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Welcome to Friesland Cottage, a stunning 17th Century cottage in the quaint and historic village of Shilton, near Burford. It is perfectly situated by Burford, the “Gateway to the Cotswolds”, the perfect spot for relaxing and exploring the Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The cottage has a tranquil setting, and you will be impressed with its spacious and airy rooms, tasteful interiors, beautiful flagstone flooring and contemporary colour palate. Contemporary but still full of traditional charm. The cottage boasts a large open-plan kitchen diner with ample space for sitting and chatting whilst preparing meals. The kitchen has a large modern table with bench seating to accommodate up to eight people very comfortably. There is a comfy sofa, coffee table and occasional chair for a cup of tea or coffee whilst the cooks prepare the feast, be it large or small. The kitchen has a glass extension that allows light to flood in and gives a sense of nature whatever the weather outside. There is a sought-after farmhouse sink that with two sets of taps so food preparation and washing up is easily done, as well as a dishwasher. There is also a washer-dryer. There is an AGA module which consists of 4 gas hobs, an electric roasting oven with grill and a simmering oven. There are separate large sized fridge and freezer for ample food storage. There is a microwave, coffee machine, kettle and 4 slice toaster. You will find a very well-equipped kitchen with all the utensils you may need for cooking comfortably-be that as much or as little as you prefer. There is a large central island with integral wine racks. The kitchen in Friesland really is the hub of the property and a home away from home. The snug entrance hall is the perfect place to leave your bags and boots after a day out. There are books and board-games to relax and keep the little ones busy. The lounge is cosy and filled with all the charm of a country cottage. Relax with a glass of wine and curl...

Burford is possibly one of, if not THE most famous of the Cotswolds' locations. With its medieval bridge, old stone houses and attractive Tudor and Georgian frontages, Burford is justifiably one of the most picturesque towns in England. Often referred to as the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds', the town was originally a fortified Anglo-Saxon ford which later grew to be an important regional crossroads and wealthy wool town. Located mid way between Oxford and Cheltenham (25 mins each away) it is a little haven of history and beauty that many come to fall in love with when they visit. The 16th century Tolsey building, once the meeting place for medieval merchants, now houses The Tolsey Museum, a delightful local museum illustrating the town's social and industrial past. The church is stunning, a real gem architecturally with many interesting memorials charting some of Burford's great families. There is also the signature, on the baptisimal font, of Antony Sedley, one of the Levellers besieged in the church in 1649 - three of the ringleaders were executed by Oliver Cromwell's men in the churchyard. History awaits! With little changing over the centuries, Burford is now very popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history but also for its shopping and antiques, and for the wide variety of places to eat, with restaurants, pubs and teashops. It is an ideal base for visiting The Cotswolds area as it is within easy driving distance of popular attractions such as Blenheim Palace, Sudley Castle, Warwick Castle and several National Trust Houses and Gardens. Bourton on the Water, Bibury, Cirencester and Stow on the Wold are all with 25 minutes from the property.