Title: The Perfect Country Cottage Get Away 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 Perfect Country Cottage Get Away ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41350000/41341500/41341456/41e423ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41350000/41341500/41341456/e47349ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41350000/41341500/41341456/c45f7dcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41350000/41341500/41341456/95817869.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41350000/41341500/41341456/dad99f2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Checkendon, this beautiful country cottage offers a tranquil escape from city life. Perfect for long country walks, Sunday roasts at local pubs or relaxing after work in London. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Parking available - Fireplace ## 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. ### The Perfect Country Cottage Get Away Beautiful country cottage in the heart of Checkendon. 15 minutes away from Henley- on- thames and 20minutes away from Reading also around an hours drive up the M40 or M4 to London. If you are looking for a tranquil escape from a busy city this is the perfect house to relax, take long country walks and enjoy the surrounding area. Perfect for Sunday Roast and pub lunches or if you are working in London. Great for a relaxing stay in the countryside ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109540000/109532100/109532062/25cce384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nixey Cottage - Pet friendly in the Chiltern Hills Frieth - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi £358 includes taxes & fees 30 Sept - 1 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-30&endDate=2025-10-01&selected=109532062&PinnedHotelID=109532062&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106390000/106388900/106388891/c3cc5e2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 450 year old thatch cottage. 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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 This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property The Perfect Get Away Reading The Perfect Country Cottage Get Away Reading The Perfect Country Cottage Get Away Private vacation home ## About the area Reading is home to this holiday home. Wallingford Museum and Reading Museum and Town Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mapledurham House and Watermill and Basildon Park. Beale Park and Cholsey and Wallingford Railway are also worth visiting. [Visit our Reading travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading.dx5664) [View more Holiday homes in Reading](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Private-Holiday-Homes.d5664-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.543575,-1.043822&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:m%7EryHzzjE%3FW%3FY%40Y%3FW%40Y%3FW%40Y%40W%40YBW%40YBWBWBY%40WBWDWBWDWBWDWDWDUDWDUFWDUFUDUFUFUFUHSFUFSHUHSFSHSHQHSHQJSHQJQHQJOJQJOJQHOLMJOJOLMJMLMJMLKLMLKLKJKLINKLILILINILGLGNGLGNGLENELENENCLENCNCNANCLANANAN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNFLFNFLFNFLHLHLHLHNJLHJJLJLJLLLJJLLLJLLLJNJNLNHNJNLNHPJNHPJPHPJRHPHRHPHRFRHRHTFRFTHRFTFTFTDTFTDTFVDTDVDTDVDVBVDVBVDVBVBV%40XBVBV%40XBV%40X%40V%40X%3FV%40X%40V%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FXAXAV%3FXAVAXAVCXAVCVCXAVCVCVEXCVETCVEVEVEVETEVGTETGVETGTGRGTITGRGTIRIRGRIRIRIPIRKPIPKPIPKPINMPKNINMNKLKNMLKLMLKLMLMJMJMJKJMJOHMHMJMFMHOFMHOFMDOFMDOFMBODODMBOBOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOAOCOCOCMCOEOEMCOGMEOGMEOGMIMGOIMGMIMKOIMKKKMKMKMKMMKMMMKMMMKOKMMOIOKOKQKOKQIQKQIQKQISIQISISGSISISGUGSIUGSGUGUEUGWEUGUEWEUEWEWEWCUEWCWEYCWAWCWCYCWAWCYAWAYAW%3FYAW%3FYAY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sx0tgcN-9q7pspTYeUHRhBiAAbs=) reading berks, ENG ### What's nearby - Mapledurham House and Watermill - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles - Oracle - 16 min drive - 9.3 miles - Henley Bridge - 17 min drive - 10.8 miles - Leander Club - 18 min drive - 11.2 miles - University of Reading - 19 min drive - 10.3 miles ### Getting around - Reading Pangbourne Station - 11 min drive - Farnborough (FAB) - 60 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Catherine Wheel - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Miller of Mansfield - ‬10 min drive - ‪Masoom's - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Maker Space - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Swan - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Perfect Country Cottage Get Away pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Perfect Country Cottage Get Away? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Perfect Country Cottage Get Away? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Perfect Country Cottage Get Away located? > Situated in Reading, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Weekend Warriors Paintball and within 6 miles (10 km) of Chiltern Hills and Caversham Golf Club. Thames River and Thames Path 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 ## The Perfect Country Cottage Get Away Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Christine C. 5 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Restful cottage Beautiful, restful, cottage in quiet village location, surrounded by lovely countryside with good walks. Owner very helpful with extras that were needed. Better for three people than four. ##### Christine C. ## 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) > > [The Bird In Hand](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-The-Bird-In-Hand.h2298067.Hotel-Information) > > [The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-The-Great-House-At-Sonning.h4262991.Hotel-Information) > > [The Crown at Playhatch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-The-Crown-At-Playhatch.h4386544.Hotel-Information) > > [The Windermere Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-The-Windermere-Hotel.h13431161.Hotel-Information) > > [The Miller Of Mansfield Goring](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-The-Miller-Of-Mansfield-Goring.h2450009.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 Bell and Bottle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maidenhead-Hotels-The-Bell-And-Bottle.h39092459.Hotel-Information) > > [Redworth Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Aycliffe-Hotels-Redworth-Hall-Hotel.h517266.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [The New Inn - Kidmore End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-The-New-Inn-Kidmore-End.h2297188.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information) > > [The George Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-The-George-Hotel.h1834.Hotel-Information) > > [The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-The-Wee-Waif-Reading-By-Greene-King-Inns.h1740996.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Hotels-Dunston-Hall.h519081.Hotel-Information) > > [Elmhurst Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-Elmhurst-Hotel.h1668001.Hotel-Information) > > [Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Grosvenor-Pulford-Hotel-Spa.h790572.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Elephant Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-Elephant-Hotel.h49148.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Manchester-Airport.h75715089.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [The Swan at Streatley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-The-Swan-At-Streatley.h36990026.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Reading West by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Reading-West.h2035511.Hotel-Information) > > [Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Hotels-Last-Drop-Village-Hotel-And-Spa.h9341.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.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)