Coach House - converted barn with scenic views - Kidlington

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

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Kidlington

Blenheim Palace
‪7 min drive‬
University of Oxford
‪12 min drive‬
John Radcliffe Hospital
‪14 min drive‬
Oxford (OXF)
‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5 (Master)

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Coach House - converted barn with scenic views

Description:

Situated in the lower part of the hamlet of Thrupp, this detached Cotswold stone barn conversion stands in the grounds of our Manor House and lies adjacent to the 18th-century Oxford Canal.

Offering wonderful characterful accommodation for a holiday, The Coach House is a spacious and beautifully converted barn which overlooks open countryside, sleeping 12.

The Space:

This detached barn conversion offers spacious accommodation for 12 guests. Five beautifully presented bedrooms are offered, alongside three bathrooms, kitchen and utility room, dining room, and a spacious lounge with wood burning stove. Step outside and enjoy the private garden with open countryside views, or take a walk along the canal to enjoy a pint at the local pub. Coach House allows you to enjoy character and comfort, in a pretty and idyllic setting, whilst the bustling city of Oxford lies just 20 minutes away.

The hamlet of Thrupp provides a peaceful canal-side location with two pubs in walking distance, country walks, kayaking, and a tea room for those afternoon treats. Getting into Oxford City is easy with a bus stop situated at the top of the hamlet. The property is an ideal base to explore Oxford and The Cotswolds and nearby places of interest also include Blenheim Palace, Bicester Village, Waddesdon Manor, Henley-on-Thames, and Silverstone.

Guest Access:

The Coach House is based in a shared courtyard alongside our Dovecote and Manor House properties. The property includes parking for 4 to 5 cars by garages next to the property. There is also a private back garden perfect for relaxing or games with the family.

Check-in time is from 3pm and check-out time is before 10am. Contactless check-in and check-out via key safes.

Additional Information:

If you are bringing dogs, please add them to your booking (there is a £50 fee to cover the additional cleaning required).

On booking this property, you can also enjoy access to both the tennis court and outdoor heated swimming pool facilities at Worton Park in Cassington, approximately a 10 minute drive away. Please note these are available on a seasonal basis (usually May-September); pool opening times also apply.

Property manager

Worton Park

Languages

English

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Pool

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Stag and Hens permitted. No Raucous Parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

£65 for 1 dog, £85 for 2

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Stag and Hens permitted. No Raucous Parties

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kidlington

Located in Kidlington, this holiday home is in a rural area. Oxfordshire Museum and Oxford Bus Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bicester Golf and Country Club and Hinksey Heights Golf Course. Iffley Village and Waterperry Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kidlington

What's nearby

Blenheim Palace - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
University of Oxford - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
Oxford Castle - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
John Radcliffe Hospital - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
Christ Church College - 15 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

Tackley Station - 10 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

‪Miller & Carter - ‬6 min drive
‪The Royal Sun - ‬5 min drive
‪The Punch Bowl - ‬5 min drive
‪Costa Express - ‬4 min drive
‪Tiffins Tandoori Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Coach House - converted barn with scenic views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Coach House - converted barn with scenic views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Coach House - converted barn with scenic views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coach House - converted barn with scenic views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coach House - converted barn with scenic views located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from River Cherwell and within 6 miles (10 km) of Blenheim Palace and Oxfordshire Museum. J.R.R. Tolkien's Grave and Oxford Bus Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Andy B.

10 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pre-Christmas gathering

The kitchen was poor for a party of this size. Everything else was ideal for our weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

27 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weekend

Clean and spacious with good facilities and comfortable beds. The fire door to the kitchen was somewhat inconvenient but likely necessary for insurance purposes. There is a lack of phone signal around the area. Good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

12 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Lovely house in a lovely location. We had 10 family members staying for the weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

10 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hen Party

We had a wonderful weekend at The Coach House for a Hen Do. The house was spacious for our 10guests and the outside space was beautiful. There was plenty of parking and the house was well equiped, we could just have done with an extra bin bag or two! The information pack was detailed and very helpful. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew L.

