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Luxurious Romantic Country Cottage Specialising in Sophisticated Hen Parties

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Tradditional Aga Rayburn based kitchen

Tradditional Aga Rayburn based kitchen The Murray of Atholl dining room A Stairwell to capture anyone's imagination The hearty snug - with the sword of William Wallace Lounge of true distinction Let the Light Flood in Romance of the Claymores Skye - The Master's Bedroom Skye Annex Iona Rum View from Faroe St. Swithins Cottage - in all its glory! Bedroom "Faroe" Blue Bathroom Swing seat and BBQ area. Front garden looking through to swing seat and BBQ area. Drive - night time (with Green Man pub directly behind) Drive - day time (with Green Man pub directly behind)- Kitchen work surface areas.

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  • Minimum stay:2-5 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets considered:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Property description

A luxurious romantic Country Cottage near Henley-on-Thames offering peace, antiquity and tranquillity to the discerning traveller.

The property, themed on a Scottish Hunting Lodge, is a sumptuous yet quirky and romantic retreat which will welcome the sophisticated weary traveler or exhausted business professional with open arms.

Throughout the property ancient warrior artefacts abound none less so than in the imposing stairwell where you can imagine taking on the Scots headed by William Wallace at Bannockburn. In addition there are also many paintings portraying the beautiful Henley-on-Thames.

We now have two other properties which can be viewed from our UK website - be sure to have a look as you will find them equally if not more so enticing than St. Swithins!!!!

With the many gorgeous country walks to be enjoyed during the summer months and the combination of the two stoves, Aga cooker and warm furnishings transforming the house into a cozy retreat for the colder ones,


It is truly a perfect all year round.

It is a truly characterful period property dating, in some parts, to approaching 500 years old and offering the most superb range of facilities along with the Quintessential village pub for food and beverages, at the end of its own private drive, to relax in after a long hard day.

With both ample parking & living accommodation and luxury rooms it is the ideal ''Home from Home''!

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Property Type

  • Chateau / Country House

Accommodation Type

  • Vacation Rental

Meals

  • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Onsite Services

  • Massage

Suitability

  • Minimum Age Limit For Renters
  • Children Welcome
  • Non Smoking Only
  • Pets Considered:

    This is subject to discussion. However within 2 miles there is a "Dog / Cat Hotel" which has existed in the village for 40 years....moreless

  • Unsuitable For Elderly Or Infirm
  • Wheelchair Inaccessible

Bedrooms: 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 25, Beds for 25

Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom

Entertainment

  • Books
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Music Library
  • Pool Table
  • Satellite / Cable:

    (7)...moreless

  • Stereo
  • Television
  • VCR
  • Video Games
  • Video Library

Theme

  • Away From It All
  • Family

Attractions

  • Cinemas
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Restaurants
  • Theme Parks
  • Zoo

Local Services & Businesses

  • Fitness Center
  • Massage Therapist

Leisure Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Boating
  • Horseback Riding
  • Shopping
  • Sight Seeing
  • Wildlife Viewing

Location Type

  • Village

Sports & Adventure Activities

  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Hot Air Ballooning
  • Jet Skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Sailing
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing

Dining

  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining Room
  • Seating for 12 people

General

  • Broadband Access:

    There are fixed line RJ45 inputs in the lounge, snug, study, Skye, Iona & Rum....moreless

  • Clothes Dryer
  • Computer Available:

    The computer is in the study and has for browsing Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox & Google Chrome and for communications it has Skype, MSN & Yahoo Messenger loaded. It also has a web cam, mic & headphone fitted....moreless

  • Fireplace
  • Firewood
  • Garage
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Gas Heating
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Iron & Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Area
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • PC
  • Paper Towels
  • Parking
  • Parking Off Street
  • Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Secure Parking
  • Sofa Bed
  • Study Room
  • Toilet Paper
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Wireless Internet
  • Wood Stove

Kitchen

  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Blender
  • Catering Available
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dishes & Utensils:

    All you could need...moreless

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Grill
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Outside

