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Tachbrook - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4123 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Charlbury, Oxfordshire
  • Fairytale Farm
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Chipping Norton Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Blenheim Palace
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Gosford Airport (GOS)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tachbrook - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Tachbrook started life as a mid-17th century cottage with a second cottage added next door during the Victorian era. The current owners completely renovated and restored the two cottages, with the Georgian half forming the living room and master bedroom and the Victorian half forming the remainder of the house. Both sides blend perfectly, retaining the character of each era, to form the luxury, Grade-II listed holiday home that you see today.

At the front is an immaculate garden with a stone path leading to the front door. A drive and garage sit to the left-hand side, providing parking for two cars. To the right-hand side is a residential lane where guests will find a wooden gate that opens to the garden and patio – also accessible through the kitchen.

Welcoming is the best way to describe Tachbrook's interior. The owners' attention to detail, using the perfect combination of colour, fabrics, furniture and lighting, has created a style that would easily feature in any interior magazine. On the ground floor is a delightful living room with a wood burner and a beautiful dining room connecting through to the fully equipped kitchen, with a back door out to the garden and patio. Upstairs are two bedrooms - one with a super king-size bed and en-suite shower room and the other with two single beds - and a large family bathroom with a bath and separate shower. (The twin beds can be converted to a super-king on request).
Ground Floor

Living Room:
Step through the front door into the living room and the Georgian side of the house. This beautiful, dual-aspect room, with its pretty bay window and view to the garden behind, is light, bright and elegantly furnished with two sofas, an armchair, a footstool, occasional tables and reading lamps. The room features a large, original inglenook fireplace with a wood burner fire. A smart TV is provided, with a Sky Sports package, as well as family games, books and walking maps.

Dining Room:
Guests will notice the change of era as they walk into the dining room, with its higher ceiling and delicate, Victorian, glass-fronted china cabinets. The room is furnished with a large rectangular table to comfortably seat four guests and has an electric wood burner-effect stove and sideboard. At the bay window is a parlour-like setting with two chairs for guests to sit and read by the light streaming into the front of the house.

Kitchen:
The Kitchen adjoins the dining room through an arch, creating a light and bright, open-plan space entertaining area. The kitchen is fully equipped, with every appliance guests need for a self-catering/or catered-for stay, including a 5-ring, induction Rangemaster oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave and Bosch fridge-freezer, with brilliant white preparation space and a quirky half table. A back door opens from the kitchen out to the lovely garden and patio. Beside the back door is a large boiler cupboard with cleaning items, fire extinguisher and hoover.

Throughout the downstairs area, there is engineered oak flooring, which is comfortable in the winter and cool in the warmer months.First Floor

Bedroom One:
The master bedroom is on the Georgian side of the property, looking out to St Mary's Church. This calming bedroom with its white-grey colourway features an original exposed 17th-century beam, running from one side to another. Tall guests take note! The bedroom is furnished with a super king-size bed with bedside drawers and reading lamps, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers-cum-dressing table with a mirror over, and a smart TV on an extra-wide chest of drawers.

En-suite:
The luxury, en-suite shower room features underfloor heating, a shower with rainfall and hand-held showerheads, a toilet, a hand basin with a vanity unit, a makeup mirror, a shaver's point and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two:
This delightful, dual-aspect bedroom, looking out to Park Street and the rooftops of neighbouring properties has accents of deep plum and green and is furnished with two full-size (3ft) single beds* with a custom-built headboard. Complementing the beds is a central bedside table and reading lamp, chest of drawers-cum dressing table with a makeup mirror and a freestanding wardrobe. (The twin beds can be made up as a super king-size bed on request.)

Family Bathroom:
The luxury, family bathroom features underfloor heating, a corner shower, a full-size bath, WC, a hand basin in a vanity unit with a mirror over, a shaver point and a heated towel rail.Outside
A feature of Tachbrook that sets it apart from many other holiday cottages in Charlbury – as well as its luxury interior - is its great outside space, which includes a private, walled garden, and off-street parking for two cars – one in a garage. To the front of the house is a delightful, gravelled courtyard garden with red robin bushes and box hedging. To one side is a garage, accessible from the front or via the garden, and to the other is side access leading to a wooden gate that opens into the garden and terrace. The terrace has a seating area beside the living room windows and a raised patio with a large, circular table, chairs and a parasol – the perfect spot for al fresco entertaining. Two reclining sun loungers are provided for guests to use on the raised lawn or patio. The garage is accessible through a rear door off the patio. In here guests will find the washing machine, tumble dryer and outdoor cushions.

