Lifestyle
Picturesque Cotswold market town on one side, City of Dreaming Spires on the other; almost midway between the bustling community of Woodstock and the cosmopolitan city centre of Oxford, Yarnton is perfectly placed to take advantage of both.
The prosperous village of Woodstock and the infamous Blenheim Palace, home of the Duke Marlborough, is just 3.5 miles away. Woodstock's quaint cottage-lined streets and numerous inns, teashops, restaurants and shops - not to mention its excellent schools, banks and other local services - are appreciated by those on and off the tourist trail.
The great outdoors is right on your doorstep and ready to be explored. With such varied countryside the cycle paths and walking routes offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking Oxfordshire countryside.
In the other direction, old-fashioned charm is replaced by the olde worlde elegance of Oxford, as the spectacular architecture of Oxford University provides a stunning backdrop for modern urban life.
Offering a host of extraordinary attractions, from college buildings such as the splendid Christ Church, Magdalen College and All Souls College to the internationally renowned Ashmolean Museum, Oxford's rich cultural tradition is still appreciated today. Oxford has an huge range of entertainment including theatre and opera at Playhouse and the New Theatre, art exhibitions at Modern Art Oxford and the Ashmolean, classical concerts, live bands at the Spin Jazz Club and modern cinema.
As a shopping destination, the city is equally attractive, with everything from high-street stores to exclusive upmarket boutiques - not forgetting the quirky stores in the city's unique Covered Market. slightly further a field is Bicester Village, just 9 miles away, which attracts clientele from across the UK and abroad.
As for drinking and dining, Oxford City's wide range of bars and eateries rival that of any modern metropolis. Historic pubs sit side-by-side with chic cafes and Michelin starred restaurants, offering an outstanding array of temptations from every corner of the globe
