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Upper End House, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Cotswolds
Ground floor:  Comfortable seating in the light and airy sitting room
Ground floor: Thoughtfully laid out kitchen space
Ground floor: The open-plan kitchen looks toward the dining area
First floor: Bedroom one with a king-size bed
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71 sq m

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Explore the area

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Shipton-under-Wychwood, Cotswolds
  • Popular LocationCotswold Wildlife Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationFairytale Farm13 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlenheim Palace23 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)88 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Garden

About this property

A stylish contemporary home offering spacious accommodation close to Burford.

Upper End House is a spacious and well-proportioned property with four bedrooms offering flexible accommodation, ideal for families or groups of friends holidaying together. Of Cotswold stone construction and with fully enclosed front and rear gardens, the property enjoys amazing views over the surrounding countryside.

A generous sitting room with an open fire, fully equipped open-plan dining kitchen, spacious family bathroom and an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom ensure a comfortable stay.

Just minutes from the charming gateway town of Burford, the house is also perfectly located for exploring the Cotswolds, with the market towns of Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Norton within easy striking distance and Blenheim palace at Woodstock just a little further afield.

Ground Floor:
Dining kitchen
With two ovens, Nespresso machine, electric hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer. Breakfast bar in the kitchen and table with seating for eight in the dining area which has twin bay windows overlooking the rear garden.
Utility room
Includes washing machine, tumble dryer and microwave.
Sitting room
With open fire, television with freeview and DVD player and two bay windows with views to the front garden and paddock beyond.
Snug
Located off an inner hallway, with television with DVD player and online services.
Cloakroom
Adjacent to the sitting and dining rooms, with WC and wash basin.

First Floor:
Master bedroom
With a 5' king-size bed.
En-Suite shower room
Comprising shower cubicle, WC and wash basin.
Bedroom two
With a 4'6 double bed.
Bedroom three
With twin beds.
Bedroom four
With a 3' single bed and pull-out trundle bed below.
Bathroom
Including roll-top bath, walk-in shower, wash basin with cupboards under and WC.

Outside:
The rear garden is fully enclosed with a Cotswold stone wall and has a dining set for al fresco meals.
The front garden is also fully enclosed and comprises lawn and flower beds as well as a patio with bistro set.
Please note that the stable block requires remedial work and is off-limits and the latched gate to this area should not be climbed on.
Parking available for 2 cars.

Additional Information
The pull out trundle bed in the single room is available on request (small additional charge).
Sorry no pets.
Digital radio and bluetooth speaker provided.
High chair, travel cot, baby bath & bath seat, baby towels and changing unit with mat, all available on request.

*Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Cotswolds Hideaways will be held responsible.*

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Cotswolds Hideaways
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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Chipping Norton

This holiday home is located in Chipping Norton. Tolsey Museum and SOTA Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chipping Norton Golf Club and Fairytale Farm. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Crocodiles of the World are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.
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Shipton-under-Wychwood, Cotswolds

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Wildlife Park - 9 min drive
  • Chipping Norton Golf Club - 13 min drive
  • Fairytale Farm - 13 min drive
  • The Model Village - 18 min drive
  • Blenheim Palace - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Shipton Station - 3 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rose & Crown - 10 min drive
  • Diddly Squat Farm Shop - 8 min drive
  • The Hare - 5 min drive
  • The Chequers - 12 min drive
  • The Cotswold Arms - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A stylish contemporary home offering spacious accommodation close to Burford. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A stylish contemporary home offering spacious accommodation close to Burford.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A stylish contemporary home offering spacious accommodation close to Burford.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A stylish contemporary home offering spacious accommodation close to Burford. located?

Situated in Chipping Norton, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Tolsey Museum, Church of St John the Baptist and Cotswold Wildlife Park. Crocodiles of the World and The Model Village are also within 9 miles (15 km). Shipton Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home, great location
We arrived at Upper End after two weeks of travelling in luxury hotels so I wasn't sure how we would feel after being spoilt from serviced environments. Any reservations were quickly discarded! The house was everything and more we could ask for. Homely, restful, clean and located in a rural spot where the birds sing but 5 mins from multiple towns including Burford which has many shops, restaurants and a coop for our grocery needs. The welcome eggs, milk and small supplies were greatly appreciated after 11hrs of travel that day. Our family of 5 couldn't have felt more rested and relaxed. We spent many mornings and afternoons by the fire after a day exploring the Cotswolds. The toys and books were a delightful touch to our country retreat. Upper End house left a warm feeling in all our hearts and should we be lucky enough to return we would book Upper End again without a second thought. Thank you so much.
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10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable
House was located in peaceful lane, lovely countryside views. It was very clean, very homely, we all wanted to stay longer. Garden was safe for the children. It does seem a lot of money but we had such a wonderful long weekend it was worth it and I would definitely book again
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely property
An excellent property, very comfortable, with everything you could need, and cleaned to a high standard. A fabulous house for enjoyed by four girlfriends on a pre Christmas break in the Cotswolds. Would definite recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor N.

