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Quiet Spacious Cottage with garden- A comfortable base to explore the City

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior
Smart TV, books

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Quiet Spacious Cottage with garden- A comfortable base to explore the City

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, Midsomer Cottage is a charming and comfortable end of terrace Victorian cottage, situated in the delightful riverside village of Iffley. With easy access to the city centre & ring road, the cottage is an excellent base for exploring Oxford and the surrounding area.

The space
This three bedroom village dwelling offers comfortable and welcoming accommodation for up to six guests.

An entrance hall leads to a light and airy living room with smart TV and comfortable furniture. A desk area and downstairs WC.

The living room leads down a step to the fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Facilities include a washing machine , dishwasher, fridge freezer and large gas stove.

The kitchen spills out onto a terrace with open views, BBQ, table, chairs and an umbrella for outdoor dining. Continue on to a gravelled garden bordered by tall trees, and featuring wonderful bird song in summer months.

The first floor has two bedrooms, the master bedroom sits at the front of the house and has an en-suite bathroom with enclosed shower. A super king bed with comfortable bedding has the option to be split into two single beds upon request. The second bedroom is a double and has views onto the gardens. The family bathroom has a large bath and overhead shower.

A quirky paddle staircase leads up to the charming top bedroom which has two single beds and great views of the surrounding area. There is also a basin in this room. We recommend that this room is not suitable for children under the age of 7 or the elderly based on the nature of the staircase.

Midsomer cottage is a private property and you will have access to the whole house during your stay.

We can provide stair gates for children, plus a high chair & cot upon request

Iffley village is a hidden secret. It is gorgeously relaxing, offering a slow pace of life, but also has the advantage of several pubs, hotels, take away services, and a village shop. You can wander through the village, and across Iffley Lock, which is a pleasant ten minutes walk away. Turn right to head along the tow path for the joys of the city, or right to follow the river to Sandford-on-Thames and Abingdon .

St Mary's Church, Iffley is situated at the end of Church Way, past the village shop.. When you visit you will not only be inspired by the beauty and wonderful works of art, but you will also go away enriched by the quiet spirituality of this ancient house of prayer.. Sunday morning service is at 10am, with coffee in the church hall afterwards. Everyone is welcome.

Places of interest nearby:

- Oxford Botanic Garden (1.6 miles)
- Christchurch College / Harry Potter tours (2.3 miles)
- Pitt Rivers Museum (2.5 miles)
- Bodleian Library (2.7 miles)
-The Covered Market (2.9 miles)
- Oxford Castle & Prison (3 miles)
- Westgate shopping centre (3 miles)
-Ashmolean Museum (3.3 miles)
-Punting from Chewell boathouse (3.6 miles)
- Harcourt Arboretum (4.4 miles)

- Oxford Brookes University, Headington campus (2.2 miles)
-Oxford Brookes University, Marston Road site (2.6 miles)
-Oxford Brookes University, Harcourt Hill Campus (6.4 miles)
-Oxford Brookes University, Wheatley Campus (8.1 miles)

- Churchill Hospital (2.8 miles)
- JR Hospital (3 miles)
- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (3.9 miles)

-Blenheim Palace/ Woodstock – very pretty Cotwolds village full of historic buildings, pubs and cafes (13 miles)
-Bicester Village Designer Outlet (17 miles)
-Henley-on-Thames (23 miles)
-Diddly Squat Farm Shop (24 miles)
-Soho Farmhouse (24 miles)
-Daylesford Organic Farm (30 miles)

Property manager

Carie Ann Mitchell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Oxford, this cottage is in the city center. Frilford Heath Golf Club and Oxfordshire Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Oxford Ice Rink and Waterperry Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Temple Cowley Pools or Iffley Road Track. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Oxford

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Bodleian Library - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Christ Church College - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Oxford Castle - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 8 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon Culham Station - 13 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Isis Farmhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The William Morris - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Chester - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Magdalen Arms - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Jolly Postboys - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Spacious Cottage with garden- A comfortable base to explore the City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet Spacious Cottage with garden- A comfortable base to explore the City?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Quiet Spacious Cottage with garden- A comfortable base to explore the City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Spacious Cottage with garden- A comfortable base to explore the City?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Spacious Cottage with garden- A comfortable base to explore the City located?

Located in Iffley, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thames River and University of Oxford. Thames Path and Greyfriars Oxford are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Quiet Spacious Cottage with garden- A comfortable base to explore the City Reviews

Reviews

7.0

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Reviews

8/10 Good

Frédérique F.

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

Such a lovey place to stay

We’ve had a lovely stay, the cottage is cosy, comfy and family friendly. It is well equiped , well located , and the owner’s correspondant was very very kind. We really enjoyed our stay and we can recommand this location !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

All okay in the end

Very stressed when we discovered there was no parking despite it being advertised as having it. Having said that, communication was great and situation was resolved quickly and satisfactorily. House was good enough as a base but there are some issues - particularly no curtains in the upstairs bedroom meaning our kids woke VERY early (not helped my neighbours mowing lawn at 7am!) location is fantastic though. Ate dinner at the Isis riverside farmhouse but weren’t impressed with the food. Oxford is just lovely though and easy to get to - Uber only cost 8 each way…
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025