Property manager

Bolthole Retreats
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Chipping Norton

Located in Chipping Norton, this apartment is in a rural area. Blenheim Palace and North Leigh Roman Villa are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Eynsham Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Cotswold Wildlife Park and Crocodiles of the World.
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Charlbury, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • Fairytale Farm - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Chipping Norton Golf Club - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
  • University of Oxford - 24 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Charlbury Station - 7 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soho Farmhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Diddly Squat Farm Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Plough Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tachbrook - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tachbrook - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tachbrook - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tachbrook - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fairytale Farm, Blenheim Palace and Eynsham Park. Chipping Norton Golf Club and Witney Lakes Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km). Charlbury Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

Stunning cottage !

Tachbrook is a stunning cottage in Chalfont, quite a 'foody' village. Good pubs & deli. Very spacious for 4 adults. We had a great break
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Great short stay with friends

This is our second visit to this lovely cottage. It is really well equipped and very comfortable. Great location for visiting Blenheim and Oxford.
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10/10 Excellent

welcome break

Our contact for Tachbrook was excellant and we really enjoyed our stay. Lots to do plus a very well Stocked CO-OP. the local people were all very friendly.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent Character Cottage

My wife and I rented the Tachbrook in Charlbury for 15 nights in October, and we LOVED it! The home is full of character while possessing every modern convenience: excellent hob, two showers with ample hot water, very good cable TV package, and acceptable WIFI, comfortable bed, and very quiet (yes, you can hear the church bells ring out the time on every hour, even at night). Location is great; Charlbury is close to most areas in the Cotswolds. While it was a quiet location, reservations for supper are required (as the excellent pubs get full very fast). Getting out of the driveway was a bit nerve racking at first (because you can't see if anything is coming around the corner) - - we solved this by having my wife stand across the street and let me know when it was safe to pull out. Highly recommended!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa Sheppard S.

Very Pleasant

Beautiful House in gorgeous village. Beds were very comfy and bed linen fabulous. Everything was as expected.
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10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Delightful stay

Gorgeous well appointed, super comfortable cottage with a peaceful, private and sun filled back garden to relax in. Highly recommended.
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8/10 Good

Tachbrook - Lovely Cottage and Location

This was our first time visiting the Cotswolds. The cottage is very charming and has all of the necessary modern conveniences. The beds are super comfortable and the off-street parking is ideal. Charlbury is a wonderful town that exceeded our expectations. The location was central to many of our day trips. We enjoyed our evening walks, passing by friendly locals and fellow visitors. The church bells ringing Sunday morning was wonderful. The Charlbury train station is just a short drive. London is approximately an hour train ride. The Coop is great for picking up necessities or a quick snack. There were a couple of areas in the cottage that were not as clean as we expected, notably, the bathroom and kitchen surfaces and the laundry area. That said, once we gave everything a quick wipe down, all was good. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Tachbook and Charlbury. Our trip to the Cotswolds was our first but will not be our last. Both the cottage and town have set a high standard for our future visits. We will strongly considering booking Tachbrook again.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect weekend getaway

Really enjoyed staying at Tachbrook. The process was incredibly simple and it was as advertised and as we hoped.
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

Fabulous cottage

Fabulous cottage, perfect for 2 couples catching up for a weekend away. Big comfy beds, immaculate house, kitchen was really well stocked up so we could cook and eat in very comfortably. Lots of little extras to help our stay, walking books and local information and the washing machine was used after a very muddy walk. Thank you, a really lovely stay. Vanessa
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage in picturesque village

Lovely cottage in good position in the village. very welcoming, warm and inviting everywhere spotless and well equipped and lots of information regarding cottage and surrounding area. Debs of housekeeping most attentive regarding a query so all in all a great stay Thank you
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8/10 Good

Charles S.

Tachbrook Holiday Stay

The location of the cottage central to the village of Charlbury - easy to access local shops and the two pubs [The Bell just had a 'make over ' and having had a meal there not that impressed]. The cottage had a small driveway which was a bonus rather than trying to park in the road, which was quite narrow for passing traffic. The inside of the cottage comfortable, kitchen small but all the appliances were of good quality. Only issue was the small size of the dish washer - which meant it had to be carefully filled and put on frequently. Bathrooms and bedrooms excellent. Rear garden very nice for sitting out [when we stayed the weather perfect.]

10/10 Excellent

sue c.

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Excellent in every way

Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peer S., Deutschland

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A holiday home that you would like to take with you or move into straight away

The house is simply wonderful. It is very tastefully furnished, you could move in here immediately, has all and more amenities (insane cooker, lots of dishes, big fridge, washer and dryer, grill, nice glasses) has enough space for a family with one or two children or for two couples, a beautiful little garden with two super seating areas. You can park your car very comfortably in front of the garage or if it is a smaller car also in the garage. The house is opposite the village church and in two minutes you can reach wonderful pubs; we were very enthusiastic about the Bull. We still think a lot about the lovely time we had in Charlbury / Tatchbrook.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Judith K., London

Perfect Autumn stay at Tachbrook

This was the perfect welcoming cottage in a great location to explore The Cotswolds. Spotlessly clean and well thought out for short breaks or longer stays, it was stylishly furnished, but also very comfortable. Would highly recommend for couples and smaller families at any time of the year.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous location for exploring the Cotswolds

We had a wonderful stay in the Cotswolds the cottage was perfect for our family of four (including two toddlers). So clean and well equipped. Walking distance to the down and really close to Blenheim Palace.
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10/10 Excellent

A perfect cottage and village to stay for a Cotswold visit.

