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 52â 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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Om omrÄdet
Wantage
Denna semesterbostad ligger pÄ landet i Wantage. Uffington White Horse och Uffington Castle Àr lokala sevÀrdheter, och den som vill uppleva olika aktiviteter kan besöka The West Berkshire Golf Club och Frilford Heath Golf Club. Millets Farm Centre och Millets Falconry Centre Àr ocksÄ vÀrda ett besök. Bad Àr ett utmÀrkt exempel pÄ vattenaktiviteter tillgÀngliga i omrÄdet, och om du föredrar att stanna pÄ land kan du prova pÄ cykling i nÀrheten.
Swindon Designer Outlet - 30 min med bil - 35.8Â km
Christ Church College - 30 min med bil - 36.4Â km
Oxford Castle - 31 min med bil - 32.7Â km
Ta sig runt
Didcot Station â 17 min med bil
Oxford (OXF) - 31 min med bil
Restauranger
âȘGrove Kebab Van - âŹ6 min med bil
âȘLord Nelson - âŹ5 min med bil
âȘThe Kings Arms - âŹ4 min med bil
âȘThe Royal Oak - âŹ3 min med bil
âȘWildwood Kitchen - âŹ4 min med bil
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Var ligger The Dovecote, historic cottage in a peaceful garden?
Denna semesterbostad stÄtar med ett lÀge pÄ landet och ligger mindre Àn 15 km frÄn Bakers Yard, Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred och Uffington White Horse. Uffington Castle och The West Berkshire Golf Club ligger ocksÄ mindre Àn 15 km hÀrifrÄn.
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Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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!
Neil T.
Bodde hÀr 3 nÀtter i augusti 2025
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Jennifer W.
14 okt. 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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!
Jennifer W.
Bodde hÀr 6 nÀtter i oktober 2024
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Susan
13 sep. 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, boendets skick och faciliteter och kommunikation
Susan
Bodde hÀr 3 nÀtter i september 2024
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Peter
23 juli 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, bekvÀmligheter, boendets skick och faciliteter och kommunikation
Peter
Bodde hÀr 5 nÀtter i juli 2024
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Verifierad resenÀr
19 maj 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Schönes HÀuschen in lÀndlicher Umgebung
Das Haus liegt traumhaft in einem groĂen Garten. Es ist sehr schön eingerichtet und groĂ genug fĂŒr 2 Personen.
Im Garten gibt es frei laufende HĂŒhner, was natĂŒrlich zur Folge hat, dass es auch HĂŒhnerdreck gibt.
Der Pool ist nicht geheizt und dadurch nur im Sommer nutzbar.
Die Vermieter wohnen nebenan und haben uns gerne mit Eis (fĂŒr die Drinks) und Eiern versorgt.
Einzig negativ ist zu nennen, dass die Heizung nach Petroleum riecht. Das konnten wir aber durch LĂŒften gut in den Griff kriegen.
Ich kann die Unterkunft aus voller Ăberzeugung empfehlen.
Verifierad resenÀr
Bodde hÀr 14 nÀtter i maj 2024
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Thomas A.
3 jan. 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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.
Thomas A.
Bodde hÀr 5 nÀtter i december 2023
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Jacqueline B.
18 sep. 2021
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Perfect escape
A beautiful Dovecote in a peaceful, relaxing setting with many countryside walks from the doorstep.
Jacqueline B.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i september 2021
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Andy C.
29 maj 2021
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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
Andy C.
Bodde hÀr 9 nÀtter i maj 2021
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Peter Stephens S.
28 sep. 2020
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Lovely property in great part of the country
Property great.
Location excellent.
Hostess lovely,
All good!
Peter Stephens S.
Bodde hÀr 4 nÀtter i september 2020
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Verifierad resenÀr
20 sep. 2020
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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.
Verifierad resenÀr
Bodde hÀr 4 nÀtter i september 2020
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Sue M.
10 sep. 2020
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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
Sue M.
Bodde hÀr 5 nÀtter i september 2020
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Brian B.
15 aug. 2020
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Great
Prefect property
Tranquil, pretty
Owners very nice
Can't say anymore just excellent
Brian B.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2020
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Karen P.
30 juli 2020
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Lovely rural break
Booking communication was prompt and helpful. Accommodation, pool and grounds lovely.
Karen P.
Bodde hÀr 4 nÀtter i juli 2020
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Mr & Mrs N.
20 juli 2020
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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.
Mr & Mrs N.
Bodde hÀr 4 nÀtter i juli 2020
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Michelle R.
8 dec. 2019
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Beautiful Dovecote
Wonderful little retreat and hope to visit again. Owner is very attentive and welcoming.
Michelle R.
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Roderick M.
21 juli 2019
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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!!
Roderick M.
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Pippa E.
14 juli 2019
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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.
Pippa E.
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Tim and Alison B.
8 juli 2019
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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
Tim and Alison B.
Bodde hÀr 3 nÀtter i juli 2019
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Martin S., Portland, Oregon USA
5 juli 2019
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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!
Martin S.
Bodde hÀr 4 nÀtter i juni 2019
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Graeme B.
23 juni 2019
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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.
Graeme B.
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Lester R.
22 nov. 2018
Amazing Property and host
Clean, warm and cozy with modern amenities and best baked goodies anywhere. thanks Elspeth
Lester R.
Bodde hÀr 3 nÀtter i november 2018
10/10 UtmÀrkt
Donald A.
16 okt. 2018
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!
Donald A.
Bodde hÀr 2 nÀtter i oktober 2018
10/10 UtmÀrkt
James S.
18 sep. 2018
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 canât recommend it enough
James S.
Bodde hÀr 3 nÀtter i september 2018
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