Guests say
Wayside Cottage receives glowing praise for its beautiful, spacious interiors, immaculate cleanliness, and stunning, extensive garden. Guests highlight the comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and peaceful yet convenient location close to local attractions and amenities. The cottage’s character, thoughtful touches, and relaxing atmosphere make it ideal for families and couples alike. Occasional minor issues, such as low ceilings for tall guests and a few missing kitchen basics, are mentioned but do not detract from overwhelmingly positive experiences.
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with multiple guests describing the cottage as spotless, immaculate, and very well maintained. Only positive comments are made regarding the standard of cleaning.
The location is highly rated for its peaceful village setting, proximity to Buckingham and local attractions, and easy access to shops and National Trust properties. Some mention of faint road noise, but this is not considered intrusive.
Guests frequently mention the cottage’s comfort, including cosy furnishings, comfortable beds, and a relaxing atmosphere. Occasional comments note low ceilings for tall guests and temperature control issues, but overall comfort is rated very highly.
Facilities are described as excellent, with a well-equipped kitchen, spacious rooms, wood burner, and large garden. A few guests mention minor missing items (e.g., large pots, washing up bowl, toiletries), but these are exceptions rather than the rule.
Many guests appreciate the welcome pack with essentials such as bread, milk, eggs, and juice, as well as thoughtful touches like extra pillows and a wood burner. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A lovely Grade II listed characterful cottage awaits your comfortable stay in this lovely village in Buckinghamshire.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: (4 Steps), Smart TV, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining room.
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Aga, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: (No TV)
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: (1 Step), Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Roll Top Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Back garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: Holidaymakers, couples and family bookings only. There is a covered pond and 4 steps in the garden.. This pretty Grade II listed property is located in the lovely Buckinghamshire village of Padbury, just 3 miles from the county town of Buckingham. This spacious cottage provides a wonderful stay and a base to explore the nearby area.
With lots of character features including exposed beams, this is the perfect place for couples, families and friends looking to stay for a few days or a week-long holiday. The kitchen enjoys a large breakfast table, perfect for planning the day ahead. You can enjoy a more formal meal in the dining room, get lost in a book in the snug or just cosy up in front of the log burner in the living room which also enjoys French doors leading to the pretty cottage garden. Upstairs you are greeted by three bedrooms, one of which boasts a fabulous en-suite with both a roll-top bath and a separate shower.
The village itself has a pub, butchers and many country walks on the doorstep. More local amenities can be found in nearby Buckingham with numerous independent small traders, traditional cafés, well-known takeaways, restaurants, pubs and old-fashioned tea rooms. A weekly flea market can be found in the centre of the town, and for a couple of weekends in October each year, the Charter Fair arrives with thrilling rides, games, and stalls.
There are many National Trust properties to visit locally including Buckingham’s Chantry Chapel, Stowe Gardens, Claydon, Waddesdon and Canon’s Ashby. If shopping is on your agenda, then a trip to Bicester Village is a must, or visit Milton Keynes’ shopping centre for a wealth of shops and eateries. Whilst in Milton Keynes, many activities can be enjoyed including an indoor ski slope, cinema and skydiving at Xscape, Campbell Park, Willen Lake for its splash park, water sports and Go-Ape high ropes course, a fantastic theatre, Gulliver’s Land with its Dino Park and Splash Zone, Mr Mulligan’s mini golf, Quadrenalin Quad-Biking and Daytona Go Karting. For speed enthusiasts, no visit to this area would be complete without going to the Silverstone race circuit, home of the British Grand Prix, Silverstone Classic, Moto GP, and track days. Other places of interest within driving distance include Woburn Safari Park, Blenheim Palace, Bletchley Park, Evenly Wood Gardens, Salcey Forest, Rushmere Park, Wendover Woods, Irchester Country Park, Harrold Odell Country Park and Sulgrave Manor.
Free WiFi
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
Reviews (37)
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Michelle Rogers
A beautiful country cottage in a pretty village. The cottage was really comfortable with everything we needed for our weekend away. Close to a lovely community pub (The Blackbird) and the bus route into Buckingham as well as a number of National Trust properties.
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Confirmed Guest
This was the third time we had stayed at Wayside Cottage. As ever its very welcoming, nice to have some essentials provided, and this time of year that log burner is really warming
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Confirmed Guest
our second stay. Homely, immaculate, well presented, very comfy beds and fabulous tranquil garden. perfect!