Family cottage on private parkland near Oxford

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Chesterton, England

Bicester Golf and Country Club4 min drive
Bicester Village9 min drive
University of Oxford18 min drive
London (LHR-Heathrow)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Cow Shed is a beautiful cottage set in 200 acres of private parkland on a working farm in Oxfordshire. Fifteen minutes drive from the world-famous university town of Oxford, and only five minutes from the shopping mecca of Bicester Village. The nearby Cotswolds are famous for their idyllic English countryside. For foodies there are great gastro pubs nearby. Free wifi, pet friendly, easy access from Heathrow, and a warm welcome. Longer term lets from Kensington Property Management.

The Cow Shed (yes there really were once happy cows wintering in this cottage, though they are now discouraged from returning home) is situated on a private estate and farm in Oxfordshire. The nearest village is Chesterton, about a mile away. But please note this is a working farm and there may be animals and other working vehicles moving about the property, especially at harvest time.

Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds are famous for walks, cycle and horse rides and its idyllic English countryside and villages.

The Cow Shed has a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area with a table suitable for up to six people. The kitchen has all the modern amenities of fridge/freezer, dishwasher, hob, oven and microwave, and washing machine and dryer.

Along the hallway, there is a large sitting room with big comfortable
sofas, a gorgeous wood burning stove, a widescreen TV, free wi-fi and plenty of books and maps and local information to get your teeth into.

The cottage has three bedrooms: one king size; one twin room with two singles; and a further single room. There is also a large family bathroom. There are private gardens at the front and rear of the property, with a lovely outside seating area at the rear for al fresco summer lunches.

We look forward to welcoming you to your home from home... check us out at Hugo at Kensington Property Management...and 'follow us' on the image sharing app....

Property manager

Elizabeth & Hugo

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Spacious 3-bedroom house in Oxford, Perfect for family and long stays.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

In the event of a problem over the weekend Dom the handyman or any of our service people will probably only be able to come on Monday morning!

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bicester

Located in Bicester, this holiday home is in a rural area. Blenheim Palace and Oxford Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River. Steane Park Garden and Oxford Ice Rink are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking.

Chesterton, England

What's nearby

Bicester Golf and Country Club - 4 min drive
Bicester Village - 9 min drive
Blenheim Palace - 15 min drive
University of Oxford - 18 min drive
John Radcliffe Hospital - 19 min drive

Getting around

Bicester North Station - 8 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Cecconi's - 10 min drive
Pret a Manger - 12 min drive
La Tua Pasta - 16 min drive
Creperie Angelie - 18 min drive
Shan Shui - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family cottage on private parkland near Oxford pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family cottage on private parkland near Oxford?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family cottage on private parkland near Oxford?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family cottage on private parkland near Oxford located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Bicester Golf and Country Club and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bicester Village. Bicester Motion and Rousham House and Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Titus v.

23 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice well equiped house, but not as quiet as suggested. Need some attention to furniture.

Lovely spacious house. Very well equipped (almost like home). Within travelling distance of most Cotswolds highlights. The few words "working farm" in the description do not mean a friendly mooing cow, but running machines and engines (squeaking in reverse) from 7:30 am, during most of the day. The nearby highway is very noisy 24x7. But what really ruined the stay was a construction site (not mentioned) just 50 metres away. Loud noises all day from engines, squeaking, power tools, grinding, radios, clanging metal. It was never quiet. Sometimes conversation was even impossible. The response was disappointing: the manager Hugo did not know there was a construction site at all. The local representative felt we had no right to complain because it said "very clearly" that it was a working farm and we were the first to complain.... The bungalow is next to a business park. Cars passing the speed bump are very loud in a certain bedroom and garden. So relaxing sitting in the garden was only possible on Sundays. The sofa really needs to be replaced: my children preferred to lie on their beds (which were all uncomfortably hard) than with us in the sitting room. The owner/local representative was there willing to help and solve some problems. But of course, they couldn't stop running the farm and construction site. That 'forced' us to leave most of the time, staying at home was not pleasant.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

4 July 2023

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

The Cow Shed

We loved this property. Quiet and peaceful with loads of helpful information from Hugo and Chrissie. It was a treat to spend a day in busy London or Oxford and then return to the tranquility of the Cow Shed in the evening. We loved our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham W., France

6 May 2023

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

Lovely appointed property well equipped

Perfect location for exploring Oxford and the Cotswolds

Stayed 40 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

KAREN B.

2 August 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Nice cottage but could do with more accurate description

Firstly we took 2 dogs with us and the garden was not secure for them and they kept getting out as well as a dog from a neighbouring property coming into the garden. There was nowhere within walking distance to take the dogs for a walk which was not very helpful. Also there was no tea, coffee, sugar or milk provided so we were unable to have a drink when we arrived and also no washing up liquid and only one toilet roll which when I queried this we were provided with 2 more.. The internet was very poor and we struggled to get on to it most of the time. Overall we had a lovely time but I think that the property needs a more accurate listing.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

2 July 2022

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

Lovely farm stay

Had a lovely time in the little farm cottage. Everything was clean and it had everything you needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth & Hugo

We manage 20 'home from home' beautiful holiday apartments in West London (and a select number of cottages in the Cotswolds). Visit us at Kensington Property Management. And follow us on the image sharing site. We pride ourselves on our warm welcome, personalised service and we will be on hand 24/7 for any information requests or property problems. We love our portfolio of apartments and we are sure you will too… Best wishes, Hugo & Elizabeth

Why they chose this property

This estate has been in our family for 200 years

What makes this property unique

The world famous Bicester Village shopping village is very nearby (5 mins drive). Join the bargain hunters for top quality brands at affordable prices.

Pubs: The Oxford Arms in the nextdoor village of Kirtlington is recomended. The Bell at Hampton Poyle is also excellent. Then in Woodstock, there’s the very nice King’s Arms. And the bar/restaurant at the Feather’s Hotel there is also nice. There are famous gastro pubs galore around the Cotswolds, our favourites are: The Plough at
Kingham for a special treat; The Chequers at Churchill; The Feathered Nest at Nether Westcote; the Swan at Southrop in the beautiful Coln Valley south of Burford; and the excellent Five Alls in Filkins.

Getting to Oxford: Driving into Oxford has generally be discouraged by the authorities for years. It’s okay to drive and park in the evenings, but probably for day trips it’s easiest to use the Park & Ride system. The nearest place to park and get the bus into Oxford is at the Pear Tree Roundabout on the A34. But in summer, the best way to see Oxford is to hire a bicycle and see it under your own steam - bike hire at www.

Blenheim Palace - The most famous house in the country is literally in the
nearby village of Woodstock. You can park inside the palace no problem. Its a gem, and its also great if you just want to go for a walk (free of charge) around the grounds. There are also numerous events there throughout the year. Please check on their website. Combo up with a nice pub (see above) lunch or dinner in Woodstock.

Places not to miss: The Slad Valley, north of Stroud (where Laurie Lee’s Cider with Rosie was set); Bath, it’s a Regency gem; Chipping Camden, classic Cotswold town; Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe; Hidcote Manor Gardens; The Coln Valley south of Burford, beautiful villages around Quenington, Eastleach and Southrop.

The area’s most famous polo club is literally in the nextdoor village of Kirtlington, pop along in summer months and take in a few chukkas from

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