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A Pretty Cottage in a Small Village Near Oxford and the Cotswolds

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A corner of the living room
Green Cottage - the floor plan
The living room - a window into the garden
Looking from the living room into the conservatory
Looking right through to the second bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Witney, Oxfordshire
  • Oxford Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • University of Oxford
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Christ Church College
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Brize Norton (BZZ-RAF Brize Norton)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Pretty Cottage in a Small Village Near Oxford and the Cotswolds

Green Cottage is a self-contained cottage at the end of a quiet lane which stops at a field gate. It has been converted from a small barn in the large walled garden of the owners' house, itself a pretty eighteenth-century Cotswold stone building. The cottage is private and cannot be seen from the main house. You can park your car next to the cottage. Green Cottage provides self-catering accommodation all on one floor for up to four people. Children are very welcome. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped, and our guests often comment on its restful and home-like atmosphere. We would add, that, while we have always taken great care over cleanliness, we have now in these anxious times upgraded our whole cleaning regime so as to include disinfection as far as is practicable.

As you can see from the floor plan and photographs, a spacious conservatory opens into a large, light living room. Next to this is a fully fitted kitchen with dining area. Then there is a hall, which leads to a bathroom and two bedrooms. The main bedroom has a double bed (150x200cm), and the second has two single beds (each 90x190cm). The bathroom has a bath with wall-mounted shower. No pets and no smoking. Facilities includes linen, towels and duvets, wireless high-speed broadband internet connection, flat screen digital television and DVD player, radio/CD player, cooker and microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier, baby's cot and high chair, central heating, a wood-burning stove (an initial quantity of logs supplied), parking next to cottage, and a secluded garden area with table and chairs.

Self-catering accommodation, sleeps 4, all on one floor in an attractive walled garden.

Property manager

Julie and Peri Hankey
Premier Host

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 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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

About the area

Witney

Witney is home to this cottage. Frilford Heath Golf Club and Witney Lakes Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cotswold Wildlife Park and Millets Farm Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Court Place Farm Stadium or Iffley Road Track.
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Witney, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • Oxford Castle - 19 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Said Business School - 20 min drive - 21.6 km
  • University of Oxford - 20 min drive - 22.0 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 20 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Christ Church College - 21 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Witney Hanborough Station - 21 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waggon & Horses - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bear and Ragged Staff - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Harcourt Arms Pub Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Evenlode - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Pretty Cottage in a Small Village Near Oxford and the Cotswolds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Pretty Cottage in a Small Village Near Oxford and the Cotswolds?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A Pretty Cottage in a Small Village Near Oxford and the Cotswolds?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A Pretty Cottage in a Small Village Near Oxford and the Cotswolds located?

Situated in Witney, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Thames River and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Thames Path. Thames Path National Trail and Aston Pottery & Trading Company are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So amazing
We are a family from Australia with 2 older teens (15 and 18). We stayed for 6 nights and just loved it. The cottage was very comfortable and easy to cook in and for everyone to have space. We had a car and easily got about the region. We loved eating at the local pub The Red Lion which was a 2 min walk up the road. Our hosts were incredibly helpful and kind. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Cottage
Great base for seeing the countryside, very quiet small village only Pub and Church, large town Witney only 15 minutes away
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micheal B., Australia

