Elegant Cottage in Oxford
About the home
This early Victorian artisan’s cottage has been tastefully restored to provide comfortable modern accommodation to a very high standard. The property benefits from being uniquely situated close to all the city centre and university amenities yet is within the vibrant village community of Upper Wolvercote with its ancient church, village hall and school, and is in close proximity to canal, river and open countryside.
Warm and cosy in the cooler seasons, the cottage provides light and airy accommodation during the summer months. There is a pretty, secluded garden for visitors to sit out in and the combination of accessibility, amenity and ambience has led to the property often been described by visitors as a hidden gem. Owned and lived in for part of the year by an academic couple, the cottage offers a perfect home from home for the discerning.
Having two double bedrooms with ample hanging and storage space, the cottage is ideal for couples, smaller families, visitors to the University or business executives working in the area. The living and dining rooms are elegantly furnished with contemporary and antique furniture, Persian rugs and original paintings and prints. The well equipped, modern kitchen allows for easy self catering or there is a choice of over a dozen restaurants and bistros within walking distance. A high speed broadband connexion is also provided.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets |
| Access: | Car not necessary |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Private garden |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Fully equipped including all linen.
Weekly cleaning and linen change service.
Further details outdoors:
Unrestricted street parking.
Very well equipped fitness centre and swimming pool, available for a modest daily fee and within five minutes' walk of the house.
Further details
Welcome pack provided on arrival.
Weekly cleaning and linen change included.
Conditions
• Refundable breakages deposit of £250 required with final balance payment, to be refunded within
two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
• 25% deposit required to secure your booking
• Balance of rental fee due six weeks before your stay.
• Property not suitable for children under 10.
• Late bookings welcome
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The Central England / Cotswolds / Oxfordshire region


Staying in Oxford you will be well placed to explore the luscious Cotswold countryside with its traditional villages, rolling countryside and many walking and cycling trails. Oxford is in close proximity to London, with very frequent, inexpensive bus services and excellent rail links.
The Oxford area
There are a myriad delights in Oxford, 'The City of Dreaming Spires' which is internationally famous for its University, and its unique place in the history of scholarship. You can visit its beautiful, ancient Colleges and enjoy all that it has to offer in the way of music, theatre, galleries, museums, book shops – and of course many good restaurants of all kinds. The Tourist Office will have full details, but among our favourites are:
• Branca (Walton Street): good affordable Italian-based.
• Gee’s (Banbury Road): fairly pricey, but pretty conservatory setting
• Pizza Express (Golden Cross, off Cornmarket): good pizza, wonderful building
• Quod (High Street): popular, noisy brasserie
• Cherwell Boat House (North of the centre): great location on the river, recently extended and good
food.
There are lots of interesting pubs, but probably the most famous (and most studenty) is the Kings Arms, near Radcliffe Square.
Blackwell's Bookshop is a great place browse and enjoy refreshment in the comfortable café.
Oxford is a beautiful city: as well as enjoying its architecture and cosmopolitan ambience, its history and its Colleges, you can hire punts, wander in the University parks, enjoy the spectacular views from Christ Church Meadow. There are walking and bus tours, but don’t always believe what the tour guides tell you!
Staying in Oxford you will be well placed to explore the lovely surrounding countryside with its traditional villages, rolling farmland and many walking and cycling trails. Blenheim Palace and the charming village of Woodstock are a short bus ride away. The famous Bicester Village Designer Outlet Mall is within easy reach. Oxford is in close proximity to Stratford-upon-Avon, where the Royal Shakespeare Company has its home. Warwick Castle is an easy car journey up the M40 motorway.
How to get there
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| Airport: | London Heathrow or Birmingham Intl: 75 km |
| Railway: | Oxford: 5 km |
Contact the advertiser for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Activities near Oxford
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Elegant Cottage in Oxford
"Thank you so much ... We had a wonderful time visiting our daughter, enjoying the English winter weather and the beautiful countryside, especially the Cotswolds & Oxfordshire. We loved the local feel around Wolvercote and ate at The Trout one night as well as trying the local ale at The Plough and The Red Lion. So much nicer than a hotel room". ( Mr M.S., Australia. March 2010).
"Staying in your lovely home helped make this Christmas particularly special." Dr N.P., San Diego. (December 2009)
"We did enjoy our stay very much. Your cottage is not only lovely, it's also very comfortable. Thank you very much for the welcome pack, your thoughtful attention to detail was much appreciated." Dr M T, Switzerland (July 2009)
"We absolutely loved staying in your cottage. Your gardens, front and back are gorgeous and a delight to look out on. Convenient for everything...thanks so much, I will recommend your cottage to anyone going over" Mrs C A, USA (March 2009)
"My son and I were both charmed by your lovely cottage, I hope to come again next year." Mrs I B, France. (April 2009)
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 9 Apr 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 565 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Oct 11 | 22 Oct 11 | £ 485 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 22 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 565 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Oct 11 | 3 Dec 11 | £ 485 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Dec 11 | 14 Jan 12 | £ 565 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Jan 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Apr 12 | 16 Sep 12 | £ 585 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
• Refundable £250 security deposit required with final
balance payment, refundable within two weeks of your departure.
• 25% deposit required to secure booking
• We can accept payments by cheque, banker's draft or bank transfer in GBP.
• Long stay or out of season rates negotiable.
• One week minimum rental during Christmas and New Year period, Easter and high Summer
season
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting C M G Morgan
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews. ![]() |
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