Title: Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi. 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 # Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi. ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33600000/33599937/d1d67ef0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33600000/33599937/ace85d2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33600000/33599937/90bec02b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33600000/33599937/ef7a5cf7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33600000/33599937/1d3e697b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the charming village of Wheatley, Gadbury Cottage offers a cozy retreat with easy access to Oxford and nearby attractions. The cottage is perfectly located for exploring Blenheim Palace, Shotover Park, Waterperry Gardens and more. With excellent transport links just 2 miles away and regular bus services to Oxford. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 311 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi. Set in the courtyard of our own home, but completely separate and private, Gadbury Cottage is cosy and very comfortable whether your choice is for a winter or summer break. It offers an ideal location to discover Oxford and the nearby attractions of Oxford City, Blenheim Palace, Shotover Park, Waterperry Gardens, Otmoor nature reserve, the Chilterns and Cotswolds Hills. Wheatley has all the facilities to meet your immediate needs - 2 foodstores, baker, coffee shop, post office, bank and choice of restaurants and pubs. The village has a long history through it's location on the main coaching route from London to Oxford - it was once descibed as the most agreeable stopping place between Beaconsfield and Woodstock. Today it's transport links are still excellent being just 2 miles from the Thornhills Park and Ride and a similar distance from the M40. There are regular bus services to Oxford and to Haddenham/Thame train station. Central London is c53 miles and Heathrow c45 miles, both have good public transport links. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi (surcharge) ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Golf ### 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 11 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 deadlock 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![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%7C51.74590%2C-1.13394&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OEf-rGsU5JG2xBG3PsgCC2GVBzQ=) Wheatley, Oxfordshire #### What's nearby - John Radcliffe Hospital - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles - Churchill Hospital - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles - Oxford Brookes University - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles - University of Oxford - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles - Christ Church College - 15 min drive - 7.0 miles #### Getting around - Islip Station - 15 min drive - Oxford (OXF) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Corner House - ‬7 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive - ‪KFC Oxford - M40 Services - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi.? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi. located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Waterperry Gardens and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Raymond Blanc Gardening School and Headington Shark. Oxford Greyhound Stadium and Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Oxford. C16th Cottage In Courtyard Setting. Garden. Parking. Free Wifi. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 265 8 - Good 30 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark W. 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful in Wheatley Lovely place to enjoy outside of Oxford. Comfortable accomodation - highly recommended. ##### Mark W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Milly C. 5 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay We went to Oxford to have a calm city break and we definitely got that! The property was beautiful and in a very calm area with lovely pubs and walks :) ##### Milly C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### r t. 1 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent short break Lovely cottage and in a great location for visiting the surrounding area, with great bus service to get into Oxford. Will definitely return to this great accommodation. ##### r t. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol Y. 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Beautiful place. Nice people. ##### Carol Y. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lynn S. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming cottage we loved the location of this charming cozy cottage in the small village outside of Oxford. It had everything we needed except for soap for the bath/shower. Easy short walk to the store, bakeries and Indian restaurant was convenient. ##### Lynn S. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Anne B. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very convenient for bus travel into Oxford Very cute cottage in Wheatley. It was very easy to catch a bus into Oxford, and busses run very regularly until the wee hours of the morning. Will definitely use this house to stay again ##### Mary Anne B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon and Carol D. 26 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wheatley stay A lovely cottage in a quiet location, with ample parking and closure to Oxford and the M40 motorway.Very comfortable bed with good facilities ##### Jon and Carol D. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen A. 22 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another brilliant stay Have stayed here numerous times and is always amazing ##### Karen A. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sylvia F. 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely rural cottage/loft close to Oxford The stone cottage was perfect for 3 of us. We spent most of our days in Oxford, and this was lovely to come home to. Neat cafe up the road to grab breakfast and coffee from. Shops/restaurants/pubs are also nearby. ##### Sylvia F. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jochen H. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant stay Nice and cozy cottage, easy check in and out, friendly hosts. ##### Jochen H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon Leigh B. 2 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy Cottage in Wheatley. Cottage very warm and comfortable. Perfect position for getting to Oxford and surrounding countryside. Lovely and quiet. Had everything I needed for a most enjoyable stay. ##### Sharon Leigh B. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen B. 3 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage Lovely cottage in great condition, little difficult to find initially and to see the house name plate, you have to pull into the drive to see it.Very comfortable and clean and a good base for visiting Oxford and the surrounding areas, would definitely book again. ##### Stephen B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey M. 8 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great stay! We will definitely book again. ##### Jeffrey M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne C. 2 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely place to stay A lovely place for a relaxing break. ##### Anne C. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey M. 25 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay In Wheatley Lovely village to stay in and very convenient to travel to and from Oxford ##### Jeffrey M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen A. 10 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We keep coming back This is probably our 9th or 10th stay here, it is such a home away from home in a lovely village, but also with great access via the bus to Oxford. We even went to London for the day this time which was very simple. ##### Karen A. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen S., Sydney, Australia 28 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay... We have enjoyed stays at The Granary many times and it feels like our home from home whilst overseas. ##### Karen S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan K. 3 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stay in Wheatley This was the perfect little cottage for us. It had what we needed and we were very comfortable. It’s was very walkable and had a bus nearby. People were very friendly. If we were to return to the area, we would look to stay here. ##### Megan K. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexander G. 10 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay Overall really happy with the property, it was a lovely stay in a cosy feeling cottage which was well equipped. ##### Alexander G. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen A., Paris, France 4 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant stay as always.. This was our 5th stay and can’t wait for 6th! ##### Karen A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabine K. 23 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay We were here for a Craft Fair at Waterperry Gardens so the location was perfect for us. The cottage was very cosy and comfortable and the hosts helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay here again if we do the Fair next year! ##### Sabine K. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul C. 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday short break Lovely barn, perfect location for Oxford and Bicester. ##### Paul C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne E. 3 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, lots of character Loved our stay, warm, cosy and with lots of character. Super comfy bed and well equipped. Would definitely recommend ##### Joanne E. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Owners went beyond what would be expected We had mixup with DHL on the pickup of transferring luggage. The owner rearranged their day after we left to facilitate that pickup. ##### John S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula M. 13 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely historic barn stay Nicely situated in quaint village with plenty of amenities. Cosy accommodation with everything we needed. Charming hosts and very well served with buses to & from Oxford ##### Paula M. 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