Tenants who prefer a period cottage with character have several to choose from across the county.

Stable Cottage is a converted stable block in Ramsden, near Witney, with exposed wooden beams and an open fireplace.

The sitting room includes an open fireplace, exposed wooden beams and doors to the terrace.

Of the four bedrooms, three are doubles and one has an ensuite bathroom.

The back garden has views over surrounding fields and there is also off-road parking.

Next door is Lilac Cottage, a stone-built period house with feature circular windows. It includes a sitting/dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. There is a front garden and one parking space.

Stable Cottage is available to let, unfurnished, for £1,795 and Lilac Cottage, also unfurnished, for £750 per month. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Scottfraser on 01865 554577 or visit scottfraser.co.uk.

Outfield Cottage overlooks Marsh Baldon village green and has three bedrooms, two reception rooms and two bathrooms.

A mile away in the neighbouring village of Toot Baldon, tucked away at the end of a country lane is The Annexe at Manor Cottage.

It combines period features with a contemporary kitchen and bathroom and has one bedroom and a sitting room.

Both properties are available immediately, furnished, for six month at £1,500 per month for Outfield and £695 per month for The Annexe.

Jackie Smith, of estate agents John D Wood, said: “Outfield Cottage is an extremely attractive property that has the added advantage of being on the edge of the village green and its own pretty garden.

“Marsh Baldon is only four miles away from Oxford but it has a real village community feel.

“The Annexe at Manor Cottage is a compact house that would make an ideal home for one person or a couple.

“It has amazing views and a verandah at the front of the property.”

For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact John D Wood on 01865 311522 or visit johndwood.co.uk