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A cosy Cotswold cottage near Blenheim Palace, Oxford,

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Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A cosy Cotswold cottage near Blenheim Palace, Oxford,

This is a grade II listed stone cottage which was once the village Bakery and as such retains many of its original features including the original Victorian iron oven door, beams and flag stone floors.
It is a cosy cottage with a good feel and is fully equipped to a high standard and has a wood burning stove in the living room.
Ideal for visiting Woodstock, Blenheim Palace, Oxford,Stratford Upon Avon and Soho Farmhouse and London.
It sleeps 4 in a king size bedroom and twin bedroom with a large bathroom. The entrance hall was once the oven leading into a living room with french windows onto a large courtyard. The kitchen dining area has everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. Outside is a terraced area with a table, chairs and a bar-b-q. and views across the countryside.
Fresh crisp white linen and towels are provided as well as kitchen cloths.
There is off road parking.

Property manager

Rosamund Mengech

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: travel cot available

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
oxford, oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Cogges Manor Farm - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • University of Oxford - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Bicester Village - 22 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Finstock Station - 7 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry, Blenheim Palace - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Plough Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lamb Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Killingworth Castle - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A cosy Cotswold cottage near Blenheim Palace, Oxford, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A cosy Cotswold cottage near Blenheim Palace, Oxford, ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is A cosy Cotswold cottage near Blenheim Palace, Oxford, located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Eynsham Park, Blenheim Palace, and Oxfordshire Museum. Oxford Bus Museum and SOTA Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

A cosy Cotswold cottage near Blenheim Palace, Oxford, Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 57 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay!
The Old Baker House was idyllic; it had oodles of charm and all the mod coms, comfortable sleeping too. All while nestled in the wonderful village of Stonesfield. Enjoyed the newly revived local pub, make many locals and Rosamund was the best! Thanks for a perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly V., New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and comfortable
We had a wonderful time. The house was fully outfitted with everything we needed. Comfortable beds and a huge tub. The off street parking was such a bonus. The location was great too. Nothing in the Cotswold was too far away.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stone cottage in a typical Cotswold village. Lovely rural views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wondering Christmas stay
Wonderful, quaint, cosy christmas cottage. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
Quaint & cozy cottage. Had everything we needed. Enjoyed watching the sunset on the patio. Definitely need a car as no restaurants in walking distance. Ros was a great host & had detailed information on restaurants & activities in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage and owner.
This is such a quaint cottage In a small quiet village. The owner lives next door and the cottage was clean and well presented with all towels and basic amenities in place. Prosecco and flowers was a nice touch. Be warned the stairs are quite steep in keeping with the age of the property but this shouldn’t be a problem for most. The kitchen is well equipped and there’s lots to see and do nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and lovely
Neither Ros nor the Old Bakehouse could be more lovely, just a cost and wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful cottage with great comfort in a Cotswolds village. Our stay was perfect!
A smooth process. The directions were accurate. The house has been furnished with attention to detail. We felt at home and would gladly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a romantic getaway.
Lovely property and beautiful local walks. The property was well kitted out and had everything we needed. Would certainly come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ella T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant stay
Great location and very spacious and well-equipped cottage, with a wonderful and very helpful host. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glorious!
Perfect get away! Couldn’t have asked for a better holiday, beautiful garden, a view, and incredible foot paths! Thanks, Ros!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann K., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Our stay with Ros was fabulous! The cottage was absolutely charming, very well equipped and spotless. The scones and homemade jam to welcome us were just the final touch! The driveway to the cottage is a little difficult to negotiate but pretty much everyone in the village would stop and help us. We could not have had a better stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Proper Cotswold Experience!
My husband and I absolutely loved this place so beautiful. The cottage is really cosy and nothing was too much for the owner Roz, such a wonderful lady who gave us great tips on where and best times to visit places. The Old Bakehouse felt very homely and it was so lovely to receive homemade scones and jam on our arrival. You won't be disappointed and we shall certainly miss the place. Was certainly a great find!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful experience
We enjoyed the perfect holidays at the Old Bakery. Ros is an amazing owner and she was kind and helpful from the very beginning. The house is amazing. Can’t wait coming back soon. A perfect plan for a relaxed Cotswolds family vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely part of the world.
We enjoyed our time here very much and will be back. Kitchen was very well equipped. Owner very helpful when required.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Cotswolds Charmer!
We loved our stay at the Old Bakehouse for endless reasons! The home and town feel to be straight out of a movie with lovely furnishings, and glorious bedding. It is perfectly appointed with all that is needed for an enjoyable stay. We feel we have a friend in Ros, were rescued by Ian (one of the Stonesfield townspeople) when our rental car agency in Oxford was closed (our advice: go through EuroCar instead of Budget!), and enjoyed the White Horse, a local pub. We found ourselves throughout our daily travels in the Cotswolds longing to be among the authenticity in Stonesfield. We missed our chance to see local archeological treasures and walk the local paths and look forward to a return stay! PS Rosamund makes amazing scones and strawberry jam!

