Location: Oddington, England, Europe (Cotswolds - Upper Oddington, near Stow-on-the-Wold)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Cottage
In the heart of one of the Cotswolds' premier conservation areas, Rose Cottage is a charming 18th-century cottage built with local honey-coloured limestone. It is filled with period features such as exposed beams on both floors and a traditional wood-burning fireplace in the living room. The cottage faces south, so you can enjoy the sun inside or out, in the intimacy of a pleasant garden.
The house is comprehensively equipped to a high standard throughout, with many personal touches that give it a cosy feel. Curl up in front of the television with video and DVD player, settle down with a good book from the bookshelves, rummage through the chest of games or listen to music on the CD player/radio. Hand-made quilts and blankets will keep you snug, and there is plenty of wood available for the fireplace, to make it even cosier. In the kitchen, you will find everything you need for your stay, from the basics to small luxuries.
One floor up, you have two bedrooms (one king, one double) with very comfortable mattresses, thick duvets and postcard vistas of the village. You also have a modern bathroom with power shower and tub (note, all linen for bed and bathroom provided). The well-maintained garden offers a table and chairs for outdoor dining. If you want, a telephone and wireless broadband will help you stay in touch with the outside world.
You can get a good impression of what a stay at Rose Cottage feels like from our guests' descriptions of their own experience, in the Comments section below.
The cottage is nestled alongside a calm, narrow lane, surrounded by fine Cotswold cottages and gardens, a 2-minute stroll from the Horse and Groom. The pub serves delicious meals in a very nice decor, and has a large garden terrace for sunny weather. Publicans Simon and Sally will offer you a warm welcome.
Continue your walk through Upper Oddington, a 16th-century settlement tucked away from traffic and well preserved by the extensive conservation area that protects its many listed buildings and overall historical character. Strolling through the conservation area to Lower Oddington, you will find the Fox Inn, another highly-rated pub. Both the Fox and Horse and Groom benefit from an excellent reputation across the region and are recommended by the Good Pub Guide.
At the very end of Lower Oddington, you will discover St. Nicholas Church, an early Norman gem, well known for its large-scale medieval doom fresco. Another 20 minutes across the fields, or 5 minutes by car, will bring you to the award-winning Daylesford Farm Shop and Cafe.
For more general shopping, Stow-on-the-Wold is just 5 minutes away by car. The highest and one of the most attractive market towns in the Cotswolds, Stow offers a wide variety of specialist shops and plenty of restaurants where you can relax over a drink or meal. You will also find a large grocery store for all your holiday provisions.
Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the Venice of the Cotswolds, and Moreton-in-Marsh are both 10 minutes away, the popular towns of Burford and Broadway are less than 20 minutes away, and it takes around 30 minutes to reach Blenheim Palace or the elegant horse racing centre of Cheltenham. Historic Oxford is an easy 45-minute drive away.
Rose Cottage is located towards the centre of the Cotswolds, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the largest in Britain, and as such makes a great base camp for walkers and cyclists alike, with plenty of maps and guides provided. You can follow footpaths starting right out of the front door, or short drives give easy access to the many other walks in the Area.
Welcome to Rose Cottage. During your stay, we trust that you will enjoy a peaceful retreat and a quintessential Cotswold experience.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking : Space for one car on the property. Extra spaces available on the car park of our local pub, literally around the corner.
- Wood Fireplace : Plenty of wood provided, under an outside canopy.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Very high quality mattress
- Double Bed : Very high quality mattress
- Convertible Bed (2) : Double sofabed in the living room. Very comfortable, with wooden slats and a top-quality mattress.
- Crib : Folding crib provided, with linen.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Good size, with a separate freezer.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : Small garden at the back of the cottage. Raised pond in one corner. Hardwood table and chairs provided for outside dining.
- Communications
- Telephone : Free full UK calling available. International upon request.
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet : Unlimited usage free of charge.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Ethernet cable also provided for wired connection.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Cat or small dog allowed at £15 per stay. Pets must be kept to the ground floor and garden. The garden is securely enclosed.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Biking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Museums
Rate Details (In GBP, USD and Euros)
Nov-Apr 15 ........................ GBP 430 per week - Low Season
16 Apr-June, Oct, Holidays* ....... GBP 570 per week - Mid Season
Jul-Sept, Holidays**............... GBP 660 per week - High Season
Christmas/New Year ................ GBP 720 per week - Premium
* Spring Half Term, Cheltenham Week, 2 weeks pre & post Easter,
Easter School Break ** Easter, 2 May Bank Hols, Summer & Fall Half Terms
SHORT/LONG STAYS AVAILABLE. Rates for 2011 only (later years upon request)
Secure online credit card payment. Other options available.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Traveler Reviews (30)
Rose Cottage in Oddington, nr. Moreton in Marsh, GLOS. UK
Guest: Coxey
(Maine, U.S.A.)
