About this property
Tucked away in the quaint village of Tetsworth near Thame in Oxfordshire is 12 Parkers Hill. This wonderful holiday home boasts a fantastic location near the historic city of Oxford, an enclosed rear garden and a homely interior welcoming five guests and two of their beloved canine companions; perfect for small families or friends looking to explore the south of England. Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home and head straight into the fully-equipped kitchen to rustle up a hearty meal that the whole family can enjoy together at the dining table. Later, snuggle up with your loved ones in front of the Smart TV ahead of a family film night with tasty treats. When the evening draws to a close, climb the stairs to wash off the day in the bathroom before resting up for another busy day in Oxfordshire in one of three bedrooms; choose from a double, twin and a single. The charming village of Tetsworth houses the upmarket pub and restaurant, The Swan, next to the village green and the perfect place to treat your loved ones to a delicious meal on the evenings when you don’t fancy cooking, the lovely Old Red Lion pub where you can indulge in a little tipple and pick up any essentials from the little shop. If you can tear yourself away, be sure to make the short drive to the popular Lamberts Arms, which can be found just 2 miles away on the A40 towards London. Further necessities can be found in stores in the nearby market town of Thame. The market town is home to an array of pubs and local stores to help ease your self-catered stay, the town is even home to the starting point of the five-mile-long Phoenix Trail so keen ramblers and cyclists will be in their element. The nearby village of Chinnor also offers excellent transport links and is home to the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway, a heritage railway which runs at weekends to Princess Risborough a quaint small town with shops and restaurants. Spend a full day out exploring the history that forms the foundations of Oxford; explore the medieval remains of Oxford Castle and Prison which houses an impressive 900-year-old crypt, marvel at the exhibits on display in Oxford University Museum of Natural History or learn about early scientific developments at the History of Science Museum. Guests can even take a punt on the River Thames or head to Bicester village for a wealth of shopping opportunities. If you fancy venturing into the bustling capital city of London, you can catch the regular train which runs from Haddenham and Thame Parkway to London Marleybone. There is also a multi-storey parking lot, which will have limited spaces during working days. The Oxford Tube runs from Lewknor to Victoria Station with several stops in between like Hyde Park Corner, so you can hop on and off to see your favourite attractions 24/7. The service also runs with same frequency from Lewknor into Oxford City Centre. Lewknor is circa 3 miles towards London on the A40 with limited parking on working days. Make memories at 12 Parkers Hill.
Located between Oxford and Aylesbury, the charming market town of Thame stands out as a must-see in Oxfordshire. Located on the River Thame, this beautiful community is famous for the 1137-founded Thame Abbey, which was subsequently destroyed in 1539 as part of the Reformation's dissolution of the monasteries. The town now has many shops and pubs, such as The Six Bells, The James Figg, and The Black horse, all of which offer a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and tasty pub fare, perfect for special occasions or nights when you just don't feel like cooking for your loved ones. It is also the starting point for the Phoenix Trail, a five-mile path connecting Thame and Princes Risborough that is popular among hikers and cyclists because of the beautiful scenery of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Chiltern Hills. In the nearby city of Oxford, history buffs can visit world-renowned institutions like the Ashmolean Museum, The Story Museum, and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Thame is a great starting point for excursions throughout Oxfordshire.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room.
External utility
Electric night storage heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice-box, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.
WiFi and Smart TV with netflix/iplayer apps etc, guests will need their own account to log into apps and please do log out before departure.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Parking available at the rear of the property, subject to availability.
Enclosed front and rear garden.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.3 miles, supermarket 4.3 miles.
Please note: There is a 3 seated sofa & 2 beanbags in the living room for seating.
Note: The tumble dryer is housed externally in an outbuilding opposite the kitchen door.
Note: Please ensure pets are supervised in the front garden, whilst enclosed it is not escape safe.
Note: Absolutely no Stag, Hen or similar parties.
Please note: from January 2024 there will be a new cleaning team for the property.
Please note that as the property is in a rural location, internet is not the same speed as in a city but is stable.
Reviews (4)
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Janine
!! Bed was clean but blinds upstairs need replacing and it would be nice to have a blind in the bath room and mirror in the bedroom ! Windows were filthy bout side garden over grown and full of weeds also when we went in to the bathroom some ones boxer shorts were left on the towel rail !!! Good location and could be a little gem if it was cared for !
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Janine
!! Bed was clean but blinds upstairs need replacing and it would be nice to have a blind in the bath room and mirror in the bedroom ! Windows were filthy bout side garden over grown and full of weeds also when we went in to the bathroom some ones boxer shorts were left on the towel rail !!! Good location and could be a little gem if it was cared for !
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Lisa
We eventually located the back gate of the house. It was difficult to read the house number on the gate as the paintwork was in a state of disrepair. The garden was in a terrible state. It was covered in weeds, the AstroTurf had real grass growing through it. There was a child's ball lying in the hedge, broken decorative pots, the base of the rotary dryer sticking above the ground and a pot filled with cigarette butt's and a packet of wipes. We found the key box and entered the kitchen. The house was dirty. I have pictures of filth covered floor wipes, surface wipes, the dirty fridge, filthy cupboards, dirty hob, grimy oven and oven hood. The sun was streaming in and there was no curtain to help reduce glare. There were no bath towels laid out, we eventually found them stacked untidily in the airing cupboard. They appeared washed. The bed linen was un-ironed. We were unable to switch the shower on in the bathroom. There bathroom window wouldn't open. The towel rail was covered in dust. The bathroom taps, basin and shower fittings were covered in limescale. The shower rail was almost hanging off the wall and there was no toilet roll holder or lock on the bathroom door. There were no curtains or blinds in two bedrooms and the bathroom. The banister was wobbly. The living room / dining room had cobwebs on the light fixtures and spiders by plugs. The floor by the patio doors were stained black, assumably by water ingress from leaking fixtures. There was no garden furniture to sit out on. The front garden was also covered in weeds. We spent the first hour cleaning what we had to use in the kitchen. I had brought my own sponge/scourer, washing liquid, tea towel which was just as well because the house had a used sponge available which should have been in the bin and a virtually empty washing up bottle. The sun dropped and so did the temperature. It was freezing downstairs and the only source of heat were storage heaters that were on a timer and stone cold. After eating we sat in front of a TV that had no service to broadcast tv and so tried to use the apps on the smart TV but they had to be logged into... I didn't have passwords on me so we watched repeats on BBCiplayer in our coats. Upstairs the house was sweltering and we had no way of turning the heating down. In the morning no one could wash properly so packed our bags. We travelled to visit relatives and then in the afternoon returned to the house, packed up the car and left for home. We left a day early because the house was dirty, cold, uncomfortable with poor bathroom facilities. I can honestly say, this was one of the most upsetting breaks I have ever had. The house has great potential in a beautiful setting. It is so unfortunate that it appears unloved and uncared for. The vase of fresh flowers was a nice touch.