Stylish Country Cottage, Henley, Oxfordshire

Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(34 Ratings)

House in South Oxfordshire District

8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

The Old School house is a stylish and luxurious period cottage in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Located 10 mins from the historic town of Henley-on-Thames in the village of Highmoor, just 1 hr from London and 30 mins from Oxford. Newly renovated to the highest standard, it boasts wonderful facilities: superbly equipped kitchen, 5 star bedding, beautifully appointed bathrooms, spacious entertaining space, stunning art collection. A charming local pub within 100 metres.

This beautifully renovated property mixes contemporary art with decorative antiques and vintage items to present a stylish and homely interior.

Parking: Strictly two cars outside of the house and additional cars to be parked in carpark of the Rising Sun pub

Entrance Hall:
Small entrance hall with rustic French earthenware ceramics and a large coat cupboard.

Sitting room:
Very spacious with twin sofas to comfortably seat 8/9 guests. There is no terrestrial TV (renters should bring their Smart TV logins for Netflix), music dock and a working fireplace (logs provided).

Dining Room:
Long refrectory table to seat 10. Separate larder off dining room with drinks fridge.

Study:
Sofa (which converts to sofa bed), TV, desk with a lovely view onto the garden through French windows. This cosy room can double up as a study, children's playroom/ TV room or become the perfect bedroom for a guest.

Utility Room:
Fully equipped with washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board, iron, clothes horse. All newly purchased.

Downstairs loo

Kitchen:
Fully equipped to the highest standard with electric Aga, microwave, oven, Nespresso machine, electric whisk, scales, all manner of pans, casserole dishes, serving platters and baking equipment.

Breakfast room: off the kitchen there is a table that seats 8 for casual dining

Master bedroom:
King bed and plenty of wardrobe space, beautiful en suite bathroom

Bedroom 2: The trunk room has lots of character with antique trunks as bedside tables, leather bound books, leather club chair and an ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom 3: Bunk room

Bedroom 4: This room has a French vibe with a beautiful French bed and tapestry fabric on the upholstered chair.

The bunk room and bedroom 4 share the family shower room which has a stunning double sized shower.

This is an independent property rented for self catering in its entirety so all areas are available to guests.

Check out: Please note that there is a linen charge of £55 to left in cash in the envelope provided on departure. The front door key is to be returned to the key safe on departure not to be left within the house. Bins must be taken out and rubbish properly segregated.

Any problems and the host will be available to answer your queries throughout your stay.

On the doorstep:

The Rising Sun is a charming local pub less than 100 metres away. The Crooked Billet in Stoke Row is very atmospheric and provides a more gastronomic menu.

There is a lovely interiors shop called Life in Nettlebed and a coffee shop / deli called the Field Kitchen which will also takes orders for outside catering.

As an area of outstanding natural beauty and there are some wonderful walks all around. It is also the perfect topography for keen cyclists.

10 minutes away:
Boats of all sizes and canoes can be hired from Hobbs of Henley or simply walk along the tow paths to enjoy the river. The River and Rowing Museum in Henley is also worth a visit and has an interesting exhibition programme.

For those looking for entertainment for young children, Stonor Park has a wonderful adventure playground.

Shopping:
There is a Tesco superstore and Waitrose in Henley.

There are also lovely local shops in both Henley and 25 minutes away in Marlow with Reading just 20 minutes away and Bicester Village Retail Park only 35 minutes away for the really keen shopper.

You will find a train station in Henley-on-Thames which is 10 minutes drive away. For faster more frequent trains see Reading (15 mins), Maidenhead (25 mins) and High Wycombe (25 mins).

Chiltern cars provide a good local taxi service.

Amenities

Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden

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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(34 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
The property was really lovely, well presented, clean and had everything we needed for our long weekend stay. The only thing that I couldn't understand was that there wasn't a door on the third bedroom, the description of the property states that the bathroom was to be shared by the third and fourth bedrooms so I couldn't quite understand why the door wasn't put on the bedroom as there was no privacy? The other two bedrooms had en-suites so it didn't affect them. Maybe a review of that layout needs to be addressed, but apart from that there were no other issues.
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
We stayed in a lovely property - clean, functioning, very pleasant and tasteful. It allowed us to share some great family times, and take advantage of the many things to see and do around Henley. Highly recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
This was our 3rd year staying at this property and it never disappoints. House and garden are beautiful and Sarah provides a seamless check in process. We will definitely be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Dec 2023
3 generations of family plus dog stayed over the Christmas period and the house was perfect for our needs and we loved the Christmas tree! Plenty of space for all, clean, beautifully decorated in character to the house, en-suites appreciated, loved having the fire on after woodland walks from the door. Great location easy for accessing Henley and local National Trust properties and we managed a lovely meal at the pub too. Would definitely return - thank you for a fabulous stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2023
This location was great for our purpose of attending a family wedding nearby. The house provided spaces to congregate when we wanted or to spread out into separate spaces. Easy access to Oxford and many great eating opportunities.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2023
We have just enjoyed the most wonderful week with three generations of family staying here. This house is in a perfect location to enjoy country England, but having the convenience of Oxford, Reading, Windsor an easy commute gave us plenty to do. Thank you Sarah for being a wonderful host!
8.0 / 10.0
Jun 2023
With gorgeous Chiltern walks from the door, and a pub 50 yards away, this is the perfect country retreat and only an hour from West London....why go further?
10.0 / 10.0
May 2023
This was our second year staying at The Old School House and once again we had a wonderful stay. House is well taken care of with lovely furnishings and we love the area. The Rising Sun pub down the road is an absolutely wonderful local spot! We’ve already booked again for next year!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in South Oxfordshire District is $159 per night. This rental is $462 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stylish Country Cottage, Henley, Oxfordshire. 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 Stylish Country Cottage, Henley, Oxfordshire 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 Stylish Country Cottage, Henley, Oxfordshire?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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