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The Dovecote, historic cottage in a peaceful garden

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En rustik bygning i sten med en trædør og et vindue, omgivet af grøn vegetation.
En have med en murstensbygning, et rundt bord og stole i baggrunden.
Et køkken med en murstensvæg, et træbord med en lampe, og et vindue med udsigt til grøn vegetation.
En stue med en hvid sofa, et fjernsyn, et træskab og et skrivebord med lampe og telefon.
Et køkken med en stålvask, trævinduesrammer og udsigt til grønne omgivelser.

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  • Fantastiske naturoplevelser
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  • Strandudstyr
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  • Central beliggenhed
    Du er aldrig langt fra din destination med denne praktiske beliggenhed.
  • Oplev nærliggende seværdigheder
    Gåafstand til North Wessex Downs
1 soveværelse1 badeværelsePlads til 2 personer

Populære faciliteter

  • Udendørs pool
  • Mulighed for parkering på stedet
  • Køkken
  • Vaskemaskine
  • Grill
  • Terrasse eller gårdhave

Udforsk området

Åbn kort
Letcombe Regis, England
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min. gang‬
  • Place, Oxford Universitet
    ‪39 min. kørsel‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪51 min. kørsel‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪47 min. kørsel‬

Værelser og sovepladser

1 soveværelse (2 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

1 kingsize-seng

Stue 1

1 enkeltseng

1 badeværelse

Badeværelse 1

Toilet · Kun brusekabine

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Køkken
Antal stuer
Have
Spiseområde

Om overnatningsstedet

The Dovecote, historic cottage in a peaceful garden

The Dovecote is an elegant peaceful cottage, set in a garden of a medieval Manor. In Tudor times the Dovecote providing doves to the Royal Palaces Today, the dovecote has undergone extensive restoration, converting it into a charming living space, with modern facilities and fast Wifi. Now it's ideal for different purposes from a relaxing getaway, to a home from home for a business traveller or a quiet space to study. The Dovecote has a modern kitchen with dining table.The Dovecote is set away from the Old Manor and is accessed by a footpath, which leads through a small rose garden with a medieval well, which has been converted into a fishpond. You might see some of the doves flying about, who have lived here for over 500 years. You enter the Dovecote through a set of double doors, into the modern kitchen/dinning room; which is equipped with; an electric cooker, hob, dishwasher, toaster, microwave and plenty of cupboard space. Off the kitchen is large shower room with a loo and basin, which is stocked with soaps and shampoo. The kitchen leads onto a light and spacious sitting room, with alarge comfortable sofa where you can watch a film on the 52” television. Above the sitting room is located the gallery double bedroom. Which has an ornate king size bed, from you gaze up at the ancient oak beams. The property is served with fast Wifi through out and central heating. Although the Dovecote only sleeps 2 guests, a single bed can be requested at the time of booking which would be placed in the corner of the sitting area to provide 2 separate sleeping areas within the property.

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Indtjekning efter kl. 16.00
Udtjekning inden kl. 10.00
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Kun for voksne
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Kæledyr

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Overnatningsstedets nr.: 8847982
Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
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Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
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Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker og førstehjælpskasse
Dette overnatningssted har udendørsområder såsom altaner, balkoner eller terrasser, der muligvis ikke er egnede for børn. Hvis du har spørgsmål, anbefaler vi, at du kontakter overnatningsstedet inden ankomst for at bekræfte, at de har et passende værelse til dig

Om området

Wantage

Denne feriebolig befinder sig i landlige omgivelser i Wantage. Uffington White Horse og Uffington Castle er et par eksempler på nogle af de lokale seværdigheder. Er du interesseret i oplevelser, kan du udforske The West Berkshire Golf Club og Frilford Heath Golf Club. Wantage Leisure Centre og Millets Maize Maze er også et besøg værd. Oplevelser som svømning giver gode muligheder for at komme ud på eller i det omgivende vand, eller du kan tage på eventyr ved at afprøve cykling i nærheden.
Kort
Letcombe Regis, England

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min. gang - 0.0 km
  • Oxford Universitet - 39 min. kørsel - 37.4 km
  • Highclere Slot - 44 min. kørsel - 46.0 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 51 min. kørsel - 56.5 km
  • Bicester Village - 52 min. kørsel - 62.7 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Didcot Station - 17 min. kørsel
  • Oxford (OXF) - 31 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • ‪Lord Nelson - ‬5 min. kørsel
  • ‪The Shoulder of Mutton - ‬4 min. kørsel
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min. kørsel
  • ‪Wildwood Kitchen - ‬4 min. kørsel
  • ‪Grove Kebab Van - ‬6 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Har The Dovecote, historic cottage in a peaceful garden en pool?

Ja, dette overnatningssted har en udendørs pool.

