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Fountain View Cottage

Upper Heyford near Bicester, Oxfordshire (Ref. 1005428)

4.0

Manor Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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58 Customer Review(s)

  • William

    “What a beautiful cottage, ‘olde-worlde’, quaint and stunning!”

    Beautiful local area, lots of things to see, and a lovely home from home. However, unfortunately some aspects did let it down: -The cleanliness was poor, so much so that I’d be surprised if it had been cleaned before arrival. I had to hoover on arrival, in one bedroom there was a section of black dog hair (must have been where the previous occupiers dog slept) being dog owners ourselves it wasn’t so much of an issue but was noticeable and needed clearing up. Downstairs in the lounge ...

    Beautiful local area, lots of things to see, and a lovely home from home. However, unfortunately some aspects did let it down: -The cleanliness was poor, so much so that I’d be surprised if it had been cleaned before arrival. I had to hoover on arrival, in one bedroom there was a section of black dog hair (must have been where the previous occupiers dog slept) being dog owners ourselves it wasn’t so much of an issue but was noticeable and needed clearing up. Downstairs in the lounge there was bits all over the floor and we have a one year old who is crawling so this was unacceptable. My daughter dropped her dummy through a gap in the bed in the second bedroom and upon retrieving it there was so much dust that I can’t imagine it had been cleaned in over a year. -The heating didn’t seem to do what we asked it to do and it was unbearably hot at times, we googled and kept trying different things but to no avail - the nest said the heating was off but the house was still 24 degrees and all radiators were still on. Also there was still a large pile of ash underneath the fire which has not been cleared away either. However we did not get to use this facility due to heating issues. -The sofa does need replacing - having read previous reviews I knew this had been an issue but in response to one review this had apparently been sorted - it had not. It has a large rip in one of the cushions, when batting the cushions back into shape dust flies out and you had to reshape cushions and put them back together every 30 minutes when sitting on it. Another minor point to note - it does say that the yard is enclosed for dogs. However the neighbouring property does have right of way for access onto the road - which shouldn’t be an issue once a week (for bins). However at one point we did notice the gate to the neighbouring property was open - meaning the yard is not fully secured at all times. It’s such a shame the above points were an issue, because it was such a lovely place. I think with some attention to detail it would be worth the price we paid. However staying over new year and paying premium price - we would not rush back unless points above were rectified, but overall we did really enjoy our stay.

    - William, December 2023

Summary

  • Two bedrooms; 1 x king-size double, 1 x double
  • Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/Diner
  • Sitting room with open fire.
  • Gas central heating and open fire place
  • Rangemaster cooker, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, washing machine
  • TV with Freeview and WiFi
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Road side parking and bike and log storage
  • Rear enclosed garden.Two well behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking allowed
  • Pub within a 5-minute walk and a shop within 1 mile
  • Please note: Check in from 4pm onwards and check out before 10am
  • Note: Due to the age of the property the stairs are steep

The property

Situated at the heart of Upper Heyford village, is this captivating Grade II listed thatched property, Fountain View.

Offering a real home away from home, this end-terrace promises a wonderful family retreat to Oxfordshire.

Upon entering the property, you are greeted to charming dwelling which has retained a wealth of its original features, including exposed beams and elm wood flooring, oozing charm at every step.

After an action-packed day, be welcomed into a sitting room, where you can kick off your shoes and keep warm in front of a roaring open-fire.

Beyond here is an amply equipped kitchen, fulfilling your culinary needs before enjoying a delicious meal within the dining area.

Climb the staircase to the first floor to discover two inviting bedrooms, comprising of king-size double bedroom and a standard double.

Of an evening, choose to soak in within the warming bath, where you can truly unwind before heading to bed.

If you don’t fancy cooking for the evening, head out to the local pub where you will find a superb menu or visit the take away van situated a little further down the village.

To keep you busy whilst staying here the area play host to a number of wonderful attractions, including the Blenheim Palace and Estate and for a spot of shopping head to the Bicester Village designer outlet.

Alternatively, spend the day at the city of Oxford to explore its impressive history and amenities or head to the Cotswold for a countryside walk.

Fountain View promises a splendid retreat for an adventure filled holiday with the family.

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About the location

UPPER HEYFORD

Bicester 7 miles; Oxford 15 miles; Bletchley 27 miles.

Perched on the North West of Bicester and in close reach of the wonderful countryside of the Cotswold is the village of Upper Heyford in the county of Oxfordshire. Within this village you will find a small selection of facilities including a shop, a café, a community centre, a pub and if you fancy a takeaway you will find a burger van most evenings on Chilgrove Drive and Tuesday evenings you will also find a Wood Fired Pizza Van. For walks, a 10-minute drive will bring you to Stoke Wood, a Woodland Trust area where you can wonder freely around the wonderful woodland. Moreover, the village houses a number of local attractions, situated reasonably close. For a taste of history visit Rousham Gardens and House and the impressive Blenheim Palace. If you are visiting with a keen golfer, be sure to visit Kirtlington Golf Club, situated a mere 10-minutes away from the village. Alternatively, you can spend the day at the city of Oxford, where you can explore the Norman castle, Radcliffe Camera and the The Sheldonian Theatre, in addition to a superb selection of amenities to suit all ages and tastes. Make Upper Heyford your base for exploring Oxfordshire.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas