Family home-from-home cottage near Oxford

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(18 Ratings)

House in Cherwell District

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

The Cow Shed is a lovingly furnished home-from-home cottage on a working farm in Oxfordshire, just outside the village of Chesterton. Twenty minutes drive from the famous university town of Oxford, and only 5 minutes from the shopping mecca of Bicester Village. The nearby Cotswolds are famous for their idyllic English countryside. For foodies there are 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 discouraged from returning home these days) 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. And there are also farm offices in the adjacent courtyard.

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.

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Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Cherwell District

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

15.8 mi

Bletchley Park

33.5 mi

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

34 mi

National Trust - Ashridge Estate

42.9 mi

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Family home-from-home cottage near Oxford

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9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(18 Ratings)

House in Cherwell District

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Cherwell District

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

15.8 mi

Bletchley Park

33.5 mi

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

34 mi

National Trust - Ashridge Estate

42.9 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(18 Ratings)

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

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!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Perfect location for exploring Oxford and the Cotswolds

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Lovely farm stay

Lovely farm stay

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

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Lovely location and welcoming owners

Lovely location and welcoming owners

We loved the location, had a great stay and the cow shed met all our needs. There was lots of wildlife about and it was very peaceful. We used it as a base to visit Blenheim, Stowe and Oxford. The owners were very helpful and accommodating.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2020

Simply wonderful

Simply wonderful

The house was so comfortable and Chrissy and Charlie were the most superb and helpful hosts. We were lucky enough to be here during the Covid pandemic and Chrissy and Charlie made our extended stay a dream. The house has everything we needed with some special touches to make it very comfortable and functional, especially during a long-term stay. Life on the farm is quiet and relaxing. I would highly recommend it, short or long-term. It's a great place to recharge!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2020

Charming cottage

Charming cottage

We stayed for a week in this welcoming and warm cottage in February 2020 where everything was provided for. Good selection of free food and milk/tea/coffee which took away any stress of having to shop after a long trip from Scotland. Thank you for that. I particularly liked the quality, heavy interlined curtains and blinds! Beautifully warm on arrival, light, airy, lovely views out of windows. All in all, a recommended homely cottage. Communications from the owners were excellent.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2019

Lovely cottage in perfect location

Lovely cottage in perfect location

We loved our time here. The cottage is perfectly quaint, comfortable, well equipped, in a great location with wonderful hosts. We would definitely recommend this property.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

Beauty in Chesterton area

Beauty in Chesterton area

This vacation spot was spacious, clean and in an idyllic setting. We stayed for 4 nights, wish we had stayed longer. Hopefully we will be back again someday. Every little thing that you wanted was present, and more. Thank you so much to the Owners for being the very essence of hospitality.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

Great place to stay

Great place to stay

Great location and very well appointed, appreciated the grocery welcome pack and the useful information on local area and restaurants

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

Gorgeous location with comfy house

Gorgeous location with comfy house

This property was an absolute delight. So many nice, small touches in addition to having a clean property, comfy beds, in a lovely location. We spent 30 days here and immediately felt at home. The house has a well supplied kitchen, nice washer and dryer, and a lovely path for walks. I only wish we could have stayed longer. Thanks for the lovely hospitality!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2018

marvelous

marvelous

The cottage is in a perfect location for visiting Blenheim Palace, Oxford and even the Cotswolds. It is kitted out very nicely without being overly precious... with little luxuries to boot. The beds and linens are very comfortable; the kitchen well equipped. Everything had been thought through very carefully. We enjoyed our stay immensely and recommend it wholeheartedly.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

A lovely stay in the Cow Shed

A lovely stay in the Cow Shed

The Cow Shed is a really nice cottage. You can see and feel the effort Hugo, Lizzie and Chrissy put in it to make the Cow Shed a warm 'holiday'home. We (3 persons and our dog) enjoyed our stay and we felt sorry to leave the Cow Shed so soon. Hugo, Lizzie and Chrissy many thanks and we hope to come back soon! family van Leeuwen, The Netherlands

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

Beautiful house in the countryside

Beautiful house in the countryside

Beautiful, well equipped house with plenty of space, and a big garden. Well located for trips to Oxford and the Cotswolds. Nice, friendly hosts. Highly recommended!

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

Beautiful property and setting

Beautiful property and setting

Loved this property suited us perfectly peaceful but not isolated so you can travel into bisecter for great shopping

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2018

We'll come again

We'll come again

We had a lovely stay in The Old Milk Shed. It is beatutifully decorated and modern, with big windows that let in alot of light. The beds were comfortable, the bathtub fantastic, the kitchen modern and convenient. We appreciated the garden very much, as well as access to a washing machine! There are some fine pubs and gastropubs nearby, which the owners very kindly let us know about. We highly recommend this cottage – perfect!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Cherwell District?

The average price for a rental in Cherwell District is R 2,617 per night. This rental is R 1,199 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Family home-from-home cottage near Oxford. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Family home-from-home cottage near Oxford pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Family home-from-home cottage near Oxford?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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House in Cherwell District

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Cherwell District

Nearby attractions

Family home-from-home cottage near Oxford

House in Cherwell District

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Cherwell District

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Cherwell District?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Family home-from-home cottage near Oxford pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Family home-from-home cottage near Oxford?

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