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Birdsong Sleeps 9 Secluded luxury family home close to London

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A two-story house with a conservatory, a wooden deck, and a well-maintained lawn.
A view from a conservatory with a lawn and greenery outside.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee maker, and a dining area with white chairs and a table.
A wooden staircase leading to a room with a forest mural on the wall.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Leighton buzzard
  • Place, Leighton Buzzard Light Railway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ascott House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs cloakroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Ensuite in bedroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Ensuite in map room

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main family bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Birdsong Sleeps 9 Secluded luxury family home close to London

Family home in secluded woodland setting.Spacious garden with tree house & trampoline.Within walking distance of Leighton Buzzard golf course, and a short wainto town centre.Lots of restaurants , pubs and shops close by and a twice weekly market.Milton Keynes & Bicester Village within easy reach.London 30 mins by train
Grand Union canal and greensand ridge trail all accessible from our home.Rushmer.Woburn safari park & golf course,Mead Farm,Whipsnade zoo,Bletchley Park are only 15 minutes by car.Oxford and Cambridge University cities within an hour by car.Lots of National Trust properties all close.
The house itself has an ensuite king sized bedroom with private balcony.There are 2 double bedrooms ,one en suite.Two further bedrooms share a bathroom.Please come and make our home,your home and enjoy a relaxing holiday.We live here but in a self contained loft conversion. We share a front door but none of the living space. Our home would be your home for the duration of your stay.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We live in a self contained loft conversion above the house Share a front door but rest of house is for our guests

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1256949vb
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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 9
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Leighton Buzzard

Located in Leighton Buzzard, this holiday home is in a rural area and next to a golf course. MK1 Shopping and Leisure Park and The Hub are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bletchley Park and Stockgrove Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Woburn Safari Park, or check out an event or a game at Stadium MK. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Leighton Buzzard Light Railway - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Ascott House - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bletchley Park - 22 min drive - 16.7 km
  • National Bowl - 27 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Leighton Buzzard Station - 8 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Lion - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Canal Street Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe The Vibes - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Globe Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Golden Star Chinese - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Birdsong Sleeps 9 Secluded luxury family home close to London pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Birdsong Sleeps 9 Secluded luxury family home close to London?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Birdsong Sleeps 9 Secluded luxury family home close to London?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Birdsong Sleeps 9 Secluded luxury family home close to London located?

This family-friendly Leighton Buzzard holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Leighton Buzzard Light Railway, Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre and Ascott House. Mead Open Farm and Stockgrove Country Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Leighton Buzzard Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic hosts, beautiful house and gardens with lots to do for everyone from the elderly to the very young.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
It was lovely to hear children's laughter and we appreciated how thoughtful and respectful Nina and her family were. Wonderful house guests and we would love to have them stay again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house and Host

House and location is fantastic, clean and serene. Our hosts were welcoming and hospitable, highly recommend this place for a short getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Thankyou for your kind words Ray. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

What a wonderful accommodation. So spacious and beautiful. The hosts are so friendly and helpful. Could not recommend highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2022
It was an absolute pleasure to host Sam & her friends. Lovely to hear the house filled with laughter & would highly recommend to other hosts.Have a fabulous time at the wedding.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long Weekend

Wonderful hosts. Beautiful house. Terrific Location. Thank you very much
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2024
A wonderful family. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to other hosts.Friendly,thoughtful and respectful guests who we'd love to have stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely quiet house, much bigger than expected!

The house itself is beautiful and massive. Facilities are excellent and the garden felt like we were miles from anything. Easy to reach and close to town so we could walk to a restaurant for dinner. Hosts both lovely and so helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
Thankyou so much Charli for your kind words and lovely review.It was an absolute pleasure to host you all .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Place

Friendly host. Clean and very nice. Very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
Great friendly & respectful guests. Would welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a perfect fit for our family of 8 adults, a toddler and a baby. The facilities, equipment and personal details were all outstanding. We were celebrating Thanksgiving with family and so were doing a lot of cooking, the kitchen was well stocked and made this easy. Our hosts Linda and Keith were very welcoming and helpful. Of particular note was the fresh bread and fruit salad provided each day for breakfast, along with a selection of other goodies. It all came together to help make our weekend memorable. What a beautiful location, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great house

The house owners very kind for instance when we go walking with our family we miss how to to go back the house . They rescue us by their private car I like the pizza oven with fire wood
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bird Song

