Holiday Cottages in Oxfordshire

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Tina - Verified booking

  Fantastic week at spring cottage, not perfect but perfect for us and our two dogs!

  I guess a lot depends on people’s expectations. Plenty of space inside and out. The garden was a bit wild but having a very large garden Myself I can appreciate how much time it takes to keep on top of it and obviously when you rent a property out you can’t have people there working. The only thing We missed on our week away was our shower but that’s just what we are used to, I would have used a washing line if there was one as we were very lucky with the weather. The utility room was so handy when we did come back with damp dogs. The area is fantastic to explore, we did so many long different walks straight from the door. Not all footpaths are well signed and some of the stiles could be difficult with large dogs. We tend to stay clear of fields with cows in after a couple of scary incidents in the past and there was a couple of footpaths that went through cow fields that didn’t have any notice on them and a couple of fields with gates open with cows in too. We always keep our dogs on leads through the countryside out of respect, the sheep always make me smile as they watch you with uncertainty and we went through lots of fields with sheep, but for some reason one sheep took an interest in one of our little black dogs and started bleating and the next thing we knew the whole heard were there! We didn’t go to any towns or pubs so cannot comment on any in the surrounding area. We did a couple of different walks by the canal and river which made a nice change, and any one we came across were very friendly I was really surprised at how many canal boats there were, this was really nice to see but I’m glad we didn’t visit at a busier time, all in all we had the best time and would definitely do it again

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• Lesley - Verified booking

  For us, at this particular time, the cottage WAS the holiday, really.

  .it's a nice place to be; clean, quiet and very cosy. The kitchen is gorgeous, a pleasure to cook in, and the log fire made for warm contented evenings. The owners were pro-active in visiting to sort out the central heating timer which ran amok due to a flash storm and brief power cut one night! Oh, and the bottle of wine was actually good quality (now on my shopping list at the supermarket!), unlike some of the horrors we've had in the past..glass of 'aromatised British wine drink anyone?? So yes, Spring Cottage was a joy. We mostly pottered about in the day - I grew up locally and the area retains its charms for me. I'm just a touch curmudgeonly about how busy all the touristy bits are now that so many people are around so much of the time..we used to have rather nice holidays out of season, when the working population was actually at work and we pensioners got the days to ourselves! Anyway, yes, the cottage was a splendid retreat for a few days and I completely recommend it for old world charm combined with a cracking range oven and dishwasher...brill!

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  We stayed at The Loft during storms Dudley and Eunice (Feb 22) and had to sit out the latter indoors! Luckily, it was a very comfortable space to while away the hours and watch the changing colours of the landscape and the very resilient pigs in the distant field. The accommodation is well-designed and comfortable, though a very tall person might need to pay attention to the sloping roof in places. Everything is clean and well-maintained. It is right next door to the owner's house which might not suit everyone, but we were glad of John's attentions during the storm and the great provisions in the hamper provided. The area is all about rolling hills and farms. We went on some beautiful walks, guided by some helpful maps and suggestions in the house. If you like red kites, hares, river walks and woodlands, this would be the place for you. Even in the February cold, we sat on the chairs at the top of our steps and watched the red kites hovering and dipping. Hot water bottles were provided and came in handy for the outdoor bird-watching!

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• Susan - Verified booking

  We found Cosy Cottage lovely comfortable and cosy.

  Parking was no problem. The cottage is on a quiet country lane and within easy walking distance to a great pub and Burford itself. The only problem we had was the accuracy of the listing. There was no washing machine, no dishwasher and no separate oven. The oven is a microwave/combination oven. After a long study I did manage to work it out. But it takes a long longer than a normal oven to cook. Manor Cottages who actually manage the cottage on behalf of Sykes are absolutely useless. I phoned them twice about 2 separate issues and they never returned my calls even though they promised they would. One last thing you only have a short time in the shower before it runs cold. Having said that we really enjoyed our stay in Cosy Cottage. We would stay there again and would definitely recommend it for couples. But the accuracy of the listing needs sorting as it's incorrect.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  We stayed at the Loft hoping for a few days of rest and relaxation, and this was delivered beyond our expectations. Although the accommodation is adjacent to the owners house the Loft feels cosy and secluded. The expansive views across the fields is amazing and you can see all sorts of wildlife coming and going. The Loft is exceptionally well appointed with good quality furnishings, a very comfortable bed, good wifi, and the welcome hamper was stocked with some very tasty treats - especially the lemon drizzle cake. The owners are very friendly and work hard to ensure you have everything you need. There are some lovely walks in the area and the local pubs (we tried them all) are cosy and welcoming. Overall a lovely place for a relaxing getaway.

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