Elegant family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Smithy - Chipping Norton

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 585 sq m

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Explore the area

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

Chipping Norton Golf Club3 min drive
Fairytale Farm3 min drive
Rollright Stones6 min drive
Oxford (OXF)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Elegant family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Smithy

Located on the corner of a peaceful street in Chipping Norton, The Smithy is a beautifully presented Cotswold stone holiday cottage, which sleeps five guests, in three well-appointed bedrooms, with a spacious family bathroom. On the ground floor, there is a characterful open-plan sitting/dining room with period features including an exposed Cotswold stone wall, wooden flooring and an electric wood burning effect stove. The stylish kitchen is well equipped for home cooking and towards the rear of the property there is a fabulous courtyard garden, perfect for brunch in the sunshine!

Accommodation
This three bedroom holiday cottage in Chipping Norton is perfectly suited for those looking to get together with family and friends, exploring the local countryside and eateries. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Sitting/dining room
Elegantly styled, exposed Cotswold stone wall, wooden floor and an electric wood burning effect stove, There is a large sofa which comfortably seats three guest, snuggle chair, armchair and a Smart TV
The dining area contains a large wooden dining table, with seating for six, as well as having an enclosed cupboard space for hanging coats and clothes

Kitchen
Modern and well equipped, amenities include an electric oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, kettle, toaster and a Nespresso coffee machine

Cloakroom
Loo and basin

First Floor

Master bedroom (Sleeps 2)
Well presented, sunny aspect room with a double bed, chest of drawers, clothes hangers and hairdryer

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Sunny aspect, two single beds, chest of drawers and clothes hangers

Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 1)
Cosy room with a single bed

Family bathroom
Bath with overhead shower and handheld shower attachment, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Outside
Attractive enclosed courtyard garden, home to a bistro table and seating for five

The Finer Details...
Bed linen and towels are provided
Free on street parking is available close to the property. A parking permit for a nearby private car park is provided at the cottage, though this is subject to available spaces and not for a designated bay
1 travel cot, 1 highchair and 1 stair gate are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
Sorry, no pets
Strong WiFi (30 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception is generally OK
Smart TV
Enclosed garden
Gas central heating system
The property has some narrow stairs
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property

Things to Note...
The maximum occupancy for this property is five guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by one additional infant
Hen and Stag parties are not permitted
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:30

Property manager

StayCotswold

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Washer

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Chipping Norton

This cottage is located in Chipping Norton. Wellington Aviation Museum and Fosse Gallery Fine Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chipping Norton Golf Club and Fairytale Farm. Cotswold Falconry Centre and Bourton House Garden are also worth visiting.

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

Chipping Norton Golf Club - 3 min drive
Fairytale Farm - 3 min drive
Rollright Stones - 6 min drive
Cotswolds Distillery - 17 min drive
Blenheim Palace - 19 min drive

Getting around

Shipton Station - 9 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪Diddly Squat Farm Shop - ‬4 min drive
‪Daylesford Organic Farm Shop - ‬10 min drive
‪The Chequers - ‬5 min drive
‪Bitter & Twisted - ‬2 min walk
‪The Wild Rabbit - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Smithy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Smithy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Smithy?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Elegant family friendly holiday cottage in the Cotswolds - The Smithy located?

Situated in Chipping Norton, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Chipping Norton Golf Club and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Fairytale Farm. Rollright Stones and Chastleton House are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

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9 Jan 2024

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

Lovely cottage in ideal location

We instantly felt at home in this pretty cottage. It is extremely well equipped, very clean and in a perfect location. We enjoyed a super short break after Christmas visiting Oxford and a lovely walk straight out the door to the Rollright Stones. As it is an older property, it is a little colder upstairs but there are plenty of blankets- maybe pack an extra jumper in the winter.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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8/10 Good

24 Aug 2023

Nice cottage in great location

We stayed with our 13 year old daughter for a long weekend. Nice cottage, only a couple of very minor niggles that didn’t affect our stay - the cottage is very nice but we felt smelt a little musty downstairs (especially in the kitchen/utility area, although it’s an old house so maybe to be expected) Also, we would have preferred full size bath towels, rather than the smallish ones that the cottage provides, but these are very minor points that wouldn’t put us off staying again. Overall we had a lovely stay and would recommend

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10/10 Excellent

Tabitha T.

3 July 2023

A very comfortable stay

Loved The Smithy! Good communication throughout from the hosts - we were sent a message at 12pm saying it was ready for check in. We asked for a baby cot, a stairgate and a high chair and it was all set up prior to arrival. The house was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and we made many meals there. Sainsbury's was just a few minutes' walk away and there was a small farmers market on Wednesday. All in all we loved our stay and would return.

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10/10 Excellent

3 July 2023

Excellent stay

We had a lovely stay at the Smithy. It was a very clean, comfortable house, with a well stocked kitchen. The location was excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

25 Mar 2023

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Fabulous Fabulous Fabulous!

Beautiful place. It was spotless. The heating worked exceptionally well, the kitchen was well stocked with everything you could think of and more. The bedrooms were a great size and tastefully decorated. The beds were comfortable. The power shower was superb! We will happily stay here again. A fantastic example of how to present a holiday cottage!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

7 Feb 2023

Perfect stay

The cottage was extremely well situated for exploring The Cotswolds and Oxford. The parking permit was a huge bonus as it is very limited and the information provided for the stay was very good. The cottage itself was very clean and comfortable and extremely well equipped. It would of been nice if perhaps the heating could of been on for our arrival as when we entered the property it was very, very cold and took some time to warm up but this is not a criticism in any way as our stay was perfect.

