Within the Pottery complex there are two holiday cottages that can be booked for short breaks or on a weekly basis throughout the year.

Both are situated in individually-converted barns, dating back to the 17th Century, and built of traditional local stone. Each cottage features open inglenook fireplaces and exposed beams, and guests may use the covered, heated swimming pool.

Hook Norton is situated on the edge of the of the English Cotswolds, an area renowned for its beautiful scenery, attractive stone-built cottages, warm hospitality and fine pubs / restaurants. Local attractions include Broughton Castle, the famous Banbury Cross and the mysterious Rollright Stones. The village is also home to the world-famous Hook Norton Brewery - whose traditional English beers are exported around the world. The pottery is only 25 miles from Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham.

Personal pottery tuition can be arranged. Russell has previously taught a range of subjects including throwing and decorating, kiln building, ceramic technology and chemistry in a variety of colleges and schools of art, as well as summer schools and workshops. There are good facilities available to use with both electric and kick wheels as well as a range of kilns to fire the finished work.

To book a cottage during the Summer months (March to October) please call our agents - Manor Cottages (phone +44 (0)1993 824252, fax +44 (0)1993 824443) or visit their web site at http://www.manorcottages.co.uk, our cottages can be found by locating Hook Norton in section D2 on the Cotswold Map.