Wantage Holiday Cottages

Wantage is an Oxfordshire market town located some 15 miles south west of the historical university city of Oxford.  Wantage also benefits from being close to the Oxfordshire and Wiltshire border.  Being located in the west of Oxfordshire, Wantage could be an excellent choice for a cottage holiday for those who want to discover some of the best of Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The thriving market town of Wantage is situated in the south of Oxfordshire, about 3 miles north of the Ridgeway. The local Vale and Downland Museum tells of the history of the area. There is a statue of King Alfred in the market square to commemorate the famous 'burning of the cakes' in Wantage. A street market is held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The F1 Williams factory is just up the road at Grove.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of this part of England on foot, by bike or on horseback, the choice is yours.  Some of the best of Oxfordshire is easily accessible from Wantage.  The city of Oxford is a great place for shopping, eating out, sightseeing and riverside walks.  Oxford also benefits from a wealth of historical buildings and some world class museums.  Discover beautiful Oxfordshire towns on your cottage holiday such as Henley on Thames and Wallingford, set by the River Thames or perhaps enjoy a leisurely boat trip.

Also easily accessible for day trips from this part of Oxfordshire are the English Cotswolds which are a sight to behold.  With quaint country villages bursting with fine historical stone buildings, gift shops, cafes, tea shops and country inns serving good quality food, this is a wonderful place to while away time on holiday.  There are also plenty of large country houses including some fascinating National Trust properties and some wonderful English gardens to visit in the Cotswolds.

To get the best out of a cottage holiday in or near Wantage it is important to find the right type of self-catering accommodation for you.  Whether you prefer country cottages, log cabin holidays, dog-friendly cottages or romantic retreats we hope you find a fantastic place to stay. 

About Self-Catering Holidays in Wantage

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Wantage, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Oxfordshire.