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House |8 bedrooms |Sleeps 18

Burcot-on-Thames in Oxford

£unknown / week

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

13 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

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About the home

Comprising a spacious main house and attached wing with its own separate entrance, this exceptional house makes a perfect retreat for large parties or several families holidaying together and is excellently furnished. The main reception room has wooden floors and a wood-burning stove as well as wi-fi, Sky TV, DVD and surround sound - perfect for relaxing get-togethers - there is also a study area on a galleried floor. All bedrooms have TV, six of which are en-suite. The conservatory dining area offers enough space for all guests to dine together, with views over the large garden and doors opening onto a patio barbecue area with further outside tables and seating within the gardens of Dinckley Court, which lead down to the River Thames, overlooking open farmland beyond.

There is excellent boat mooring and local boat hire which can be moored privately here; fishing is also enjoyed when in season, or at Orchid Lakes with specialist carp coarse fishing lakes ½ mile away.

Located in 8 acres on the bank of the River Thames, the property lies in one of the most picturesque areas of South Oxfordshire, within the small hamlet of Burcot-on-Thames, close to the historic towns of Abingdon and Oxford (7 miles) with beautiful and historic Dorchester-on-Thames less than a mile away. From July to the end of August a marquee is set up in the garden, close to the house with seating, tables, crockery and cutlery for 18. All large supermarkets deliver supplies to Dinckley and for special occasions we can provide services of caterers, beauty therapists, wine tasting evenings etc.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Entrance hall with tiled floor.

Living room with wood-burning stove comfortable leather sofas and soft furnishings

Large and stunning conservatory/dining-room with stone floor, patio doors to patio.

Large beautiful well-equipped modern kitchen with Aga, double range cooker and stone floor.

Utility and Separate WC.

Double bedroom (5ft bed), en-suite shower room/W.C. Staircase from living room to first floor: Study area to dressing area with chair-bed (alternative sleeping).

Beamed double bedroom with en-suite bathroom/W.C.

Second staircase from hall to first floor: Small kitchen.
Double bedroom. Twin-bedded room. Bathroom/W.C.

Separate entrance to wing: Two double bedrooms, each with en-suite shower room/W.C.

First floor: Two bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom/W.C; one double, one twin-bedded.

Nine TVs (one satellite), five with DVD, Small DVD library, Radio/cassette/CD

E-mail point (in each bedroom within separate wing)

Three cots (1 travel, 1 standing, 1 baby crib), Two h/chairs, Two Z-beds (alternative sleeping only)

Further details outdoors:
Large garden, terrace, river frontage (toddlers beware!)

Marquee and banqueting table for use during July and August

Barbecue

Mooring for boat by arr

Fishing in season

Easy walking access

Further details

A £200 security damage deposit is required

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Kitchen with range cooker

 

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Marquee in the garden for al-fresco dining July-august

 

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Reception floors with wooden floors and woodburning stove

Awards

The Central England / Cotswolds / Oxfordshire region

Oxfordshire and the Cotswold is an area of outstanding natural beauty with breathtaking scenery, bustling market towns and picturesque villages. Walking, cycling, horse-riding, fishing and golf are among the activities that can be enjoyed here. The city of Oxford is home to one of the world’s top universities, beautiful botanic gardens, many great restaurants and pubs and exciting shops. An idyllic afternoon can also be spent punting on the river. Abingdon is a historical market town with sites of interest such as the ruins of a Benedictine abbey including the beautiful perpendicular gateway and the Unicorn Theatre and Long Gallery, which are still used for plays and functions and the picturesque narrow-arched Abingdon bridge over the Thames.

The Oxford / Burcot-on-Thames area

A Salters Steamer Boat can be caught from Oxford and back to Days Lock and a walk taken back to Dinckley Court, or Nuneham Courtneys arboretum can be visited - full of amazing trees, plants and beautiful peacocks. Restaurants within 10 miles for food lovers include Raymond Blanc's Quatre de Saison, the famous Crazy Bear Thai restaurant, The Plough restaurant/pub, serving fabulous Tapas (can be delivered), and the Chequers pub, 400 yards away, serving great british food. Historic Oxford is 15 minutes by bus. Henley and Windsor, with its royal castle, are both within a hour's drive, with the Georgian Hritage city of Bath and the English Cotswolds slightly further afield.

