10/10 Excellent
Heddwen C.
18 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area
Heddwen C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Entire home
Charming self contained cottage in rural location
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Faringdon, England
- Uffington White Horse15 min drive
- University of Oxford27 min drive
- Cotswold Wildlife Park29 min drive
- Brize Norton (BZZ-RAF Brize Norton)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
bathroom
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming self contained cottage in rural location
Sweet comfortable, self contained cottage in rural village with incredible views - large skies and amazing sunsets 10 minutes from The White Horse Hill, 25 minutes from Oxford and close to the Cotswolds and 35 minutes from Bicester Village , 50 minutes from Bath with excellent train service to London. Sleeps up to 6 -Kingsize double bed, twin room ( small double and single) and sofa bed and shower room. Well equipped kitchen - wood burning stove with wood provided. Use of tennis court and amazing woodland walks over private farmland. A perfect place to escape the hurly burly of city life.
Property manager
Kate Macdonald
Languages
English, Italian
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Gym
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No cats
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Faringdon
Located in Faringdon, this cottage is in a rural area. Uffington White Horse and Great Coxwell Barn are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Faringdon Golf Course and Frilford Heath Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Cotswold Wildlife Park and Millets Falconry Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting, horse riding and cycling.
Faringdon, England
What's nearby
- Frilford Heath Golf Club - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
- Uffington White Horse - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
- University of Oxford - 27 min drive - 32.1 km
- Cotswold Wildlife Park - 29 min drive - 32.3 km
- Blenheim Palace - 38 min drive - 45.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wildwood Restaurants - 8 min drive
- Bay Tree - 7 min drive
- Grove Kebab Van - 8 min drive
- Grove Kebab Van - 8 min drive
- The Swan - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Hannah J.
29 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Hannah J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carmen L.
20 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
Carmen L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dominica L.
20 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peace
Dominica L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan P.
29 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property plenty if space very private and relaxed.
Susan P.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jane W.
28 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
R & R
Jane W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
kathryn b.
11 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet location
kathryn b.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Terry H.
6 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Terry H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Fiona F.
16 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Fiona F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine S.
17 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break
Lorraine S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sue N., Shropshire
24 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely historic cottage
Sue N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Emma P.
8 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Emma P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Selena D.
2 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and very peaceful spot.
Selena D.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melanie W.
11 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Melanie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Hilary P.
8 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Hilary P.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Peter K.
30 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Peter K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Catherine
17 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Catherine
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Andrew K.
17 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday in Goosey
Andrew K.
10/10 Excellent
Victoria B., Perth
8 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property - peace and quiet
Victoria B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Caroline D.
6 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay
Caroline D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Subbu V.
1 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Countryside Stay
Subbu V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
16 Jun 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great outdoor space
Verified traveller
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Nick P.
28 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural retreat
Nick P.
10/10 Excellent
Anne B.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful/peaceful setting
Anne B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Antoine V.
25 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petit séjour à Faringdon
Antoine V.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Kate Macdonald
My husband and I live at Abbey Farm with my family who are now all grown up and living away from home . The farm is no longer a working farm though there are sheep in the fields. We have a dog, Basil.
Why they chose this property
The cottage is part of Abbey Farm - a 13th -16th Century farm house orginnaly built for the Abbey at Abingdon
What makes this property unique
Abbey Cottage is part of Abbey Farm which is a 17th Century farm set on a historic village green. Although Oxford/Bicester/Bath and historic towns of Wantage and Faringdon are all close by the village of Goosey has a rural atmosphere. We have 35 acres of farm land and woodland walks that you can walk over. There is a narea of the main garden that you can use and also a tennis court. There is also a ping png table which can be used outside when the weather is good.
Languages:
English, Italian
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