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Ecolodge With Stunning Views In Chilterns

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Property grounds
A cozy bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.
Room
A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a window overlooking greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Chiltern Hills
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Benson, ENG
  • Place, Chiltern Hills
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® Windsor
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ecolodge With Stunning Views In Chilterns

A 45m2 open plan chalet style bungalow built in hemp on recycled car tyres with triple glazed windows and doors, equipped with LED lighting and the latest far infrared heating. Green Tourism UK recently assessed the lodge and rated it with a Gold Standard Award with a score of 87%. The lodge also has both green walls and green roofs to enhance the biodiversity of the site. The lodge looks over open fields and has its own private terrace. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a small utility room with washing machine, TV with Sky and free wifi. The lodge has a double bed plus a double sofa bed that can be used to accommodate additional guests.

The lodge is situated just off the Ridgeway national trail and Chilterns Cycleway that together with a dense network of bridle ways and footpaths, offer unlimited on and off-road cycling and hiking. We have a couple of vintage bikes that can be hired for a small fee to enable you to explore the area if you can't bring your own.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids can come and collect eggs for breakfast!
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you want to bring pets they need to be well behaved as we have chickens and some wild cats in nearby sheds.

Important information

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Property # 1778722
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Wallingford

Located in Wallingford, this chalet is in a rural area. Wallingford Museum and Cornerstone are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Broad Street Mall and Thame Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Henley Cricket Club or Kassam Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Benson, ENG

What's nearby

  • Chiltern Hills - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Oxford - 33 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 47 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Bicester Village - 48 min drive - 54.6 km
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 55 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

  • Wallingford Cholsey Station - 13 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterfront Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beans & Brew - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Town Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ecolodge With Stunning Views In Chilterns pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ecolodge With Stunning Views In Chilterns?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ecolodge With Stunning Views In Chilterns?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ecolodge With Stunning Views In Chilterns?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Ecolodge With Stunning Views In Chilterns located?

Situated in a rural location, this chalet is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Chiltern Hills and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from River Thames. Thames Path and Wallingford Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay - great property for a weekend away :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

Beautiful lodge, beautiful surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angel M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication
Looks amazing in advert. As I drove on past the recycling plant onto the property, it looked messy and rundown. I was very disappointed. Tim was not there to meet but a neighbor named Ali was. Once inside the lodge it was 'nice', everything was okay. Kitchen area was okay had everything to cook and eat with. 'Cows Milk', in the fridge. I'm vegan. Bed was Huge and extremely comfortable. Sofa material was scratchy so I didn't use. Chair could have done with a freshen up. No Wi-Fi password so phone signal was weak. Tv came with Prime so a plus. Shower cubicle needed a good scrub as was full of water stains. Ants on shower floor. Overall lighting was with exposed wires (Not live just showing). View of field was nice from the bed to look at. Noise level was extremely high for the country as you're 5 mins drive from RAF Benson base so there flying in and out. Wouldn't come back and left a day early. Wasted my money. had a generaic email response after paying as no response from 'Tim', after asking about vegan restaurants of recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Slavica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay

The property has everything you might need. It was peaceful and a good base from which to explore the Oxfordshire area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Door was hard to lock so we did not lock it at all

We had a great stay with our dog . Love the liveing walls, but by car could be cut back off path . I use a stick to walk . We Loved the cottage. Just right for us to visit family. Hope you like the painted stone we left behind
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Katie B.

Lovely, comfortable accommodation with 'feel good factor' of being environmentally friendly. Cosy.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Ecolodge, Wallingford. Clever design and green technology made this a comfortable and convenient stay. It is plenty big enough for a small family, though accommodation not really private enough for two couples. Kitchen and utility well provided. Bathroom nice and warm but shower a bit weak. Views across the field lovely to wake up to. Host, Tim, really friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review and we are glad that you enjoyed your stay. Yes, we have been careful that the eco design should enhance rather than reduce the decor and comfort of the lodge but felt that a power shower would not fit well with our eco aim so we went for a design that provided plenty of hot water without a high demand for energy. And you will be pleased to hear that our new solar panels are now generating more energy than the lodge is using during the day so we are able to export the excess back to the Grid.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

A very special place!

We loved the sustainability of the lodge which was comfy and had a peaceful serene atmosphere. We loved Tim’s enthusiasm. He was so welcoming and helpful and made staying in Mizpah an absolute pleasure. His little cat clearly likes the charms of Mizpah and gullible visitors too! And we were more than happy to welcome our feline friend.We saw gorgeous sunrises and sunsets as well as bird life from the lodge, and had great fun beginning to explore the abundant walks, pubs and places of interest, there just wasn’t enough time so we will have to return. Real gem this place. We were sad to leave!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much for spending the time to write reviews, both on here and in our guest book! I see you even managed to find the very olde worlde Black Horse pub right in the middle of the Stoke Row woods! Quite an achievement! We do hope you come back sometime in the future. Nkunzi the cat misses you both already ;-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Babs and David B.

Like the Eco ideas. Centrally located. Welcoming owners. Spacious.

