The Plough
ID: S1327458
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
The Plough in Bampton is a charming and well-equipped cottage, praised for its excellent location within walking distance of village amenities and Cotswold attractions. Guests consistently highlight the cleanliness, comfort, and spaciousness of the property, as well as the lovely garden. The cottage is well-stocked with everything needed for a pleasant stay, and the host is noted for being helpful and responsive. While a few guests mentioned minor maintenance issues and occasional lapses in deep cleaning, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a highly recommended choice for both leisure and work stays.
Most guests found the cottage spotlessly clean and tidy, with only a few isolated comments about deep cleaning needs in the kitchen and soft furnishings. The majority of reviews praise the high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is frequently described as excellent, with easy access to local shops, pubs, and Cotswold attractions. Guests appreciate the peaceful village setting and convenient parking.
The cottage is widely regarded as comfortable, with cosy beds and a welcoming atmosphere. Some guests noted soft or unsupportive sofas and thin bedding, but these were minor compared to the overall comfort experienced.
The property is very well equipped, with guests mentioning a full kitchen, smart TVs, and thoughtful extras. A few reviews mention minor maintenance issues such as worn kitchenware, a noisy washing machine, and the need for some updates, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome wine, chocolates, and well-stocked essentials. Please note that these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Ideal for exploring the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the city of Oxford with its fascinating historic buildings..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 38" Freeview TV, Soundbar, Woodburner
Kitchen: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Cellar: (3 Steps), Freezer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 42" Freeview TV
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner (October - March) included. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and barbecue. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: shared access to cottage, with one neighbour having ’right of way’ through the garden.. Formerly a public house in the village of Bampton in the Thames valley in Oxfordshire, this comfortable three bedroomed terraced cottage, with a beautiful garden, is ideally set 500 yards from the village centre. Bampton has become famous as the filming village location of Downton Abbey, and you can certainly enjoy modern village life as it features four pubs, a café, a convenience store, an art gallery, library, post office, butchers and pharmacy. The village famously boasts three Morris dancing teams which can be seen during the summer, their main event taking place on the Spring Bank Holiday weekend where you can also enjoy other traditional events including the great original annual shirt race, May garlands and the Flower Festival. From Bampton you can easily reach the River Thames just 2½ miles away and with footpath walks and cycling available, also the Cotswolds with Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Chipping Norton within half an hour’s drive. Carp and trout fishing is available just 8 miles away. Witney, with a larger range of shops, is 5½ miles and the University city of Oxford, where you can explore the historic buildings, go punting on the river, eat and shop in the many independent and high street cafés, restaurants and stores is 18 miles. If it’s shopping you’re after, you can take a trip to Swindon or Bicester where you will find many bargains at the outlet shopping villages. For nature lovers, the Chimney Meadow Nature Reserve is located just over 2 miles away, where you will discover many different species of birds. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Crocodiles Of The World
- Cotswold Wildlife Park And Gardens
- Burford Garden Center
- Ashmolean Museum
- Modern Art Oxford
- Museum of Oxford
- Pitt Rivers Museum
- Oxford University Museum of Natural History
- Blenheim Palace
Reviews (27)
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Steven Hoare
We enjoyed a very comfortable 3 night stay at The Plough in Bampton. The cottage is ideally situated, parking not problem, and the house was extremely comfortable and well equipped. Everything was spotless and we had a very pleasant stay indeed. Bampton is very well located for many of the Cotswold attractions and is itself a very pretty little place. Thank you Pam for our welcome bottle of wine, and we definitely hope to visit again.
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Michelle Martin
Beautiful little cottage in a very quiet town. Owners are very hospitable had wine and sweets left on arrival along with tea, coffee, sugar etc. the cottage was very clean too.
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Confirmed Guest
I think this is the third time we have stayed at the Plough and in a sense that says it all. It's a lovely cottage. We use it when we are visiting our son and his family but I can honestly say we would use it independently of that reason as it is so nice and cosy. I wholeheartedly recommend it.