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Bay Tree Cottage is tucked away in an elevated position on the edge of a pretty village.

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Exterior
1 bedroom, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Miscellaneous
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bay Tree Cottage is tucked away in an elevated position on the edge of a pretty village.

Bay Tree Cottage is the perfect romantic bolthole. Tucked away in an elevated position on the edge of this very pretty village with a choice of excellent pubs and restaurants within easy strolling distance, it manages to combine an away from it all feeling with a location that makes it an ideal base for exploring with or without a car.

Packed with period features; flagstone floors, original beams and a generous stone fireplace complete with wood burning stove, it's obvious that Bay Tree Cottage has been restored with love. Four legged friends are welcome too and when it comes to walking routes, you'll be spoilt for choice.

Additional Information
PARKING - Please note there is parking round the corner from Bay Tree down a quiet lane called Swinbrook Lane.
PLEASE NOTE that the stairs are characteristic of a period cottage and are therefore a little steep but do have a handrail. As such the cottage may not be suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
This property is suitable for two guests only.
Two small well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).

Ground Floor:
Sitting/dining room
With a large inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. LCD television with Freeview, DVD player and CD radio. When it's time for dinner, a gateleg table and chairs allows more formal dining.
Kitchen
With an electric oven and hob, fridge with freezer box, microwave and washer/dryer.

First Floor:
NB: Please note the steps to the first floor are very steep.
Double bedroom
With 5’ king-size bed and an LCD television with Freeview and DVD player.
Bathroom
With a bath and overhead shower, wash basin, wc and a heated towel rail.

Outside:
To the front of the cottage you'll find a country cottage garden and garden furniture.
A short stroll along the lane will take you to the beautiful pastoral views seen in the photo gallery and a short walk into the village takes you along a tree-lined lane leading to the village's Wychwood Wild Garden, 12.5 acres of woodland, gardens and ponds - quintessential Cotswold country and absolutely charming.

Property manager

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

529374

About the neighborhood

Map
Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Wildlife Park - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Fairytale Farm - 17 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Crocodiles of the World - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
  • The Model Village - 22 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 27 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

  • Shipton Station - 3 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Diddly Squat Farm Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hare - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cotswold Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Tree Cottage is tucked away in an elevated position on the edge of a pretty village. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay Tree Cottage is tucked away in an elevated position on the edge of a pretty village.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Tree Cottage is tucked away in an elevated position on the edge of a pretty village.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay Tree Cottage is tucked away in an elevated position on the edge of a pretty village. located?

Situated in Chipping Norton, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Tolsey Museum, Church of St John the Baptist, and River Windrush. Cotswold Wildlife Park and North Leigh Roman Villa are also within 9 mi (15 km). Shipton Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Bay Tree Cottage is tucked away in an elevated position on the edge of a pretty village. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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8/10

The cosy cottage has been very well modernised without losing its charm. It is in a lovely area with plenty of interesting places to visit.
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10/10

Lovely cottage, good location, lots of attention to detail with unexpected welcome pack - a very nice touch

10/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the cottage. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10

Beautiful cottage in the lovely Cotwolds, the cottage is absolutely delightful, so cosy, and has excellent facilities.Owner Vanessa was so helpful and friendly.
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10/10

Excellent cottage, brilliant hostess, wonderful hamper to greet us - and a personal greeting from the hostess herself. We could not recommend Bay Tree Cottage more highly
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10/10

A delightful little cottage set in an area of outstanding beauty. We could not fault the facilities, Vanessa greeted us and supplied a lovely basket of goodies for both ourselves and our dog. Lots of walks and local eateries to sample and very well placed for trips to local beauty spots and villages. We had not expected the road to be quite so busy but we really enjoyed our week and the weather was perfect. Certainly we would return.
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10/10

We had an amazing stay in Bay tree cottage, very well thought out with everything you need and more. Wonderful welcome pack left for our arrival The cottage is just beautiful, very quaint, very clean and very welcoming Location is just perfect to visit some wonderful places in the Cotswolds as very central to lots of places to visit Our only downside, which did not spoil our stay was the Weather !! But that’s typical of our country !! Amazing cottage,in a beautiful location which we highly recommend Thank you for our stay
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6/10

Bed really uncomfortable, found a woodlouse in the bed too. Electric shower in the property but the water pressure was poor. Location was good though and the property was pretty. The owner left us a basket of goodies which was nice.
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10/10

The warmest of welcomes from our host with lots of handy local advice.cottage is beautifully furnished and having a cooks cupboard of staples was very handy.the log fire was a bonus and with temperatures going to -5 was really needed for a cosy experience. The cottage is tiny,and for a short break ideal but for us with heaps of stuff storage wa tight,but that's really our issue!!parking around the corner wasn't the greatest but in these tiny villages inevitable.local pubs were fab and we loved the village was perfectly located for our day excursions.tgankyou for a lovely stay
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8/10

