The Bolthole | Oxfordshire Holiday Let | 2 Beds & Sleeps 3
The Bolthole is a delightful two-bedroom holiday cottage nestled in Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire. Just six miles south of Oxford and 21 miles north west of Reading, this charming country retreat features a tasteful blend of fabrics and furnishings curated by the owner. Enjoy the picturesque rear garden with patio and garden furniture, along with convenient off-street parking for two cars. Ideal for a peaceful countryside getaway.
About The Bolthole: - Entrance hall with private door leading to the rear garden. - Country-style kitchen equipped with high-quality chinaware, cooking equipment, electric induction hob, double oven with grill, microwave, toaster, kettle, and fridge with freezer. - Cottage-style fitted kitchen with quartz work surfaces. - Electric heating with user-friendly controls throughout. - Dining room with a table and chairs for meals. - Living room furnished with a sofa, easy chairs, flat screen TV, and a cosy wood-burning stove. - Bedrooms: Bedroom one with a single bed and work area, and bedroom two with a king-size bed, chest of drawers, and seating. - Hallway cupboard with hanging space. - WIFI available throughout the cottage. - Wood-burning stove for added warmth and ambience. - Rear garden featuring a patio area and garden furniture. - Off-street parking for up to two cars. - Excellent local amenities including walks, pubs, and restaurants. - Soundproofed windows ensure minimal road noise despite facing the A4074. - Please note: There are occasional peacocks in the garden which visit from a nearby estate. The peacocks are large but very pretty and a delight to watch. However, if you are Ornithophobic or have an allergy to feathers this cottage may not be for you!
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About the area
Oxford
Oxford is home to this cottage. Dorchester Abbey and Greyfriars Oxford are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brightwell Vineyard and Oxfordshire Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kassam Stadium or Temple Cowley Pools.
Is The Bolthole | Oxfordshire Holiday Let | 2 Beds & Sleeps 3 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Bolthole | Oxfordshire Holiday Let | 2 Beds & Sleeps 3?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bolthole | Oxfordshire Holiday Let | 2 Beds & Sleeps 3 on 17 May 2026 start from AU$311, 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 The Bolthole | Oxfordshire Holiday Let | 2 Beds & Sleeps 3?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Bolthole | Oxfordshire Holiday Let | 2 Beds & Sleeps 3?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Bolthole | Oxfordshire Holiday Let | 2 Beds & Sleeps 3?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Bolthole | Oxfordshire Holiday Let | 2 Beds & Sleeps 3 located?
Situated in Oxford, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kassam Stadium and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dorchester Abbey and Greyfriars Oxford. Wittenham Clumps and Temple Cowley Pools 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.
Quaint really well equipped cottage set in lovely village a few miles from oxford. Lovely garden with patio furniture which allowed us to have breakfast in the company of the peacocks
Margaret H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the cottage and its surroundings. It’s wonderful to hear that you had a chance to relax in the garden with the peacocks as your breakfast companions. We hope to welcome you back soon! Lindsay @ Short Let Space
Good facilities and a wood burner makes this a very cosy spot for a winter stay. Well located for the bus into Oxford and other walking routes to some nice local pubs. Nice to have friendly peacocks and peahens roaming the garden but they did make quite a mess on our car. It would have been useful to have known about this before the stay so that we could have brought suitable cleaning products.
Marianne H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2025
Thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed the property, facilities, and the friendly peacocks. We've updated our profile to highlight our peacock visitors, so future guests can be prepared for their charming (but occasionally messy) presence. We hope to welcome you back soon! Lindsay @ Short Let Space
A lovely cottage - very well equipped. Excellent log burner to keep us warm in the evenings. Excellent location for central Oxford with the X40 bus stopping just up the road. We left the car on the drive all our stay and just used the bus. Funny to look out of the back door and see so many peafowl in the back garden - very gentle birds, even bringing their peachicks to see us.
Would definately stay there again
Claire P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Lindsay @ Short Let Space
I needed to getaway to recharge my batteries and the cottage was lovely place to do so. My only issue was with the labeling of the key fobs - they all said the same thing and didn’t all have the same keys on so when going out I grabbed a fob and before you can even check to see if you have the right keys the door is locks behind you. It was quite a shock to find that the key did not open the door and was for the front door and not the back door. I was then charged fifty pounds for someone to come out. Label the key fobs accordingly and this type of issue would not come up. Apart from that it was a lovely stay. You do need a car because there is not even a village shop but there are some lovely walks and beautiful scenery. The bed was really comfortable. The peacocks are lovely - they are loud but that is to be expected - still lovely! There were 21 in and around the garden one day - it was lovely to sit outside and have a cuppa.
Maria R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2025
Thank you for your feedback and for choosing our cottage for your getaway - we're so glad you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and the neighbourhood peacocks. We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused by the key fob confusion. While we do charge for callouts when necessary, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will make sure the key fobs are clearly labeled going forward to avoid this happening again. Lindsay @ Short Let Space
We had an amazing stay at this well-provided for property. The location is amazing, a small village but incredibly close to amenities and great resutaurants nearby. And can't neglect to mention the peacocks! They were definitely one of the highlights of our stay, it was lovely to share coffee and breakfast every morning with these amazing visitors
Felipe W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Iwona
1 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely cottage - everything was perfectly prepared for our arrival. Communication was clear and friendly from start to finish. We had such a peaceful and relaxing stay, exactly the proper switch-off time we needed. It’s also wonderfully close to Oxford if you’re looking for a bit of sightseeing or a more social day out. We would happily return!
Iwona
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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