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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 51291.7 sq ft

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

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, 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ned R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cottage in the Cotswolds

We loved our visit at this property and can't wait for our next visit. What a great place to experience the beautiful English countryside.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francesco P.

Fabulous experience

Excellent location, fully equipped cottage, lovely garden. Totally recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Fabulous place - we'll definitely book again. So peaceful. So well equipped.

Thanks for sharing your wonderful cottage. Lovely and cosy, comfortable, full of character, but with all the mod cons we expect nowadays. Beautifully maintained and well-equipped. We also had amazing weather for February! We sat in the garden for some of our meals – just unbelievable. Great walks over to Hook Norton (among other places) where we ate lunch and drank Hooky beer in the Sun Inn. A lovely week in a quiet relaxing part of the world – just what we needed for our short break – shame it wasn’t longer. We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Beautiful cottage in a charming vllage

Four of us had planned to walk the first 50 miles of Shakespeare's Way (a 150-mile track followed by Shakespeare from Stratford-upon-Avon to The Globe Theatre in London), from Stratford to Woodstock. Blue Row Cottage in Swerford was the ideal location at the half-way point of the 50-mile stretch, which we walked in four one-day segments. This charming cottage is extremely well appointed and, with its two bathrooms, was just what we two couples needed to refresh ourselves after our day's exertions. The weather was fine and we were able to eat some of our meals - and drink our coffees - in the beautiful sheltered garden. There are wonderful views of the church and the remains of the ancient motte and bailey castle from the upstairs windows. Stratford, Chipping Norton and Woodstock (for Blenheim Palace) are all within a short drive and there are many good places to eat nearby in the surrounding countryside. We thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay and may return some time to enjoy a little rest and relaxation at the cottage, rather than walking all day for four days. Many thanks for an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roger F.

Cotswolds hideaway

A great historic cottage located in a tiny Cotswolds village only 6 miles from Chipping Norton. This cottage oozes character with tasteful period decor making it feel very welcoming and is fully equipped with everything you may need including WiFi. Peaceful and off the beaten track this is an ideal location from which to explore the Cotswolds towns as well as Oxford, Blenheim Palace, Warwick Castle, Stratford etc. The only negative was a very poor mobile phone signal. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Absolutely perfect Cotswolds holiday cottage. Outstanding customer service from owner.

Blue Row cottage exceeded all our expectations for our two week holiday. Charming, quiet village location with access to public pathways, it was also in close proximity to all the regional sites we wished to visit. The cottage was fully equipped and retained all its 200 year old charm while providing modern appliances and conveniences. The cottage owner could not have been more friendly or easy to work with. We had three adults and two children in our group, but with three bedrooms, everyone had ample space and privacy. We highly recommend this location for a Cotswolds holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

Lovely accomodation

Wonderful accommodation, clean and tidy in a lovely area. Will hopefully stay again one day, definitely recommend!
Stayed 25 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

A beautiful Cotswold cottage - home from home

This is the loveliest cottage in the Cotswolds - a real home from home. Swerford is tucked away as a village - so wonderfully peaceful - but with easy access to all the Cotswold towns and villages. It feels like a real home but a thoughtfully appointed one. There is everything you could possibly need (including excellent wifi) and a well stocked kitchen. The bedrooms are cosy and comfortable - we stayed in summer and climbing roses were nodding fragrantly outside our window. The garden is a haven and it was great to have two loos, one with a shower and one with a bath. A heavenly retreat - we will be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stefan k.

A small paradise in the countryside

Being a little picky on the atmosphere of the holiday houses we select we already expected much from Blue Row. In fact our expectations were even exceeded. The house is very well and lovely equiped. This refers to the furniture, and accessoires as well as to all amities to relieve your stay: washing machine, dish washer, 2 ovens... All was very clean and well kept including the garden. The Organisation before was just perfect and I can't think of what I may have missed. Oh yes, there was something: as soon as we left we felt missing already the charming house and the tranquille garden. IT was a wonderful place to be for the five of us (parents + 3 children)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Beautiful cottage in idylic setting - perfect!

A beautiful cottage with lots of character. Given Blue Row cottages have a 200 year history the owners have kept the charm of the cottage in its furnishing and decoration. It is cosy, spotlessly clean and has all the modern conveniences a family expects. It is in an idyllic village setting, with a lovely garden, in easy reach by car of Oxford, Stratford upon Avon and the pretty Cotswolds villages. Lots of helpful information sent before we arrived and plenty of information at the cottage of various places to visit. We spent a lovely week with our 2 teenagers exploring the area and wouldn’t hesitate to book the cottage again. We have spent time in lots of different cottages and places in the UK over the years and Blue Row is by far one of the best cottages we have stayed in – highly recommend!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Perfect Get Away

A lovely combination of it's old character but with the mod cons we have come to appreciate. Felt like you were away from everything, the only noise we heard was that of the many birds who visited the lovely garden. Yet so many beautiful places were only a short drive away. Everything was clean and ready for us. Instructions were very clear and helpful. As were the owners especially when I lost all my emails including the instructions. Sheila very kindly and speedily sent them all again. The housekeeper was available in the event of any problems. Overall a really lovely place to stay.
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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MALCOLM R.

"A Gem in the Cotswolds"

We stayed at this property for 2 weeks. What a gem we found! The cottage is everything described in the information provided by the owner but much, much more! This property exceeded our expectations. Everything about it is of the highest calibre - well-appointed kitchen; lovely dining room looking out to a manicured garden; extremely comfortable beds and a sitting room with very comfortable sofas. Its location is ideal for day trips into many of the wonderful Cotswold towns and villages. The closest town, Chipping Norton, just a 10 minute drive away, has all the services we needed. A great supermarket at the Co-op, interesting boutique shops and even a Fair came to town during our stay. Communication before we arrived with the owner was superb. Answers to our questions were immediately given and a significant flight delay creating a huge challenge with the arrival time at the cottage was handled efficiently and very professionally by the caretaker. The village of Swerford is charming and very quiet which only adds to the beauty. Parking was very convenient just across from the front door. An information manual prepared for guests provided information on everything within the cottage as well as clear and concise facts about local attractions; places of interest; and food and beverage places. We have stayed at many rental properties throughout Europe but this cottage excelled in every aspect. It is ideal for a couple or a small family. Blue Row Cottage is an exemplary property and offers a wonderful experience. We highly recommend it and if we are fortunate enough to return to the Cotswolds, we hope this cottage will be available.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

D. D.

Wonderful holiday

We had a very beautiful time in Blue Row Cottage. The guides and leaflets in the cottage were very helpful, and we made some nice walks in and around Swerford. We enjoyed our trips to Waddesdon, Blenheim Palace and Warwick Castle. Also, we visited Oxford and old villages of the Cotswolds, like Bourton-on-the-Water and Stratford-upon-Avon. The cottage was very well equiped, it felt like home! Many thanks! D. family, The Netherlands, May 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

We loved Blue Row Cottages

Blue Row Cottages in Swerford was perfect for our family of five. It had all the charm we were hoping for in a cottage in the Cotswolds. It also had all the amenities we needed (kitchen, television, wifi, laundry). The cottage is next door to a lovely old church. Swerford is a tiny little village, but there are lots of pubs, restaurants, supermarkets, etc very close. If you can't find what you're looking for, you're not looking properly. The owners put together a great information kit for tenants, which we found really helpful. We found places to eat, places to visit, walks to do.

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.

Languages:

English, French, Italian