Guests say
Bakehouse Farm is a charming and characterful cottage praised for its spacious garden, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests enjoyed the property's historical features and the peaceful village location with good local pub and walks. The owner, Mandy, is commended for her helpfulness and warm welcome. Some guests noted low ceilings and quirky stairs, adding to the property's unique charm.
Reviews consistently mention the property being 'spotlessly clean' and 'very clean', indicating high standards of cleanliness. The property's tidiness contributed positively to the guests' experiences.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful countryside, and proximity to local attractions and walks. The presence of a friendly local pub within walking distance and the scenic views, including a steam train, add to the appeal.
Guests found the beds comfortable and the property cosy and warm, with ample space for relaxation. However, some guests mentioned low ceilings and beams that could be a concern for taller individuals, slightly impacting the comfort score.
The property is well-equipped with a kitchen that guests found satisfactory, and ample bathroom facilities. Some guests experienced minor issues with plumbing and kitchen equipment, but these were not widespread concerns.
While many guests appreciated the owner's helpfulness and the property's amenities, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would fall under 'thoughtfulness'. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Chinnor 2.3 miles. This magnificent grade-2 listed former farmhouse is set within the grounds of the owner’s home in the village of Bledlow in Buckinghamshire. Boasting plenty of character, with features dating back to the 1600s, Bakehouse Farm has been renovated to provide a comfortable base for families or groups of friend’s eager to explore the surrounding Buckinghamshire area. Enter this charming dwelling into the spacious hallway, great for drying the dogs after a long stroll and for storing your coats and boots. Look forward to curling up beside the woodburning stove in the sitting room, complete with the original inglenook fireplace and two sofas; just off this room is the snug, which houses a Smart TV and further seating for four. Allow the chef amongst the group to take advantage of the well-equipped kitchen, appointed with all the necessary appliances to prepare a divine feast, which can be carried into the dining room where you can enjoy the company of each other. Spoiling you for choice, there are four superb bedrooms at Bakehouse Farm, including a zip/link super-king-size with modern en-suite shower room on the ground floor, perfect for those with limited mobility. Upstairs you’ll find the master bedroom which boasts a stunning en-suite bathroom, so you can savour a luxurious soak at the end of the day, whilst there are two further double bedrooms to choose from. Explore the large enclosed garden at the rear of the property, ideal for family games or a spot of alfresco dining on a warm summer evening.
For those with a love for nature, You will be able to see a variety of birds whilst visiting Bedlow, one of these being the Red Kite, these have been reintroduced into our area and have been previously saved from national extinction! The Red Kites are magnificently graceful birds and a spectacular sight for anyone who spots them, check for them soaring on warm, sunny days, they’ve even been known to perch in our own very back garden!
You will also be able to see the Chinnor princes Risborough railway steam train, an award-winning heritage railway steaming alongside the Chiltern Hills.
The line begins in Chinnor Oxfordshire and crosses over the county-boundary to arrive at Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire, this is a great experience for any train-lover or even a family day out, grab a bite to eat at the station café or visit the gift shop, there’s loads to do in the area and plenty of other places to travel to and experience.
If you don’t fancy a visit to the station, you can of course relax in our garden and wait for the moment you see the steam train itself make its way past Bakehouse farm as its lines run only a field away from our location.
For those who enjoy County cricket the Bledlow Cricket club is an active and welcoming source of entertainment, and the steam train runs alongside the cricket pitch so visitors can watch cricket and the steam train here simultaneously!(As well as a cheeky beverage).
The village of Bledlow is considered one of Buckinghamshire’s most attractive villages and is famous for being the setting scenes for the TV drama Midsomer Murders. As featured on BBC One, a stretch of the ancient 220-mile Ridge way walk can be found yards from the property on Chiltern Hills and Bledlow Woods. If you’re taking a night off cooking, there is an excellent pub in the village. The neighbouring village of Chinnor offers traditional pubs, restaurants and local shops or a little further is Princes Risborough, with a whole host of independent shops and two supermarkets for your essential bits and pieces. With the Chiltern Hills close by, you won’t be short of outstanding natural beauty which is certainly worth exploring. If you fancy a change of pace to your laid-back getaway, then the cities of Oxford and London are 20 and 45 miles away. In addition to its beautiful surroundings, complete with historical nature walks, Bakehouse farm is ideally placed for those hoping to visit; Thorpe Park, Lego Land, Harry Potter World, Odds Farm, The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Go Ape. Create memories for a lifetime in this wonderful farmhouse!
The rural village of Chinnor rests in South Oxfordshire just outside the Chiltern Hills aonb. Hosting a supermarket and three pubs, the village offers some basic amenities, but is surrounded by glorious countryside which provides endless walks. The nearby town of Princes Risborough offers a selection of shops and eateries, whilst greater amenities can be found in the city of Oxford, which is perfect for a day out.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor super king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x king-size.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Snug.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV and WiFi.
Weber BBQ - please bring your own fuel.
Starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
2 well behaved dogs welcome.
Large, fully enclosed pet friendly garden.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
This property is 1 hour by train from London and 45 minutes from Windsor Castle.
Please note: This property accepts worker bookings.
Reviews (43)
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Alison
The kitchen is well equipped, making it possible to cook and entertain six people, or more!? There is a ground floor bedroom, with an ensuite bathroom, a ground floor WC, 3 more bedrooms upstairs, one with a huge ensuite. Huge fireplace and gorgeous Aga woodburner is in the sitting room, where a huge seating area and seriously big coffee table sits. Gorgeous wooden floors compliment the 400 year old oak beams and wall frames. The garden is huge and completely enclosed, so wonderful for children and dogs - ours charged around the space happily. Lots of garden furniture and a barbecue for outdoor dining etc. The beds were very comfortable, as were the dining chairs! There is masses of storage space and walk-in wardrobes. Parking car is easy, and the property is easy to find. There's a great pub a short walk up the road serving lovely food, with a good range of beers and wines. A lovely circular walk takes you around the village and through local countryside. The owner lives next door, and we had the best greeting and welcome. There are a couple of Yew trees in the garden, so be aware of dropped berries.
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Wendy
Mod cons in kitchen included washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, oven and 4 induction hobs. The bedrooms are all a decent size, not at all cramped, two of them en-suite, with an additional family shower room upstairs and a downstairs toilet. The living room is also an excellent size, with plenty of comfy seating and a separate snug just off the living room. The mature garden is huge and was excellent for enjoying the last of the summer sun. Mandy, the host, was welcoming and provided suggestions for nearby attractions to visit.
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Ilys
We all enjoyed the big garden and watching the steam train across the field at the weekend. Mandy, the host, tailormade a list of suggested outings and was on hand to recommend walks and places to visit within walking distance. She could not have been more helpful while we were there, and we appreciated her phone call the day before to answer any questions that might have arisen on both sides.