Witney
Close to the rolling Cotswold Hills made rich from its wool trade, and perched on the River Windrush, Witney had two of the best ingredients for making its trademark wool blankets.
The town centre is just a brief walk from your new build home, with a range of great shops, cafes and restaurants. Take time out for a date at the Windrush Inn, or find out more about the history of your new home at Cogges Manor Farm Park. When you want to take in some of the stunning scenery around Witney, grab your walking boots and head off along the Evenlode River to North Leigh Roman Villa taking in a pub or two.
New Homes in Witney
Living in Witney
The annual World Pooh Sticks Championship
Move to Witney, and you could become the Pooh Sticks champion of the world. As invented by Winnie-the-Pooh author, A. A. Milne, Pooh Sticks becomes a competitive sport each and every year at Cogges Manor Farm close to the Windrush Leisure Centre. Teams are invited to purchase regulation pooh sticks and join the competition at Windrush Bridge in aid of The Rotary Club of Oxford Spires Charitable Trust Funds.
Activities and schools
Witney is well served by a range of state and independent schools. Of the Ofsted rated schools, only the Mulberry Bush School for children with special educational needs is rated as Outstanding. The rest – some 23 primary and secondary schools – are all rated as Good.
Local family-friendly days out near your new house include the Cotswold Wildlife Park near Burford; the historical farm at Cogges Manor Farm, where children can feed the animals and everyone can explore the house and grounds. And explore stunning Blenheim Palace with a packed calendar of events that spans an organ recital, a flower show, food festivals and Gifford’s Circus
Excellent road links
Just 11 miles west of Oxford, a new build in the town is the affordable way to enjoy the city while still being close to the rolling Cotswold Hills. Sitting just above the A40, it enjoys easy access to Cheltenham (30 miles) and Cirencester (26 miles). The nearest railway station is Hanborough, six miles north east with direct rail links to London Paddington (75 minutes).