10/10 Excellent
Carla P.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carla P.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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17th Century Cottage with Inglenook Fireplace and Amazing Cotswold Views
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 488.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Charlbury, England
- Fairytale Farm12 min drive
- Chipping Norton Golf Club12 min drive
- Blenheim Palace17 min drive
- Oxford (OXF)20 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Utility
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
17th Century Cottage with Inglenook Fireplace and Amazing Cotswold Views
Grammar School Cottage is a charming, beautifully furnished and decorated, detached cottage in the thriving town of Charlbury within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property dates from around 1650 and enjoys one of the best views in Charlbury across the beautiful Cornbury Park and beyond to the Wychwood forest. The cottage is within a few minute's walk of Charlbury's pubs and amenities as well as the GWR railway station with direct trains to London, Oxford and all stations to Malvern and Hereford.
The cottage has a well-equipped kitchen, dining room with beautiful views and an elegant living room with a woodburner in an inglenook fireplace. Outside there is a delightful front patio area with a picnic table and separate bistro table and chairs. To the rear of the property is a private garden with patio and dining area with a large table and six chairs. The cottage sleeps 4 guests with two double bedrooms and has a family bathroom.
The cottage has a well-equipped kitchen, dining room with beautiful views and an elegant living room with a woodburner in an inglenook fireplace. Outside there is a delightful front patio area with a picnic table and separate bistro table and chairs. To the rear of the property is a private garden with patio and dining area with a large table and six chairs. The cottage sleeps 4 guests with two double bedrooms and has a family bathroom.
Property manager
James Meek
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please note that the bin store is to the right of the patio. Blue is for mixed recycling and grey is for general waste. Glass goes in the separate black container to the left of the bin store.
Used sheets, duvet covers and pillow cases can be left on the floor of the bathroom. Used towels can be left in the bath.
If the BBQ, fire pit or log burner have been used, they must be safely emptied of ash, ensuring it is cool before doing so. It is expected that they will be left clean for the next guests.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
About the area
Chipping Norton
Located in Chipping Norton, this holiday home is in a rural area. Blenheim Palace and North Leigh Roman Villa are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cotswold Wildlife Park and Fairytale Farm. Crocodiles of the World and Dragonfly Maze are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Charlbury, England
What's nearby
- Fairytale Farm - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
- Chipping Norton Golf Club - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
- Blenheim Palace - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
- Rollright Stones - 18 min drive - 19.4 km
- Cotswold Wildlife Park - 21 min drive - 23.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Diddly Squat Farm Shop - 9 min drive
- The Swan - 7 min drive
- Plough Inn - 5 min drive
- The Lamb Inn - 10 min drive
- The Killingworth Castle - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra O.
10 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alexandra O.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
About the host
Hosted by James Meek
We are from Oxfordshire and we live in Charlbury. You can be assured of a comfortable stay in the knowledge that we are right around the corner if you need anything.
Why they chose this property
Charlbury has a unique mixture of old-world Cotswolds charm and excellent pubs and restaurants. We live here too!
What makes this property unique
This is the only holiday let in Charlbury with views over Cornbury Park and the Wychwood Forest. It's in the Wilderness!
Languages:
English
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