Fantasic
Very nice accommodation. Central to all the area's we wanted to visit. Would recommend if you don't mind traveling.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zauberhaftes Cottage, warmherzige Gastgeber
Das Cottage ist in einem kleinen Weiler in der Nähe von Oxford gelegen, absolut ruhig und idyllisch. Das Cottage selbst liegt in einem sehr schönen Garten. Alle Räume sind in einer Ebene und geschmackvoll, aber ohne Schnickschnack eingerichtet. Es ist alles da, was man braucht. Dusche, Heißwasser, Heizung und WLAN funktionieren einwandfrei. Sehr warmherzige Gastgeber, die nebenan wohnen und jederzeit hilfsbereit sind. In der näheren Umgebung zahlreiche bedeutende historische Gärten wie z. B. Blenheim und Rousham.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joli P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and well equiped cottage
We enjoyed staying in the cottage. The cottage is equiped with everything we needed, such as bedding, towels, kitchen equipment and power adapters. It is situated in a peaceful small village, where we did walk to the Thames river. Also trips to Oxford, Blennheim Palace and the Cotswald are beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and well equipped
A relaxing week
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Green cottage
We had a lovely stay at Green Cottage it is in a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy and relaxing!
The area is absolutely beautiful and calm, the landlords obloging and warm-hearted. There are three pubs around where you can walk to, shopping facilities require a car, as far as we sorted them out. We absolutely recommend that cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johannes U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein perfekter Ort
Wir haben die Mischung zwischen Oxford (Stadt) und Cotswolds (Land) mit großartiger Landschaft und vielen sehenswerten Orten, Herrenhäusern und Gärten genossen. Das Cottage ist gemütlich und stilvoll eingerichtet, es fehlt an nichts. Die Vermieter sind sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit, zur Begrüßung gab es sogar einen leckeren Schokokuchen.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ursula R., Bonn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage in a wonderful garden
It is a very pretty little cottage set in a beautiful garden. The kitchen is perfectly equipped. The hosts are very polite and accommodating and welcomes us with a homemade cake. Northmoor is an ideal base for touring Oxford or the Cotswolds.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Green is Heaven on Earth
The hosts, Julie and Peri, are the most likable considerate people. They saw to our needs and showed concern when we needed it. The cottage, the garden, and Bakers Lane are perfect for people who want to feel peace.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely comfortable house in a lovely tranquil area
This is a lovely character house that is equipped with everything one would need for a holiday. The location is second to none, close to the River Thames and interesting beautiful villages. Oxford is a short drive away with a number of 'park and ride' locations not too far from the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très agréable séjour dans la Green Cottage
Il s'agit d'une "cottage" très bien équipée, très jolie, située dans la belle campagne de l'Oxfordshire. La ville de Oxford est à 25 minutes en voiture et facile d'accès. Les hôtes, Julie et Peri, sont très attentifs, très accueillants et sympathiques. On les remercie pour leur accueil. La maison est très bien équipée, tout a été parfait. On a pu faire des longues promenades dans la campagne environnante, malgré une météo moyenne. On reviendra l'été, sans doute.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home from home!
I had a wonderful time here. The property is as it appears in the profile and everything works. The cottage is very comfortable, clean and spacious with plenty of light, whilst being private. Julie and Peri are extremely welcoming and go to every effort to ensure you have a good stay at their property. I would highly recommend this place. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cottage
Vey comfortable and well-equipped cottage at a good location for exploring the Oxford area and the Cotswolds. Also lots of local walks, although a word of warning for any older people with dodgy knees (like me) there are lots of stiles - some easier to negotiate than others. The supply of books in the cottage covers a wide range, which is relatively unusual. Overall an excellent break for us (couple in mid-seventies).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

aryati b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gezellig huisje in de cotwolds
Heerlijk verblijf gehad, perfect huisje, mooie omgeving. Weinig op aan te merken!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

H.J. V.

Liked: Check-in, location
Quiet cottage
Nice for walking and visiting the area
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Aline t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
We loved staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful Time
The Owners are Wonderful Persons. The Cottage is in a very quiet Street. We spend many time in hiking in this area. You can reach the Thames in a few minutes. The Cottage have a nice green garden, perfect for breakfast outside. From Northmoore you can reach Oxford and Abington in a short time.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Northmoor
We spent a very cosy Christmas at the cottage at Northmoor. The kitchen was very well equipped even down to a copy if Delia’s Christmas cook book to help me cook Christmas dinner. There are a number of walking books in the cottage and we really appreciated them to plan local walks. Thanks Julie for a very enjoyable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Orsolya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week in Oxfordshire
Lovely cottage in a quiet village between Oxford and the Cotswolds. We simply had an amazing week. Thank you so much for welcoming us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little gem
Easy search on internet for properties to let in vicinity of Wantage where our son lives. Can't recommend highly enough. Can also recommend Witney's free car parking and the S1 bus service from Eysham to Oxford.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spot to find our feet after lockdown
We stayed for a week in this characterful little cottage and couldn't have been more comfortable. Everything is solid and homely and it feels like you could really live there. The cottage has warmth and personality. Julie was an excellent host, even looking out some of her own grandchildren's toys for our little grandson to play with. The garden is very pretty and there are some lovely walks directly from the cottage. We felt safe and relaxed - an ideal place to emerge from lockdown.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Perfect Getaway
My husband and I would give this cottage 10 stars if it were possible. The cottage itself is absolutely perfect - very private, equipped with everything you could possibly need for a short stay home away from home, well off the beaten path of tourists, incredibly cozy, and with a beautiful garden out back that includes fresh herbs for cooking. The local pup, 'The Red Lion' (owned by the community) serves incredible farm to table type meals, and delicious beer and/or wine, etc. (It's best to stop in right away and make reservations if planning to have dinner because they tend to book up fast.) We did A LOT of walking/rambling around the area during our holiday, and HIGHLY recommend it! The walk to Oxford on the Thames Path is long, but it's easy to catch a bus to Appleton from Oxford, and walk back to Northmoor across the Northmoor lock. Julie & Peri were very accommodating, and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Julie and Peri Hankey

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We have lived in Northmoor for more than 33 years. Nearly 20 years ago we converted what used to be an old barn and stables in our garden to create Green Cottage as a self-contained annex. Originally it was intended for Julie's mother, and this perhaps accounts for a great deal of its special and welcoming character.

Why they chose this property

We moved here because Northmoor is very rural - we can walk for miles straight from the house, without having to drive. At the same time we are close to Oxford and several other small towns. For more ambitious outings, we are within range of London, the sea (Lulworth in Dorset is a favourite spot) and the Welsh borders.

What makes this property unique

Guests will notice the quietness, especially the absence of traffic. Also everything is within walking distance - the pub, our beautiful 14th-century church, and the village hall, where there is a monthly village market with local produce and also a children's playground.

Languages:

English, French, Italian

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