Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 31 sq m

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Parking available
Fireplace
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Wheatley, Oxfordshire

Oxford Brookes University
‪8 min drive‬
John Radcliffe Hospital
‪9 min drive‬
University of Oxford
‪14 min drive‬
Oxford (OXF)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Set in the courtyard of our own home, but completely separate and private, Gadbury Cottage is cosy and very comfortable whether your choice is for a winter or summer break. It offers an ideal location to discover Oxford and the nearby attractions of Oxford City, Blenheim Palace, Shotover Park, Waterperry Gardens, Otmoor nature reserve, the Chilterns and Cotswolds Hills. Wheatley has all the facilities to meet your immediate needs - 2 foodstores, baker, coffee shop, post office, bank and choice of restaurants and pubs. The village has a long history through it's location on the main coaching route from London to Oxford - it was once descibed as the most agreeable stopping place between Beaconsfield and Woodstock. Today it's transport links are still excellent being just 2 miles from the Thornhills Park and Ride and a similar distance from the M40. There are regular bus services to Oxford and to Haddenham/Thame train station. Central London is c53 miles and Heathrow c45 miles, both have good public transport links.

Property manager

Mrs Jenny Steele

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oxford

Located in Oxford, this cottage is in a rural area. Oxfordshire Golf Club and High Ropes Oxford are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Bicester Village and Covered Market. Iffley Village and Waterperry Gardens are also worth visiting.

Wheatley, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

Waterperry Gardens - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Oxford Brookes University - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
John Radcliffe Hospital - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Churchill Hospital - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
University of Oxford - 14 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

Islip Station - 15 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Clifden Arms - ‬6 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
‪Prince of Wales - ‬9 min drive
‪The Corner House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Iffley Village and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Waterperry Gardens. The Raymond Blanc Gardening School and Headington Shark are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

21 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

When all else fails read the instructions

Jenny was away when we arrived so we didn't meet her until the last day of our stay. We struggled a little with the weather and the shower while we were there with the weather being not quite as warm as expected. I needed to read the shower instruction booklet to master the temperature controls on the shower but everything came right in the end. Jenny's instructions for getting to the cottage were brilliant as they gave the best outcomes for negotiating some tight corners in the village. Oxford and the Cotswold villages were great to visit but we couldn't get over the number of people that we encountered everywhere. We went as far afield as Great Dixter but the local Waterperry Gardens proved to be easily a better investment in time and effort. We would stay there again but hopefully would do so at a warmer time of the year.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Nick C.

10 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Country Cottage

A neatly converted and decently equipped old building with plenty of original features and quirks. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

r t.

1 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent short break

Lovely cottage and in a great location for visiting the surrounding area, with great bus service to get into Oxford. Will definitely return to this great accommodation.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne B.

21 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very convenient for bus travel into Oxford

Very cute cottage in Wheatley. It was very easy to catch a bus into Oxford, and busses run very regularly until the wee hours of the morning. Will definitely use this house to stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon and Carol D.

26 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wheatley stay

A lovely cottage in a quiet location, with ample parking and closure to Oxford and the M40 motorway.Very comfortable bed with good facilities

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre K.

18 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was fine

The village is very small, you can buy nearly everything by credit card, except the Chinese take-away service. For shopping you can use the CoOp in the village or you can go to the ASDA round about 5 miles away. Finally everthing was really good.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia F.

17 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely rural cottage/loft close to Oxford

The stone cottage was perfect for 3 of us. We spent most of our days in Oxford, and this was lovely to come home to. Neat cafe up the road to grab breakfast and coffee from. Shops/restaurants/pubs are also nearby.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

3 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage in great condition, little difficult to find initially and to see the house name plate, you have to pull into the drive to see it.Very comfortable and clean and a good base for visiting Oxford and the surrounding areas, would definitely book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marja v.

26 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

10 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We keep coming back

This is probably our 9th or 10th stay here, it is such a home away from home in a lovely village, but also with great access via the bus to Oxford. We even went to London for the day this time which was very simple.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Leigh B.

2 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Cottage in Wheatley.

Cottage very warm and comfortable. Perfect position for getting to Oxford and surrounding countryside. Lovely and quiet. Had everything I needed for a most enjoyable stay.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

23 January 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

21 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

restful

Such a nice host. Dove-song, the church-clock chiming, paperbacks, and soothing old stone. So good to have the option of no wi-fi.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian K.

9 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

3 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay in Wheatley

This was the perfect little cottage for us. It had what we needed and we were very comfortable. It’s was very walkable and had a bus nearby. People were very friendly. If we were to return to the area, we would look to stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline Q.

25 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little Cottage

If you want to visit Oxford, then this cottage is excellently located. You can catch the bus in to the city from the village, or the park and ride bus terminal is close by. The cottage is quiet and comfortable. Note that the double bedroom is on a mezzanine floor, so is open to the living space. The kitchen area is compact, but has all you need as long as you're not wanting to cook anything too ambitious. There is a Smart TV, so you have access to streaming services. We enjoyed our stay thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael R.

6 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and tidy

Great communication, a lovely location, and a good break.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

17 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful and Charming

Was a wonderful find and the best choice in a old quiet town setting, but with easy access to all the conveniences- bus to Oxford, supermarket, great pub, main roads, etc. Jenny was so pleasant and accommodating before and during our stay, although we only met through our chats. Joseph was a very nice greeting and showed us where to park and walk to the bus stops the morning we arrived. All in all we enjoyed our stay and will definitely recommend to our friends and family.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

7 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a beautiful village

We had a fantastic stay in this lovely cottage. The location was perfect for us. Just a 30 minute bus ride into Oxford City Centre and just a short drive from Blenheim Palace. It is a very small cottage but was perfect for us. Ideal for couples or a couple with one child. There are some lovely walks right on your doorstep and we found the locals very friendly. We would definitely go back.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anja K.

2 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Gemütliches cottage

Das cottage war sauber und gemütlich, es war alles notwendige vorhanden. Es war ein wenig sonderbar, daß sich der Kühlschrank im Bad befand. Einen Minuspunkt gibt es für nicht richtig funktionierende dusche. Es gibt aber die Möglichkeit in der Badewanne zu duschen, war somit okay

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

13 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent traditional cottage so close to pubs etc and Oxford!

Everything was as expected it was cosy and convenient, near several pubs and shops and just a half hour bus ride into Oxford. We also used it as a base for Bicester, the British Motor Museum and the Aston Heritage trust! So much to see in Oxford and surrounds and this is a great place to stay! Very good value for money

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jochen H.

14 August 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay

Nice and cozy cottage, easy check in and out, friendly hosts.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

7 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely comfortable stay

Working trip. Lovely location, well equipped and comfortable. Owner was helpful and not intrusive. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila J.

12 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient & Comfortable

Full expectations met, perfect for our long weekend break. Comfortable and well equipped. Easy access to Oxford and other routes. Great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan C.

5 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

So easy to get to Oxford without the hassle of staying there, very comprehensive checkin etc instructions.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Jenny Steele

My husband and I have recently retired and now have the time to focus our attention on our two holiday cottages. Between holiday lets we spend as much time as possible in our cottage in Devon as we love the area of the South Hams. We are also delighted to enable people to enjoy the wonderful City of Oxford and surrounding area whilst staying at our cottage in Wheatley.

Why they chose this property

Proximity to Oxford and convenient village location.

What makes this property unique

Easy access to the City of Oxford with its many attractions, yet set in peaceful village location with lovely countryside roundabout and excellent places to enjoy walking.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property