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Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi.

Cottage in Oxford with kitchen and fireplace

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
In the charming village of Wheatley, Gadbury Cottage offers a cozy retreat with easy access to Oxford and nearby attractions. The cottage is perfectly located for exploring Blenheim Palace, Shotover Park, Waterperry Gardens and more. With excellent transport links just 2 miles away and regular bus services to Oxford.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 31 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi.

Set in the courtyard of our own home, but completely separate and private, Gadbury Cottage is cosy and very comfortable whether your choice is for a winter or summer break. It offers an ideal location to discover Oxford and the nearby attractions of Oxford City, Blenheim Palace, Shotover Park, Waterperry Gardens, Otmoor nature reserve, the Chilterns and Cotswolds Hills. Wheatley has all the facilities to meet your immediate needs - 2 foodstores, baker, coffee shop, post office, bank and choice of restaurants and pubs. The village has a long history through it's location on the main coaching route from London to Oxford - it was once descibed as the most agreeable stopping place between Beaconsfield and Woodstock. Today it's transport links are still excellent being just 2 miles from the Thornhills Park and Ride and a similar distance from the M40. There are regular bus services to Oxford and to Haddenham/Thame train station. Central London is c53 miles and Heathrow c45 miles, both have good public transport links.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Wheatley, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Churchill Hospital - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Oxford Brookes University - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • University of Oxford - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Christ Church College - 15 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Islip Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi.?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Waterperry Gardens and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Raymond Blanc Gardening School and Headington Shark. Oxford Greyhound Stadium and Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi. Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 300 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

r t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent short break

Lovely cottage and in a great location for visiting the surrounding area, with great bus service to get into Oxford. Will definitely return to this great accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tari W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed the location away from the hustle and bustle of Oxford. Yet, close enough to reach it quickly. Beautiul home with all the necessary amenitites. Communication with property owner was punctual and accommodating. We highly recommend this property for your next holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay In Wheatley

Lovely village to stay in and very convenient to travel to and from Oxford
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Leigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Cottage in Wheatley.

Cottage very warm and comfortable. Perfect position for getting to Oxford and surrounding countryside. Lovely and quiet. Had everything I needed for a most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Overall really happy with the property, it was a lovely stay in a cosy feeling cottage which was well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday short break

Lovely barn, perfect location for Oxford and Bicester.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A., Paris, France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay yet again!

Hoping to be back very soon..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely historic barn stay

Nicely situated in quaint village with plenty of amenities. Cosy accommodation with everything we needed. Charming hosts and very well served with buses to & from Oxford
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cost stay!

It was a delightful and cosy stay!! Everything about it was perfect!!! Location was perfect, close to the town! Would stay there again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

The cottage provided everything we needed for our four night stay and is in an excellent location for visiting Oxford.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely comfortable stay

Working trip. Lovely location, well equipped and comfortable. Owner was helpful and not intrusive. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stefan z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely gateway

Cozy cottage to forgot about busy city life. We enjoyed our short break..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home.

We have stayed at Gadbury Cottage a number of times over the past couple of years, it has become our home away from home. There is always a friendly welcome and the cottage is the perfect place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base to rest and relax…

Gadbury Cottage has become the place we call home when visiting the UK. The cottage gives us a chance to relax in a very busy schedule and we always receive a lovely welcome too.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cottage was perfect for our family of 3. Located in a charming village with great bus links into Oxford, we enjoyed the local pub for dinner, Waterperry Gardens to see the snowdrops, and having everything we needed in the cottage to make our stay easy. Communication with the owner was timely and easy. We loved learning about the history of the property and the village. We have already recommended to friends and if we find ourselves needing to stay in the area again, it will be our first choice .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

restful

Such a nice host. Dove-song, the church-clock chiming, paperbacks, and soothing old stone. So good to have the option of no wi-fi.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Stay in Wheatley

We loved our stay in Gadbury Cottage. A lovely location in Wheatley. Jenny our host was simply marvellous and presents a beautiful cottage with everything you could possibly need. Very clean, comfortable, a quiet and safe place to stay. Not too far from Oxford - this worked well for us to stay a few times this year. We hope to return some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a beautiful village

We had a fantastic stay in this lovely cottage. The location was perfect for us. Just a 30 minute bus ride into Oxford City Centre and just a short drive from Blenheim Palace. It is a very small cottage but was perfect for us. Ideal for couples or a couple with one child. There are some lovely walks right on your doorstep and we found the locals very friendly. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Oxford cottage

The cottage was just as advertised. It was charming, clean and well equipped. It was easy to catch a bus to Oxford. Lovely little garden - for warmer weather!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cody, clean and well equipped.

Our third stay in the property and everything went smoothly, a fourth stay already booked. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage in the country

Very nice cottage in the country. Exactly what we needed. Description was perfect for what we received. Only addition needed was maybe another mirror to help get ready in the morning. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful and Charming

Was a wonderful find and the best choice in a old quiet town setting, but with easy access to all the conveniences- bus to Oxford, supermarket, great pub, main roads, etc. Jenny was so pleasant and accommodating before and during our stay, although we only met through our chats. Joseph was a very nice greeting and showed us where to park and walk to the bus stops the morning we arrived. All in all we enjoyed our stay and will definitely recommend to our friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What I was looking for

It had many aspects that made staying inside comfortable and it had everything I was looking for which was listed. I think the pricing for all the stuff we were given is pretty good too. The host was also great at timely communication to make sure my stay was comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage with easy access to public transportation.

This historic cottage was just what I was looking for: charming setting, clean home, friendly and responsive host, and easy access to restaurants and pubs nearby as well as public transportation. We toured the surrounding area (Oxford, Avebury, Cotswalds) and loved returning to our quiet little house at the end of the day. Wheatley was a great village. Thank you Jenny for being so accommodating and satisfying our specific needs!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHARINE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Modernised, traditional property

The property is well presented and maintained. It is not large. I was staying alone but feel it would be cramped with 3 adults but fine for a couple or couple with child. The area is very nice with good local shops within walking distance. There is a very good bus service to Oxford - every 10 mins or so and this runs well into the evening so an evening in Oxford would be possible. The local Waterperry Gardens are also worth a visit.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024