Ardington House, Oxfordshire
Private Hire
Ardington House is above all a fantastic family home in South Oxfordshire and is available for self-catering weekend and weekly rentals for up to 23 people or 25 with children. Situated in the deep countryside of the North Wessex Downs in an officially designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, yet only 75 minutes from London, the House is an ideal location for weekends away or longer breaks.
The House is also often used as a base for house parties attending nearby sporting and cultural events, such as the Cheltenham Racing and Book Festivals, Hennessy Gold Cup, Henley Regatta, Silverstone Grand Prix and Royal Ascot.
** New Year 2023 rates now reduced **
Features
Although it has all the grandeur and history that you would expect from a stately home, Ardington House also manages to feel cosy, warm and welcoming. Some of its key features are:
- Large kitchen with double AGA and farmhouse kitchen table seating 12 (16 at a squeeze)
- Oak-panelled dining room seating 18 (20 at a squeeze)
- Formal drawing room, cosy music room and snug, each with log fire or wood-burning stove
- Dog friendly by pre-arrangement
- Tennis court
- Outdoor swimming pool open May – September
- Fly fishing available April – October
- Play room for kids with many toys and books
- Antique bar billiards table and table tennis in the basement vaulted hall
- WIFI on all floors
- 30 acres of parkland
- Helicopter landing Site
- Private Parking
- Up to 12 bedrooms (3 twins, 8 doubles and a children’s room with 3 beds)
- 7 bathrooms
Private hire stays are strictly restricted to a maximum of 25 people in the house at any time. Events involving higher numbers must be discussed with the events office and documented in a separate events contract.
Photo credit: Swimming Pool at Ardington House
Photo credit: Ardington House - Green Room
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Photo credit: Ardington House Jan-215
Photo credit: Ardington House - Blue Twin
Photo credit: Bar Billiards in the Basement
Photo credit: Panoramic Aerial shot of Ardington House
Photo credit: Dog Friendly Private House
Photo credit: Table Tennis at Ardington House
Photo credit: The Chinese Bedroom
Photo credit: Tennis Court at Ardington House
Local Area
The village of Ardington is a picturesque estate village, with a very friendly and warm atmosphere. Just a stone’s throw from the House and all within walking distance are:
- Highly recommended village pub, The Boars Head
- Local café and convenience shop, The Grocer Chef
- Wooden built children’s play area
- Woodland ideal for dog walks
- Holy Trinity Church built circa 1200
- Many miles of footpaths leading directly from the House up to the North Wessex Downs
The famous spires and colleges of Oxford are just 30 minute drive from Ardington and the market towns of Hungerford, Newbury and Abingdon are all within half an hour’s drive. Our own market town of Wantage, famed for its statue of King Alfred the Great who was born there in 849, is just 5 minutes away by car and offers both a Waitrose and a Sainsburys for grocery shopping.
| Weekend (2 nights) | Weekend (3 nights) | Week (7 Nights) | Midweek per night (Minimum 3 Nights) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October - March | £6,600 | £7,700 | £9,900 | £1,450 |
| April - September | £7,000 | £9,500 | £14,300 | £2,600 |
| Christmas 22nd - 28th December | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| New Year 29th - 5th Jan | Not Available | Not Available | £9,000 | Not Available |
| New Year 29th Dec - 2nd Jan 2023 *New offer | £6,950 (4 nights) |
Prices applicable for dates in 2023 & 2024. Check in is 4pm, Check out 10am except Sundays where check out is 4pm.