Lovely Autumn break
We found Upper end House tucked down a lane and having ample parking overlooking fields. The house is atrractive with a pretty established garden and seating. Inside the house is well appointed and stylish. the living room is very comfortable and invites relaxation. We found all that we needed in terms of kitchen utensils to prepare meals and once used to the induction system with hob and oven, were happy cooking and eating there together. The beds were very comfortable and the bedding good quality. The bathroom was lovely and appreciated the roll top bath. We would perhaps have appreciated a cloakroom downstairs but it didnt deter from our enjoyment of our stay in this property. The cleanliness and attention to detail were greatly appreciated.
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6/10 Okay

not as good as it should have been
First impressions count a lot and those of Upper End House were disappointing. The drive way to the parking area was overhung with large, vicious brambles and despite various manoeuvres and vehicle positioning during the week, our car was scratched every time we went out. Things didn’t improve at the three-car parking area, annoyingly so because just beyond it was a vision of manicured perfection belonging to the last two houses in the cul de sac. Our parking area was uneven and weed strewn and adorned with various unkempt wheelie bins and boxes and a dilapidated plastic store shed. The “path” from parking area to property garden gate was similarly unloved, a sunken paved walk way bounded by non matching retaining boards. Worryingly, I found a 4” galvanised nail, presumably from this slapdash construction, among the gravel and weed area where the cars were parked and fretted week long over finding another in a tyre. More overhanging vegetation path-side required a crablike progression to exit the area if all 3 cars were present. Alas, no improvement on entering the garden either. The gate wouldn’t fully open due to more overhanging vegetation, this time of the horticultural type. The challenged gate meant only the left hand side of the garden path, with it’s gravelled edging, was accessible. Not only was this frustrating when negotiating with suitcases, it also meant that one foot was inevitably in the gravel and collecting accumulated detritus. When clear of this latest hazard things still weren’t as good as they should have been. The path, and the steps up in particular, were unswept and dirty. So when finally entering the house, footwear was not at its cleanest, hence the signs requesting removal of shoes. This may be a splendid sentiment but when 7 pairs of shoes arrive in the small lobby/utility room it was downright galling there was no where to place/store them - and most of our party had two or even three pairs. Having all run the gambit of the parking area, the path and the steps dirt and grit cascaded off our shoe mountain in avalanches. Remember too that the bins were the other side of the parking area so there was a great deal of traffic over this dirty path and into the house. A solution to this could have been to use the front door and much larger hallway, but for reasons unexplained there was an embargo on the front door. The door was locked. No keys or explanations were provided. As well as creating the havoc in the utility room, this action seriously limited options in the event of a fire. The house itself was immaculately clean and tidy and sumptuously equipped with an amazing amount of space. The equipment and furnishing were all high-end, new and in perfect working order. Instructions for the use of everything in the house were copious and clear, as was the tourist information folder. The internals were far superior to the outside and gave the impression somebody loved it if not the garden. However… small niggles and imperfections started to develop, mainly because of the kitchen/diner chairs! The room was long and narrow and the chairs’ design incorporated legs that extended unnecessarily far out. There wasn’t enough space between chair and wall and trips over the legs became a “standing” joke. The dining table ceiling light was not central over the table, causing several head impacts for those getting up from the table on the wrong side. The breakfast bar lights hung down ridiculously far and were so bright we couldn’t use them. There was so many gangs of light switches in this area it was impossible to switch on any light with certainty. The hob was 4m from the double oven (*) and the top oven so high we had to stand on a chair to read the settings. * A large space, but socked feet were dragging the dirt from shoe mountain into the area and this was spread even further by the cook of the day. Possibly for covid reasons (?) there was no oven glove in an otherwise brilliantly equipped kitchen and this caused immense problems. Why couldn’t we have been told? The broom was one of those that didn’t seem to work well. However many times we swept the place there always seemed to be dirt left. In desperation we resorted to the vacuum, a Miele no less. But the bag was full and it too failed to pick up. There was no replacement bags for it - why? We eventually painstakingly emptied the bag (they’re not designed to be reused) in a stubborn attempt not to be beaten. Upstairs, was another conundrum. The master suite was a large room with a part sloping ceiling. But there was plenty of room. Why then put the bed under the part that sloped? It meant more crab-like motions to get into it. Another head injury waiting to happen. And with all that space, where was the en suite? Under the other part of the sloping ceiling! And this was so unnecessarily small. It was tiny. A 6 footer could only stand upright in half of it and it was impossible to avoid a collision with the small glass shelf over the basin. More head injuries. A weight/size restriction notice wasn’t noticed but there must have been one for the minute shower cubicle. All the beds were smartly dressed in gleaming, crispy white bed linen with quality pillows, but they had winter duvets on. Again top of the range stuff but it was August! Why on earth would they do that? We would have dearly loved to discuss these things with Cotswold Hideaways and maybe sort some of the frustrations that built during our week stay but we heard nothing from them. We were disappointed in them. No courtesy call, no popping in while passing. No professional care. Nothing. They were so very good on contacting us when the balance was due too!

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