Radcot Bridge Cottage, Radcot

ID: S598952

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets Yes

Guests say

Radcot Bridge Cottage in Radcot is highly praised for its exceptional appointment, lovely location, and the owner's efforts to ensure guest comfort. Guests describe their stays as enjoyable, with the cottage being perfect, charming, and beautifully furnished. The garden and local surroundings are appreciated, and the owner's welcoming nature and thoughtful touches, including a homemade cake and jam, are fondly mentioned. While one review suggests a need for more kitchen equipment, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

There are no specific references to cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.

The location is consistently described as lovely, wonderful, and unique, with guests appreciating the convenience for events in Oxford and the nearby walks and eateries. The positive remarks suggest a high level of satisfaction with the location.

Guests find the cottage comfortable, with one describing it as 'sublime' and another noting the convenience for family gatherings. The spaciousness and furnishings contribute to the comfort, indicating a high level of guest satisfaction.

While the cottage is praised for being well-appointed and beautifully furnished, one guest mentioned a need for more kitchen equipment. This suggests that while facilities are generally excellent, there is room for improvement.

The owner's thoughtfulness is highlighted through mentions of a welcome pack, local produce, home-baked ginger cake, and homemade jam. These gestures are greatly appreciated by guests, although it should be noted that such gifts, while delightful, are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

Located in the rural hamlet of Radcot, Oxfordshire, Radcot Bridge Cottage is a spacious three-bedroom cottage with the River Thames flowing at the foot of the garden. Constructed in the late 18th century, this Grade II listed property boasts stunning views from every bedroom, providing a tranquil and relaxing setting for all.

This beautiful 18th-century riverside cottage with three bedrooms is the perfect retreat for friends and family looking to relax and unwind. Its ideal location provides easy access to the Thames Path, making Radcot Bridge Cottage an excellent base for exploring Oxfordshire and the nearby Cotswolds. Plus, with the River Thames at the foot of the garden, anglers, canoeists, and paddle boarders will find this cottage to be the perfect place to stay.

The gated entrance leads you to the shingle forecourt, where you'll find ample parking space and be greeted by the charming exterior. Inside, the stable door welcomes you into a spacious, well-equipped kitchen with a dining area from where you can enjoy beautiful views of the garden and grounds. After a day spent exploring Oxfordshire and the surrounding Cotswold villages, the sitting room provides the perfect place to relax. It features comfortable sofas and a wood-burning stove, creating a lovely setting for a cosy evening in. Additionally, the room has an extra seating area that's ideal for family games night.

Upstairs, all three bedrooms enjoy gorgeous views of the river and the surrounding countryside. The main bedroom, Wayland, features a walk-through dressing room and an en-suite shower room. It also boasts a large west-facing balcony that's perfect for watching the sunset during the warmer months. Bedrooms Skylark and Berners share a Jack and Jill shower room and offer lovely downstream views of the Thames.

Outside, the decked terrace area overlooks the garden and provides a beautiful view of the river, where you can watch swans, boats, canoeists and paddle boarders passing by. The garden has ample seating for al fresco dining, making Radcot Bridge Cottage the perfect rural retreat.

Additional Information:

Two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).

Children and infants welcome. Travel cot and high chair available on request (please provide your own cot linen).

The bedding is non-feather.

There are a couple of steps leading up to the property.

The wooden stairs leading from the ground floor to the first floor have a higher tread than a standard staircase. There are handrails in place to aid ascending and descending the stairs.

Water to the cottage is supplied by a well in the garden.

The River Thames is located at the bottom of the garden and is unfenced. Please supervise children and dogs at all times. Anyone accessing the river does so entirely at their own risk.

Anglers may fish from the garden of the cottage and along the banks of the Thames from 16th June to 15th March. A rod licence is required for the Radcot Angling Club (currently £2.50 per day), please contact the property owner on arrival.

Access to the cottage is via a locked gate with a combination code. The gate is also used by the owners of the boats which are moored on the river around the private paddock, to the side of the cottage.

During their stay, guests can enjoy a complimentary private guided tour around the moated gardens and museum at Friars Court (1 mile from the cottage).

Nearby points of interest

  • Crocodiles Of The World
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park And Gardens
  • Burford Garden Center
  • Swindon and Cricklade Railway
  • STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
  • Ashmolean Museum
  • Modern Art Oxford
  • Museum of Oxford
  • Blenheim Palace

Reviews (11)

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  • Confirmed Guest

    Great location, great house well presented and cake and bread to welcome us . What more do you need !

  • Confirmed Guest

    Sehr schönes Haus, perfekter Urlaub!

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