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Monday, August 20th, 2012

Oxfordshire countryside - the perfect city getaway

With the ever changing British weather you may find yourself stuck at home avoiding the torrential rain or searching the city for a wide open space in the summer sunshine, so why not guarantee yourself a lovely weekend in idyllic surroundings with plenty to keep you entertained regardless of the weather? Eventful Stays have sourced many beautiful properties available for your weekend break in the country where you can sit back and relax in luxury whilst enjoying some of England’s most charming historic towns and villages,  and with many of these places located just over an hour from London there is everything is in place to guarantee you a hassle-free weekend getaway.

This charming thatched cottage is located in the sunny Oxfordshire countryside, sleeping 5, it is perfect for a family trip to the

Book this beautiful thatched cottage for a weekend getaway from the city

country or a get away for a group of city friends. Oxfordshire is home to some of the most picturesque villages with impressive 11th century churches and traditional pubs serving great local beer and cider as well as fabulous walks through areas outstanding beauty. If you fancy a weekend of guaranteed relaxation in beautiful Oxfordshire countryside then this property could be the perfect place for you to stay.

Escape the city to Cambridgeshire for a charming weekend break

This luxury penthouse apartment with fantastic views over Cambridge is ideal for a few friends to take a short break up to Cambridgeshire and enjoy peaceful and cultural surroundings. A trip to Cambridge will guarantee plenty of entertainment, as this university town is always buzzing with music poetry and sporting events whilst a few minutes in the car will see you in rural countryside with no disturbance! Why not book yourself self-catering accommodation in Cambridgeshire and enjoy fantastically relaxing summer events such as the Robinson College Open Garden Day. Book your ideal place to stay now with Eventful Stays and get out into the fresh, open countryside.


Saturday, August 4th, 2012

This year’s Rewind Festival, held in Henley-on-Thames, looks to be a smashing weekend brimming with all your favourite 80’s music.

Visit the 80's Rewind Festival from 17th - 19th August 2012

Since 2009, music lovers alike have been gathering in this leafy South Oxfordshire town for a great celebration of leading bands from the 1980’s. With previous artists including the amazing Glory Gaynor and Boy George, this festival is a fabulous weekend which will transport you back 30 years to your wild and energetic youth and guarantee you a fun filled trip down memory lane. Read the rest of this entry »