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# The Perfect Country Cottage Get Away

Holiday home in Reading with fireplace

## Photo gallery for The Perfect Country Cottage Get Away

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

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.

## Reviews

8.0

Very good

### Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

## Popular amenities

- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Parking available
- Fireplace

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## 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

### Location highlights

- In a rural location

### 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

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### 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

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

Located in Reading, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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)

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reading berks, ENG

### What's nearby

- ![Set in the Chilterns, the monument has great views of surrounding areas.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000399531/35186ec4-f648-40f8-86a7-094c497c1e00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Chiltern Hills  
1 min walk \- 0.0 miles
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University of Oxford  
33 min drive \- 23.3 miles
- ![Lego Shuttle. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5479/197e289c-9875-4888-9e01-28939affa0cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
LEGOLAND® Windsor  
40 min drive \- 29.3 miles
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Windsor Castle  
40 min drive \- 32.7 miles
- ![Blenheim Palace showing heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094177/26ba71fa-b836-47fe-bb98-16e97740f137.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Blenheim Palace  
48 min drive \- 35.3 miles

### Getting around

- Reading Pangbourne Station  
11 min drive
- Farnborough (FAB)  
60 min drive

### Restaurants

- The George Hotel  
11 min drive
- Masoom's  
10 min drive
- The Unicorn  
8 min drive
- The Catherine Wheel  
11 min drive
- The Maker Space  
8 min drive

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## The Perfect Country Cottage Get Away Reviews

## Reviews

### Very good

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### 8.0

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

## Reviews

### 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.

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