Cottage in West Oxfordshire District
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this cottage rental
Description:
Welcome to our charming 17th-century dovecote, a unique and delightful retreat brimming with history and character. Small but perfectly formed, this cosy and comfortable cottage in the beautiful village of Thrupp is the perfect place to enjoy a countryside getaway. Fantastic pubs and a lovely tearoom just footsteps away. Watch the boats drift by on the canal, make the most of Blenheim Palace, or venture into Oxford to see the beautiful architecture, museums or fantastic restaurants.
The Space:
On the ground floor, you'll find an open-plan dining area and kitchen, perfectly equipped for preparing meals. Adjacent is a modern shower room and WC. Head upstairs to a lovely galleried landing, leading to a cozy double bedroom with a TV, a charming seating area, and a stunning stained glass window that adds a touch of timeless elegance.
Guest Access:
The Dovecote is based in a shared courtyard alongside our Manor House and Coach House properties. The property includes one parking space right outside as well as a private garden area perfect for watching the canal boats drift past.
Check-in time is from 3pm and check-out time is before 10am. Contactless check-in and check-out via key safes.
Guest Contact:
Our team is available to reply to messages and confirm reservations during office hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM). If you’re staying with us and need assistance, you’ll find an emergency contact sheet inside the property. If your reservation request expires, the dates will appear as blocked on our calendar until we manually release them, so they can’t be booked elsewhere in the meantime; so don’t worry, your dates are safe and we’ll get back to you as soon as we’re back online.
Additional information:
If you are bringing dogs, please add them to your booking (there is a £65 fee to cover the additional cleaning required).
On booking this property, you can also enjoy access to both the tennis court and outdoor heated swimming pool facilities at Worton Park in Cassington, approximately a 10-minute drive away. Please note these are shared facilities between our seven other holiday cottages and are only available on a seasonal basis (usually May-September). The following opening times apply:
Swimming Pool
Mon - Fri: 07:00-08:30, 13:00-14:00, 17:00-dusk
Saturday: Dawn until dusk
Sunday: Closed
Tennis Court:
Dawn until dusk
Welcome to our charming 17th-century dovecote, a unique and delightful retreat brimming with history and character. Small but perfectly formed, this cosy and comfortable cottage in the beautiful village of Thrupp is the perfect place to enjoy a countryside getaway. Fantastic pubs and a lovely tearoom just footsteps away. Watch the boats drift by on the canal, make the most of Blenheim Palace, or venture into Oxford to see the beautiful architecture, museums or fantastic restaurants.
The Space:
On the ground floor, you'll find an open-plan dining area and kitchen, perfectly equipped for preparing meals. Adjacent is a modern shower room and WC. Head upstairs to a lovely galleried landing, leading to a cozy double bedroom with a TV, a charming seating area, and a stunning stained glass window that adds a touch of timeless elegance.
Guest Access:
The Dovecote is based in a shared courtyard alongside our Manor House and Coach House properties. The property includes one parking space right outside as well as a private garden area perfect for watching the canal boats drift past.
Check-in time is from 3pm and check-out time is before 10am. Contactless check-in and check-out via key safes.
Guest Contact:
Our team is available to reply to messages and confirm reservations during office hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM). If you’re staying with us and need assistance, you’ll find an emergency contact sheet inside the property. If your reservation request expires, the dates will appear as blocked on our calendar until we manually release them, so they can’t be booked elsewhere in the meantime; so don’t worry, your dates are safe and we’ll get back to you as soon as we’re back online.
Additional information:
If you are bringing dogs, please add them to your booking (there is a £65 fee to cover the additional cleaning required).
On booking this property, you can also enjoy access to both the tennis court and outdoor heated swimming pool facilities at Worton Park in Cassington, approximately a 10-minute drive away. Please note these are shared facilities between our seven other holiday cottages and are only available on a seasonal basis (usually May-September). The following opening times apply:
Swimming Pool
Mon - Fri: 07:00-08:30, 13:00-14:00, 17:00-dusk
Saturday: Dawn until dusk
Sunday: Closed
Tennis Court:
Dawn until dusk
Amenities at Quirky and cosy canal-side cottage in the Oxfordshire countryside.
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of West Oxfordshire District
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2026
This is a lovely small cottage on the canal. We spent very little time in the cottage as the surrounding area was too beautiful to ignore. We spent time just watching he canal boats or hiking around the local paths. It is also a short train ride into London, so we spent a day sightseeing around London.The cottage was clean and well organized, but small. It was perfect for us, but I wouldn't plan to spend all day sitting inside watching TV or reading. The hosts were fantastic. They provided everything we needed to get checked in and had a good resource for local hiking trails and suggestions on things to do. The cottage is off the beaten path, which we loved, but this takes some planning if you don't have an auto.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Great communication from host. Beautiful location right on the canal. Very peaceful.Lovely comfy bed. Everything you need. Very small but it suited us very well as we had great weather and were able to sit outside in the little patio area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
Spent 17 nights here , it s small but has everything you need and much better than a hotel room would definitely recommend if u have a dog .. lovely walks from the doorstep
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2025
Initial impressions were disappointing, due to how small the accommodation was, and the price charged. The location is fantastic, right at the side of the canal. Quiet, peaceful, and lots of lovely walks with nice pubs on the way. The garden has so much potential, but is overgrown and not landscaped. Again, when paying a premium rate for a property, you shouldn’t have an issue running out of hot water. Not I might add, because of eco friendly issues, as stated, but because of a cheap, mechanical timer set for an economy 7 rate. The unvented cylinder should have been on 24/7, and left to the thermostat to ensure we had unlimited hot water. Very poor, especially when charging over 200 per night. Overall, it served a purpose.
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"Great communication from host. Beautiful location right on the canal. Very peaceful.Lovely comfy bed. Everything you need. Very small but it suited us very well as we had great weather and were ab..."
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