Er The Dovecote, historic cottage in a peaceful garden et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Nej, kæledyr er ikke tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos The Dovecote, historic cottage in a peaceful garden?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på The Dovecote, historic cottage in a peaceful garden?

Indtjekning starter kl. 16.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på The Dovecote, historic cottage in a peaceful garden?

Udtjekning er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger The Dovecote, historic cottage in a peaceful garden?

Dette feriested ligger i landlige omgivelser, kun 2,2 km fra Wantage Leisure Centre og ca. 10 km fra Bakers Yard og Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred. Derudover ligger Uffington White Horse og Uffington Castle ca. 15 km derfra.

Anmeldelser

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Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 23 af i alt 23 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 0 af i alt 23 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 0 af i alt 23 anmeldelser
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9,8/10

Rengøring

8,0/10

Faciliteter

10/10

Overnatningsstedets tilstand og faciliteter

10/10

Indtjekning

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Området

9,8/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
What a fantastic conversion from the old dove cote to a modern comfortable place to stay, the location is very quiet as it is set in a large fantastic old garden. Our host was very welcoming and we had no issues to trouble Elspeth with, just sad to to have to say good bye!
Overnattede 3 nætter i august 2025
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful historic property

We had a beautiful stay at the Dovecote. The house was perfectly cozy and appointed with everything we needed. Elspeth was really helpful with explaining driving rules and sign meanings whenever we asked her. The country roads were a challenge for these two Americans!
Overnattede 6 nætter i oktober 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

The Dovecote

The Dovecote is something very special indeed - a charming idyll tucked away behind the Old Manor in Letcombe Regis, in itself a beautiful village. A place to be completely at ease. Our stay was made very comforable by the hospitality of Elspeth, a most attentive and gracious host. We spent a happy and peaceful Christmas weekend here, and shall cherish the memories for years to come.
Overnattede 5 nætter i december 2023
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Schönes Häuschen in ländlicher Umgebung

Das Haus liegt traumhaft in einem großen Garten. Es ist sehr schön eingerichtet und groß genug für 2 Personen. Im Garten gibt es frei laufende Hühner, was natürlich zur Folge hat, dass es auch Hühnerdreck gibt. Der Pool ist nicht geheizt und dadurch nur im Sommer nutzbar. Die Vermieter wohnen nebenan und haben uns gerne mit Eis (für die Drinks) und Eiern versorgt. Einzig negativ ist zu nennen, dass die Heizung nach Petroleum riecht. Das konnten wir aber durch Lüften gut in den Griff kriegen. Ich kann die Unterkunft aus voller Überzeugung empfehlen.
Overnattede 14 nætter i maj 2024
Svar fra VrboOwner den 24. maj 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review my property. After you checked out I went into the property and I quite agree with you that there was a smell of oil coming from the boiler. The boiler had been fully serviced 6 months ago. I called my plumber who found a tiny leak in a valve which he has repaired and the problem is now solved. As regards the pool, it is heated. I tried to explain that it had just been opened up for the summer and with the recent cold weather it would take a week to heat up , but would be warm by the second week of your stay as indeed it would have been. I obviously didn't explain that clearly enough in a way that you could understand me, for which I am sorry. It was lovely having you as guests in The Dovecote. Wishing you all the best for the future Elspeth
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect escape

A beautiful Dovecote in a peaceful, relaxing setting with many countryside walks from the doorstep.
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2021
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Excellent!!

Great 9 days at the Dovecote. Great property and Elspeth, the owner, was so helpful & welcoming. Great location for walking stretches of the Ridgeway
Overnattede 9 nætter i maj 2021
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Lovely property in great part of the country

Property great. Location excellent. Hostess lovely, All good!
Overnattede 4 nætter i september 2020
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Tranquil

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Dovecote. The location is great, with many lovely walks nearby. The local pub the Greyhound Inn does amazing food. We had good weather and had great fun swming in the pool. The hosts are friendly and welcoming. The accommodation was clean, modern whilst retaining the original features. Good WiFi connection and great that you could log into your Amzon Prime and Netflix account via the TV. One of our favourite things was to sit by the brook at the end of the garden with a cuppa, watching the wildlife.
Overnattede 4 nætter i september 2020
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Relaxing break

Very relaxing break away in the beautiful Dovecote, the cottage is lovely and Elspeth has catered for your every need. The garden is so peaceful and we were fortunate to have good weather so we made the most of it. The Greyhound pub two minutes walk away did lovely food and a great Sunday Lunch. Would really love to come and visit again sometime. Thank you so much Elspeth
Overnattede 5 nætter i september 2020
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great

Prefect property Tranquil, pretty Owners very nice Can't say anymore just excellent
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2020
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10/10 Fremragende