Date of Stay: 03/01/10
Review Submitted: 06/12/10
We stayed for almost 9 weeks in this small, modest yet very comfortable cottage. It was exceptionally clean and very well furnished. Comfortable beds, good quality bed linens and towels. The kitchen had everything one could want to prepare meals. The washer/dryer were adequate. The owner provided an unbelievably complete list of helpful notes to prepare us for our stay; he also communicated with us when we had a minor request. The free wi-fi and telephone for calls in the UK were especially appreciated. A local man provided firewood regularly, as well as birdseed for the two feeders; we were royally entertained by the songbirds! The two local pubs (actually fine restaurants) were a real pleasure. The proximity to Stow-on-the-Wold and its supermarket and variety of fine shops was very helpful. Walking in the Cotswolds is a great pleasure, Public Footpaths available from most villages. Nearby organic farm market offers any bakery or produce item one could want - also a cafe and a day spa! There are too many fine restaurants to single out any, other than the two pubs, the Horse and Groom and also the Fox, in the village. Burford, the Slaughters, Bourton on the Water, and other Cotswold towns are an easy drive. Oxford is less than an hour away; drive to the Pear Tree Park and Ride, leave your car and pay a nominal fee to ride the shuttle bus to Oxford Center. Stratford on Avon is 30-40 minutes, also Gloucester Cathedral (fine musical offerings there). Blenheim Palace and Woodstock are also 30-40 minutes. If you enjoy watching lambs frolic, you'll love Rose Cottage!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Guest: N/A
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Date of Stay: 12/28/09
Review Submitted: 12/28/09
Hello, Please find below a selection of some of the nicest entries to date in our guest book at the cottage and emails people kindly sent us after their holiday. If you let us know we would be delighted to send you a full transcript by email, together with further information on the cottage and the area. Kind regards, Jenny & Emmanuel
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Guest: Don and Sherrie Whitlock
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Date of Stay: 11/12/09
Review Submitted: 11/12/09
What a wonderful week plus! We have enjoyed this vacation as much as any we have ever had. The antiquity and charm and coziness of Rose Cottage has been a storybook experience for us. We want to thank you for providing such an ideal stay for us. We especially appreciated your allowing us to add on the 2 additional days at the end of our stay. Wallace and Betty are truly fascinating, warm and welcoming people. We enjoyed visiting with them tremendously. We wish to plan a trip back here as soon as we can!
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Guest: John & Jane, Steve & Mandy
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Date of Stay: 10/31/09
Review Submitted: 10/31/09
We have had a thoroughly enjoyable week here. The weather has been great, and we’ve walked miles. The autumn colours have been brilliant. We walked from here to Adlestrop (a good Post Office/ café) and then to Chastleton and Evenlode (no facilities in either place).We explored Stanton (good pub) and walked over to Snowshill (crowded!) – a lovely walk.The cottage is cosy and warm. We’ve been round the block in the evening – the stars were really bright because of no street lights.It’s been good to chill and forget about the rest of life. We’ll be back!!
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Guest: Nate & Allie Larkin
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Date of Stay: 06/25/09
Review Submitted: 06/25/09
What a fabulous week!Rose Cottage was the perfect place to stay. So snug and quaint and practical, and so handy to the Horse & Groom and The Fox. The driving took a little getting used to, but we ventured out from here to Salisbury and Stonehenge, Bath, and (on Tuesday) the market day in Moreton-on-Marsh. Altogether an unforgettable vacation. We’ll be back!
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Guest: John and Barbara
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Date of Stay: 04/15/09
Review Submitted: 04/15/09
Very easy to feel comfortable and at home in your sweet cottage when you have supplied everything we needed, including some exceptional extras – flowers, bread, milk, eggs! And all the local info as well. We’ve enjoyed walking & relaxing. If we wanted anything more, it would have been time to sit in your lovely garden with the birds.Many thanks,
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Guest: Laura, Robert, Jocelyn, Chris
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Date of Stay: 03/19/09
Review Submitted: 03/19/09
We really enjoyed our stay at Rose Cottage, and like everyone else we wish we didn’t have to leave so soon.The cottage is very clean and well-supplied with all the essentials. The beds were also very comfortable and the fireplace was a joy at the end of every day. We have stayed in rental properties in various countries around the works, so we’re a little aware of the usual shortcomings, but we didn’t find any here. It’s obvious that the owners really care for and respect this lovely old home, and we’re delighted that they have shared it with us.Thanks!
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Guest: John
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Date of Stay: 02/15/09
Review Submitted: 02/15/09
What a great cottage you have here! Needing a week outside of London and with a broken ankle, this was exactly what the doctor ordered (to the letter)!Very well equipped for a week away and Wallace nearby was also of great comfort (his arranging of logs and shifting of snow are both first class) along with a cheery ‘Hello’. I’m glad I haven’t melted this place as the wood burner can certainly kick out some heat when you want it to! All-in-all a fantastic cottage in a fantastic location (both couriers found us) and we thank everyone for the opportunity to stay here.Many thanks,
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Guest: Shawn & Carol + 5 kids
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Date of Stay: 02/08/09
Review Submitted: 02/08/09
Thank you for allowing us the privilege of staying at your lovely cottage. Our only regret was that we did not stay long enough.It turns out that on the day we arrived, you had gotten about a foot of snow! Since we are from the state of Michigan that boasts record amounts of snow, it was a welcome sight. We now reside in the Manchester area of England which gets virtually no snow at all, so the children did not think they would see snow for at least a couple of years. They even got to go sledding.We truly appreciated the welcome basket you provided along with Wally’s friendly face. He made sure we settled in comfortably.Rose Cottage is very quaint and cozy. Our family of seven were very comfortable here and we would most definitely return.Thank you for everything!
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Guest: Greg Drone
(Alexandria, VA )
Date of Stay: 08/30/08
Review Submitted: 08/30/08
We are a family of four that stayed one week at the Rose Cottage in August. This is a beautiful cottage in a great location. Stow is one of the nicest villages in the area. The cottage is very comfortable and close to Stratford, Oxford, Blenheim and all of the villages in the Cotswold. The kitchen is well equipped. The location is convenient for leisurely walks. I recommend this cottage.
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