Title: The Old Reading Room 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 # The Old Reading Room Cottage in Chipping Norton with kitchen ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48280000/48279600/48279538/b636d4ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area | DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48280000/48279600/48279538/4108489d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48280000/48279600/48279538/66f49cb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48280000/48279600/48279538/c88e5852.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48280000/48279600/48279538/2ca2529e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Old Reading Room provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi £505 includes taxes & fees 26 Sept - 27 Sept ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Old Reading Room Cottage in Chipping Norton with kitchen A garden and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage features free WiFi, a washing machine and a kitchen with a dishwasher. Added amenities include a DVD player. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Chipping Norton cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower ### Entertainment - DVD player ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service - Virtual front desk ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Property does not allow children ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an email with check-in information A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals welcome) ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is professionally cleaned 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 The Old Reading Room Cottage The Old Reading Room Chipping Norton The Old Reading Room Cottage Chipping Norton ## About the area Chipping Norton is home to this cottage. Fosse Gallery Fine Art and Chipping Norton Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Mill and Chastleton House. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and Dragonfly Maze are also worth visiting. 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This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-The-Old-Reading-Room.h48279538.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Old Reading Room? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at The Old Reading Room? > Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Old Reading Room? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Old Reading Room located? > Situated in Chipping Norton, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fosse Gallery Fine Art and St. Edward's Church. Chipping Norton Museum and Old Mill are also within 9 miles (15 km). Kingham Station is 18 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Old Reading Room Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 9.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Julie 27 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely and cosy and private ##### Julie Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Duncab 15 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Fabulous property but I couldn’t stay here again with 10am checkout - personally find 11am the civilised time. ##### Duncab ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan 3 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### 10/10 Amazing stay. Jules the host was kind, courteous and an amazing help in terms of local knowledge, helped us in picking where to go. ##### Jonathan Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie 8 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Lovely countryside escape A very nice cottage in a quiet little village. Very close to the village shop/café and easy walking distance to a few pubs. ##### Melanie Stayed 4 nights in May 2021 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-And-Spa-Chester.h527788.Hotel-Information) > > [Redworth Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Aycliffe-Hotels-Redworth-Hall-Hotel.h517266.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Hotels-Last-Drop-Village-Hotel-And-Spa.h9341.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lamb Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-The-Lamb-Inn.h4125636.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Cotswold Water Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-De-Vere-Cotswold-Water-Park.h1770053.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information) > > [The Wychwood Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-The-Wychwood-Inn.h22388135.Hotel-Information) > > [Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Grosvenor-Pulford-Hotel-Spa.h790572.Hotel-Information) > > [Merrymouth Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Merrymouth-Inn.h26923359.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Towcester-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Silverstone.h48251404.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Manchester-Airport.h75715089.Hotel-Information) > > [Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Woodbridge-Hotels-Ufford-Park-Woodbridge-Hotel.h12685.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Hotels-Dunston-Hall.h519081.Hotel-Information) > > [The Old Fire Station](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-The-Old-Fire-Station.h45680284.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [The Bell Inn Charlbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-The-Bell-Inn-Charlbury.h35174875.Hotel-Information) > > [The Windermere Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-The-Windermere-Hotel.h13431161.Hotel-Information) > > [The Falkland Arms](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-The-Falkland-Arms.h4052271.Hotel-Information) > > [The Swan Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-The-Swan-Inn.h35504533.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kingham Plough](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-The-Kingham-Plough.h24179674.Hotel-Information) > > [The Feathered Nest Country Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-The-Feathered-Nest.h44085381.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheltenham Cottage](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cheltenham-Cottage.h24282080.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Hotel Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Christchurch-Harbour-Hotel-And-Spa.h18097.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Bristol-Airport.h16543862.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Wokefield Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-De-Vere-Wokefield-Estate.h1044123.Hotel-Information)