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 treats are frequently mentioned, though not guaranteed. Minor issues such as occasional maintenance niggles and dusting are noted but do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive experience.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-presented, with several describing it as spotless. A few mentioned minor dusting issues, but these were rare and did not significantly impact their stay.
The location is highly praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and convenience, with easy access to local amenities, pubs, a brewery, and walking trails. Guests found it an excellent base for exploring the Cotswolds.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as cosy, warm, and spacious, with comfortable beds and plenty of room for families and dogs. Some mention low beams and stairs, typical of period cottages, but these were not generally seen as problematic.
The cottage is very well equipped, especially the kitchen, and includes thoughtful extras like games and a garden. Some minor maintenance issues (e.g., loose fittings, shower pressure, garden lighting) were noted but did not detract from the overall positive impression.
Many guests appreciated the welcome packs with scones, jam, cream, Prosecco, and even dog treats, though these are not guaranteed. The host's attention to detail and communication were frequently praised.
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 (32)
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Confirmed Guest
Had a great stay at The Old Sweetshop. The owner has thought of everything from a welcome bottle of fizz and cream tea to a fully equipped kitchen and even treats and blankets for our dog. It's in a gorgeous village with two fantastic pubs within a few minutes walk, a convenience store (very pricey) and a gorgeous church. Lovely and quiet at night so ideal if you want a quiet stay.
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Confirmed Guest
A cosy cottage, very quirky and well situated to visit local attractions. The kitchen was well equipped and the garden was a lovely space to relax in. As with all properties like this, there are low beams and changes of level which need care. Both ensuites were good with good water pressure in the shower. The beds were comfortable and the linen provided was of good quality. There were some nice touches eg lots of games were provided, children's playspace upstairs and lots of local information in folders.There are 2 lovely pubs a short walk away and a local foodstore and generally it was very peaceful. The brewery is a great place to visit in the village.Parking is on the road with no guarentees but mostly there was space very close to the house.
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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 😊