Bay Tree Cottage is very attractively furnished, well equipped and delightful in many ways and we had a wonderfully warm welcome from the owner who sent us much very useful information before our arrival. However, I regret that my recommendation is ‘yes, but’ because I could not recommend the cottage to ageing friends or those with mobility problems due to the very narrow and steep winding stairs to the first floor.
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10/10

Bay Tree Cottage is a lovely cottage and Shipton-Under-Wychwood a great village as a base for a break in the Cotswolds. The Cottage is really comfortable for two and well equipped. Parking around the corner no problem at all. Our Host provided loads of information before we travelled and met us just after we arrived which was great, and had also left a welcome hamper with bread, wine and Hot Cross Buns. Thoroughly Recommended !!
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8/10

Small but cosy cottage, close to some decent pubs an walking country. Easy to get to via M5. Safe for dogs
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8/10

Overall it was a really good location for us with the dog. Walking distance to pub where food was good too. Excellent countryside around and not far to visit hotspots like stow and Bourton on the Water. Owner left a really good hamper and very helpful. A massive thank you.
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8/10

Lovely cottage and fantastic welcome but a bit overpriced given lack of TV (temporary) and proper table.
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10/10

Beautiful cottage, wonderful hamper, total luxury, had a fabulous time. Would definitely stay again.
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10/10

A very comfortable well kept cottage. Only drawback was steep stairs to the first floor. We had a great time and enjoyed Shiptston.
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10/10

A quaint little cottage in a super location to enjoy the bast of the Cotswolds. Excellent food at 4 locations within 5 minutes of the cottage
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10/10

Ideal for a short stay lots of pleasant walks.also very good eateries so no need to cook.The road was very busy during the day but didn't spoil our break
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8/10

Excellent location and owner. Cottage smaller than expected, with difficult stairs. Very small kitchen. Furniture requires updating/repairing.
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8/10

Compact cottage with character. Well located for Cotswold attractions. Walking distance of three dining pubs. Pretty front garden with sitting area. Stairs would be a bit of a challenge for those with mobility issues. It is not possible to park in front of the cottage. Any vehicle has to be left in a parallel road. Overall this was a cosy, comfortable and enjoyable cottage to stay in.
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8/10

We really enjoyed are stay at the Cottage. Very central for exploring the Cotswolds and the village itself was delightful. The stairs took a little time to get use to but no problem after several tries. Vanessa was most helpful with the initial details and map. Would certainly recommend to others provided they are agile enough to cope with the stairs. The cottage provided everything we needed for our stay and the welcome hamper was simply the best. Thank you Vanessa.
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10/10

Bay Tree Cottage was welcoming and comfortable. We were able to walk to the local pubs in 5/10 minutes and the attractive Cotswold Town of Burford was only 10 minutes drive. Shipton Under Whychwood was itself full of fascinating properties in a semi-rural setting. Vanessa was excellent, providing some basic provisions and on-hand to show us the essentials. Our stay coincided with a very cold spell so we needed to use the electric heating a little more in the evening and could have used the wood burner if necessary. The tiled floor in the bathroom was particularly cold, so remember your slippers. The kitchen was well equipped and all the appliances easy to use. The bed was very comfortable and the linen/towels lovely. Overall we had a very pleasant stay and would love to go back again.
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8/10

It should be made clear in the website 'details', pre-booking, that for comfortable heating and warmth in the winter, the use of the wood-burner is essential, and even then, upstairs was chilly. The electric central heating was on low and the thermostats were inaccessible, and any heat was 'screened' by the 'decorative covers' over the radiators. The approximate cost of a packet of fire-wood etc should be given in the 'details'. We used one every evening. Our host was pleasant and the 'welcome' hamper very welcome. The kitchen was small but well-equipped, with all basics provided, and the appliances good. A drawer fridge-freezer would be useful for longer stays. The bathroom was up-to-date with plentiful hot water, and the towels were good, though the towel rail was inadequate as a heater. Hand grabs would be useful to help access to the shower over the bath. The bed and bedding were very comfortable though the room was cold. The lighting upstairs was poor, and the side lights could be better in the sitting-room, in spite of the 3 or 4 spotlights centre/overhead. The garden was tidy and would be a pleasant sitting-out area in warm weather. Sadly, this cottage was not warm enough for a winter let in my view (and we were out and about during daylight hours). I would only recommend this cottage in the warmer months.
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10/10

We absolutely loved our stay here at Bay Tree. Vanessa was a wonderful host, who even provided us with gluten free treats as a welcome gift-very thoughtful! The cottage itself is stunning, with everything you need for a relaxing stay. We visited the Lamb Inn for a taste of their own homemade gin which was beautiful. We didn’t intend on using our long weekend for adventures, more just for some much needed R&R and that’s exactly what we got. Log burner was a real treat, as was the super comfy bed! Thanks Vanessa, we’ll definitely be back!
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8/10

Everything was fine.Perhaps suggest that the open fire facility would not really be necessary, unless really cold weather, as there were efficient radiators..