Stanford in the Vale is an appealing and thriving downland village in the arresting Vale of the White Horse forming part of South Oxfordshire, famous for its ancient prehistoric chalk horse on the South Downs where, it is also believed, St George slayed the dragon. Situated midway between market towns Wantage 6 miles and Faringdon 5 miles, easily accessible from the A417, the village itself caters for day-to-day needs with a gastro pub, Church, Co-op supermarket, post office, excellent primary school, pre-school and village hall. Oxford lies 16 mile away and Swindon 15 miles, both accessed via the A420, Oxford and Didcot have mainline train services to London (Paddington) in under 1 hour. There is an excellent selection both primary and secondary public and private schools. Outdoor pursuits locally include golf courses Frilford Heath and Carswell, near Faringdon and equestrian centres at neighbouring Goosey and Gainfield.