The Old Reading Room

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

51 Customer Review(s)

“The location was perfect and the accommodation fantastic.”

Must also mention the owner Jules such a lovely bubbly person who put so much little finishing touches to the property

Must also mention the owner Jules such a lovely bubbly person who put so much little finishing touches to the property

- Mrs Twaites, September 2020
“A well appointed period bolt hole full of character with the benefit of all mod cons.”

Lovely vaulted ceiling in the lounge, with wood burner and large comfortable leather sofa. Modern and spacious, well equipped Kitchen mirrored by the en-suite bedroom upstairs. The village is typically Cotswolds with a great Pub looking out onto the Village Green offering good food and a well kept Hook Norton Ale. All in all nothing not to like about this Cottage, the owner Jules was very helpful, would highly recommend.

- Mr Dilks, August 2020

Thank you for your lovely comments and highly recommending The Old Reading Room, Owner relations
“The cottage is in an excellent location for exploring the Cotswolds, with good walks and cycle rides from the door.”

Jools was a really welcoming, friendly and helpful host. The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped. We enjoyed sitting in the garden overlooking the meadow. The village pub and shop/cafe are close at hand, and both are very good. We would definitely book the cottage again, maybe for an out of season break.

- Mrs Walker, August 2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments on The Old Reading Room. We are pleased to hear you got to enjoy the Cotswolds and the garden. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Owner relations
“This property is a 'Cotswold Gem'.”

Located in a quiet Village its ideal as a base for walking or visiting local beauty spots or indeed just to 'chill-out' away from it all. The property itself is tastefully decorated to keep in line with the historic nature of the building yet has all the modern facilities that you would need We were warmly welcome by the Owner who showed us around and provided recommendations where to eat and drink if required There is a Pub no more than 5 minutes away which looks out over the Village Green + Stream For the Walkers there are several Circular Routes starting from the Village of varying lengths and the Cottage itself is right on the Oxfordshire Way for those more adventurous Bourton-on -the Water, Broadway, Stow -on the Wold an several other Villages + places of interest are all within 30 minutes drive We certainly enjoyed our stay and certainly will make a future return visit to this property

- Mr Billington, July 2020

Many thanks for your lovely comments on The Old Reading Room, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and explored the local area. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Manor Cottages Owner relations
“All pluses, no negativity at all with the property.”

Jules, owner was fantastic and couldn’t do enough for us. Great stay, very high standard of accommodation, superb location

- Mr Clay, December 2019
“We enjoyed a nice cosy preChristmas break in this cottage, many thoughtful features and “unexpected & thoughtful extras” provided.”

The location is excellent for touring the area and for the bigger Towns of Oxford and Swindon. The log burner was a delight and kept us warm on cold Winter nights. The Owner is very helpful with local information yet is also very discreet, as her own home is just across the narrow driveway to both cottages. One suggestion that might help others would be some Instruction Books for use of the kitchen equipment, eg cooker, dishwasher etc, unless they were there and we didn’t find them! Will probably like to return here in the future as we really did enjoy our visit here and the local Pub & Community Shop both in walking distance

- Mrs Bird, November 2019

Thank you for your feedback on The Old Reading Room. We are glad you enjoyed your pre Christmas break. We have passed your feedback onto the owner and the instructions will be placed in more obvious location rather than the kitchen draw for all future guests. The owner will also mention on check in. Manor Cottages. Owner relations
“The cottage was ready and waiting for us when we arrived.”

Jules, the owner, gave us a great welcome and showed us around. The cottage was cosy, clean and extremely well equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed staying at The Old Reading Room and taking the opportunity to visit many of the picturesque towns and gardens in the area. We would thoroughly recommend this cottage as a place to stay in the Cotswolds.

- Mr Birdseye, September 2019
“The Old Reading Rooms is a lovely cottage to stay in, in beautiful surroundings.”

The cottage contains everything you would need and more. The large kitchen has a washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, plus the usual amenities. Jules the owner has supplied the property with excellent facilities and supplies, right down to hair straighteners and a range of extra toiletries in the bathroom cupboards. On the subject of Jules, she is so personable,approachable and friendly, that you arrive at the cottage as strangers but leave as friends.

