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Romantic & Secluded Cottage. Beautiful Walks & Fantastic Pub

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A white building with a wooden door and windows, a small porch, and a brick chimney.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, a mirror, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A patio with a wooden deck, a round metal table, and chairs. There are potted plants and a stone urn.
A room with a large arched window overlooking a building.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to North Wessex Downs
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Ashbury, ENG
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Highclere Castle
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic & Secluded Cottage. Beautiful Walks & Fantastic Pub

Churchyard cottage is uniquely situated at the convergence of the county borders of Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Berkshire in the Vale of the White Horse. The cottage is privately set at the top of a very quiet street next to the impressive St Mary the Virgin Church located in the charming village of Ashbury.

It is the ultimate romantic (couples) getaway with direct access to some of the most beautiful walks on the famous historic Ridgeway.
Making your stay ideal for scenic country strolls to heritage sites and tantalising your taste buds with local produce at neighbouring gastro pubs. And if you are bringing your 4-legged friend(s) it’s a dog’s paradise!

The cottage is set within easy walking or travelling distance to some of the country’s most popular heritage sights and attractions – such as White Horse Hill, Wayland’s Smithy, Stone Henge, Roman Baths in Bath, The Cotswold’s, the City of Oxford and more…

Its privacy, seclusion and superb location are so necessary for the perfect romantic break and are ideally offset by the closeness of facilities in and around the village of Ashbury. Fantastic Public House – The Rose & Crown is just a stone’s throw away from the cottage and has been reviewed highly by many of our previous guests. Sleeps 2.

The property has Free WIFI.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Babies, we have a cot available on request
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Events

No events allowed
We do not allow parties or events
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved dogs only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only smoke outside!
No parties/extra guests. Treat the cottage as you would your own home, leaving it clean and tidy on check-out and no smoking inside.
Dogs are welcome but we charge a £25 pet fee. Please clean up after your dogs, wipe muddy paws and do not let them onto the furniture.
Infants (under 2) are welcome, but there are no safety gates for the stairs and no fire guard around the log-burner, so please be aware of this.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8457369
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
Note from host: we do not allow parties or events
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
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

Swindon

Located in Swindon, this cottage is in a rural area. Greenbridge Retail Park and Swindon Designer Outlet are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore River Thames and Tuckmill Meadow. Faringdon Leisure Centre and Swindon Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Ashbury, ENG

What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 38 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 39 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Highclere Castle - 44 min drive - 51.2 km
  • University of Oxford - 48 min drive - 53.5 km

Getting around

  • Hungerford Kintbury Station - 25 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪College Farm - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Gulshan - ‬5 min drive
  • McDonald's

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic & Secluded Cottage. Beautiful Walks & Fantastic Pub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Romantic & Secluded Cottage. Beautiful Walks & Fantastic Pub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic & Secluded Cottage. Beautiful Walks & Fantastic Pub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic & Secluded Cottage. Beautiful Walks & Fantastic Pub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic & Secluded Cottage. Beautiful Walks & Fantastic Pub located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Wayland's Smithy, Ashdown House and Uffington Castle. Uffington White Horse and Shrivenham Park Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 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. 115 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, the property had everything we needed. We couldn't let our dog into the garden with it nit being secure, but we knew this from the pictures
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place with loads of charm. Well appointed with comfortable bed and great hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This host has a commitment to quality in every detail about this lodging. If you could give 10 stars instead of only 5, i would surely give that rating. Very impressed!!! Just sad that we could only stay two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel burgess

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property, minutes from Ridgeway and fabulous walks. Decent pub with food at the bottom of the lane. We accidentally locked ourselves out on our first night, keys arrived within minutes, nothing was a problem even though it was 9pm. Very kind generous hosts, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Great place

We had a fantastic time and look forward to returning again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful cottage in the most perfect location. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

Loved staying in this beautiful village
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

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

Great short break

Perfect location for a 2 night getaway with our dog … convenient pub and dog walks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, it is a very nice property. The amenities were described accurately and questions were answered quickly. The only negatives were that it was quite cold and didn’t really get comfortably warm for a couple of days, also cleaning could be a little more thorough.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joann d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was adorable! The path was next to the house..walking distance to a pub that had great food and was friendly. Very peaceful and quiet area in a lovely peaceful village. Would def stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Berandette S.

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

Cosy Cottage

Really nice cottage, cosy and near a pub for meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

Wonderful stay in lovely countryside

had a lovely stay in this cottage it is easy to get to has a great friendly pub on doorstep and a path out your front door that leads to the ridgeway for any walks you fancy would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Hi Lee Thank you for your kind words and lovely review and I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with us at Churchyard Cottage. Many thanks, Debra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Klaas H.

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

One week stay

Lovely cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023
Thank you Klaas
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

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

Cozy den

Great location, funky cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Beautiful little cottage in beautiful surroundings

Had a lovely time, cottage was spotless and characterful. Lovely walks nearby local pub and cafe both welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Auste P.

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

Amazing!

It was great stay in a lovely cottage! Beautiful and romantic getaway! Great location and house itself was just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerri H.

Fantastic cottage in an awesome location

Superb weekend away, we loved the cottage and the location. Many fantastic walks direct from the door and the pub which is literally a 2 minute walk serves amazing food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review, I am glad that you enjoyed your stay! Many thanks, Rebecca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dirk E.

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

Wonderful cottage in a nice little village

Wonderful little house with a good pub closeby and great possibilities to walk on the Ridgeway. We really enjoyed or stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2023
Thank you so much Dirk I am so pleased that the water issue didn't stop you both from having a wonderful time. All the best, Debra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Access to pathway for walks on theRidgeway. Comfortable, clean and cosy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Toni M.

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

Churchyard Cottage

Comfortable, nicely decorated cottage situated in a quiet, friendly village. An ideal getaway from the hussle and bussle of city life.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie P.

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

Great time

Cosy, tasteful, surprising, lovely, peaceful, wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tresa N.

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

ChurchLane Cottage

Quaint, sweet cottage! The cottage had everything we needed and the setting could not have been more beautiful. We enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianne S.

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

Perfect

Absolutely idyllic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Bellett

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

Perfect hideaway

Wonderful little place tucked away from the noise and so romantic! A gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Great little Cottage

This is a lovely cottage, perfect for two people and a romantic getaway. The decor is lovely and the location perfect. The pub in the village is lovely and does great food. Perfect for walking along the Ridgeway which is just at the top of the hill. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Debra Legon

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My name is Debra and my passion is to renovate old characteristic properties. I fell in love with Churchyard Cottage, its characteristic beauty, location, and sense of peace and tranquility it really is something special. So, I decided to keep this and share my dream escape with the discerning holiday maker.

Why they chose this property

Churchyard Cottage is privately set on a quite street making this the ideal romantic break for couples who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Located on the prehistoric Ridgeway, ideal for walks and taking in breathtaking scenery, heritage sites and local gastro pubs.

What makes this property unique

Churchyard Cottage has been renovated and decorated to the highest standards whilst retaining its characteristic beauty and charm. Relax by the log burner and and ease and soak your muscles after a long days walk in the roll-top bath... You certainly will not be disappointed!

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