The Old Bakery
ID: S520020
- Bedrooms 5
- ・ Sleeps 10
- ・ Pets No
Snaptrip says
The Old Bakery in Chipping Norton is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and warmth. Guests have enjoyed the nearby children's playground, local pubs, and the convenience of a village store. The property's kitchen is noted to be well-equipped, though some guests suggested additional items for larger groups. The emergency service was commended for its efficiency.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently noted the property as 'very clean', indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the cottage.
The property's location is appreciated for its proximity to a children's playground, local amenities, and the charm of Hook Norton village, making it an ideal base for exploring.
The Old Bakery is described as comfortable and warm, with ample space and cosy sitting rooms. However, suggestions for additional furniture in the main bedroom indicate room for improvement.
The well-equipped kitchen and clean towels and linen are positives, but guests have mentioned the need for extra kitchen items, a bath mat, and repairs to a coat stand, reflecting minor maintenance issues.
While guests have not mentioned any gifts, they appreciated the emergency service's responsiveness. However, there is not enough information to assess the level of thoughtfulness in terms of gifts or special touches.
About this property
Nestled in the picturesque village of Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, is this superb, five-bedroom, traditional Cotswold’s property, The Old Bakery. Formerly the village bakery approximately 18 years ago, the home still retains much of its original character, with exposed beams and floorboards, and even an old bakery oven, as well as a prime location within easy reach of the stunning Cotswolds AONB, The Old Bakery is a fantastic choice for a group or family of 10. Step into the contemporary kitchen/diner, featuring a beautiful central island, a handy dishwasher and a washing machine, where you can look forward to conjuring up delicious feasts for your loved ones, ready to enjoy over celebratory bottles of fizz in the dining room. After dinner, why not catch the last of the day’s rays with your favourite tipple out in the garden? As the evening grows dark, retire to the sitting room where you can snuggle up in front of your favourite show on the TV, or if you fancy watching something else, a delightful snug area awaits with its own TV and plush sofas. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom for your convenience. Climb the stairs up to the first floor, where you can wash away the day with a soak in the bath or freshen up under the overhead shower in the well-appointed bathroom. There is also an additional cloakroom, so no need to worry about those morning queues! When sleep calls, retire to one of five stylish bedrooms, the first being a king-size with its own en-suite shower room, perfect for those who prefer a little more privacy. Additionally you will find two further king size bed rooms, a standard double and a twin bedded room, along with a double with a luxurious freestanding bath, two additional doubles and a twin. You will also find a superbly appointed family bathroom (with shower over the bath) Explore the local village, where you can treat your loved ones to a well-deserved meal at The Sun Inn and Pear Tree Inn, whilst local ales can be sampled at the welcoming Hook Norton Brewery. The village offers two well-stocked convenience stores, as well as a butchers, Post Office and pizza takeaway. Keen walkers will delight at the fantastic walks on offer right from your doorstep, with the 65-mile D'Arcy Dalton Way passing through the village and leading towards Wormleighton. Continue onto Chipping Norton, where you will find a good selection of pubs and restaurants, including Bitter & Twisted, The Blue Boar and the Thai Shire, whilst if you want to stock up on fresh produce, you can visit the renowned Diddly Squat Farm Shop, well-known for its appearance on the hit series, Clarkson’s Farm. Venture further into the Cotswolds AONB, where you can hike along the famous Cotswolds Way which ends at Bath Abbey, tour the National Trust sites of Chastleton House, Lodge Park and Chedworth Roman Villa or enjoy leisurely strolls around the attractions of Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre and Sezincote House & Garden. Be sure to visit Stratford-upon-Avon, where you can visit the former home, birthplace, school and retirement home of the great playwright, William Shakespeare, along with the attractions of The MAD Museum, Stratford Butterfly Farm, Tudor World, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and river cruises along the River Avon. An adventure to the Cotswolds doesn’t get better than with a stay at The Old Bakery.
There are many honey-colored historic buildings, thatched cottages, a vibrant community, and the last remaining steam-powered brewery in the country in this picturesque village. Several pubs and restaurants, a well-stocked shop, and the D'Arcy Dalton Way, which runs through the village, make this a great place to live and visit. You can find Chipping Norton, a market town in the Cotswold Hills, which is home to numerous festivals throughout the year, as well as the oldest golf course in Oxfordshire. Located in the Cherwell Valley, historic Banbury is home to numerous restaurants, cafes, a canalside museum, a movie theatre, and a community theatre, as well as the Banbury Folk Festival, which draws a large crowd each year. Sir Winston Churchill's ancestral home, Blenheim Place, is also nearby. Aside from the 38 colleges of the University of Oxford, the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Botanic Gardens, and numerous festivals, Oxford is known as 'The City of Dreaming Spires' for its abundance of attractions. Visits to Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick's magnificent castle, and Royal Leamington Spa in nearby Warwickshire all make for an enjoyable day trip. Enjoy a day of shopping at Bicester Village Designer Outlet or a day of racing at Silverstone.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x king size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king size with freestanding bath, 1 x king sixe,1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with TV.
Sitting room.
Snug
Central heating.
Range, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
3 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Large garden table with chairs Off-road parking.
Garden with lawn.
Outdoor table and seating for ten people.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.2 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Blenheim Palace
- British Motor Museum
- Cotswold Motoring Museum
- Burford Garden Center
Reviews (5)
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Judith
Great village with a handy store less than 1 minutes walk away and local pubs too Spotlessly clean and everything we needed Kitchen is very well equipped Only things I would have changed - A bath mat would have been useful as the bath is very slippery for little ones An earlier check in would have been great - I understand re the cleaning, but, arriving in the dark at 5pm with 4 little ones wasnât easy as it was a bit tricky to find the key box - I know there is a photo of its location in the information pack, but maybe sending the photo with the email when you send the key code would be helpful. We would definitely stay here again and would certainly recommend it.
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Coleen
The house had so much space with its two separate sitting rooms and the large kitchen and dining area and was very comfortable. Everything was very clean with lovely towels and linen provided. It was a cold, frosty weekend but it was super warm in the house. Thank you for a brilliant place to stay and to remember a great weekend.
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Emily
The house was clean and comfortable. Given that the house sleeps 10 people we felt the kitchen would have benefited from having a few extra items - a teapot, water jug, serving dishes and enough table mats/coasters for the number of guests (we could only find 6). The main bedroom could do with a set of drawers for clothes and some more coat storage would also be helpful (the coat stand in the kitchen diner was broken). Hook Norton is a lovely village. We enjoyed trips to the Sun Inn and the brewery. The cafe in the brewery does a great breakfast!