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The Old Reading Room

Kingham, Gloucestershire (Ref. 988785)

Customer rating

4.8★

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Manor Cottages rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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88 Customer Review(s)

  • Marco

    “Our stay at The Old Reading Room was truly exceptional.”

    The place is full of charm, beautifully maintained, and offers a perfect balance between comfort and character. Everything was spotless, thoughtfully arranged, and exceeded our expectations in every way. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and attentive, making us feel at home from the very first moment. Their care and attention to detail made our experience seamless and memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay, it was peaceful, cozy, and truly special. We would wholeheartedly ...

    The place is full of charm, beautifully maintained, and offers a perfect balance between comfort and character. Everything was spotless, thoughtfully arranged, and exceeded our expectations in every way. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and attentive, making us feel at home from the very first moment. Their care and attention to detail made our experience seamless and memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay, it was peaceful, cozy, and truly special. We would wholeheartedly recommend The Old Reading Room to anyone looking for an unforgettable stay, and we very much look forward to returning.

    - Marco, September 2025
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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
  • TV, DVD, WIFI
  • Starter pack included for woodburner
  • Bed linen and towels inc in rent
  • On street parking only
  • Patio with table and chairs
  • 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 £200. **No BBQ's permitted at the property**
  • **The cottage includes a Nespresso machine with a small selection of capsules provided as part of the starter pack For those who enjoy more coffee, we recommend bringing some along with you.**

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, woodburner 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.

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About the location

KINGHAM

Chipping Norton 4 miles; Stow-on-the-Wold 5 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 £200 good housekeeping bond.
NO BBQ PERMITTED AT THE PROPERTY
Please note an initial supply of logs & kindling is provided for the property between October until end of March; additional log supplies can be purchased locally.
On street parking only
The cottage includes a Nespresso machine with a small selection of capsules provided as part of the starter pack. For those who enjoy more coffee, we recommend bringing some along with you.

Please ensure you contact the cottage owner (details in key contact information) no later than three days before your arrival. It’s essential to confirm your expected arrival time (from 5pm onwards) and to receive instructions on where to find the keys to the cottage as well as information for your stay.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas