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Family home-from-home cottage on working estate

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An outdoor seating area with stone walls and a sign reading "Bell".
A hallway with framed pictures, a window with a plant, and a door leading to another room.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with a green tablecloth and chairs.
A room with a stone fireplace, a wicker basket, and a brass pot.
A traditional brick building with a red-tiled roof, a small tower, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
Sleeps 5•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Chesterton, England
  • Place, Bicester Golf and Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bicester Avenue
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Bicester Village
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family home-from-home cottage on working estate

The Cow Shed is a lovingly furnished home-from-home cottage on a working farm in Oxfordshire, just outside the village of Chesterton. Twenty minutes drive from the famous university town of Oxford, and only 5 minutes from the shopping mecca of Bicester Village. The nearby Cotswolds are famous for their idyllic English countryside. For foodies there are gastro pubs nearby. Free wifi, pet friendly, easy access from Heathrow, and a warm welcome. Longer term lets from Kensington Property Management. Apologies but no contractors please.

The Cow Shed (yes there really were once happy cows wintering in this cottage, though they are discouraged from returning home these days) is situated on a private estate and farm in Oxfordshire. The nearest village is Chesterton, about a mile away. But please note this is a working farm and there may be animals and other working vehicles moving about the property, especially at harvest time. And there are also farm offices in the adjacent courtyard.

Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds are famous for walks, cycle and horse rides and its idyllic English countryside and villages.

The Cow Shed has a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area with a table suitable for up to six people. The kitchen has all the modern amenities of fridge/freezer, dishwasher, hob, oven and microwave, and washing machine and dryer.

Along the hallway, there is a large sitting room with big comfortable
sofas, a gorgeous wood burning stove, a widescreen TV, free wi-fi and plenty of books and maps and local information to get your teeth into.

The cottage has three bedrooms: one king size; one twin room with two singles; and a further single room. There is also a large family bathroom. There are private gardens at the front and rear of the property, with a lovely outside seating area at the rear for al fresco summer lunches.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
In the event of a problem over the weekend Dom the handyman or any of our service people will probably only be able to come on Monday morning!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8660954
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

Bicester

Located in Bicester, this cottage is in a rural area. Oxfordshire Museum and Oxford Bus Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Blenheim Palace and Rousham House and Gardens. Burton Taylor Studio and Steane Park Garden are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking and cycling in the area.
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Chesterton, England

What's nearby

  • Bicester Golf and Country Club - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Bicester Avenue - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Bicester Shopping Park - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Bicester Village - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Bicester Motion - 14 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Bicester Heyford Station - 10 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shan Shui - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Tua Pasta - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪itsu - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cecconi’s - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family home-from-home cottage on working estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Family home-from-home cottage on working estate?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family home-from-home cottage on working estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family home-from-home cottage on working estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family home-from-home cottage on working estate located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bicester Golf and Country Club, Bicester Shopping Park and Bicester Avenue. Bicester Village is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth & Hugo

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We manage 20 'home from home' beautiful holiday apartments in West London (and a select number of cottages in the Cotswolds). Visit us at Kensington Property Management. And follow us on the image sharing site. We pride ourselves on our warm welcome, personalised service and we will be on hand 24/7 for any information requests or property problems. We love our portfolio of apartments and cottages and we are sure you will too… Best wishes, Hugo & Elizabeth

Why they chose this property

This estate has been in the family for 200 years

What makes this property unique

The world famous Bicester Village shopping village is very nearby (5 mins drive). Join the bargain hunters for top quality brands at affordable prices.

Pubs: The Oxford Arms in the nextdoor village of Kirtlington is recomended. The Bell at Hampton Poyle is also excellent. Then in Woodstock, there’s the very nice King’s Arms. And the bar/restaurant at the Feather’s Hotel there is also nice. There are famous gastro pubs galore around the Cotswolds, our favourites are: The Plough at
Kingham for a special treat; The Chequers at Churchill; The Feathered Nest at Nether Westcote; the Swan at Southrop in the beautiful Coln Valley south of Burford; and the excellent Five Alls in Filkins.

Getting to Oxford: Driving into Oxford has generally be discouraged by the authorities for years. It’s okay to drive and park in the evenings, but probably for day trips it’s easiest to use the Park & Ride system. The nearest place to park and get the bus into Oxford is at the Pear Tree Roundabout on the A34. But in summer, the best way to see Oxford is to hire a bicycle and see it under your own steam - bike hire at www.

Blenheim Palace - The most famous house in the country is literally in the nearby village of Woodstock. You can park inside the palace no problem. Its a gem, and its also great if you just want to go for a walk (free of charge) around the grounds. There are also numerous events there throughout the year. Please check on their website.

Places not to miss: The Slad Valley, north of Stroud (where Laurie Lee’s Cider with Rosie was set); Bath, it’s a Regency gem; Chipping Camden, classic Cotswold town; Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe; Hidcote Manor Gardens; The Coln Valley south of Burford, beautiful villages around Quenington, Eastleach and Southrop.

The area’s most famous polo club is in the nextdoor village of Kirtlington, pop along in summer months and take in a few chukkas from the shade of the surrounding oak trees

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