Guests say
Guests have consistently praised the Banksiae cottage for its unique setting within a plant nursery, its tasteful decoration, and overall comfort. The property is well-equipped, offering a blend of traditional charm and contemporary luxury. Its proximity to Oxford and the Cotswolds, along with thoughtful touches like breakfast items and a self-service tea room, contribute to a highly enjoyable stay.
Reviewers consistently mention the property being clean, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating a high standard maintained by the hosts.
The property's location is praised for being perfect for exploring Oxford and the Cotswolds, with easy access to Park & Rides. Its setting within a plant nursery adds to its charm.
Guests describe the beds as comfy, the apartment as quiet, and the overall atmosphere as very comfortable, suggesting a high level of comfort throughout the property.
The property is noted for being well-equipped with a good kitchen, excellent shower, and additional amenities like toiletries and a hairdryer. The unique tea room adds to the facilities' appeal.
The hosts are commended for thoughtful touches such as providing breakfast items and milk in the fridge. While such gestures are greatly appreciated, guests should kindly note that these offerings may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
Named after a beautiful rose, Banksiae is an oasis to hide away in and escape the world. With rolling, English Cotswold countryside surrounding you but also being a stone’s throw away from the city of Oxford and Woodstock it makes the ideal location to explore the area whilst enjoying a luxurious stay..
First Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Bluetooth Speaker, Games
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture. Electric car charging point. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: No children under 5 years old.. The perfect romantic getaway, Banksiae is positioned within a wing of this beautifully elegant country house. Conveniently situated close to Woodstock and Blenheim Palace on the edge of the Cotswolds. Nestled in its own botanical haven it is just a stone’s throw away from Bicester Village, Soho Farmhouse and the historic city of Oxford.
This luxurious two bedroom apartment is a real treat as you will be in a unique setting within the grounds of a traditional plant nursery. The interior of this spacious first-floor apartment is simply charming. The owners have thoughtfully blended the original features with modern home comforts. Banksiae is adorned with a lovely mixture of vintage and contemporary furniture including a sumptuous bespoke 7’ 6" master bed for the ultimate in comfort. A leisurely breakfast can be enjoyed in the bay window whilst admiring the rural panoramic views across the Cherwell Valley.
Banksiae is inspired by the climbing rose "Banksiae Lutea", whose sprays of pale lemon blooms festoon the walls of the nursery house each spring. Named after the intrepid explorer SirJoseph Banks who studied in Oxford before setting off on his famous plant hunting voyages of discovery for Kew.
After your own day’s exploration of Oxfordshire’s delightful countryside and attractions you can return to the leafy surroundings of the nursery "Tea Garden." There you can relax and enjoy a delicious slice of handmade cake and a cup or two of English tea whilst planning your next day’s adventure.
However you choose to spend your time at Banksiae, your stay will be sure to be most pleasurable and splendid.
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
No children under 5 years old.
Nearby points of interest
- Bicester Village
Reviews (9)
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Gemma S
We loved our stay here at this beautiful apartment, it was quite unique to stay on a plant nursery. It was warm, comfortable and clean, thoughtfully decorated, and finding milk in the fridge and some little breakfast bits on arrival was lovely. Beds were comfy, shower was excellent, kitchen well equipped, sofa very comfy too and loved having the dining table in the bay window where we could people watch! We met one of the owners, Andrew, on arrival, and he was welcoming and helpful, but left us to it which we liked. We usually go for detached, out of the way places, but we felt quite relaxed despite being in a wing of a family home. Even the comings and goings of nursery customers were more of a curiosity than an annoyance! It was easy to find, though we did arrive during the half term Pumpkin Hunt which meant our allocated parking space was taken over by pumpkins, but that was ok as we were able to park next to the gate just across from the front door instead. The nursery is lovely, if you're of a green-fingered persuasion you'll enjoy poking about in all the different sections, and we thought the cute little self-service "tea room" was a nice touch. A great little find, and perfectly located for exploring Oxford with two Park & Rides about 10-15 mins away which we made good use of.
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Vandra Harex
The apartment at Banksaie is lovely, set in the grounds of a nursery. Banksaie screams luxury . We loved all the original features of the house but also the contemporary feel. It is very well equipped and lots of extras ( eg condiments, toiletries , hairdryer etc) plus some foodie treats. We had a fantastic few days exploring the beautiful Cotswold villages and would love to return one day
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William King
This beautiful English cottage was more than expected. The cottage was tastefully decorated and VERY comfortable. I wish we could have stayed longer.