- Mrs Dorman, September 2019
“Warm welcome by Jules the owner.”

The 'Old Reading Room' is charming accommodation with lots of character. Everything works. The location is perfect for exploring the Cotswolds. Would recommend this place to friends.

- Mr Coffey, July 2019
“Lovely, immaculately maintained cottage in a great location, Jules the owner was most helpful in giving recommendations and advice on places to visit, eat and drink.”

- Mr Matthews, July 2019
“This was the perfect cottage in the perfect location for us, close to all our favourite villages and with a brilliant village pub.”

Jules was a great host, providing all that we needed and more, and the extra goodies were greatly appreciated. We felt so at home there we didn’t want to leave, but we will most certainly be back.

- Mr Reynolds, June 2019
“Jules the owner gave a great welcome and was so informative about the area also recommended restaurants and pubs to visit , Loved the cottage and peaceful garden, a nice week .”

- Mr Hagon, May 2019
“This cottage was absolutely beautiful.”

Beautifully decorated and was so much more than we expected. Jules (the owner) had decorated the cottage with fairy lights and a Christmas Tree. Wine/Milk/Orange Juice/Biscuits all provided. We even had a present each. She really went out of her way to make this a very enjoyable 5 nights. It was all the little extras that made all the difference. Hair dryer/curling tongs/hair straighteners - what more could a girl ask for. It was perfect. Plus the log burner was a very welcome feature. Very cosy.

- Mrs Chandler, December 2018
“It's just perfect; the cottage has been really well kitted out and has a lovely atmosphere.”

- Mr and Mrs Russell.,
“Attention to detail very high, everything we needed was provided.”

The cottage was spotless.

- Mrs Gater,
“First class holiday cottage !”

- Mr and Mrs Richards,
“Beautifully appointed cottage; very comfortable accommodation.”

- Mr Atkinson,
“: The cottage was ideally situated for access to many towns, villages & national trust properties along with great walks and an amazing choice of hostelries.”

The cottage was perfect for a couple and tastefully presented.\ \

- Ms Worth,
“The cottage and grounds were spotless.”

- Mr Rohl,
“Romantic, contemporary cottage - lots of character without it feeling outdated or chintzy.”

- Ms Hart,
“A slightly larger TV would be good.”

- Mrs Austen.,
“This is one of the best cottages we have stayed in and we have been to a few over the years.”

- Mrs Johnson,
“The cottage is beautiful, extremely well maintained, and fully equiped.”

It is also extremely well located.

- Mr Serra Di Migni,
“A beautifully appointed cottage that combines luxury with a homely feel.”

- Ms Oram,
“The cottage is extremely well located and perfectly kitted out.”

- Ms Verzin,
“Perfect location for exploring The Cotswolds-so much to do and see.”

We loved the cottage - perfect.

- Mr and Mrs Walker.,
“Everything was ok - the cottage was very complete.”

- Mr Sprong.,
“The cottage was well appointed and ideally situated for visiting the main centres within the Cotswolds.”

The local inn was within comfortable walking distance and served excellent food which was an ideal way to round off the day. Mr Ollerenshaw, July 2017

- Ollerenshaw,
“The cottage lived up to our expectations and more”

- Mr Russell,
“The cottage is fitted out to a very high standardand the location is superb.”

- Mr and Mrs Walton.,
“The cottage is extremely well equipped in every area, delightful garden, very tastefully decorated.”

- Mr and Mrs Addison,
“So much more than expected.”

Little things mean a lot and there were lots of little things ! Excellent hostess.

- Mr and Mrs Pringle,
“Privacy, home from home”

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“Cottage immaculate, Jules was fantastic.”

Lovely touches, very hospitable and welcoming

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“We did have an issue during the week with the heating but the owner resolved this next day and we were very happy with the resolution, no other problems - the property met our expectations.”

Mr Barsley, April, 2017.

- Barsley,
“Attention to detail, high quality of appointments and dÃ©cor.”

Well designed space.

- Mr and Mrs Atkinson,
“The cottage was located in a quiet Cotswolds village, equipped to a very high standard,had a lovely quiet garden area in which to enjoy the sunny and warm weather and the owner was extremely friendly and helpful.”

- Mr Worsley,
“The Old Reading Room was spacious and well equipped”

- Mrs Kember,
“The cottage was lovely and comfortable”

- Mrs Holmes,
“Attention to detail, flowers, milk, biscuits etc on arrival was a very welcoming.”

Lovely interior in the bathroom

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“Our stay at the "Old Reading Room" was very delightful, the accommodation being of top quality and very agreeable standard.”

Nice surrounding and very nice owner who showed us around and welcomed us personally. Visit the Dalesford Deli!

- Mr Heinrich,
“The cottage was very cosy and well equipped.”

- Ms van Praag,
“A beautiful cottage with everything we could of wished for.”

- Mr & Mrs Kinch,
“Warm comfortable, everything we needed, very welcoming hostess”

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“Spacious and ensuite facilities, everything to hand plus very clean”

- ,
“Lovely area & cottage, lovely food, perfectly situated”

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“The cottage was very pretty and comfortable for the two of us, in a lovely location.”

- Mrs Dale,
“Spotlessly clean & comfortable.”

- Mr and Mrs Cook,
“Everything was perfect - loved the cottage & location.”

Couldn't have been any better.

- Mrs Harrow,
“A very cosy cottage, very helpful owner next door.”

- shingfield,
“Clean comfortable property, nice pub around the corner !”

- Mr and Mrs Dean,
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The property

The Old Reading Room is an exceptionally well presented, personal and romantic country cottage (three proposals have taken place here to date) set in the heart of this lovely and tranquil village.

The cottage which itself is contemporary and light, and fantastically located to explore the Cotswolds, has been meticulously restored (and maintained) to a very high specification from what was originally the old school room where local children would have practised their reading and music.

The cottage provides light, airy and extremely welcoming accommodation set across two floors, with a number of traditional features balancing out a clean and modern feel, including traditional Cotswold stone walls, open-log burning fire and pretty beams.

Externally the property has access to a peaceful, secluded country cottage garden.

The Old Reading Room is situated in the heart of Bledington, an archetypal Cotswold village with a quintessential village green, attractive stream with Bledington ducks, together with the acclaimed Kings Head pub.

In our opinion this is a stunning English Country Cottage that is certain to delight.

Summary

One gallery style bedroom (stairs from lounge): 1 x double with en suite shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Sitting room with woodburner.
Central heating, woodburner
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave and fridge and freezer
TV, DVD, WIFI
Fuel and power inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Off road parking
Patio with table and chairs and small BBQ
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub 0.5 miles
Note: This property is not suitable for babies or children
Note: This property requires a good housekeeping bond of £100

About the location

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD

Bourton-on-the-Water 4 miles; Stratford upon Avon 15 miles.

The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises olde worlde England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly Farmers' market. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antique shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of Stow, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way, Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close to the town. Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' as the River Windrush runs through the centre, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the most popular Cotswold villages. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are all within easy reach and make a great day out. Cheltenham (20 miles away) is, architecturally, the most complete regency town in England. A spa town with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse-racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. At other times of year, it is host to literature, jazz, classical music, science and food and drink festivals. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called 'The City of Dreaming Spires’ has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within easy reach, making Stow-on-the-Wold an ideal base.

Note: This property is not suitable for babies or children.
NOTE: This property has a £100 good housekeeping bond. This needs to be paid to the owner upon arrival

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Reviews & Ratings

“The location was perfect and the accommodation fantastic.”

“A well appointed period bolt hole full of character with the benefit of all mod cons.”

“The cottage is in an excellent location for exploring the Cotswolds, with good walks and cycle rides from the door.”

“This property is a 'Cotswold Gem'.”

“All pluses, no negativity at all with the property.”

“We enjoyed a nice cosy preChristmas break in this cottage, many thoughtful features and “unexpected & thoughtful extras” provided.”

“The cottage was ready and waiting for us when we arrived.”