  • Barbecue
  • Deck / Patio
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Wood Deck
 

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
Dates Nightly Weekend Night Weekly Monthly * Event
Xmas
Dec 23 - Dec 28, 2016
5 night min stay 		$1,039

Rates are based on 10 guests; add $104 per night, per additional guest
New Year
Dec 29 - Jan 4, 2017
3 night min stay 		$1,039

Rates are based on 10 guests; add $104 per night, per additional guest
My Standard Rate
2 night min stay 		$909

Rates are based on 10 guests; add $91 per night, per additional guest

Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

  • Pet Fee $12.99

Notes:

Best to email for accurate pricing for your group's requirements.

All prices in UK pounds Sterling.

1 Night stay = 100 pounds per head per night based on a minimum price of 1,500 pounds or 15 people.

Additional people each pay 100 pounds.

2 Night stay = 70 pounds per head per night based on a minimum price of 1,400 pounds or 10 people.

Additional people each pay either 100 pounds for one night or 140 pounds for two nights.

20% Uplift on rate during Royal Ascot, Henley Regatta & Henely Festivals.;

Longer stays P.O.A.

Xmas and New Year P.O.A.;

Dates Available: Year Round

Manager's cancellation policy:

50% refund for cancellations more than 7 days before check-in date.

100% refund for cancellations more than 14 days before check-in date.

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Location

25 Miles
Nearest Airport
London Heathrow
0.01 Miles
Nearest Barpub
The Green Man
1 Miles
Nearest Train
Twyford

Car: Recommended

 

Manager info

Year Purchased: 2004

About: Hi everybody my name is Dean Milroy and I moved into St. Swithins House, which is next door to St. Swithins Cottage, in 1990. Bizarrely between then and March 2004, when St. Swithins Cottage came into my hands, I also lived for a couple of years in St. Swithins Court, Twyford. So there must be some affinity between me and the Right Honourable Mr. St. Swithins! Anyway since 2004 I have transformed the cottage into a very special family home offering peace, antiquity and tranquillity to all who visit. Both my sons started their education in our village school which won the UK Primary School of the Year award in 1995. They are now continuing their education as polite, caring & thoughtful young gentlemen but it was this village that gave them the springboard in life. So a lot of good memories were created here and its time to let others experience wonderful times too. I offer you the joy and magic of the ancient St. Swithins Cottage!

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Speaks: english

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Photos

  • Tradditional Aga Rayburn based kitchen

    Tradditional Aga Rayburn based kitchen

  • A Stairwell to capture anyone's imagination

    A Stairwell to capture anyone's imagination

  • Lounge of true distinction

    Lounge of true distinction

  • Romance of the Claymores

    Romance of the Claymores

  • Skye Annex

    Skye Annex

  • Rum

    Rum

  • St. Swithins Cottage - in all its glory!

    St. Swithins Cottage - in all its glory!

  • Blue Bathroom

    Blue Bathroom

  • Front garden looking through to swing seat and BBQ area.

    Front garden looking through to swing seat and BBQ area.

  • Drive - day time (with Green Man pub directly behind)-

    Drive - day time (with Green Man pub directly behind)-

  • The Murray of Atholl dining room

    The Murray of Atholl dining room

  • The hearty snug - with the sword of William Wallace

    The hearty snug - with the sword of William Wallace

  • Let the Light Flood in

    Let the Light Flood in

  • Skye - The Master's Bedroom

    Skye - The Master's Bedroom

  • Iona

    Iona

  • View from Faroe

    View from Faroe

  • Bedroom "Faroe"

    Bedroom "Faroe"

  • Swing seat and BBQ area.

    Swing seat and BBQ area.

  • Drive - night time (with Green Man pub directly behind)

    Drive - night time (with Green Man pub directly behind)

  • Kitchen work surface areas.

    Kitchen work surface areas.

VRBO #255693

This listing was first published here in 2009.

Date last modified - Thursday, September 29, 2016

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  • Bedrooms
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  • Bathrooms
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  • Property type
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  • Calendar last updated 09/19/2016
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