Location: Oddington, England, United Kingdom, Europe (Cotswolds - Upper Oddington, near Stow-on-the-Wold)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
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 (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In GBP, USD and Euros)
Nov-Apr 15 ........................ GBP 400 per week - Low Season
16 Apr-May, Oct, Holidays* ....... GBP 500 per week - Mid Season
Jun-Sept, Holidays**.............. GBP 570 per week - High Season
Christmas/New Year ............... GBP 720 per week - Premium
* Spring Half Term, Cheltnh'm (6-15 Mar), 2 weeks pre & post Easter
Easter School Break ** Easter, 2 May Bank Hols, Summer & Fall Half Terms
SHORT/LONG STAYS AVAILABLE. Rates for 2009 only (later years upon request)
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- Blue bedroom - Oddington, England Cottage Rental
- Snow on the Wold
- Dining area
- Purple bedroom
- Summertime in the garden
Guest Comments (18)
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Positive Rating
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,
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We arrived fairly late on Friday to a spotlessly clean and very welcoming cottage -- thank you! We try to take two to three walking breaks each year so we have stayed in many different cottages, mainly in the Cotswolds and the Peak District, and Rose Cottage is by far THE BEST! We can recommend the walk that starts at Adlestrop and takes you through Cornwell. Burford is also well worth a visit, but the must is the walk which takes you along the river Coln which starts in the village of Bibury which is magical. Although it is about a 30-minute drive to get there, it is worthwhile. We thought the food at the Horse and Groom was very good and we found the King's Arms Inn at Bledington exceptionally good. This cottage has a wonderful charm and I can imagine would be just as beautiful in mid-winter. Somehow I think we will have to come back to find out! Many thanks,
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We just had one of the best weeks of our lives!!! We love this cottage. It is so cute, cosy, warm and comfortable in every way!! Also, we love you decorating! My 17-year-old daughter, Kelsey, said ‘Mum, please tell the owners, if they ever want to sell this place, please let us know!’ My 13-year-old son, Andrew, enjoyed it so much too. We had just come from the Czech Republic, and the place we stayed at had its challenges, so we especially appreciated how clean your cottage is, how well supplied it is, how good it smells and how efficient it is. Everything we needed was right here! I am a gardener and so I, and my family, thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful backyard. What beautiful flowers. My husband loves wood, so he so much enjoyed all the wood beams everywhere. We had some wonderful experiences while we were here: Cambridge, Oxford, Cotswold Farm and Warwick Castle. My husband Bob especially enjoyed Cambridge and Oxford because he is a big fan of C. S. Lewis, Tolkien, Sayers and MacDonald. We cannot thank you enough for the gift of allowing us to stay in your cottage. It is a week that will always be dear to us.
Positive Rating
Nineteen hours (a new record for us) after leaving our home in Maine, USA, we arrived at this lovely cottage. It was welcoming and clean. You can't imagine how wonderful it felt to fall into the fresh linens and comfortable beds. Your clear and thorough instructions helped us settle in quickly. As we are here for my mother-in-law's "celebration of life" service, having this warm and comfortable place was a tonic for our sad souls. We took two fantastic walks in stunning sunshine. Thank you for this beautiful cottage. We'll add it to our many fond memories of travels.
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Excellent. We enjoyed one of he best Christmas breaks we have had. The cottage was well equipped with every need catered for and the welcome note and gift were very thoughtful. We would like to thank the owners and the person who prepared the cottage for an excellent service. We have every intention of returning.