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Charming old world cottage on fringe of Cotswolds

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Blue Row Cottage
Lounge with inglenook
Alternative view of lounge
Roses round the door
View of church from window

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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3, Bluerow Cottages,Swerford, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 4BA
  • Chipping Norton Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fairytale Farm
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hook Norton Brewery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gosford Airport (GOS)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Charming old world cottage on fringe of Cotswolds

If you are looking for old-world character within easy reach of the sights and scenery of the Cotswolds, this privately owned cottage offers the ideal holiday / vacation rental. The cottage itself is over 200 years old, grade 2 listed, with plenty of original features, including inglenook fireplace and old elm beams, but it is beautifully maintained, and includes modern conveniences such as full central heating, and broadband equipped computer available for your use. There are unspoiled views from all windows. It is in a very quiet and peaceful village location with lovely countryside surroundings, and its own secluded garden, in a convenient position between Oxford and Stratford upon Avon. It provides excellent accommodation for up to 4 adults plus a child. Cot and highchair can be provided. Note that over Christmas/ New Year, only longer lets will be available. At certain times, we may not be able to accept short notice bookings.
Please note that the policies listed on this web site regarding refunds after booking, do not give us the flexibility to give our own refund policy. Please contact us for details, or read our Terms and Conditions.

Property manager

Mr and Mrs Robson

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
If very young children please see our web site.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Not even 'teeny tiny dogs' - sorry!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If cancellation due to restrictions caused by Covid 19, we may be able to refund most or all any moneys paid. Please contact us for details.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chipping Norton

Located in Chipping Norton, this cottage is in a rural area. Oxfordshire Museum and Fosse Gallery Fine Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The National Herb Centre and Cotswold Falconry Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Steane Park Garden and Batsford Arboretum. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • Chipping Norton Golf Club - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Fairytale Farm - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Rollright Stones - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Cotswolds Distillery - 20 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Shipton Station - 17 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soho Farmhouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wykham Arms - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pear Tree Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bitter & Twisted - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Best Kebab - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming old world cottage on fringe of Cotswolds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming old world cottage on fringe of Cotswolds?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming old world cottage on fringe of Cotswolds?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming old world cottage on fringe of Cotswolds located?

This family-friendly Chipping Norton cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Brailes Golf Club and Hook Norton Brewery. Rye Hill Golf Club and Chipping Norton Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shaun K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family visit
Ideal location and facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ylenia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best holiday in years
This cottage was the perfect place to stay. An easy drive from the most beautiful Cotswolds destinations, peaceful and confortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diederik M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Swerford
Excellent experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and peaceful
An excellent stay in a peaceful property. Facilities were just perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Ingo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, quiet and peaceful Old worlds cottage
We were looking for a old world cottage and that’s what we had. Beautiful garden, very quiet area, very nice landscape, English from top to bottom. We were hiking, excellent location, visiting chippy Norton, beautiful, lively and good grocery (sainsbury and a lovely organic food store„oats“ eg) hook Norton is lovely, brewery, Sinn inn…, we went to Oxford, Broadway tower , a little children’s farm.. lovely too!and in the middle: quiet oasis blue row! Thanks for having us
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

narelle r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely village
Lovely cottage in cute village Clean cottage that caters for everything
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henk B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab
A cottage like in the movie Holiday☺️. Cosy, good living space, well equipt kitchen, free of charge Tattoo 2023 airshow, nice beds, etc, etc, etc.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

A wonderful property with great location
The cottage was wonderful, located in a great little village in the Cotswolds with easy connections to London as well. We stayed with our three (older) kids and had a wonderful time. Great charm and modern conveniences as well. Just nothing negative I could possibly say. Owners were easy to deal with and very fair in every respect.

10/10 Excellent

Jane B., Rice Lake, Wisconsin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Lovely English cottage in an idyllic, country village. Close to everything you need. The hosts Sheila and Bonnie made us feel very welcome and responded to any questions we had almost immediately. They provided everything we needed. We were very comfortable. We would like to go and stay there again. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience English cottage and garden life in a beautiful, historic Cotswold village.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosamund I.