How to get there

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From Didcot Parkway station Dinckley Court is 15 minutes away by taxi, or from Oxford station 25 minutes.

Activities near Oxford

Reviews

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05 Apr 2013

“We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dinckley Court” The property was very welcoming and clean. We all felt at home and Annette was very helpful. The property catered for our every need with plenty of space to socialise. It was perfect for all ages, both young and old, with a beautiful garden. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would be keen to visit again.

26 Mar 2013

“Lovely house and helpful owner!” Dinkley Court is a beautiful house with plenty of space and amenities. The conservatory is so pretty and light and there are lots of intetesting bits of furniture and art. We had a great stay for my hen weekend! The owner, Annette, was really helpful and posted us back some items we'd left there without charge. Very kind of her! I would definitely recommend this property to a friend and stay there again.

24 Jan 2013

“WOW, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, SUPERB PROPERTY, BRILLIANT WEEKEND” Stayed here in January for a surprise 30th birthday for my wife with family and friends (15 adults and 4 children under 3) We travelled on a snowy winters day and I was delighted to find that the property was easy to find, in a great location but felt like we were in the middle of the country side. My wife who had no idea where we was going was straight away impressed as we pulled up to the building and things just got better as we walked in to a warm, welcoming house. The Kitchen\conservatoty was a great place to get together, with under floor heating, great views to the garden and a kitchen fully equipped with everything you'll need for cooking for large groups. The bedrooms and living room were all well furnished and pretty much everyone had there own bathroom to use, the place really was faultless. We did have plans to go out to Oxford on the Saturday but the majority of us made use of the house and the extensive Gardens which was covered in snow during our stay, it looked amazing and we all had great fun and didn't want the day to end. The pub just around the corner from the property (Chequers) was also a great place to relax after being out all day and they too were very welcoming and made us a number of original and really tasty cocktails. On the Sunday, some of us went for a walk straight from the property, some went to Abingdon and some of just stayed at the property to watch the football on Sky, this place really did just keep everyone happy. The owner Annette is lovely and is willing to help out with anything you need to make your weekend as special as she can, she was also available for any questions or advice either by email or Phone and she really did make organising the weekend away a delight. Highly recommended for family stays and group events, Can't wait to return and experience this property again in the Summer.

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10 Jan 2013

“Fabulous Stay” There were 14 adults, 4 children and 2 babies staying at Dinckley Court to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday and New Year. We had a brilliant time and found the house perfect. As it was a special occasion we booked the caterers reccomended by the owners and the meal was delicious. There was plenty of room for us all and we were never on top of each other except when in the kitchen as everyone wanted to help!. The weather was pretty awful but we managed to go for a few walks to the local pubs and have a lovely meal at The Chequers. It did stay dry for New Years Eve and we let off some fireworks which was great. I cannot fault anything at all except some people (adults, children seemed to like them) were not keen on the black hands and bust in the hall. We had a few minor hiccups, with a door sticking, broken DVD and kettle but these were sorted promptly. The house was spotless and there was plenty of cutlery etc.

07 Jan 2013

“A superb stay...amazing property with extremely helpful owener” The house is beautiful and well furnished; Dinckley Court is atmospheric and furnished tastefully. We enjoyed a hen weekend with 17 girls and found it a suitable location. We hosted a murder mystery dinner party one evening and found it the perfect setting. The owner is lovely and extremely generous and helpful. She was always at the other end of the phone if needed and was certainly willing to go the extra mile to ensure we had an enjoyable and comfortable stay. I would highly recommend this to anyone!