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Lovely rural break

Booking communication was prompt and helpful. Accommodation, pool and grounds lovely.
Overnattede 4 nætter i juli 2020
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Lockdown to Letcombe

Perfect 4 night stay. Beautiful grounds. Friendly and accommodating hosts. Dovecote was highly appointed and very well designed. Loved the chalk stream and our secluded section of the garden. Great walks and spectacular scenery.
Overnattede 4 nætter i juli 2020
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful Dovecote

Wonderful little retreat and hope to visit again. Owner is very attentive and welcoming.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Delightful Dovecote

The Dovecote was superb and a wonderful home away from home. It was clean and the setting so peaceful. Elspeth was an excellent hostess - from the time of booking to our farewell. She also provided such lovely food and goodies and in particular her homemade bread was delicious! We highly recommend The Dovecote!!
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Absolutely fabulous!

The most amazing weekend away. Elspeth is the perfect host and the breakfast supplies were wonderful. We had a wonderfully relaxing stay and would 100% recommend it to anyone wanting a taste of luxury in the countryside.
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10/10 Fremragende

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Highly recommended

From first communication with the owner to arrival, quality of accommodation and exceptional hospitality this stay was perfect. In the days we explored the area including Blenheim Palace and the Oxford architecture and at night we either ate at the local pub or in the Dovecote. Highly recommended
Overnattede 3 nætter i juli 2019
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Dovecote Cottage

This is a lovely property in an idyllic setting! Elspeth, the owner, was very accommodating and attentive to our needs. She supplied a delicious selection of breakfast/brunch items including a homemade loaf of bread, not to mention a cold bottle of white wine which was very welcome after a day of travel and sightseeing. The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped and we especially enjoyed the private garden as we ate breakfast and watched and listened to all the birds! Truly an outstanding property!
Overnattede 4 nætter i juni 2019
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful property

Beautiful property in lovely surroundings. Elspeth is an outstanding host that ensures the property has everything you need for your stay. We were made to feel very welcome and Elspeth is very generous in how she looks after her guests. Would highly recommend the property if you are in this area.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Amazing Property and host

Clean, warm and cozy with modern amenities and best baked goodies anywhere. thanks Elspeth
Overnattede 3 nætter i november 2018
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10/10 Fremragende

Modern luxury encased in history

We absolutely loved our visit to the Dovecote Cottage. I'd actually been looking for something in the Southampton (coastal) area when this historic cottage somehow appeared on my screen. It looked so charming that we booked it for my birthday weekend and made the trip inland. We'd originally planned to spend quite a bit of time in Oxford, but our timing coincided with a turbulent October storm. The Dovecote was so lovely and relaxing that we simply holed up and enjoyed the understated luxury of this little relic of the past. It's quite evident that the Dovecote is a "labor of love" with Elspeth's warm and welcoming touches. A loaf of wholesome, homemade bread was waiting for us when we arrived, and the fridge was stocked with all the gourmet fixings for a lovely lunch (or two). And not only did she have a beautiful fruit bowl on the table, but she had sweet and freshly washed strawberries, raspberries and blueberries in the fridge, complete with yogurt, cereal and milk for the next day's breakfast. The linens on the bed were heavenly, including down pillows that were so comfortable that I want to buy some myself. The cottage is literally just a few steps from the village main street where you can stop in at the charming, Greyhound Inn for a pint and/or a delicious homemade meal. The surrounding area is rural farmland reminiscent of days gone by. Although this miniature village seems in the middle of nowhere, the larger village of Wantage is just a 5 minute drive away and has a multiple of shops and a large Waitrose to meet your every need. Oxford is around 30 minutes away. The only downside to the cottage (if it even is one) is that it is located on the far side of a large back lawn of the family residence and you must access it by the side gate of the main home. Elspeth and her family are very respectful of your privacy and once you're in the cottage, it's extremely tranquil and private. I've stayed in many old, lovely cottages in my life and some of them can be a bit damp and cold with an assortment of challenges, such as cold water or the heat not properly working. Not the case here...we were cozy and comfortable and privy to every modern convenience. We absolutely loved hanging out in the cottage with a glass of wine and a slice of homemade bread while riding out the storm. Thank you, Elspeth, for preserving and sharing your lovely slice of history with us!
Overnattede 2 nætter i oktober 2018
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10/10 Fremragende

Wonderful Country Escape

The Dovecote is a great place to escape to. Beautifully presented, comfortable accommodation in a pretty village in South Oxfordshire. Elspeth is a fantastic host, stocking the fridge with items for breakfast and even baking a fresh loaf of bread for us!! I can’t recommend it enough
Overnattede 3 nætter i september 2018
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10/10 Fremragende

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Overnattede 3 nætter i september 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

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Overnattede 5 nætter i juli 2024

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Vært: Elspeth

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