Cosy old cottage, full of character
A lovely old cottage in a pretty, quiet village on the edge of the Cotswolds. The cottage is clean, warm, comfortable and well provided, with attentive owners who go out of their way to make sure you have enough information to make your stay easy. The surrounding countryside is tranquil and rolling, with peaceful (but muddy - take wellies!) walks between charming villages with lovely pubs and churches. Oxford, Blenheim and Stratford an easy drive away. Highly recommended for a peacful break in this lovely part of England
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

M. S.

Wonderful Blue Row Cottage
We had a wonderful week in this cottage near the Cotswolds. The cottage is very interesting, everything was like the description. We had all the things we needed: a nice kitchen with all the dishes you need, washing machine and clothes dryer and so on. A very nice garden and everything well maintained. Sheila gave us many tips about Pubs, shops and places to visit. We want to return to this cottage as soon as possible. Thank you Sheila for this nice place !

2/10 Terrible

Julie and David C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dirty house. Doesn’t match the website photos
Filthy dirty. The photos on your website did not match the actual property. The garden was overgrown, couldn’t sit out in it. The house was filthy. Had to clean it thoroughly before we could put our bags inside. The oven was putrid. Had to scrub it. The towels were like sandpaper to dry yourself on. The beds and pillows hard and uncomfortable. In one bathroom I had to step into the bath, then pull a cord to work the shower! Both sets of stairs un safe to use. Lounge old and uncomfortable! Washed crockery, cutlery and glassware before use, all dirty . House stunk! The best thing we did was leave and go else where after two days. Don’t stay there!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Benjamin H.

Pleasant quiet cottage compromised by kerosene odour
With character charm, a verdant garden and situated in a quiet village, this property promises so much. Unfortunately, our experience of staying here for a week in September 2018 means for us we cannot recommend it. The property’s main drawback was the kerosene fuelled hydronic heating system. The boiler is housed inside and emits kerosene vapours into the laundry cupboard where it is located. These vapours permeate the entire cottage with the rooms adjacent to the boiler most affected. When the boiler is operating, the cottage is unpleasant to occupy due to this kerosene odour. The owners are aware of the issue. While they were responsive to our concerns, the odour devices they provided to assist with the smell did not resolve the underlying issue to our satisfaction. Lows: Kerosene odour, washing machine not functioning properly, clutter, no clothes drying rack Highs: Garden, charming cottage, space for a family: lounge, kitchen/dining plus three bedrooms and two bathrooms and separate laundry, great wifi
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Graeme F., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream Cottage
A week in the Cotswolds in a quiet little village; sound like a dream? It was. This is an OLD cottage but has every convenience that you would need. The OLD part is the charm as inside and outside is like something out the the movie "The Holiday", but without the snow (for us at least). Birds were chirping as the garden was slowing coming into full bloom and cows and sheep could be heard in the distance. Pheasants would appear on our many walks through this picturesque part of the country. This is a small village of about 20-30 houses, very quiet and minimal traffic. There are no shops or pubs here but Hook Norton is a 20 minute walk either along the road or through the paths that are clearly marked (lovely walk) to a shop that has all of your needed groceries and wine and beer. Less that 10 minutes gets you there by car and there is a pub there and 2 butchers. An easy walk to the Boxing Hare, finds you at an upscale pub that does not disappoint. A little further away is the Falkland Arms, a 4-500 year old pub that has character and great food. The cottage is a great base to explore the area whether 1/2 an hour away or slightly more. Apple Play GPS on the car makes it easy to track down your new favorite villages. The cottage was perfect with lots of directions and with help from their assistant Bonnie a great spot to stay. Bonnie was not only a super nice person but in this case a life saver and now a new friend. Heart of Gold. Anything I would change? Nothing comes to mind. This was a great spot and we would not hesitate to re-book.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

GUY C., CASTLETON, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
English Heaven
My wife and I cannot say enough about our stay at this lovely cottage. We chose this location as our get away while attending the Formula One race at Silverstone. It is peaceful, quiet and full of English charms. With cows greeting us from the field next door to sheep in the meadow, it is an idyllic cottage for a laid back experience. Walking paths are adjacent for the adventurous and the single track roads leading into Swerford add something special that illicit a step back in time to a slower, more measured pace of life. Swerford is a small, well kept village with beautiful gardens and window boxes that display the owners desire to keep natures color at the forefront of well maintained stone cottages. The Blue Row cottage is not only full of English cham but is complete with all amenities as described but also bookshelves filled with history, pleasure reading and an armful of local activities and site seeing opportunities. My favorite was a grand book on walking trails though out England that is incredibly detailed. Chipping Norton is a short drive away and has everything that is needed for groceries, coffee shops and old world pubs. The hosts took great care with follow up communication, suggestions and instructions; that made us not only feel at home but also to make us aware that they wanted us to enjoy their little slice of heaven. Our family has traveled to many locations around the globe and use home hosting sites as our gateway to experience other cultures. The hosts of Blue Row did perhaps the best welcoming experience of our many experiences. Special thanks to the caretaker; Bonnie, who came in early to greet us and made us feel as though we had been friends for years. Thank you for everything. It was a memorable time and one we will cherish forever. It is on our list as a place to return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

