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Buff Lodge - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4624 sq ft

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

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Near Oxford
  • Popular LocationRousham House and Gardens9 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlenheim Palace11 min drive
  • AirportOxford (OXF)13 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Oxford18 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Buff Lodge - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Tackley is a thriving place of traditional stone cottages and a community-led village shop which provides all manner of lovely things. Buff Lodge sits in a quiet courtyard behind one of these lovely village houses and offers a wonderful base from which to explore.

Step inside and you'll find a comfortable escape for four guests. The open-plan design makes for sociable living, with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and generous living room on the ground floor. Double doors lead out to a private, enclosed terrace where you can enjoy meals in the fresh air or simply relax with a drink and a good book. There is a super-king bedroom on the ground floor, as well as a bathroom whilst the second king-size bedroom is on the first floor, along with an en-suite shower room. This lovely room boasts high ceilings and exposed beams and is a cosy and welcoming space.

The enclosed terrace is an added bonus, and the screened trellis ensures this is a sunny and private space where you can relax after a day of exploring. There is private parking for two cars in the courtyard.

Ground Floor

There are two steps into the entrance hall which in turn leads to the main open-plan kitchen, dining and living area as well as a bedroom and bathroom.

Open-Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room:
The well-equipped kitchen has everything practical needed for a self-catering holiday including a full oven and hob, fridge-freezer, and dishwasher along with useful small appliances. There's a four-seater pedestal dining table where you can linger over breakfast and enjoy evening meals, whilst the living room features two comfortable sofas and a Smart TV, so you can stream your favourite shows. From the living room, there are doors out to the terrace.

Bedroom One:
This ground floor bedroom has a super-king size bed, which can be arranged as twin beds if preferred. With a colour scheme of cream and grey, this room has a very peaceful feel. There is plenty of storage space including a wardrobe and chest of drawers, and bedside tables with reading lamps are placed on either side of the bed. Perfect for a little bedtime reading. There is natural light from two windows.

Bathroom:
Soak away the day in the bath (no shower), there is also a hand basin, WC, and a mirror with a light and a shaver point.

First Floor

Bedroom Two:
The second bedroom is on the first floor and is a beautiful room with high ceilings, wooden beams, and an old original door, which opens with a Juliette balcony. There's a king-size bed, single wardrobe, chest of drawers and night table with reading lamps.

En-suite:
The en-suite features a shower, hand basin and WC, along with a mirror with a light and shaver point.

Outside

From the living area, there are doors out to the private terrace. Here you'll find two wicker chairs, perfect for a coffee in the sunshine. There is also a gravel patio with a six-seater dining table, chairs and a parasol.

Property manager

Bolthole Retreats
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kidlington

This cottage is located in Kidlington. Blenheim Palace and Oxford Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River. Oxford Ice Rink and Steane Park Garden are also worth visiting.
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Near Oxford

What's nearby

  • Rousham House and Gardens - 9 min drive
  • Blenheim Palace - 11 min drive
  • University of Oxford - 18 min drive
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 20 min drive
  • Bicester Village - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Tackley Station - 6 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Black Prince - 10 min drive
  • The Pleasure Garden Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Oxfordshire Pantry, Blenheim Palace - 10 min drive
  • Gardiner Arms - 6 min walk
  • The Punch Bowl - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buff Lodge - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Buff Lodge - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buff Lodge - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Buff Lodge - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in Kidlington, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Rousham House and Gardens and within 6 miles (10 km) of Blenheim Palace and Oxfordshire Museum. River Cherwell and Oxford Bus Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km). Tackley Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Archaeology Field Trip
We loved it. Lisa, hope that your cold is better!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful - would highly recommend
Had a great stay, Lisa was very welcoming and available. Attention to detail at property 1st class, both beds extremely comfortable and linen fresh and clean. Lots of extra touches appreciated, hot water bottles and blankets. Tackley village very pretty, local bus outside property takes you into Oxford in 30 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Overall good
Both the bath and shower were very slippery. Safety mat necessary. Instructions book could have been better.
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10/10 Excellent

Effortless stay in Tackley
Buff Lodge was welcoming, impeccably clean, well-equipped and well-located. Effortless place to stay for a long weekend, although given the size, parking and facilities if you're up to 4 people, would be easy to stay longer. Lisa was welcoming and keeps the place SPOTLESS. Couldn't recommend more.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely Little Hideaway
Buff Lodge is a lovely two bed cottage perfectly situated for visiting Oxford and the Cotswolds. The property was clean and well-appointed. We were having a short break and planned to spend all our time in Oxford so did not really 'use' the kitchen that much but it was obvious that everything was supplied that you might need. We chose to use the Park & Ride to get into Oxford but you are also 0.3 miles along the lane to the railway station which would be a great option not to take a car into the city. The beds were extremely comfortable and proper sized bath sheets were provided. We felt that a few lamps in the sitting are would have made the ambience better as there are only ceiling lights currently. And lights in general need checking on changeover as the light above the en suite bathroom mirror was not working. There is also a prize for anyone who works out how to turn on the under cupboard lights in the kitchen! It defeated us. Overall we were very happy with our stay and would happily have stayed longer. We were there in the run up to Storm Babet so a wet stay but the little courtyard garden would have been a perfect spot for a glass of wine in good weather. Thankfully the cottage has a very responsive heating system which made the cottage very cosy within minutes of us returning each evening. Seriously recommend the Indian Delivery from Ovisher, Kidlington. Perfect for first night supper.

About the host

Hosted by Bolthole Retreats

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Bolthole Retreats was founded in 2017 by Martin McWilliam and is based in Cheltenham.
We are the leading independent agency for Cotswold holiday rental properties. We work closely with owners and housekeepers to ensure that guests have a truly memorable stay.
We pride ourselves on our local knowledge, whether it be of a local farm shop, cycle routes or events. Our aim is to enable guests to have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Cotswold experiences, from the Cotswold experts, in a lovely Cotswold property that suits their needs.

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