Converted Barn House - Central Oxford, Cotswolds

Lovely location, loved the chickens

Only there for three nights visiting son in Eynsham so for the short time everything was good.

We wanted to spend the weekend in the Cotswolds and this was a perfect location. The property had all the amenities we required and was very comfortable and it was easy to park. There was a suggestion in the property to visit the Worton Garden Kitchen which we walked to and what a little gem that was. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Cassington and the surrounding area.

Nothing to complain about really. The stairs were a bit difficult for my husband who has a prosthetic leg, but he still managed to get up them.

Nicely appointed and characterful. Lovely location. Thank you. A lovely overnight stay.

The essential areas were clean which is the main thing but to give you feedback, there was a greasy grill pan in the oven and the bedroom carpet was quite stained and the velux windows dirty so the place didn’t feel thoroughly clean.

Wonderful location, very clean and spacious cottage for 2 humans and a dog, well equipped open kitchen, beautiful garden, very quiet setting, the church bell that went off every hour wasn’t a problem for us.

Quirky little cottage with good facilities and clean.

Bed was a little uncomfortable (that could just be my personal opinion of course) Worded as a “luxury barn house” we would have expected coat hangers and hanging space. There really was not a lot of room around the bed once you put your cases and clothes in the bedroom. Also really didn’t expect to see mini sachets of instant coffee and horrible mini uht milk pods for the price you pay to stay. We have been travelling a couple of months now and more often than not have been left fresh milk and fresh coffee for the following morning at least (sometimes a Nespresso machine and a few pods which being a coffee lover should be standard) Also some salt and pepper in the kitchen would have been nice. There is a bit of road noise and a hourly bell ringing (24hr) from the nearby church. So not ideal if your a light sleeper unfortunately.

The property was not luxury in any way. Basic and nice facilities. Fully stocked with all things you would need.

You can’t control your own heating. It’s so patronising. I have never come across a place where you can’t turn up or down the heating yourself, you have to ask!! We arrived and it was cold. The heating was off and not set at 22 as they told us. We messaged the hosts and were ignored, despite reading it. Eventually they turned it on remotely. Next day, same problem…not warm enough and bad weather so we couldn’t go outside much. Eventually they turned it up, but didn’t msg back. Dirty towels…I sent a photo. Got a standard sorry. Owner response was there was a spare stuffed in a draw. I told them there weren’t, but they never responded after that so we had to buy a towel as couldn’t face the hassle of messaging them over and over for basic things THE BELLS - This bedroom is a few yards from a church, nice you might think….the bells ring 24 hours a day, on the hour. We were woken every hour, even with ear plugs…a nightmare and this should be clear in the info. Small bed, not king size and v uncomfortable. If you are over 6ft forget it. I tried to contact the guy who manages the property after are stay to try and resolve as I don’t like leaving poor reviews but he wasn’t interested and told us to complain to booking.com….so we have.

Everything was suitable for a relaxing and calm stay. I just recommend taking the experience of cooking as the city is a bit far for people without vehicle. It would be so lovely to bring your own groceries and enjoy your evening cooking and drinking in such a lovely house. There are tables outside where you can sit and enjoy eating or drinking but it is a very quiet neghbourhood so be mindful of minor noise.

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it was conveniently located

noise from the neighbour kept us awake on the first night