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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Fullbrook nr Burford, Oxfordshire
  • Place, River Windrush
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Tolsey Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of St John the Baptist
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Charming Cotswold Cottage in Fulbrook - The Reading Room

The Reading Room is a cosy retreat in the village of Fulbrook near Burford, the village overlooks the Windrush Valley and is a stone's throw from Burford with shops, cafes, deli's and restaurants. This delightful luxury self-catering accommodation in the Cotswolds has a bright open plan living space with woodburner. Enter the property into the kitchen then walk through into the sitting room with comfortable seating, table and chairs for dining and their is access to the garden. An idyllic bolthole to explore the Cotswold attractions and fully unwind and relax.


Summary
Sleeps 3 in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom

Ground Floor
Living Room: Open plan living area with comfortable sofa and chairs, wood burner, TV with Freeview & Video player/recorder, table and chairs seating 3
Kitchen: Fully equipped with electric hob and oven, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge

First Floor
Primary Bedroom: (sleeps 2) Super king size bed and wardrobe
Bedroom 2: (sleeps 1) Single bed
Bathroom: With bath and hand held shower head, heated towel rail

Outside
Enclosed courtyard garden with patio & lawn area. Table with seating for 4, charcoal BBQ
Private parking for 1 car

The finer details....
The maximum occupancy for this property is 3 guests. Infants do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions the occupancy can only be exceeded by 1 additional infant (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided
Off street parking is available for 1 car
1 travel cot and 1 highchair are available on request (please bring your own linen for the travel cot, as this is not provided)
Sorry, no pets
Strong WiFi (Download speed 49.89 Mbps / Upload speed 9.32 Mbps, Ping 22)
Mobile phone reception varies depending on provider
TV with Freeview
Enclosed garden
Charcoal BBQ (guests are responsible for providing charcoal and cleaning BBQ after use)
Starter supply of wood provided for the wood burning stoves from October to April only
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property​

Things to note...
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
Charging electric vehicles at this property is not permitted

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10757676
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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Burford

Burford is home to this cottage. Thames River and River Windrush reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and Crocodiles of the World. Carterton Leisure Centre and Windrush Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Map
Fullbrook nr Burford, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • River Windrush - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tolsey Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Church of St John the Baptist - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 41 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

  • Shipton Station - 7 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farmer's Dog - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cotswold Wildlife Park Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Farmer's Puppy Bar & Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Priory Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cotswold Cottage in Fulbrook - The Reading Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Cotswold Cottage in Fulbrook - The Reading Room?

As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Cotswold Cottage in Fulbrook - The Reading Room on 21 Sept 2026 start from AU$654, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Cotswold Cottage in Fulbrook - The Reading Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cotswold Cottage in Fulbrook - The Reading Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cotswold Cottage in Fulbrook - The Reading Room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cotswold Cottage in Fulbrook - The Reading Room located?

Situated in Burford, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of River Windrush and Tolsey Museum. Church of St John the Baptist is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short Break in the Cotswolds

Excellent location, for visiting and exploring the Cotswolds. Off road parking was a bonus. Quiet location, even though the Reading Room is next to a main road. Would certainly book again, next time we visit the Cotswolds.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2026
Thank you Andrew for your review of The Reading Room. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely and in a great location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

diego m.

Perfection

I think the title says it all. The Cottage is perfect, impeccably furnished, with the availability of all the comforts. The area is very central and allows you to visit all the main places of the Cotswolds. Me, my wife and my little girl spent 5 wonderful days, also thanks to the availability and kindness of the owners Jane and Bob who were present right away and did everything to make us feel at home and to give us advice on what to visit during the day... imagine that the little girl did not want to go back to Italy, she would have preferred to stay with Jane!! We will definitely come back... we haven't had such a pleasant and relaxing holiday in years!! THANK YOU!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
Thank you Diego for your wonderful 5* review after your recent stay at The Reading Room. We are delighted to read that you found the property to be perfect, impeccably furnished with the availability of all comforts, which lead to a relaxing stay. We are thrilled to hear that the property owners, Jane and Bob were very kind and helpful throughout your stay and made you feel relaxed and at home. It is lovley to hear that your daughter did not want to return to Italy as she had such a great time at the property. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location with comfortable beds and a well appointed kitchen. The house was perfect for the two of us and we loved being able to walk into Burford for breakfast or dinner. The pub just up the road was excellent. We would certainly stay again! It was an easy day trip by car to Stonehenge, Oxford, Leicester, Bath, and London.
Cozy and charming!
The kitchen was well appointed.
The walk into Burford takes about 5 minutes
Burford is perfect for diner, shopping, and walking
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Thank you Theresa for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable Cottage

Comfortable cottage in excellent location, with welcoming hosts. Would happily stay again. The garden was lovely.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
Thank you Richard for your review of The Reading Room. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be comfortable and in an excellent location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

Excellent location - nearly perfect

Cottage is in a great location and had all the amenities you could ask for. However it was starting to look a little tired and could do with a lick of paint in places. The cottage was value for money but this was due to its location.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Thank you Stephen for your review of The Reading Room. We are delighted to read that you found the cottage to be in a great location and had all the amenities you could ask for your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

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

Beautiful cozy cottage perfect for 3 guests with enormous comfortable bed and tastefully decorated.

Comfortable, cozy, beautiful little cottage in walking distance to pretty Burford
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
Thank you Claire for your review of The Reading Room. We are delighted you found the property to be cosy, beautifully decorated and comfortable. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Reading Room, Fulbrook

We had a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage. With only a 10 minute walk into Burford the location was excellent
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2024
Thank you Sharon for your review of The Reading Room. We are delighted you found the property to be beautiful and in an excellent location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica h.

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

Accommodation was inviting and homely and thoughtfully done

Everything that was needed for a comfortable homely stay was there. Lovely helpful people in a lovely property. Well located and stylish.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2023
Thank you Jessica for your lovely review of The Reading Room. We are delighted that you found the cottage to be stylish, and comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage in a great location.

The most beautiful Cottage in a great location. We loved our break at the Reading Room The cottage is tastefully decorated and so quiet and peaceful. Spotless accommodation and the decor is fresh and yet so cosy. Just a ten minute walk into Burford with it’s charming restaurants and cafes. So much history to discover and loved visiting the small villages nearby and the walks through the fields. The perfect cottage winter or summer, highly recommend as the owners have put a lot of thought into making this cottage the perfect home from home.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2025
Thank you Ray for your review of The Reading Room. We are delighted that you found the property to be beautiful, spotlessly clean and in a great location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Stay

It was absolutely lovely to stay in this lovely, comfortable, and walkable cottage, with off-street parking. The hosts stopped by and introduced themselves and they were so kind. The garden was a great place to be and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you Corey for your review of The Reading Room. We are delighted that you had a lovely stay, were comfortable and couldn't ask for a better place to stay. We hope to welcome you back again in future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

will t.

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

Beautiful home in a beautiful location

We stayed here as two adults and a 10 month old. Perfect size of home and the hosts couldn't have been friendlier. The house was spotless and the furnishings in top condition. We will certainly come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
Thank you Will for your review. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary C.

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

Very well-equipped and attractive property in beautiful location.

Excellent. Good to have a bath rather than just a shower, and the pub just down the road was exceptionally good. Would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2022
Thank you Hilary for your lovely review of The Reading Room. We are delighted you found the property to be well equipped, attractive and in a beautiful location. We do hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short Stay Cotswolds

Great location with parking. Close to Burford to walk there. Clean tasteful stone cottage.Warm and cosy. Good facilities in cottage for a couple.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you Gaynor for your review of The Reading Room. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be clean, cosy and in a great location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bernadette Hutchings

Good enclosed garden

The enclosed garden was a real asset. The cottage was sparkling clean and tastefully decorated. Being of a certain age it would have been beneficial to have a slip proof mat for the bath.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you Bernadette for your review of The Reading Room. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be sparkling clean, tastefully decorated and to have a good enclosed garden. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Clean but a little cluttered.

The cottage was clean and freshly painted but a little cluttered with furniture, pictures and knickknacks.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2025
Thank you Hilary for your review of The Reading Room. We were happy to hear that you found the property to be clean and fresh. We have taken note of your thoughts on the pictures and furniture. We hope to be able to welcome you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fulbrook cottage

Lovely cottage with lovely furnishings and perfectly kitted out! Ample parking and very private back garden. A stones throw from the nearest pub and a quick walk to Burford high street
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2024
Thank you Tina for your review of Fulbrook Cottage. We are delighted to read that you found the cottage to have lovely furnishings, ample parking with a very private back garden. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely cottage

The Garden Room is tastefully furnished to a high standard throughout. The owners have provided everything that you might need during the stay. We have had a wonderful break, the surrounding area is full of beautiful scenery and packed with things to do.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2022
Thank you for your lovely review of The Reading Room. We are pleased to hear that you had a wonderful break and got to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and attractions that the Cotswolds has to offer. We hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely property. Enjoyable stay.