Tachbrook has a long history, yet has been suitably modernized. Charlbury is a small village but with sufficient services, including convenient train service to Oxford and London. It was the perfect place for us. the weather was good too!
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!!!!!

It was wonderful. We loved the inside of the house. The beautiful charming old building that was completly renovated and modernised in a wonderful way. We also loved the beautiful designed and well kept garden. The area around was great, being in the middle of the nice town of charlbury and also in the middle of the beautiful cotswolds
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect weekend stay

We stayed at Tachbrook with another couple for a wedding in Charlbury, location was perfect and the house had everything we needed.

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

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Beautiful Cotswold Stay

This property was remodeled to a very high standard and sits in a great location in Charlbury. The local community was great with local gathering spots and all the essential needs. We are definitely going back for a longer stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A Stunning Property in A Beautiful Location

From the very start dealing with Bolthole Retreats we were very impressed. From the answering an initial query in great detail and advising us on how to get best value from our stay with them, through additional support for travel cot and highchair needs before arrival, we were super happy. On arrival at Tachbrook it did not disappoint. The property is quite frankly stunning with a beautifully maintained front garden and a short gravel drive that will fit a good sized vehicle. Inside the level of quality continues. The downstairs living spaces are well appointed and styled in a country cottage manner as you would want in a property like this and very comfortable. The kitchen is well set out and has all the basic cooking utensils you would need, even a small hand blender and scales should the desire to bake a cake be overwhelming. The upstairs follows suit with two lovely bedrooms a double and a twin single as well as two bathrooms with underfloor heating. To the rear is a lovely little garden with seating and dining areas and a small lawn. Charlbury is a stunning little town/village and the CO-OP is well stocked with everything you would need for a few days away. The Bull is a charming pub with very friendly and helpful staff as well as great food and beers and is well worth a visit. We would 100% recommend the property to friends and family and in fact already have.
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10/10 Excellent

PETER W.

Ideal getaway

Tachbrook is in a ideal position to tour the Cotswolds area. The house is large enough for four adults to live comfortably and is very clean and tidy with all mod cons. Sits in a nice village with picturesque church opposite and a pub 50 metres away. Would stay again.
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8/10 Good

Alan C.

A Cotswold stay- Customer Support

contacted property manager by email prior to visit requesting double beds in each bedroom. one bedroom had 2 single beds. Phoned property manager at 6.15 pm on thursday 10th March and left message on voicemail to call me back. No reply by 9pm so phoned again and call not answered. No call back received. Just as well it was not a major problem with the property. Left a bad taste in what had been a very enjoyable break
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10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Cosy well placed ottage

Great cottage, superbly kitted out, glad of drive way, lovely village amenities in walking distance. Good location. Station within 10 min walk Fab. Will book again.
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8/10 Good

Philip B.

Short break

Enjoyed our stay. Thank you to all concerned, ------------------------------------------------------.
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Fabulous Winter mini-break in Charlbury

Tachbrook is a charming old Cotswold stone cottage in the heart of Charlbury.The owners have thought of everything to make their guests comfortable- it is tastefully decorated throughout, very well-equipped and immaculately presented. Great location in the heart of the Cotswolds. The log burner made it perfect for a Winter Retreat.

About the host

Hosted by Bolthole Retreats

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Established in 2017, Bolthole Retreats markets and lets some of the finest luxury holiday properties throughout the Cotswolds, taking in the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, South Warwickshire and Worcestershire and parts of Wiltshire and Bath and North East Somerset in the south. We have an ever-growing portfolio of beautiful homes, from cosy cottages that sleep two through to large properties that can accommodate up to 18 guests. We pride ourselves on the quality and location of our properties, offering our guests the perfect home-away-from-home experience in these beautiful areas of the UK.

What makes this property unique

Tachbrook is a charming, beautifully furnished and decorated, luxury, Grade II-listed cottage in the thriving Cotswold town of Charlbury. The cottage sleeps 4 guests across one super king-size bedroom and one twin bedroom and has an en-suite shower room and a family bathroom. The cottage has a very well-equipped kitchen, beautiful dining room, and an elegant living room with a wood burner in an inglenook fireplace. Outside there is a delightful, private patio and garden and, unusually for Charlbury, off-street and garage parking for two cars.

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