This was an outstanding experience for us all. The property was idyllic in its woody setting and its amenities second to none. A great bonus was the wonderful friendliness and helpfulness of our hosts, Linda and Keith. DIolch yn fawr iawn.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2022
It was an absolute privilige to host David & his wonderful family.They were a pleasure to have stay with us and perfect house guests. They arrived as strangers but left as friends.We hope to meet again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful spacious and well maintained property

Linda and Keith were friendly and generous hosts. Their house is clearly very well loved and maintained. It's no surprise that they've been hosting guests at such a lovely residence for a decade. We were made to feel welcome despite a VRBO app update logging me out combined with a lack of local phone signal preventing a final confirmation prior to our arrival. Our family found something for everyone with lovely rooms and toys for the children. We did feel obliged to keep an especially close eye on our curious and adventurous toddler in such a beautiful property and they kindly put away most of their vases and small statues to help us avoid disaster! We'd love to stay again although perhaps when the kids are older!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at The Bird Song while attending Reggae Land 2026. The property was spotless, comfortable, and had everything we needed after long days at the festival.Keith and Linda were amazing hosts, so warm, friendly, and welcoming from the moment we arrived. They were incredibly flexible with our check-in time, which made our trip so much easier, and after a busy weekend they kindly let us have a lie-in before checking out. Their kindness and hospitality really made our stay even more enjoyable.A special mention has to go to Linda's freshly baked bread, which we all thoroughly enjoyed, and the homemade banana cake was an absolute hit! It was such a thoughtful touch and made us feel truly looked after.We couldn't have asked for better hosts and will definitely be booking again for Reggae Land 2027. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable place to stay with genuinely wonderful hosts. Thank you again, Keith and Linda!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2026
We shall remember Joe & his group with absolute fondness in the way they filled the house with laughter & joy. They were the perfect guests. They left the house in excellent order & were extremely tidy & respectful. I would certainly be happy to recommend them to any potential host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On arrival, we received a very warm welcoming letter from Linda and Keith, telling us to make ourselves at home - which we did! The house and garden are stunning, with everything we could need for our overnight stay. An added bonus, as we sat in the lounge watching tv later that evening, was that England beat France to finish third in the World Cup! The delicious breakfast items were a surprise and delight. We cannot recommend "Birdsong" highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
We are always delighted to hear that our guests have enjoyed their stay at Birdsong. Maureen and her family were wonderful guests and we would love to host them again in the future.5* to them too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet location

Lovely spot, quiet area, nice garden and woodland at the back of the property and about a 20 min walk to town/restaurants.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2021
Thankyou Vincent for your kind review.Hope you would like to visit us again as you were lovely house guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House, Great Hosts

The house is as advertised - very spacious with well appointed rooms and a fantastic garden that even has a hidden tree house and trampoline for kids. Linda and Keith couldn't have been more welcoming. Check in was a breeze, and the supplies they left for us were a godsend at midnight when my jet-lagged children woke up for a snack'. Highly recommended
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2021
Hi Mark & Family, Thank you for being first class guests. It was a pleasure to host you all. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind Regardsinda & Keith

About the host

Hosted by Linda Griffiths

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My husband and I retired 10 years ago.Our children had recently flown the nest and rather than down size we decided to share our wonderful home.During those past years we have hosted some wonderful people and made good friends. We love to travel ourselves, we appreciate home comforts and are excited by the prospect of others enjoying it too.We love to host and hope we can make our guests feel welcome on our home.

Why they chose this property

When my husband was working, he is a retired Police Officer, he needed a place which was, amongst other things, easy to commute into London. The journey time via fast train into London is 30mins. Perhaps though the most important of all was being able to raise our children in such a wonderful, peaceful environment.

What makes this property unique

We are surrounded by ancient oak trees with a private access into a small woodland called Knolls Wood. It is full of deer, squirrels and many varieties of birds, it also includes several large Redwoods and a unique avenue of Monkey Puzzle trees. Deer regulary visit the garden, badgers have a home on the front drive, owls and bats are common as is the local fox.
Within walking distance is the beautiful Rushmere Park. This is a popular tourist attraction with its woodland trails and picnic areas and magnificent trees. Treetops cafe has wonderful views for those appreciating a sedate visit.
Further afield visitors can go to Bletchley Park, the code breaking centre of WW2. Woburn Abbey, with its safari Park and grand old golf courses are nearby. Not forgetting Waddesdon Manor ,Mead Farm and Whipsnade zoo.We are 30 mins by train into London with all the city has to offer.

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