Title: Pass the Keys | Cosy & Rural Chilterns Hideaway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pass the Keys | Cosy & Rural Chilterns Hideaway Holiday home in Aylesbury with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112290000/112289400/112289330/0a522519.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112290000/112289400/112289330/4a270f4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112290000/112289400/112289330/c4d41702.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112290000/112289400/112289330/340c00da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112290000/112289400/112289330/ac6aeb53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Pass the Keys | Cosy & Rural Chilterns Hideaway provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms1604 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pass the Keys | Cosy & Rural Chilterns Hideaway This warm, modern, and spacious home offers comfort year-round, with a cozy log burner for colder months and bright sunshine streaming in on sunny days. Located in a peaceful village, it’s a perfect retreat. A riverside pub is just a 10-minute walk away, along with a playground and scenic dog walks. Explore nearby Ickford, double bridges, and charming pubs. The village boasts an ancient church and wildlife-friendly surroundings for a tranquil getaway. This house is warm, comfortable and spacious. It is modern with all convenient appliances. It is warm in the colder months, especially when the log burner is alight. On sunny days the sunshine streams into the rear of the property making it light and bright. It is spacious with plenty of room to sit comfortably in the living room and around the dining table. It is situated in a small peaceful village making it a perfect retreat and 'get-away-from-it-all'. We have a friendly local pub with an idyllic riverside location within a ten minute walk. We have a children's playground within a field which is also good for a short dog walk. There are other longer dog walks from the house including to the next village of Ickford with its delightful double bridges and a pub. The narrow bridges on the way into Shabbington add to the village feel and the River Thame enhances the habitat for our wildlife friendly village. We also have a beautiful, ancient church, St Mary Magdalene, which holds informal Sunday services and a coffee morning every Wednesday. Guests have exclusive use of the property to themselves. My property management team will be available 24/7 via email, or phone to provide any assistance my guests may need. Pass the Keys® provides a hotel standard of service for short-let properties. The property is professionally maintained and cleaned, and professionally cleaned linens and toiletries are guaranteed. 24/7 guest support is also available before and during your stay. The local community-based Pass the Keys® team personally inspects the property and certifies the home has met Pass the Keys® Property Readiness Standard. IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process. The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay. Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property. Pets - allowed Smoking - not allowed ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,604 square feet ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119140000/119135800/119135794/4a72200e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish countryside 4bed cottage Kingsey - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=119135794&PinnedHotelID=119135794&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18773100/18773028/270-d443a5e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Stone Barn in stunning rural Buckinghamshire Farm Aylesbury - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 68 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=18773028&PinnedHotelID=18773028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117420000/117410300/117410253/7c82ceed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Come rain or shine, this is wonderful and welcoming three bedroom home. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 3925895 ## About the area Located in Aylesbury, this holiday home is in a rural area. Headington Shark and Greyfriars Oxford are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bicester Village and Thame Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oxford Greyhound Stadium or Kassam Stadium. [Visit our Aylesbury travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aylesbury.dx4557) [View more Holiday homes in Aylesbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aylesbury-Private-Holiday-Homes.d4557-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.75976%2C-1.03517&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9OFrX6jpnbFlfw3OxeXhQ3qnYQI=) Shabbington ### What's nearby - Waterperry Gardens - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles - John Radcliffe Hospital - 17 min drive - 11.6 miles - University of Oxford - 23 min drive - 13.2 miles - Christ Church College - 24 min drive - 13.6 miles - Waddesdon Manor - 24 min drive - 13.2 miles ### Getting around - Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station - 10 min drive - Oxford (OXF) - 40 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive - ‪The James Figg - ‬6 min drive - ‪Candelo Lounge - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Six Bells - ‬5 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pass the Keys | Cosy & Rural Chilterns Hideaway pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### Where is Pass the Keys | Cosy & Rural Chilterns Hideaway located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Thame Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Players Theatre and Thame Market. Oxfordshire Golf Club and Waterperry Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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