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Little Coach House

Little Coach House

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 11 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.5
Condition
5.0
Location
4.9
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
5.0

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Little Coach House is an utterly delightful barn conversion in the grounds of Rectory Farm. This is a quirky and colourful place to stay sitting within a quiet village on the outskirts of Oxford. Sleeping four in two bedrooms, this dog-friendly escape has plenty of character and personality. Guests also have use of the lovely farmhouse gardens including a croquet lawn and orchard, which leads to the countryside beyond. Offering the best of both worlds this is a perfect, rural base from where you can explore the charms of Oxford, Woodstock and Blenheim Palace, and the Cotswolds.

Lovely cottage with great views

Review submitted on Fri, 29 Nov 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Easy to find with clear instructions, lovely little village with great local farm shop and cafe.
The downstairs kingsize bed is hard to get into as there is a brick wall on both sides so need to climb from the bottom up.
The underfloor heating didn’t warm us up at all, we had help to try and get it warmer but was set max 19 degrees when it was 1 degree outside- had to sit under blankets and coats!
Great for a couple of days away and so peaceful!



Bolthole Retreats replied 28 days ago
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback about your recent stay at Little Coach House. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with us, and we truly appreciate your comments regarding the underfloor heating. We're sorry to hear it wasn’t as warm as expected, but we’re glad to know it was addressed during your stay. We’ve shared your feedback with the owner to ensure a smoother experience for future guests. For your convenience, the heating can be adjusted, and instructions are available. Regarding the downstairs bedroom, we always aim to provide clear information, and our website description notes that the bed's size means it can really only be accessed from one side. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Stylish, cosy retreat

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Nov 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A very stylishly decorated and cosy, quiet retreat within a pretty village, a very short distance from the Oxford park and ride scheme at Thornhill. A treat to stay here. The owner provided some very helpful sightseeing tips, and left some thoughtful treats for us, including some Halloween chocolates on the doorstep for our teenagers on 31st Oct. The only downside was the heavy duty bolt on the OUTSIDE of the main bedroom door - not great for anyone of a claustrophobic disposition! Thanks again for a great stay.



Bolthole Retreats replied 59 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Little Coach House. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. On our website listing we have a 3D tour available where you are able to walk around the property and this shows the door handle. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

Short summer break

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Jul 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This place was a little gem and Carla was a brilliant host very friendly and welcoming and even though the grounds were shared it was very much make yourself at home and enjoy the gardens. It was very peaceful and we relaxed straight away. Carla has furnished the property beautifully but a wardrobe would be useful and one small thing .. an ice cube tray for the freezer for hot days !!! We would definitely recommend and world love to visit again in this beautiful village. Thank you Carla (and for the treats you provided much appreciated). Ps the local pub does great food too and just a short walk away



Third visit

Review submitted on Sat, 27 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This charming home never disappoints.
Our third visit and we will continue to return
Great position for visiting Oxford or walking in the glorious countryside.
Hosts are very friendly and welcoming
Lovely accommodation, full of character and dog friendly



Second visit as good as first

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Dec 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Second visit to this charming property in a beautiful rural setting but only minutes drive from Oxford centre.
Warm , clean and full of character
Will be going for a third visit in the spring !



Oxford cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 26 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A super rural spot close to Oxford. Comfortable cosy cottage , perfect for a weekend break for couple or small group.



Birthday break

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Dec 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Little Coach House is perfectly located in a lovely village with everything you need within walking distance - The Talkhouse pub serving excellent food, especially the vegan pie! ; great village shop and excellent farm shop - plus beautiful country walks, yet only 10 mins from the Thornhill Park & Ride for easy access to Oxford and all the city has to offer. The cottage is lovingly and thoughtfully maintained by Carla and her team with all one could need for a comfortable stay plus welcome goodies including fresh milk from their farm shop - we felt at home immediately, a fantastic place to relax and enjoy some family time, thank you Carla.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review, the owners will be so pleased to read this. We're happy to hear that you felt at home at Little Coach House and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future.

A stay in a special village

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Sep 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We’ve always loved Stanton St John and this was our first stay. Still loving Stanton St John. Our accomodation was just right for us, being a beautiful building, very neat and tidy and well equiped. Loving the stone walls and doors and stairs that are in keeping with the sense of history. Couldn’t get better parking in this small village, than provided by the Little Coach House.
Can’t praise the village or the Little Coach House enough.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Peter, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Little Coach House. We're so pleased you enjoyed your visit and know that Richard and Carla will be happy to see this too. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Unable to give firsthand review

Review submitted on Fri, 05 Aug 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was booked for my son from the US and his family. I can report they had a very happy stay and found everything about the Little Coach House outstandingly good.



Fantastic place to stay. We would highly recommend the Little Coach House.

Review submitted on Sun, 17 Jul 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved our stay at the Little Coach House. It is set in a beautiful village and is really well equipped and comfortable. It has easy transport links to Oxford and London from the park and ride too. The hosts are lovely and very helpful.



What a wondeful place!

Review submitted on Mon, 09 May 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved the Little Coach House. The cottage is beautiful, comfortable, furnished to high standards and with great taste, airy, bright and so well designed that it feels really spacious (even if it is small). Our two daughters adored having exclusive use the second floor bedroom and the mezzanine adjacent to it (with lots of games in the stylish trunk) as well as the playground just around the corner and the farm shop just a short stroll away. There is lots to visit in easy reach from the cottage. Last, but not least, Carla and Richard, the owners, are discreet but not far if you need help. Well, we needed help because we had a problem with our car...and they went out of their way to help us in all possible ways and literally saved our holiday. We cannot be thankful enough to them nor recommend this property warmly enough.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Fabiola, Thank you for your lovely review of your stay at The Little Coach House. We hope to welcome you back to The Cotswolds in the future. Kind regards