E.p V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastisch
We hadden een heerlijke vakantie. Het was echt zoals een oud cottage eruit hoort te zien. Pittoresk en erg rustgevend.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mjwa v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wat een geweldig huis in een prachtige omgeving
Zeker de moeite waard als je naar de Cotswolds wil. Mooi,rustig en een compleet ingericht huis met fijne tuin
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazingly peaceful!
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. It is well-appointed, private and set in beautiful surroundings. Good grocery options within a 10 minute drive. Walkable to 2 pubs (bring a flashlight though in case you are out late!). Would definitely stay here again if given the opportunity.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cotswold
Great spot to experience life in the Cotswolds. Lots of lovely day trips. Car required!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S., Conyers, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our first trip to England and the Cotswolds
The cottage was everything advertised and the location was perfect for touring the Cotswolds. Bonnie was able to let us check in early which was greatly appreciated after a long flight from Atlanta. The cottage had everything we needed and was very cozy and quiet. We were within 10-30 minutes driving distance of many of the small towns my wife wanted to visit with Chipping Norton right down the road. We even had nice weather with lots of sun and very little rain during our weeks stay. We made one trip into London and saw all of the things we wanted to see. There are many hidden gems not far from Swerford such as all of the local footpaths we came across and the the views of the sunset at the Rollright Stones in West Oxfordshire. Thank you Sheila and Bonnie for offering us this cottage for our much needed family vacation where we were able to relax and enjoy what England has to offer
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in quite location in east reach of local attractions
The owner was extremely helpful prior to the holiday providing lots of information to help us get the most from our stay. We were met at the cottage by the friendly housekeeper who had put up Christmas decorations. The cottage is in a quite location but only a short distance from Chipping Norton with good facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lock down relief
This was our first trip away after months of lockdown. It was hugely enjoyable. The cottage is set in a lovely quiet village in the countryside. It’s a beautiful location with wildlife all around. The cottage is well equipped with a surprising amount of space. As restaurants and pubs were only open for outside dining (and it was cold!) we catered for ourselves and spent cosy evenings after long walks in the comfortable lounge. We are both so grateful for the chance to experience a restful week away from our locked down lives.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vasilica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a lovely location
Beautiful location and cottage. Loved our stay and the places we visited our Cotswolds are stunning like in a fairytale. Looking forward to be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Saskia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a friendly village
We loved our stay! The owners have put a lot of thought and love into the cottage, will an interesting and locally relevant decor and everything you could need. The ground floor rooms are great for sharing and the garden is well tended and spacious. There’s lots of information on local pubs and walks, and the owners are available for anything else.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karuna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little stay for a much needed brea
cosy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mr and Mrs Robson

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Hi, I'm Sheila. This lovely cottage has been in our family for over four decades. Over the years we've restored it, keeping as much of its historic character as possible, but adding in more modern features for comfort and convenience.
This was our family home for many years, our children grew up in it and loved it, then it became more of a weekend retreat. Now the children have grown up and moved away, and we can't spend as much time as we'd really like to in the cottage ourselves. But my younger daughter said - you can't sell it, we've too much emotional investment in the cottage! So for the last 16 years we've been letting it for holiday lets, so other people could enjoy it too. We have a local person to look after it for us. Many of our guests come back several times, and some want to stay for a long time.

Why they chose this property

Well, we've said it all really. When we arrive after not being there for a while, a wonderful feeling of peace and calm comes over us, we can forget about the cares of the world. And reading through our visitors book, it's clear that many of our guests experience that too. It's a real 200+ year old cottage, with lots of charm, and roses and camellias around the door. You will be woken up not by the noise of traffic, but by the birds, or by the gentle lowing of cows in the nearby field. On summer Sundays, bell-ringers from other places often come to ring the church bells. But we've got broadband, the local towns are bustling, and there are so many attractions around that you'll never get bored.

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English, French, Italian
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