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Exterior
The Garden
Living Room
Living Room/Kitchen
Second bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 310.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wheatley, Oxfordshire
  • Oxford Brookes University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • John Radcliffe Hospital
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • University of Oxford
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi.

Set in the courtyard of our own home, but completely separate and private, Gadbury Cottage is cosy and very comfortable whether your choice is for a winter or summer break. It offers an ideal location to discover Oxford and the nearby attractions of Oxford City, Blenheim Palace, Shotover Park, Waterperry Gardens, Otmoor nature reserve, the Chilterns and Cotswolds Hills. Wheatley has all the facilities to meet your immediate needs - 2 foodstores, baker, coffee shop, post office, bank and choice of restaurants and pubs. The village has a long history through it's location on the main coaching route from London to Oxford - it was once descibed as the most agreeable stopping place between Beaconsfield and Woodstock. Today it's transport links are still excellent being just 2 miles from the Thornhills Park and Ride and a similar distance from the M40. There are regular bus services to Oxford and to Haddenham/Thame train station. Central London is c53 miles and Heathrow c45 miles, both have good public transport links.

Property manager

Mrs Jenny Steele
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oxford

Located in Oxford, this cottage is in a rural area. Oxfordshire Golf Club and High Ropes Oxford are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Bicester Village and Covered Market. Iffley Village and Waterperry Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Wheatley, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • Waterperry Gardens - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Oxford Brookes University - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Churchill Hospital - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • University of Oxford - 14 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Islip Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Clifden Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Prince of Wales - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Corner House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Iffley Village and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Waterperry Gardens. The Raymond Blanc Gardening School and Headington Shark are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 282 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon and Carol D.

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

Wheatley stay

A lovely cottage in a quiet location, with ample parking and closure to Oxford and the M40 motorway.Very comfortable bed with good facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia F.

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

Lovely rural cottage/loft close to Oxford

The stone cottage was perfect for 3 of us. We spent most of our days in Oxford, and this was lovely to come home to. Neat cafe up the road to grab breakfast and coffee from. Shops/restaurants/pubs are also nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage in great condition, little difficult to find initially and to see the house name plate, you have to pull into the drive to see it.Very comfortable and clean and a good base for visiting Oxford and the surrounding areas, would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

We keep coming back

This is probably our 9th or 10th stay here, it is such a home away from home in a lovely village, but also with great access via the bus to Oxford. We even went to London for the day this time which was very simple.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Leigh B.

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

Cosy Cottage in Wheatley.

Cottage very warm and comfortable. Perfect position for getting to Oxford and surrounding countryside. Lovely and quiet. Had everything I needed for a most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

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

restful

Such a nice host. Dove-song, the church-clock chiming, paperbacks, and soothing old stone. So good to have the option of no wi-fi.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline Q.

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

Great Little Cottage

If you want to visit Oxford, then this cottage is excellently located. You can catch the bus in to the city from the village, or the park and ride bus terminal is close by. The cottage is quiet and comfortable. Note that the double bedroom is on a mezzanine floor, so is open to the living space. The kitchen area is compact, but has all you need as long as you're not wanting to cook anything too ambitious. There is a Smart TV, so you have access to streaming services. We enjoyed our stay thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael R.

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

Clean and tidy

Great communication, a lovely location, and a good break.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

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

Lovely cottage in a beautiful village

We had a fantastic stay in this lovely cottage. The location was perfect for us. Just a 30 minute bus ride into Oxford City Centre and just a short drive from Blenheim Palace. It is a very small cottage but was perfect for us. Ideal for couples or a couple with one child. There are some lovely walks right on your doorstep and we found the locals very friendly. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Lovely comfortable stay

Working trip. Lovely location, well equipped and comfortable. Owner was helpful and not intrusive. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila J.

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

Convenient & Comfortable

Full expectations met, perfect for our long weekend break. Comfortable and well equipped. Easy access to Oxford and other routes. Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabine K.

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

Perfect stay

We were here for a Craft Fair at Waterperry Gardens so the location was perfect for us. The cottage was very cosy and comfortable and the hosts helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay here again if we do the Fair next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

stefan z.

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

Lovely gateway

Cozy cottage to forgot about busy city life. We enjoyed our short break..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

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

Cadbury cottage.

The cottage was lovely. Very clean and comfortable. Friendly hosts who took the time to make sure everything was ok.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Brilliant

The cottage was exactly as described and correspondence with the owner was easy. Thank you. We will certainly come and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Another brilliant stay

Have stayed here numerous times and is always amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Birthday short break

Lovely barn, perfect location for Oxford and Bicester.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean E.

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

Birthday treat

Loved this cosy old cottage with very good bus links to Oxford.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene B.

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

What I was looking for

It had many aspects that made staying inside comfortable and it had everything I was looking for which was listed. I think the pricing for all the stuff we were given is pretty good too. The host was also great at timely communication to make sure my stay was comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHARINE B.

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

Modernised, traditional property

The property is well presented and maintained. It is not large. I was staying alone but feel it would be cramped with 3 adults but fine for a couple or couple with child. The area is very nice with good local shops within walking distance. There is a very good bus service to Oxford - every 10 mins or so and this runs well into the evening so an evening in Oxford would be possible. The local Waterperry Gardens are also worth a visit.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Lovely historic barn stay

Nicely situated in quaint village with plenty of amenities. Cosy accommodation with everything we needed. Charming hosts and very well served with buses to & from Oxford
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Excellent

The property was very well placed in a lovely village. Shops and pubs in the village. Very close to Oxford. Would certainly stay again if in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan L., Dorset

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

Lovely new year break

A lovely cottage in a nice village location with an easy bus link into Oxford. The cottage was comfortable and homely. A perfect place for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Jenny Steele

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My husband and I have recently retired and now have the time to focus our attention on our two holiday cottages. Between holiday lets we spend as much time as possible in our cottage in Devon as we love the area of the South Hams. We are also delighted to enable people to enjoy the wonderful City of Oxford and surrounding area whilst staying at our cottage in Wheatley.

Why they chose this property

Proximity to Oxford and convenient village location.

What makes this property unique

Easy access to the City of Oxford with its many attractions, yet set in peaceful village location with lovely countryside roundabout and excellent places to enjoy walking.

Languages:

English

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