In Oxford .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Waterperry Gardens and 6 miles (10 km) of The Raymond Blanc Gardening School with a stay here. Headington Shark and Oxford Greyhound Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km).
You'll have the entire home 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 manager
Mrs Jenny Steele
Languages
English
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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
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children.
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 289 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 289 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 289 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 289 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 289 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mark W.
Jun 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jun 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
8/10 Good
Lynn S.
Jun 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
8/10 Good
Janet R.
May 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
visit Oxford
Good location and facilities.
Janet R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carol Y.
May 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Beautiful place. Nice people.
Carol Y.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
John S.
May 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
r t.
May 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Mary Anne B.
Apr 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Mar 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Sylvia F.
Mar 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stephen B.
Mar 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
This cottage was perfect for our family of 3. Located in a charming village with great bus links into Oxford, we enjoyed the local pub for dinner, Waterperry Gardens to see the snowdrops, and having everything we needed in the cottage to make our stay easy. Communication with the owner was timely and easy. We loved learning about the history of the property and the village. We have already recommended to friends and if we find ourselves needing to stay in the area again, it will be our first choice .
Gordon Eugene
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen A., Paris, France
Feb 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Sharon Leigh B.
Feb 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Karen A., Paris, France
Jan 23, 2025
Karen A.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynne W.
Jan 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
restful
Such a nice host. Dove-song, the church-clock chiming, paperbacks, and soothing old stone. So good to have the option of no wi-fi.
Lynne W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Adrian K.
Jan 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Adrian K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Megan K.
Dec 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Pauline Q.
Nov 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Cottage
If you want to visit Oxford, then this cottage is excellently located. You can catch the bus in to the city from the village, or the park and ride bus terminal is close by. The cottage is quiet and comfortable. Note that the double bedroom is on a mezzanine floor, so is open to the living space. The kitchen area is compact, but has all you need as long as you're not wanting to cook anything too ambitious. There is a Smart TV, so you have access to streaming services. We enjoyed our stay thank you.
Pauline Q.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Michael R.
Nov 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and tidy
Great communication, a lovely location, and a good break.
Michael R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ben B.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful and Charming
Was a wonderful find and the best choice in a old quiet town setting, but with easy access to all the conveniences- bus to Oxford, supermarket, great pub, main roads, etc. Jenny was so pleasant and accommodating before and during our stay, although we only met through our chats. Joseph was a very nice greeting and showed us where to park and walk to the bus stops the morning we arrived. All in all we enjoyed our stay and will definitely recommend to our friends and family.
Ben B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dawn A.
Oct 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a beautiful village
We had a fantastic stay in this lovely cottage. The location was perfect for us. Just a 30 minute bus ride into Oxford City Centre and just a short drive from Blenheim Palace. It is a very small cottage but was perfect for us. Ideal for couples or a couple with one child. There are some lovely walks right on your doorstep and we found the locals very friendly. We would definitely go back.
Dawn A.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve S.
Sep 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent traditional cottage so close to pubs etc and Oxford!
Everything was as expected it was cosy and convenient, near several pubs and shops and just a half hour bus ride into Oxford. We also used it as a base for Bicester, the British Motor Museum and the Aston Heritage trust! So much to see in Oxford and surrounds and this is a great place to stay! Very good value for money
Steve S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jill G.
Aug 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely comfortable stay
Working trip. Lovely location, well equipped and comfortable. Owner was helpful and not intrusive. Would highly recommend.
Jill G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheila J.
Jul 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient & Comfortable
Full expectations met, perfect for our long weekend break. Comfortable and well equipped. Easy access to Oxford and other routes. Great stay.