The Matchbox, Evenley

Northamptonshire. Sleeps up to 4

The Matchbox is a beautiful cottage nestled in the centre of the quintessentially English village of Evenley, on the borders of Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, a stones throw from the Cotswolds. The property has been refurbished to a high standard and offers a rustic setting from which to enjoy the countryside and all this amazing location has to offer. Enter this property through a delightful porch with storage for your boots and coats, before being welcomed into a beautifully furnished open-plan living room where tasteful green walls, wooden floors and soft furnishings combine to create a serene and stylish space. Settle down into the inviting sitting area, with an exposed brick feature wall creating a tasteful backdrop for a woodburning stove, where logs and sticks will be provided to allow you to create a roaring fire as you enjoy time with family and friends or indulge in a movie marathon from the Smart TV. The kitchen sports tasteful black furniture, reclaimed wooden worktops and open shelving, along with a beautiful kitchen armoire and an eye-catching dining table made from reclaimed elements of a Singer sewing machine. Enjoy a soak in the opulent claw foot bath, settled within a charming bathroom with stylish décor complementing the exposed beams above. There is also the option of a refreshing shower with high-quality towels and toiletries included as part of your stay. Choose to rest in one of the two beautifully-appointed bedrooms overlooking the garden at the front of the cottage; the larger bedroom boasts a fourposter bed adorned with a natural linen canopy creating an intimate feel. Alternatively stay in the second bedroom where the double bed is encased in reclaimed wooden panelling. Outside, there is a spacious front garden with patio dining furniture, beautifully-planted borders and a water fountain. Furthermore, the tastefully-renovated wash house in the garden offers helpful additional storage for bikes or pushchairs. Evenley is a much sought after rural village nestled in peaceful countryside close to the market towns of Brackley and Buckingham. The village green, which is only a few hundred metres from the property, is home to Evenley Forge which includes a cafe serving freshly brewed coffee and homemade breads and baked goods, as well as a post office and village store selling everyday essentials, daily newspapers and local crafts. Guests can also enjoy a meal and a drink at The Red Lion Pub and watch cricket on the village green during the summer months. Evenley Woods and Garden provide a tranquil and magical woodland landscape to explore alongside the many footpaths and bridleways that can be accessed directly from the property. Less than a mile from the village is the family run Barn Owl Farmshop with a butchers counter, onsite dairy processing, seasonal produce and locally sourced food and drinks. The enviable location of this property makes it an ideal place from which to visit Stowe House and Gardens and Waddestone Manor, both owned by The National Trust, the world-renowned shopping at Bicester Village, the lifestyle store and farm shop Daylesford Organic, Diddly Squat Farmshop and the only European branch of RH at Aynhoe House. Enjoy a rural getaway in the heart of the English countryside with a stay at The Matchbox.