Love the whole Eco idea. Knew it was next to a recycling tip so that was not a problem. More space than we imagined and Tim was very welcoming and friendly. Outside space was perfect for us and our dog. Nice to sit on the deck with a glass of wine. I guess the own down points would be silly things, like the mirror inthe bathroom was so high I could barely see in it and I am 5ft 6ins. There was no larger mirror to be able to see clothes before you go out, important for me. The interior of the bathroom was a bit shabby, with missing skirting and painting was really needed, it kind of let the whole place down. The oven...... well I put dinner in the oven for half an hour at the temp of 8, which should have cooked it perfectly. It was so lukewarm that I could pick the dish out with my bare hands, the oven just did not get hot at all. Luckily we transferred everything into the microwave. We went to use the wok, and someone had put it away in the cupboard absolutely filthy, still with dirty oil and food particles sitting in it... perhaps whoever cleans for a changeover may like to check this in future. Not a pleasant surprise. So overall a great stay, just looked a bit in need of TLC here and there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful lodge, clean and everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabell A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alles Super!!!

Wie in den letzten Jahren hat uns auch dieses Jahr alles super gefallen.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lodge

We had a great week in lovely countryside. The lodge was a perfect base - thank you Tim & Sarah.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

What's not to like.

Lovely property. Very comfortable. Local town great and well placed for exploring region. Lovely jam and milk provided with tea and coffee. Would happily stay again in warmer weather to enjoy sitting out on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo S.

Wonderful experience

It was a marvellous experience to have stayed in this house in the middle of nature.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynda A.

Wonderful Little retreat .

Really nice retreat. Great position with lovely walks and not far from the thames. Super hospitable hosts. Went out of their way to make us feel at home with our family. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyca L.

Fantastische plek.

Compacte en sfeervolle lodge, eigen terrassen, mooi zicht, oneindig veel mooie wandelingen te maken in de buurt. Kregen van de eigenaar de perfecte wandelkaart te leen. Behulpzame, relaxte en tegelijk heel discrete eigenaars.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark F.

Relaxing Lodge

Great accommodation, friendly hosts and superb area to visit in sunny English spring weather
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

anna m.

lovely cosy lodge

Highly recommended, thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jo A.

wonderful out of the way spot

We loved the eco lodge. Lots of home comforts in a great location. We explored the River Thames, the Chilterns and Oxford from this countryside cabin. The nearby town of Wallingford had lots of charm and local amenities and its only 10 minutes away. Thanks for letting us use the lodge Tim.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much for spending the time to write a review. Really appreciated. Hope to see you again sometime in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Cute, qwerky and a great little getaway!

Love how it's secluded away from everything, had an amazing warm welcome when we arrived. Lovely host. Really was a nice find!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joanna E.

A well equipped lodge with a lovely view. A place to unwind and relax

A great lodge with lots of eco friendly points, without losing any of the comforts. The spacious open plan layout was still cosy because of the thoughtful details of the owner. Our stay was just what we needed peaceful and secluded. Tim & Sarah being the best of hosts, very friendly, welcoming and accommodating; their affection for the lodge is infectious. Would love to visit again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

A very peaceful and homely lodge

We had such a lovely stay here and so did our dog. Enjoyed early walks in the adjacent woods before breakfast and then long walks along the river with an occasional pub stop, and back to this lovely home where everything has been supplied for a very comfortable stay. Tim's passion for all things green is an inspiration and we came home fully recharged and with plans for another visit soon. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

Beautiful peaceful ecolodge with lovely hosts

We had an excellent two night stay in this charming and welcoming lodge. Tim and Sarah were extremely helpful and welcoming hosts. Everything was done to make us feel welcome, from excellent communication in advance of our stay, to some beautiful home-made produce which was provided at the accommodation. The lodge itself is in a lovely, quiet location which made for a relaxing stay for the two of us and our 10-week old son. It's very well equipped and very tastefully furnished. We would not hesitate to recommend it and hope to visit again some time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

Peaceful retreat

Mizpah Lodge is in a very quiet location that allows for a peaceful relaxing break from the norm. It is situated close to Wallingford that offers a range of eating places including several take away options. There was a good view across the fields of the helicopters going in and out of RAF Benson. The Lodge was well equipped with everything we needed. It was warm and comfortable. (However, if you have allergies be warned the pillows etc are filled with feathers) We enjoyed walking along the Thames with our little dog and stood for a while watching Benson Lock. This was a last minute booking for a two day escape. Tim was very helpful and quick to respond to emails. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend the Lodge to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Isabell A.

Es war wieder super!!!

Hier stimmt alles - das Haus, die Vermieter, die Gegend.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Lovely quiet chilled out location

We stayed here while attending our son's wedding, it was perfect plenty of room, the property is well thought out, and its great to stay somewhere where you know you are making as little impact on the environment as possible, while still having some home comforts :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Your host

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I trained as a soil scientist and worked/lived in Africa for 13 years. After returning back to England, I worked on various Eco developments including Bicester Ecotown and clothing Ecofactories in Bangladesh. I've also developed Eco holiday resorts in England, Kenya & Lesotho.

Why they chose this property

This area has some of the best mountain biking/hiking trails in the country. In spite of being only 40 miles from London, you can ride nearly all day along the huge bridleway network and not even see anyone else. There also plenty of historic sites within a few miles including Grims Ditch, Wallingford Castle and numerous Hill Forts.
This property is in the countryside but only 2 miles from the historic market town of Wallingford

What makes this property unique

The lodge has great views over farmland. It is highly insulated (hemcrete wallls with triple glazed windows and doors) and heated during the winter months by far infrared panels. It is powered by a 4kW array of solar pv panels with grid backup supplied by 100% renewable energy by Good Energy.
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