Guests say
The Old Sweet Shop is a charming, spacious and well-equipped cottage in the picturesque village of Hook Norton. Guests consistently praise its cosy atmosphere, excellent kitchen, and proximity to local pubs, a brewery, and scenic walks. The cottage is dog-friendly and ideal for families or groups. Thoughtful touches such as welcome packs are frequently mentioned, and the host is responsive and helpful. Minor issues with maintenance and cleaning are occasionally noted, but overall, guests thoroughly enjoy their stay and would happily return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-presented, with several describing it as spotless. A few mentioned minor dusting issues, but these did not detract significantly from their stay.
The location is highly praised for its beauty, village charm, and convenience to local amenities, pubs, brewery, and walking trails. Guests found it an excellent base for exploring the Cotswolds.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as cosy, warm, spacious, and comfortable, with good beds and plenty of room for families and dogs. Some mention low beams and stairs, but these are generally not seen as problematic.
The cottage is very well equipped, especially the kitchen, and includes thoughtful extras like a games room and garden. Minor maintenance issues (e.g., loose fittings, shower problems, garden TLC) are occasionally noted but do not overshadow the overall positive experience.
Many guests mention generous welcome packs with scones, jam, cream, and drinks, as well as helpful local information and responsive hosting. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This charming, Grade II listed cottage is perfectly situated in the heart of the village of Hook Norton.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, DVDs, Woodburner
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Double Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Double Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Games Room: Games, Toys, Playstation 2
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed pebbled garden with patio, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Barbecue. On-road parking. No smoking.. This charming, Grade II listed cottage dates back to the 17th century and was formerly a sweet shop. Now having been lovingly restored to a good standard, the cottage still retains a wealth of character, with an inglenook fireplace, beams and stone walls but boasting comforts to give you that home from home experience. There is also a games/playroom with a games console to keep the younger guests entertained. The property will be decorated for guests staying over the festive period.
Perfectly situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Hook Norton, on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds, with superb walks right from the doorstep and excellent local amenities, all within walking distance, including a local parish church, library and well-stocked general store. There are two public houses within walking distance, both serving food and where you can sample the locally made beer from Hook Norton Brewery. The Victorian brewery is also a lovely day out for guests with guided tours being offered, free beer samples and a visitors centre. The village is just a short distance from the market town of Chipping Norton where you can explore several antique shops, and a wide selection of coffee shops, restaurants and pubs. A short drive will take you to Blenheim Palace at Woodstock, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford, known as the ’city of dreaming spires’. There are plenty of opportunities for guests to travel a little further and visit one of the many Cotswold towns such as Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water or Morton-in-Marsh. Whilst in Stow pop into the gorgeous Daylesford farm shop owned by Lady Bamford. The designer outlet village at Bicester is also worth a day out for those guests who enjoy some retail therapy, and the cottage is also only 8 miles from the exclusive soho farmhouse in Great Tew. Shop and pub 500 yards, restaurant 5 miles.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
Two of the bedrooms has zip&link beds which can be made up as singles or double, please request at time of booking. The initial supply of fuel for the woodburning stove is included.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (29)
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Paul Preston
A true gem of a cottage to stay in, very quirky and characterful. We were a family of 6 that stayed and 2 dogs. The village is lovely with some lovely pubs, kids park and walks. We went to The Sun Inn for tea which was really good food and the brewery for breakfast. Lovely to watch the horses coming past to deliver the beer to the pubs! Not far from Jeremy Clarksons farm and definitely worth booking the Lido at Chipping Norton. My only slight problem was as we attended in the summer there was no real outdoor lighting for when we sat out in the evenings other than the security light at the back door it would have been nice to have some outdoor lights but it definitely didn’t ruin our stay. Would definitely book again 😊
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Paul Terrett
A lovely cottage..!We were three couples and stayed over a scorching hot BH weekend. The cottage is well presented and the kitchen is provied with all the kit and tools you would need for a stay. Even the knives were sharp..!The beds were comfortable and the garden was perfect for chilling in - complete with a BBQ (just bring your own charcoal).The Pear Tree is a lovely pub and a tour of the brewery is a must..!
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Chris Ratcliffe
A short but lovely break At The Old Sweet Shop. Jo left an amazing and generous number of lovely treats to greet us on arrival. A lovely old cottage. Hook Norton itself is beautiful and has two very nice and friendly pubs. I would recommend lunch at The Sun Inn. A great location to see the Cotswolds.