street, Watlington
The White Hart
28 High Street, Henley-on-Thames
Garden Room The Meadows Oakley Court
25 Oakley Court, Wallingford
The Cherry Tree Inn
Main Street, Henley-on-Thames
The Chilterns Fox
Ibstone, High Wycombe
The Town Arms
102 High Street, Wallingford
Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel
London Road, Watlington
Things to Do in South Oxfordshire
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Warburg Nature Reserve
⭐ 4.7
Tumblestone Hollow at Stonor Park
⭐ 4.7
Riverside Pool Wallingford
⭐ 5.0
Checkendon Equestrian Centre
⭐ 4.7
National Trust Greys Court
⭐ 4.6
Cholsey and Wallingford Railway
⭐ 4.5
Curious About Henley On Thames
⭐ 4.0
Active Reality Henley-On-Thames
⭐ 5.0
Where to Eat in South Oxfordshire
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Attractions Near South Oxfordshire
All attractions in South Oxfordshire →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of South Oxfordshire.
3 mi
Warburg Nature Reserve
Henley-on-Thames · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Tumblestone Hollow at Stonor Park
Henley-on-Thames · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Riverside Pool Wallingford
Wallingford · ⭐ 5.0
5 mi
Checkendon Equestrian Centre
Checkendon · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
National Trust Greys Court
Henley-on-Thames · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Cholsey and Wallingford Railway
Wallingford · ⭐ 4.5
Curious About Henley On Thames
Henley-on-Thames · ⭐ 4.0
7 mi
Active Reality Henley-On-Thames
Henley-on-Thames · ⭐ 5.0
Camping in South Oxfordshire
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Self-Catering Cottages in South Oxfordshire(17)
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Meadowbrook Farm
3 cottages · from £363
Timber Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £2,212
Brimfield House
6 bed · sleeps 14
Burwood Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £487
Dulcie Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £797
Highmoor Park Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
Lomond Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £527
Mount View
sleeps 6 · from £1,547
Common questions about South Oxfordshire
How many holiday cottages are there in South Oxfordshire?
We list 17 self-catering cottages in and around South Oxfordshire.
Can I take a dog to a holiday cottage in South Oxfordshire?
Yes — 12 of the 17 South Oxfordshire cottages we list allow pets.
Are there large holiday cottages in South Oxfordshire for groups?
Yes — the largest cottage we list in South Oxfordshire sleeps 14.
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