12 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

A regrettably short few days stay at the Coach House in Kidlington. We were a group of 5 adults, a teenager and 3 boys ranging 9 - 12. The property was easy to locate and the check in process seamless. The property is full of character and ideal for a large group and overall we had a very comfortable and relaxing few days. Thank you. The only reservations collectively were: 1) perhaps the mattresses could look to be upgraded? There wasn’t a precious guest amongst us but more than usual did not find the beds as comfortably as perhaps hoped 2) appreciate this may affect listing/income, but perhaps some thought into converting the downstairs double into a snug with a tele to give additional options for adults/kids Thanks again. The property would come highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle S.

30 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay for a chilled Hen weekend

We absolutely loved staying here. The property was perfect for our activities and was close to some beautiful places like Blenheim Palace as well. Very clean, comfortable furniture, and warm in winter months. Will certainly come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth S.

13 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location in a spacious, comfortable property

Amazing location right by the canal in a quite hamlet with walks, kayaking hire, pub and cafe within walking distance. Property particularly spacious and well appointed upstairs, with large double bedrooms and smaller twin room; another twin room downstairs. Downstairs - very spacious and comfortable sitting room. Kitchen small for the size of property. Small table in kitchen with dining room separate to kitchen ie not open plan. Able to sit outside in garden at back with plenty of room and we sat on the large front steps. Would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Val G.

24 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Celebrations with Friends

We had a fabulous weekend here. Great location by the canal with a lovely cafe with outdoor seating and pubs within an easy walk. The Coach house was clean, comfortable and well equipped with gorgeous views out onto the open fields. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne C.

10 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hen do

Beautiful property in such a picture perfect spot. Pubs and walks nearby. The property was spotless and well equipped although perhaps a few more mirrors and a hairdryer would have helped. Beds were very comfortable, good shower pressure, very well equipped kitchen. We were a group of 8 on a hen weekend, had the best time, enjoyed the pool which was a few miles away but worth the drive, the coach house even provided ’pool glasses!’ We arranged a taxi to go into centre of oxford which was a 20 minute drive away. When I had a query, it was responded to and resolved immediately. Our only regret was that we only booked 2 nights. Would definitely recommend and hope to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic and absolutely perfect weekend

Booked for a weekend with a group of very close friends. The property was the perfect space, super clean and just ideal for 12-14 people getting a weekend break. Lovely rooms, furnishings and plenty of information provided by the responsive letting team. Even some cute biscuits on arrival. The only small issues were - the flying ants in the downstairs corridor as someone left the window to the downs stairs loo open. Also getting taxis was a bit of a nightmare so I would bring a car. Overall the team was really responsive and check in and out really easy. will 100% book again ❤️

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

15 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great catch up

Great house for group of friends to stay in and relax

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice R.

23 May 2023

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Amazing location

We had a fantastic stay at the Coach House. The house easily accommodated our party of 12 adults and ir was even more beautiful than the listing showed. The garden was a real gem and the location, right on the canal and river was just lovely. The conveniently located tea room just over the road was an added bonus. The house was beautifully presented and had everything we could need. There were lovely touches as well to make us feel welcome. The property owners were incredibly helpful and quick to respond to any questions throughout the booking process and during our stay. I would thoroughly recommend and hope to stay here again soon.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

9 May 2023

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Lovely stay away

A group of 12 friends stayed for a chilled hen-do. The house was perfect and very well equipped for all meals, cooking, towels and linen etc! Very comfortable and great outdoor garden too. Communication and checkin/out was very easy. Wi-Fi is not the best but not the end of the world if you’re away for a stay. We found a couple of ants in the dining room but didn’t cause any major issues at all and the property was very clean generally. We loved our stay so perfect thank you :)

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

agnetha b.

26 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

A perfect house for our Easter holiday

Everything was perfect in the house and its surroundings. We had some problems getting into the house on arrival though, but we got invaluable help from locals living nearby. For that we are very grateful! We enjoyed our stay very much and can warmly recommend it!

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie C.

11 April 2023

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Property better than expected

The pictures don’t do this lovely holiday stay justice. We were so pleased with the house it was spacious and very clean the kitchen was also a pleasant surprise how big it was as it didn’t look very big in the pictures and we were concerned as we had a chef coming in for an evening. The house was well equipped throughout and the privacy was also lovely. The surroundings were also beautiful with country walks - we unfortunately didn’t have great weather so couldn’t use to the full potential (it was March) My only warning is the phone signal is not great so if you need to keep in contact with anyone you need to join on the WiFi - we actually enjoyed this and was quite nice to not be contactable 100% of the time! Overall great stay and we would all rebook (a group of 12 adults)

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair H.