This lovely 2 bed cottage in Fulbrook just outside Burford was charming and relaxing. The owner had pretty much thought of everything in terms of equipment to facilitate a comfortable stay. Great bed. Lovely log burner in the lounge with provision of kindling, logs and fire starters. On site parking for our vehicle. Only slight niggle was my personal dislike of ‘shower over the bath’ and shower curtains generally but that’s just me. The power of the shower was perfectly adequate. So If you’re looking for a home from home, then I would definitely recommend the cosy calm of the Reading Room. Also, customer service was brilliant….on returning home I found I had left something in the cottage. My husband phoned the owner and she straightaway offered to send it on at no cost. Very grateful!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2026
Thank you Julie for your review of The Reading Room. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped and in a great location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Simon R.

Lovely cottage

Beautiful little house, superbly and aesthetically decorated, very comfortable and convenient. Specially nice owner who visited and made us feel welcome And Burford is a genuine, easy 15-minute walk away.Only pity was that the local pub was closed
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2024
Thank you Simon for your excellent review of The Reading Room. We are delighted to read that the property is beautiful, superbly and aesthetically decorated. It is lovely to know that the owners made you feel very welcome. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed our stay

Good location for exploring and discovering the Cotswolds. The cottage was clean and comfortable and had a lovely secluded garden. The only downside comment we would like to make is that older people or people with disabilities might find it a bit of a struggle to climb into the high sided bath!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2022
Thankyou Alan. We hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beverley C.

Delightful comfortable bolt hole with good access to amenities.

We very much enjoyed our short stay at The Reading Room. It has been carefully renovated by Bob and Jane who made assiduous efforts to ensure we were comfortable. The cottage is one of the better equipped self catering cottages we have stayed in. On the edge of Burford it has great access to the town's amenities via a 5 minute walk but without the crush of visitors.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2023
Thank you Beverley for your wonderful review of The Reading Room. We are delighted you were comfortable, enjoyed your stay and the local area. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ideal position

Ideal position just a short walk into Burford and 100 yards from a very good pub. Beds are super comfy and the whole feel of the cottage is cosy. The accommodation is well equipped and clean. It is a great base for exploring this part of the Cotswolds with some great walks, spectacular villages and Blenheim Palace all within a short drive.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
Thank you Phil for your review of The Reading Room. We are delighted you found the property to be cosy, clean and well equipped. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Nice

Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2022
Thank you for the 5-star review, Tom. We hope to see you again at The Reading Room!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael Charles S.

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

Relaxing and comfortable base for exploring

Thank you so much for sharing your delightful Reading Room with us. Comfortable beds, dark bedroom curtains, and all the amenities we needed with a short walk into Burford and access to lovely hiking trails. We really enjoyed your various recommendations including Blenheim Palace, dinner at the Lamb Inn in Shipton-u-Wychwood, and most of all the short walks to lunch at the Carpenter’s Arms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review of The Reading Room. It really is a lovely property and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring the Cotswolds.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Lovely property in great location

Once again we found the Reading room an excellent place to stay. Its location allowed us to get to several places of interest in the area - the villages, Blenheim Palace and Diddly Squat (which lives up to its name by the way!) The Property itself is furnished beautifully and very clean. The kitchen is well equipped and the bed comfortable. Off road private parking is right by the property and the friendly owners live opposite. Booking through Stay Cotswold was straightforward. We would stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you for your glowing review of The Reading Room Mark, we can agree that it is a beautiful property, and we are glad you got to explore all of the lovely surroundings. We hope to welcome you back soon!

About the host

Hosted by StayCotswold

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StayCotswold specialises in luxury holiday cottages in the Cotswolds around the stunning counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. We have a fantastic range of holiday properties including dog-friendly cottages through to homes for larger groups. Whether it’s a weekend break, a week’s holiday with your family, a corporate stay, or even a relocation, StayCotswold will have a property to meet your needs.

PLEASE NOTE: You have a 24-hour cooling-off period after confirming your booking. Once this passed you agree to our flexible cancellation and refunds policy that can be found in the terms and conditions on your StayCotswold booking confirmation and on our website.

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