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10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

4 Jan 2023

Fabulous cottage in a fantastic location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Smithy just after Christmas. The cottage is very homely and welcoming with a very well equipped kitchen. We appreciated the hamper and drinks provided by the owners that was a lovely touch. The cottage is right in the centre of town, so the location is faultless. The cottage was extremely clean. We really enjoyed our stay.

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10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

8 Dec 2022

Great Stay

The guys staying at this property told me that this was fully equipped with everything they needed & loved the house. They would definitely stay again if working in this area.

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10/10 Excellent

8 Nov 2022

"The Smithy" at Chipping Norton

"The Smithy" is a very comfortable short-stay location, right in the centre of Chipping Norton. It provides ready access to an array of shops, restaurants, and pubs, with easy access to branded high-street supermarkets too. The property is a three-bedroom house, which suited our family size, with all bedrooms providing a good size. The kitchen is excellently stocked with all cutlery and china, with all facilities one would expect for cooking and catering for a small family (microwave, cooker, hob, etc). Parking is really convenient, either on the adjacent street as we did, or else, by using the parking permit provided by the Host. This was really beneficial when packing and unpacking your vehicle. We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay, with "The Smithy" with it also being really useful as a base to visit Oxford and Bicester Outlet Village, both are within easy reach.

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10/10 Excellent

Rob B., Southampton

12 Oct 2022

The Smithy

Stayed with 3 friends for a couple of nights. Great location within a very easy walk of the local shop and pubs. Very comfortable, clean and tidy. Would highly recommend. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Steven O.

12 Sept 2022

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Great weekend

I stayed with a few friends for the weekend. House is lovely and the location is brilliant.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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10/10 Excellent

11 Aug 2022

Beautiful Cottage

I cannot recommend the Smithy highly enough! We stayed for 4nts and it was perfect for our family of 4 with 2 younger children. It is in a great location in a quiet side street. The cottage provides a parking permit for a nearby car park which we were able to park in easily. The welcoming gifts were a lovely touch and we instantly felt at home. The highchair, stairgate and travelcot were already set up for us. The cottage is done out beautifully. It is welcoming and comfortable and very spacious. The kitchen and cottage itself is fully equipped with all the usual bits you normally have to bring so that was great. It is a welcome change to stay somewhere where people have thought of everything so you don't have to worry. We have stayed in a number of places and I can honestly say for us this was the best by far. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this cottage for a holiday in the Cotswolds and we will definitely be returning. Thank you for having us.

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10/10 Excellent

30 July 2022

Lovely holiday

This is a lovely cottage in a perfect location. Really enjoyed our stay and hoping to return in the near future.

8/10 Good

Natalie B., Albany

9 July 2022

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The house is beautiful and well equipped . The village I of Churchill is beautiful.

The house is lovely and we’ll equipped. The open plan bathroom in the master bedroom was not to our liking and needs a stand alone shower. No privacy. The wi-if was not too good and the water heater is attached to a Nest in the living room. We inadvertently unplugged it not realizing we would have no got water. The Nest should be placed somewhere else or have a notice attached to it not to unplug.. bathroom on the main floor needs a lock. Lamp/socket in living room next to fireplace does not work. It’s not the bulbs. Otherwise, it was a pleasurable stay had by all.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evie G.

29 May 2022

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Great location and lovely property - would love to stay here again

I stayed with a few friends as we weere going to an event nearby so made a weekend of it. The property was lovely and perfect for what we needed. All agreed we would like to stay again. Thanks to the hosts!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke F.

27 Apr 2022

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An excellent base

A great base for exploring the northern part of the Cotswolds. Property was clean and really well appointed. Loads of crockery, cutlery and kitchenware to use and a well stocked store cupboard that was massively helpful. The complimentary Easter egg was a lovely touch and very gratefully received by our toddler! There's a Sainsbury's at the end of the street and 10 min walk to an M&S Foodhall and an Aldi. The town itself has plenty of other shops and pubs but it's not a tourist trap. Outrageously good pastries and great coffees at the new MOR bakery at the other side of the town centre. All in all, there wasn't anything we could fault.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

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10/10 Excellent

19 Mar 2022

Fantastic

What a great place. Right off the town centre but you would never know it. Quiet residential street only steps from pubs and the main part of the town Super comfortable house with everything you need for a great stay Towels, hand soap and hair products so no running out to the shops for that Item you forgot FULLY stocked kitchen which was spacious and a great place to knock up a great breakfast with meat from the local butcher (Trev Beadle) which had amazing bacon and sausages We loved our stay

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10/10 Excellent

15 Mar 2022

Fantastic cottage in the centre of Chipping Norton!

We loved our stay at the Smithy! We have two small children and cottages can sometimes be a bit hit or miss but the owners of the Smithy have thought of everything! Stair gates/ high chair and cot bed at the cottage meant we saved valuable space in our car! The cottage is clean, light and airy and literally slap bag in the middle of Chipping Norton! We have stayed at a number of holiday cottages where we have to bring our own washing/dishwasher tablets and kitchen essentials such as salt/ pepper/ milk etc but everything we could need was included. We can’t recommend this cottage enough!

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10/10 Excellent

2 Mar 2022

Enjoyable stay in lovely location.

We had an enjoyable 4 night stay at The Smithy. The cottage was ideally located in the town, characterful, and lots of places to visit within a close distance. As a family of 4, there was enough space and the cottage had everything we needed. We would certainly recommend.