20 February 2023

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Excellent place for a half-term break

Had a really lovely stay here. Everything very straightforward and house in great condition. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

15 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday surprise

The venue was booked as a surprise gathering of the family for my wife’s birthday. The layout was perfect for all the family and the dining room and living room were ideal. All beds were very comfortable with lovely clean linen. It was a perfect location with wonderful walks along the canal. Generally, everything was spot on but the cooker was a little limiting and a separate grill would be very beneficial with 12 people staying. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the farmhouse and would thoroughly recommend it for large family gatherings. In the summer the garden would be perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

22 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in beautiful surroundings

Really great property and with 10 of us staying, it felt very spacious. Fabulous wood burner. There's a lovely walk along the canal which starts right outside the house. Will probably stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

12 December 2022

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Gorgeous canalside location for family celebration

There should have been 11 in our party (ages 9 - 81) to celebrate four big birthdays (as it happens two were sick and couldn't come). The property had loads of space for everyone - the large reception room had comfortable seating for 9 plus a table and chairs so we could all be together when desired. Lovely wood-burning stove was left set up for us and was so nice when the weather was so cold outside. We were there on the second weekend of December and there was a nice christmas tree awaiting us in this room - as well as a welcome box of chocolates. The dining room is lovely with a tall ceiling and flagstone floor and larger than it looks on the photographs - it seats 10 fairly comfortably (we didn't actually have a sit down meal) - you'd need to improvise to add more as the table is quite long and narrow. The outdoor space is lovely although we didn't sit out as we were there on a freezing weekend. The coach house is on a charming courtyard and there are lovely country view outside the windows all along the rear side. Parking is in the farm yard next door but there is a gate very close to the front of the property so you don't have to walk far, and as specified you can unload/load at the front if you need. There are a few warm floor spots that appear to either be over pipes (or have underfloor heating) in the down stairs shower-room and a corner of the kitchen which were lovely places to stand on after unbooting in the spacious entrance hall. Kitchen was really well stocked with loads of glasses and mugs etc. There are two fridges and had we been planning on more cooking there was everything you would need. Overall we had a really nice time here - space to get away from each other when necessary and be together when we wanted. Everyopne wanted to stay longer and we'll be looking to see when we can return. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

23 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away with four young families

Excellent house for seven grown ups and five children under five to spend time together - would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Bill M.

17 September 2022

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Pleasant countryside

The house is in a great location for enjoying the English countryside and has lots of English cottage charm

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh A.

14 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic views and a large private space!

Amazing sunsets with a great view, lots of private space, and a large lounge area for group activities.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

30 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location really close to the River.

Simple and easy booking. Clean, well equipped house in lovely surroundings. We may book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANAND T.

21 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a find!

We had a wonderful three days at the Coach House. The location was idyllic and so peaceful. The barn was a great size for the nine of us and it was well stocked (especially the kitchen) and very clean. The garden was so big and great for our five year old nephew to play in. Overall the property was a great find... we'd love to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

14 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with lots of space

We booked the place for a hen party. The house was clean and well presented. All rooms were large and there was enough space for everyone to sit down. Kitchen was very well equipped. Communication before staying was brilliant. Close to lovely walks and a pub. Only downside was not knowing about the deposit that was needed and then the communication about getting it back. I had to send two emails and follow up with a phone call which was a shame. Would still recommend staying here though as it was beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

9.6/10

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9.8/10

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8/10 Good

Andy B.

Pre-Christmas gathering

Andy B.

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

Family Weekend

Sheila F.

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Excellent stay

Adam S.

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

Hen Party

Lucy H.

8/10 Good

Andrew L.

Just what we needed

Andrew L.

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle S.

Amazing stay for a chilled Hen weekend

Rochelle S.

8/10 Good

Ruth S.

Excellent location in a spacious, comfortable property

Ruth S.

10/10 Excellent

Val G.

Birthday Celebrations with Friends