About this space
A charming & characterful 18th century stone cottage nestled in the heart of a pretty Oxfordshire village.
The house is deceptively spacious whilst still feeling cosy. There is a cottage garden to the front with a BBQ. Inside, a sociable kitchen dining room and two sitting rooms, one with a projector for movie nights.
With lots of walks on the doorstep and the Cotswolds, Oxford and the Chilterns a short drive away, this is the perfect countryside retreat!
The space
SLEEPING:
- Main bedroom: 1 x King size bed
- Second bedroom: 1 x King size bed
- Third bedroom: 1 x double bed
- Fourth bedroom: 1 x double bed
- The four bedrooms share two bathrooms
- Each bedroom has bath and hand towels for each guest, and travel size toiletries provided, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hand soap
CHILLING:
- A cosy living room dressed stylishly and sympathetically to an 18th century property
- At the other end of the house is a large snug, with comfy sofas and a projector
COOKING & DINING:
- A well equipped cottage kitchen, hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher & a number of modern appliances
- Connected to the kitchen is dining space, comfortably seating 8 people
OUTDOOR:
- There is a small cottage garden directly in-front of the house, with a seating area and BBQ
PARKING:
- There is ample free street parking in the square, less than 50m walk
OUT AND ABOUT:
There is a pub immediately opposite - the Blue Boar, which does good drinks and some basic pub food. Our favorite nearby spots are The White Hart in Fyfield (locally sourced ingredients brilliantly cooked); The Plough in West Hanney (community owned pub with excellent food and drink and a lovely atmosphere); and The Double Red Duke in Clanfield (high end gastropub - excellent food, beautiful décor and lovely service). We're close to both Oxford and the Cotswolds so there are no end of great places to eat and drink.
We love heading down to the Thames - you can walk there in 20 minutes from the cottage - it's very peaceful and a lovely spot on a sunny day. There's also the Uffington White Horse (the UK's oldest chalk hillside carving) which is about a 25 minute drive. It has gorgeous views across Oxfordshire and an ancient castle site.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire house and will not be disturbed during their stay.
The property is setup to offer remote access with easy self check-in, and no direct contact with anyone is required. We offer 24/7 guest support should you need any support or assistance during your check-in or stay.
Other things to note
This is our home and we really love it - we hope you do too! We also hope that means you treat it as your own. Please enjoy the cottage and its quirky charm - it's not perfect but we think it will win you over. We'd appreciate you ensuring windows and doors are closed and locked when you leave. Our other big ask is to have respect for our lovely neighbour. She has shared access across the front of the property so you may see her from time to time. She keeps herself to herself and won't disturb you, but we want to stay on good terms!
Please do not attempt to light the fire in the living room, it does not have a working chimney.
As the cottage is 200 years old it does have low ceilings, and beams at head height, along with varying floor heights, please be careful when familiarizing yourself with the cottage.
- We do not allow parties, events or gatherings of any kind, and are conscious of maintaining good relationships with our neighbour.
- No pets upstairs or on furniture
- The full address will be provided prior to your check-in, together with remote access details.
- Mid-stay cleaning/linen can be organized on request for an additional charge, and is required for longer stays up to 30 days.
- We provide single-use toiletries to last a couple of days, and also a washing-up pack, dishwasher and washing tablets, toilet roll and kitchen roll. If more is needed then there is two Co-Ops only 5 minutes drive away, one in Kingston Bagpipe and the other in Southmoor.
WHO ARE PASS THE KEYS?
Pass the Keys® provides a hotel standard of service for short-let properties like mine. This means my home is professionally maintained and cleaned. They also provide 24/7 guest support, and a local team are on hand if necessary.
The locally based team of Pass the Keys® in South Oxfordshire have personally inspected my home and certify it has met the Pass the Keys® Property Readiness Standard.
Additional rules
- Check-in time is after 4pm and check-out time is before 10am. Please note that you will be charged £100 for lost keys, so please be careful with them
- Please respect the neighbours and keep the noise down. No noise after 10pm
- Indoor shoes/slippers only please
- The fireplace in the green snug does not have a working chimney so please do not use
- When leaving the property please make sure you lock the door and all the windows then return the key.
-Please do not park in lane in front of the car port as access is required for the refuse truck
- When leaving the property please make sure the heating is left on timed not on Advance Boost
Important: We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we've partnered with Know Your Guest, the leading vacation rental guest-screening provider. Please note that before your booking begins, you will need to verify your details and ID through Know Your Guest. You will also be given the choice between paying a refundable deposit or buying a £40 non-refundable damage waiver. We suggest you buy the damage waiver as this protects you in case you cause accidental damage during a booking.
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed
