Abingdon Vacation 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!

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: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Queen Bed 2 Twin beds
  • Beds in other rooms:
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite

Families

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

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
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

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

Partial refund

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

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

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: ($185.32) £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 last updated:
09 Apr 2024

Years listed:
11

Languages spoken: English, Dutch
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Reviews

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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 

16 Sep 2023

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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 

3 Aug 2023

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Response from the owner
Really happy that you enjoyed your stay exploring the area, as well as travelling further afield.

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Smed7

"The Vineyard"
Apr 2023

We just had our 2nd stay in the Vineyard and everything was perfect for our needs, comfortable, cosy, clean, and everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. We had my parents, in their 80'… More 

14 Apr 2023

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Response from the owner
Thank you so much. Will look forward to seeing you again sometime!

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A8944JJkellyb
Perth, Australia

Perfect !
Dec 2022

The accommodation was fantastic and location beautiful and had everything you could need for a weeks stay. Fiona the host was fantastic her communication with us prior to our arrival was clear and co… More 

8 Jan 2023

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Response from the owner
Happy to hear everything went smoothly during your stay. Would love to have you to stay again when you're next visiting UK.

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Cosy and Comfortable Cottage!
Nov 2022

The cottage is cosy and comfortable, and equiped with everything you need for your stay. The owner was very helpful, and goes above and beyond, and made our time in the cottage relaxing and enjoyable!

5 Dec 2022

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Response from the owner
Very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay over Christmas.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

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Send Fiona (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Fiona the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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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.

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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.

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

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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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