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Abingdon holiday cottage rental with internet access, balcony/terrace, walking and fireplace

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Vineyard Cottage was originally part of a old stable block and has been carefully extended and refurbished, retaining the exposed beams and split stable-style front door. The cottage is on one side of a courtyard, opposite the main house, a 19th century barn conversion and is tucked away behind an old quince tree with Wisteria, Roses, Honeysuckle and Lily-of-the-valley growing around the front door. You will only hear the gentle sounds of birds singing and trees rustling in the breeze when you wake in the morning!

We are situated in Clifton Hampden, a pretty village in South Oxfordshire, just four miles from Abingdon, eight miles from Oxford, less than an hour by train from London and a 15 minute walk from the Culham Science Park.

A few steps lead up to the adjacent private south facing terrace, which is partially shaded by a pergola covered with grapevines and climbing roses with raised borders full of lavender, catmint and blue geraniums. The terrace overlooks a small wild flower meadow where you can relax on a bench and admire the uninterrupted views to Wittenham Clumps. There are two all weather sunbeds and a teak dining table with four comfortable chairs with cushions available for outdoor dining, along with a sun parasol and a Weber barbecue, so you can make the most of sunny summer days and long summer evenings. (the terrace is accessed via six steps, so it is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible).

The second bedroom and bathroom are situated on the ground floor. The bed/s in this room can be made up as either one single bed, twin beds or a king size bed Please advise on booking which layout you would like.

This room has a desk/table, if you need to work on a laptop.

This downstairs bedroom is easily accessible for disabled or elderly guests. The shower has a safety handrail inside the shower, a floor to ceiling pole just outside the shower cubicle and a stable shower stool.

If you would prefer to use the downstairs bedroom instead of the upstairs one, please let me know at the time of booking.

Also, if you are friends staying, rather than a couple and want to use both bedrooms, please let me know in advance, so as to avoid any misunderstandings.

Babies and children are always welcome and they will love visiting our hens, watching the wild ducks, rabbits and deer who visit the garden, the sheep and lambs in the adjacent paddock and the red kites that frequently circle overhead. Our two cats Milo and Jake like to make friends too but please don't allow them into the cottage, in case any future guests have allergies. There is a swing in the garden for children to enjoy and a playground just a 10 minute walk away at the Recreation Ground.

We have a travel cot available with bedding (from birth to age 2-2.5), baby bath (tummy tub), changing mat, highchair/baby dining chair (from 6 months to about 3 years), junior dining chair (age 4-6), a bed side safety rail and a safety gate for the stairs. Please let us know if you would like to use any of these items when booking.

There is a free Wi-Fi connection, a bluetooth speaker, Netflix, local guide books, novels, family games and DVD's for adults and children to enjoy.

A small supply of teabags, instant coffee, sugar, olive oil, kitchen and toilet rolls, washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets is available. A bottle of wine is provided for bookings of a week or longer.

Environmentally friendly and non-animal tested products are used wherever possible.

The dining table extends to seat up to six people, if you would like to invite guests for dinner!

There is a £40 discount on the weekly price, all year round!

10% discount given to returning guests staying a week or more! Please send me a booking request, as this can only be deducted before you book.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: King Bed 2 Single Beds
  • Beds in other rooms:
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • Cot available
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Swing set
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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    100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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    100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

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    Things to know

    Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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    Payment

    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
    Damage deposit: £150.00

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    No guests under 18 unless staying with their parents.
    No stag or hen parties.

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    About the owner

    Fiona P.
    Average reply time:
    3 hours 9 minutes

    Calendar updated:
    18 Jul 2024

    Years listed:
    11

    Languages spoken: English, Dutch
    This Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 15 Mar 2013. Located in Oxfordshire, it has 49 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate varies from £916 to £997.
    The Owner has a response rate of 95% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 18 Jul 2024.
    This property is hosted by a private host (consumer) and not a business. Bookings of their property may not be covered by EU or UK consumer protection laws. However, the Tripadvisor Rentals companies will provide you with the same customer service as with any other stay.

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    Reviews

    4.5
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    49 reviews
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    Explore232752

    perfect stay in clifton hampden
    May 2024

    excellent accomodation in beautiful peaceful surroundings. fiona was very friendly helpful host. great having two bathrooms. hopefully will return in near future. alan seary

    Reviewed 21 Jun 2024

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Mark M

    damp, pooey, hostile host!
    May 2024

    I have attached a photo of the letter the owner left us, telling us they have a damp problem. We used the dehumidifier continually to try and air the place out, and had to empty it. The downstairs be… More 

    Reviewed 27 May 2024

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Passport53629566439

    Damp, cold, filthy
    May 2024

    The downstairs bedroom and bathroom stank of damp and not fit for purpose. The owner had gone away and left us a letter saying they had a damp problem and to use the dehumidifier when we were out!. We… More 

    Reviewed 24 May 2024

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    We do not have a damp problem and we use a dehumidifier when the property is empty to prevent it! Unfortunately some ring collared doves decided to take up residence on the patio during the period this guest was staying. The furniture is neither old nor is it uncomfortable according to all other guests! It was not possible to mow the grass for a couple of weeks due to rain. Occasionally, cars do drive past our gate and helicopters and planes fly overhead. What a misery!!

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Ben C

    Lovely and well equipped peaceful cottage
    Jul 2023

    The cottage was beautifully clean and had everything you could ever need from a self catering home from home. The layout worked really well for us and the kids and having a washing machine and dishwas… More 

    Reviewed 16 Sep 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    Thank you. It was a pleasure to have you stay!

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Katie J

    Great location to explore Oxfordshire and beyond
    Aug 2023

    Vineyard Cottage was really well equipped with everything ourselves and are two teenagers needed. It is in a stunning, peaceful location yet with brilliant roads and train stations nearby to allow f… More 

    Reviewed 3 Aug 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    Really happy that you enjoyed your stay exploring the area, as well as travelling further afield.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Review 1-5 of 49

    FAQs

    How do I find more info about the property?

    You can get in touch with Fiona (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

    If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

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    Or send Fiona (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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    You can also request a quote from Fiona (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

    How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

    You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

    How do I pay for my holiday?

    Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Fiona (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

    If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

    Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

    Why can't I call Fiona (the owner) before booking?

    You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

    If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

    How do damage deposits work?

    In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

    How can I view and manage my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

    How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

    You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

    We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

    How can I retract my booking request?

    You’ll need to contact Fiona (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

    How do I cancel my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Fiona (the owner) a message.

    If Fiona (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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    / night
    Total
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