19 Nov 2012

“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR A FAMILY BREAK” Having looked on the internet for a family break for a large group consisting of 12 adults and 5 children, with ages ranging from the mid 70s, to 18 months, we came across Dinckley Court. As most... more

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18 Nov 2012

“Lovely weekend in gorgeous house right on the river Thames‏” Enjoyed a lovely weekend in Dinckley court. The house is wonderfully spacious with well furnished bedrooms, and a huge kitchen complete with an aga and great dining area in the conservatory. The... more

13 Nov 2012

“Happy to recommend for groups” Stayed here in Nov 2012 - a group of 14 adults - all 50 or so. We have been away together many times to many places. All were very happy with this accomodation, location and host. Plenty of room for our group, good walking, cycling, drinking and dining close by. We put kitchen tables together so could all sit round same table for meals. Kitchen was well equipped. No hesitation in recommending.

08 Nov 2012

“great house for a family get-together” This is a lovely setting for a family holiday, with loads of space and good accommodation. Our family has stayed there several times, and we have continued to enjoy itsconvenient location, its lovely garden with the river nearby, and the good facilities in the house. We love staying at Dinckley Court.

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05 Nov 2012

“Fantastic weekend away with friends” I stayed at Dinckley court for a long weekend with friends (11 adults and 9 children under 5!). From the moment we booked Annette was extremely helpful, even going so far to buying a baby bath for the baby in the group!. The marquee in the garden was due to be put down before we arrived but I'd heard the weather was supposed to be nice and Annette kindly allowed the marquee to stay up for us. The house was spotless on arrival, there was ample space for all of us so that we never felt like we were under each others feet. The grounds are spectacular with seats right on the river. We enjoyed our stay so much that we are already trying to plan a return visit for next year!

20 Oct 2012

“"Stay at Dinckley Court"” Not sure why the person writing the last review said what she/he said - Dinckley Court is welcoming, quirky, excellent facilities, clean and accommodating. I had arranged a family/friends gathering so I was quite nervous what would be waiting for me......my fears melted away as soon as I entered the front door. Everyone and I mean everyone (over 15 of us) spent the most wonderful weekend in the most wonderful surroundings "together"......we have all agreed to do it again so Dinckley Court we will be back and thank you for having us......there is definitely something special about the house.....it was like coming home!!

19 Oct 2012

“Fabulous house in beautiful grounds, perfect for large group stays” We enjoyed a fabulous stay at Dinckley Court this summer. There was plenty of room for our extended family – 15 of us altogether with 5 children under 5 – the building is spacious enough that we never got under each other's feet or found it too noisy. The kitchen and eating area is very well laid out for large groups so that we could all eat together. The weather was great during our stay so we made full use of the barbecue, patio, and tent. The garden is simply enormous and we enjoyed many strolls down to the banks of the Thames to watch the boaters go by. The owner, Annette, was a gracious host. Always available to make sure we were having a good time but never intrusive. She had plenty of ideas of places to visit – the pies at the Oxford Covered Market were indeed delicious, the kids enjoyed Beale Park, and all of us had a great time at Blenheim Palace. All within easy driving distance through the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. Visit http://photosynth.net and search for "Dinckley Court" for some immersive panorama pictures we took. Highly recommended for family stays and group events.

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14 Sep 2012

“Don't stay in this property.” My family and I did not have a good start to the holiday when my daughter, who booked the accommodation was phoned by the owner and accused of damaging a TV. At that point we had not even arrived at... more Response: I am most surprised to read this review. I apologised for the mix up of caliing this group and asking about damage. It was a genuine mistake and I apologied profusely. A TV was damaged and I... more

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Prices for group size 18
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	29 Jul 11	5 Aug 11	2944£ 2944	-	-	1 Week
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	23 Dec 11	30 Dec 11	4000£ 4000	-	-	1 Week
	30 Dec 11	6 Jan 12	4000£ 4000	600£ 600	600£ 600	5 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

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5 years listed You are contacting Annette Godfrey Landline n/a Mobile 44 07899 843520 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This house has received 13 reviews from previous guests.

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