Swallows, 1 The Old Stables
ID: S268645
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
Guests consistently praise the Swallows holiday cottage for its comfort, cleanliness, and idyllic farm setting. The welcoming hosts and the opportunity to engage with farm life add to the charm. Its proximity to local attractions and the peaceful countryside make it a hit for both relaxation and exploration.
Reviewers frequently mention the exceptional cleanliness of the cottage, describing it as spotless and well-maintained, which reflects a high standard of hygiene and care.
The property's location is highly praised for its picturesque setting on a working farm, with easy access to local walks, pubs, and proximity to Oxford and other attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring.
Comfort is a recurring theme, with guests highlighting the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the cosy, warm atmosphere of the cottage, even in colder months.
The facilities receive excellent feedback, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen, BBQ, and secure outdoor area. The working farm setting provides additional entertainment and educational value.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through their friendly and informative interactions. While some guests were delighted by gifts such as cookies, it is noted that such gestures, though appreciated, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Inside, the cottages have retained much of its original character, with exposed beams complementing the contemporary furnishings and mod cons, offering a great base for a self-catered holiday. Both properties enjoy open-plan living rooms, offering great social spaces for everyone to come together to celebrate a wonderful holiday at Tawneys Farm. The sleek kitchens are certain to entice a spot of home-cooking, containing an electric oven and hob, a microwave and plenty of preparation space. Both properties also have a washing machine, so that you can easily wash and dry your clothes after an action-packed afternoon. Spend your evenings within the sitting area, by getting cosy on the plush sofa and flicking on the Smart TV, or in Kingfisher open up the patio doors and watch the wildlife on the pond. The first floor of Swallows contains two bedrooms, one King-size & one double and a family bathroom with a bath so that you can indulge with a relaxing soak after a tiring day. Continuing to impress, gather together within the enclosed garden area to enjoy a glass of something chilled, with the natural pond and endearing farm animals as your backdrop as you enjoy the balmy evening, with something cooking on the gas barbecue. Note: This property can be booked with refs. 1161543 and 1050968, together sleeping up to 10 guests.
Eynsham is a busy village resting on the banks of the River Thames just 5 miles from the university city of Oxford, and on the edge of the Cotswolds. Within the village, you will be delighted to find a superb range of amenities, including a family butcher, traditional pubs and village shop. Close by is the city of Oxford, where you will find the oldest university city in England, as well as a number of attractions including the oldest university teaching room, Bodleian Library, Botanic Gardens and museums.
Accommodation
One king-size bedroom.
One double bedroom.
Bathroom with hand shower over bath, basin and WC.
Ground-floor wet room, with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Oil underfloor heating.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, large fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine, Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Ample off-road parking.
Enclosed gravel area with table and chairs and gas barbecue.
Large grass picnic table area.
One well-behaved pet welcome (Please note there is an additional £25 cleaning fee if you are bringing a pet).
Sorry no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Note: Natural pond in the garden, please supervise children and pets.
Note: The owner can provide horse stabling, please contact the owner for details
Nearby points of interest
- Ashmolean Museum
- Modern Art Oxford
- Museum of Oxford
- History of Science Museum
- Pitt Rivers Museum
- Oxford University Museum of Natural History
- Crocodiles Of The World
- New College
- Blenheim Palace
Reviews (51)
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David
The cottage is decorated lovely and in a great position for exploring the surrounding areas but nestled away so very quiet and peaceful at night. The owners are very welcoming and helpful. I would definitely recommend a stay here.
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Katharine
My partner and I had a really lovely time and throughly enjoyed our visit and staying on this family run farm. The cottage was very well presented, clean, and homely. It was really nice seeing the horses and the feeding the sheep and meeting Dave and Rachel (the owners) who were very friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a good stay. The cottage is very well situated and in a lovely secluded location whilst also being close to Oxford, Blenheim palace and lots of other interesting places as well some great pubs and restaurants. We very much forward to our next visit.
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Andrew
The owners were keen to check we were happy, but they were never obtrusive. Thoroughly enjoyed our week.