10/10 Excellent

José L.

Au delà de nos attentes!!!
Un accueil des plus chaleureux. Une grande tranquillité. Très bien situé. Un gros merci à Rosamund.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

nice and cosy, owner very helpful
Nicely tucked away in the village, minutes away from footpaths, Short distance from shop and good Pub, ample parking. Sorry I missed Owner to say goodbye. Plough Pub in Finstock outstanding, 15 minutes away . Cheers Patrick.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle R.

Beautiful and cosy, charming and clean!
We have had a lovely time in the Bakery house , we felt welcomed and would like to come back! Beautiful walks from the house!

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

delightful, and just far enough afield from the madding crowd
Ros attends to every detail in her charming, masterful restoration of a 300+ centuries old bakery. Every item of tasteful decor had utility, from the furnishings, books, entertainment nooks, and kitchen that defies any master chef wanting a utensil. Want traffic congestion, tourist buses, rows of knick-knack shoppes, partying vacationers, and crowded restaurants? Then don't stay here; because what you'll find is an unspoiled Cotswold stone village with all the amenities you need for your true Cotswold experience, like a small grocer and authentic pub with locals. Ros is attentive and delightful, too! We loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E., Copenhagen

Perfect idyllic cottagehouse
This was the most charming and clean House we have ever rented. This is the quintessence of the perfect cottagehouse, beautiful surroundings, a good spot to relax, walk in the nature or visiting beautiful villages. Ros, the owner, is a wonderfully helpful person, if You have any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lee N.

Charming property, wonderful owner
Ros made it a pleasure to spend our week in the Cotswolds. Her property exudes character, local charm and a feeling of being away from everything. A very nice retreat for a few days or a week. Easy access to Blenheim and other nearby historical houses. Drive to Waddesdon Manor for a special day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Fabulous!
We absolutely loved our extended stay here in the cottage - a beautiful and comfortable home, set in a truly gorgeous Cotswold village. A warm welcome from our terrific host Ros, with scones and jam as well! We had a very quiet and private position at the cottage, and the firebox made it so cosy. The fantastic surrounding area is easily accessed, and there is a wealth of great pubs and eateries to enjoy. We were so happy to have found this spot!
Stayed 27 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert N., Nelson, South Wales UK

Superb cosy cottage ideal for exploring the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire
The owner Ros and her daughter Jebet could not have made us feel more welcome. They were really helpful and made us feel at home right away. The cottage has been beautifully renovated by Ros from its former life as the village bakery. Really nice open plan layout on the ground floor with lovely comfortable chairs and settee. Ros obviously has real taste when it comes to classy renovation and you can tell how much thought has gone into the colours, features, and furniture - even the wide floorboards in the bathroom! (from a London Factory). The master bedroom has a really comfortable bed for a great nights sleep. As a walker, the location was perfect with part of the 66 mile Oxfordshire Way directly at the back of the house. We spent a day at Blenheim Palace (10 minutes up the road) and Woodstock. We also went to Oxford City centre and did a guided bus trip which I would strongly advise (as a lot of the buildings and interesting features are spread out). We also visited several Cotswold towns and villages including Burford which has a lovely high street full of old quirky shops. Also worth a visit is Burford Garden Centre (top end of town) which is the classiest garden centre I have ever seen. We ate out in the White Horse in Stonesfield (turn right out of the cottage to the junction and its a few hundred yards up the hill on the left) Very good food and ale (take a torch! and just beware it doesn't open on a Monday night). We also tried the Duke or Malborough Pub which from Stonesfield is just before you get into Woodstock - again very good food. The Woodstock Coffee house serves some stunning coffee and cakes. Highlights of this trip - The owners (and their really nice neighbours), the cottage particularly the log fire! and the beautiful walks around Stonesfield. We really enjoyed our Monday to Friday stay and would definitely go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

magnus n.

Lovely period cottage, beautifully up together with everything you could need
Thanks to Ros for her lovely property. We had a fantatsic few days and the cottage gave us a great base to go out and visit local attractions, but also a great space just to chill and spend time as a family. The cottage had everything we could have needed including loads of DVDs, books and games. The accommodation was great and it was lovely to spend the evenings holed up with the fire and a nice glass of wine. It was good to be able to get out to visit some of the things to do locally and we had a great meal in the pub in the village. The kids have already asked when we can gp back again as they loved sitting in the window seats with their books and looking out across the fields.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018