The Bolthole

lovely property in a great location. A few footpaths nearby and a very short drive to Harcourt Arboretum. Our 2 year old loved the daily visits from the peacocks. Small smart TV in the living room so you can watch Netflix etc. The heating worked well and kept the place cosy. Unfortunately no teatowl or hand wash in the kitchen. A flickering lightbulb in the living room, easy enough removed but then a lack of light in the evening. Woken around 1am on our last night by the carbon monoxide alarm batteries running low and a constant beeping.

We had a wonderful stay at this really cosy cottage. It felt very homely and comfortable from the moment we arrived, and it was the perfect place to relax. Everything was clean, well prepared, and thoughtfully set up, which made the stay even more enjoyable. I genuinely loved the cosy atmosphere and felt right at home. I would definitely recommend staying here and would happily return in the future.

Gorgeous cottage set in stunning surroundings. Lovely log burner and friendly neighborhood peacocks. Had a lovely stay and would highly recommend

We had a 5 night stay at The Bolthole and was a wonderful stay. The cottage was immaculate, comfortable and charming with cosy decorations and extra touches that really add to the cottage-feel. The living room was our favourite place to be in with lots of entertainment provided, such as books, board games and streaming services. The bedroom felt very comfortable to sleep in which provided a pleasant nights sleep and the amenities such as the dishwasher, stovetop and adjustable heating further added to the welcome experience. The location was was easy enough to find with minimal traffic and the garden really added to the wonderful character the property has. The only issues we had was a lack of a dishcloth and cleaning agent to wipe down the kitchen counters with. Moreover, the shower water didn’t quite get hot enough for the both of us, however these are minor issues. Overall a wonderful experience and highly recommended to anyone thinking about renting this property.

Nice place to stay. We felt very comfortable.

A really wonderful little place.

A small, but pleasantly decorated space with comfy pillows and fresh linens. While some windows face a street the double paned glass kept the interior quiet. The back garden was wonderful for meals and there were many thoughtful touches. Thank you!

Highly recommend

Beautiful cottage filled with everything one might need. The peacocks in the garden were enchanting and sweet. Thank you!

Beautiful and well maintained cottage. Lots of lovely furnishings and extra touches. Super easy to get into Oxford centre. Highly recommend!

Beautiful property, felt right at home, great location, warm & cosy, excellent kitchen, we loved this place.

Comfy, cosy cottage, everything you needed was there, bus stop round the corner to get into Oxford. Great countryside. However, I was unable to sit up in bed due to the slanted ceiling. Bathroom downstairs, inconvenient when you needed to use the toilet at night.

We had such a wonderful stay at the Bolthole, the cottage was very charming, comfortable and cosy! The property was absolutely immaculate, well looked after, and all of the details were absolutely beautiful. We were able to access the property very easily from Oxford centre by bus as we did not have a car. The surrounding neighbourhood was cool to explore, and we thought the peacocks were very friendly! We would absolutely love to stay again – thank you for having us!

Nice clean property in a good location! Good facilities and a wood burner makes this a very cosy spot for a winter stay. Well located for the bus into Oxford and other walking routes to some nice local pubs. Nice to have friendly peacocks and peahens roaming the garden but they did make quite a mess on our car. It would have been useful to have known about this before the stay so that we could have brought suitable cleaning products.

Fantastic stay at The Bolthole. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We would definitely recommend and would love to stay here again! Easy and hassle free check in with a lock box. All details confirmed prior to stay with a check in email and videos on how to use everything from heating to the oven which was a great help. The house is stunning, a well loved, stylish and fabulously decorated property. Felt like a home from home with a large kitchen, cosy lounge and dining room! Loved the decor. The kingsize bed was extremely comfortable and the house was warm. The property is on a main road as noted on other reviews but the traffic didn’t keep us awake or impact our stay. There are lots of peacocks in the area and we had about ten one morning in the garden. We loved this as was a charming experience. Off-road parking which is great. Only consideration is stairs as bathroom is downstairs so would consider this if mobility is an issue but there are hand rails on the stairs and well lit. Would definitely recom

We had a lovely couple of nights at The Bolthole. The cottage is beautiful and so cozy. Really easy to get the bus straight into Oxford city centre (about a 20min journey). The peacocks in the garden were a lovely bonus! Also the pottery next door for gifts and the Arboretum just down the road for a walk.

Lovely house. Very cosy and comfortable.

Quaint really well equipped cottage set in lovely village a few miles from oxford. Lovely garden with patio furniture which allowed us to have breakfast in the company of the peacocks.

A lovely property to stay in with easy access to Oxford via bus. The peafowl living in and around the garden were a real highlight which made this property unlike any other I’ve stayed at. The advert is upfront about the proximity of the property to the busy road, but the noise did not bother me or my partner in the slightest (this may bother you, so beware!). The property is clearly very old and we did find a fair few cobwebs kicking about in cupboards, so I felt like I had to clean plates/cutlery/glasses before use (this is probably just me being fussy), but other than that the property was spotless. The kitchen is well-equipped although we didn’t cook anything big during our stay. There is an abundance of firewood, kindling and lighters should you wish to light a fire (which we did!). TV is a smart TV but quite small for watching a film in the evening. I highly recommend bringing slippers as the stone floor is cold and the wooden stairs are very slippery in socks!

A very well equipped and comfy cottage. A lovely cottage – very well equipped. Excellent log burner to keep us warm in the evenings. Excellent location for central Oxford with the X40 bus stopping just up the road. We left the car on the drive all our stay and just used the bus. Funny to look out of the back door and see so many peafowl in the back garden – very gentle birds, even bringing their peachicks to see us. Would definitely stay there again

Beautiful countryside home. However, the traffic could be heard within the building, even with ear plugs in. For the price, I was expecting it to be a bit more secluded. The airbnb provided instant coffee, but not regular coffee grounds. Just a note to consider, depending on your preference.

We felt very comfortable..
The charm of the house is wonderful. Although the house is located directly on a main road, we did not notice much of it. The location is also very nice and (by car) central. We were accompanied and watched by the peacocks all the time.
A slightly larger dining table would have been very nice. With 3 people that’s quite small. We did not get the oven to run – we did not find a manual for him. The washing machine is a combo – including dryer. So there is no way to dry the clothes normally (no drying rack).

Just spent a weekend at The Bolthole and can highly recommend this gem of a place. The house is absolutely charming. The furnishings are tasteful and high quality and it’s like staying in the house of a friend who has put a lot of effort into all the details to make your stay comfortable rather than a rental. And better for us than a hotel as the sitting room is so restful and we lit the fire and sat for hours relaxing and reading. The house is lovely and warm and the beds new and comfortable. The kitchen has literally everything you need although we ate out a lot because there are so many good pub restaurants nearby. Whilst it feels like you’ve got away from everything when you’re in the house, there is so much to do in the vicinity – 2 minute walk to the Arboretum where we sat beneath the Giant Redwoods while admiring the magnolias in blossom. We walked round the country lanes to see the noteworthy historic houses and churches and Oxford is a couple of miles away and you can get there on the bus – all easy. Blenheim Palace is just down the road. Stop off at the Farmshop at the Crazy Bear on the way and stock up on some cheese and bread and pat the baby goats. There are guidebooks and restaurant recommendations in the house and we found it easy to get reservations. I wish we had stayed longer and would go back in a heartbeat.