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Elegant Accommodation: The Old Reading Room in Stow on the Wold offers a 5-star holiday home experience. Guests enjoy a spacious garden and complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Modern Amenities: The holiday home features a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, stovetop, and oven. Additional amenities include a washing machine, fireplace, seating area, and dining area. Convenient Location: Located 28 km from Blenheim Palace, 39 km from Walton Hall, and 41 km from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Other attractions include Cotswold Water Park (42 km) and the University of Oxford (44 km). Highly Rated by Guests: The Old Reading Room receives high ratings for its comfortable accommodations and excellent facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was self contained and in a very good location in a small village. The kitchen was well equipped and functional. The lounge area was comfy and the bedroom and bathroom were an adequate size.
  • Tiing
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was top class. Even used the wood burner. Local shop very close with coffee and well stocked local produce. Good pub near although a little expensive for food.
  • Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was a beautiful location the accommodation had everything you could wish for bed was super comfy and the host Jules was lovely would highly recommend the old reading room would definitely go back just to add there was a real 🎄 which was a lovely...
  • Jeffrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loverly cottage in brilliant location for exploring the Cotswolds. The host (Jules) is superb Many thanks
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and cozy. Quiet area but close to great local pub and village shop and cafe.
  • Reynout
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Het gaat om een knusse cottage op het platteland. Een perfecte uitvalbasis voor zowel wandelingen als voor het bezichtigen van stadjes in de buurt. Het huisje heeft een super uitgeruste keuken en een gezellige woonkamer. De slaapkamer is op de...
  • Livia
    Italy Italy
    Cottage bellissimo e romantico. Fornito di tutto per cucinare in casa e situato in un piccolo paesino molto bello.
  • Dumont
    Belgium Belgium
    Le cottage est magnifique avec une cuisine hyper bien équipée. Tout y est ! Le cottage se trouve dans un village calme et très bien situé par rapport à tous les villages qui valent la peine d'être visités. Les hôtes qui habitent le cottage à côté...

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Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The Old Reading Room is a romantic country cottage set in the heart of Bledington, Gloucestershire. The cottage provides a light, airy and extremely welcoming accommodation, set across two floors. It has a number of traditional features, balancing out a clean and modern feel, including traditional Cotswold stone walls and exposed beams. Inside, there is a living room with a woodburner, an open-plan fitted kitchen with a dining area. Includes a Nespresso machine with a small selection of capsules provided as part of the starter pack. For those who enjoy more coffee, we recommend bringing some along with you.Upstairs has one gallery style bedroom, a double bed with an en suite shower room and WC. Externally, the property has access to a peaceful, secluded country cottage garden with a patio area, a table and chairs. On street parking only. The Old Reading Room is the ideal secluded property for a romantic holiday. Note: This property is not suitable for babies or children. NOTE: This property has a 150 good housekeeping BBQ PERMITTED AT THE PROPERTYPlease note an initial supply of logs & kindling is provided for the property between October until end of March; additional log supplies can be purchased street parking onlyThe cottage includes a Nespresso machine with a small selection of capsules provided as part of the starter pack. For those who enjoy more coffee, we recommend bringing some along with ensure you contact the cottage owner (details in key contact information) no later than three days before your arrival. It’s essential to confirm your expected arrival time (from 5pm onwards) and to receive instructions on where to find the keys to the cottage as well as information for your stay.

Neighbourhood information

Bledington is a small scenic village located in Gloucestershire, England. Located in the Evenlode Valley and part of the Oxfordshire way, the area is popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The village has a traditional pub, a smart village green and a parish church which dates back to the 12th century. The prestigious university city of Oxford is just under an hours drive.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

The Old Reading Room takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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