Guests say
The Plough is a charming cottage in Bampton, appreciated for its excellent location and beautiful garden. Guests find it clean, well-equipped, and spacious, ideal for family holidays. The village's friendly atmosphere and proximity to attractions add to its appeal, despite some concerns over maintenance and comfort.
Cleanliness is generally praised, with the property described as 'beautifully clean and warm' and 'clean and tidy'. However, one review mentions a smell of cigarette smoke and a dirty blind, suggesting room for improvement.
The location is highly regarded, with the cottage being within easy reach of local attractions and amenities. The village of Bampton is described as friendly and compact, with convenient parking.
Comfort receives mixed reviews. While the cottage is found to be 'lovely comfortable' by some, others note issues with soft sofas and thin mattresses, indicating that some guests may find the furnishings lacking in support.
Facilities are well-received for being well-equipped, but several reviews point out the need for maintenance and deep cleaning, particularly in the kitchen. The washing machine noise and worn furnishings suggest a need for updates.
There is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Ideal for exploring the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the city of Oxford with its fascinating historic buildings..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 38" Freeview TV, Soundbar, Woodburner
Kitchen: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Cellar: (3 Steps), Freezer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 42" Freeview TV
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner (October - March) included. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and barbecue. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: shared access to cottage, with one neighbour having ’right of way’ through the garden.. Formerly a public house in the village of Bampton in the Thames valley in Oxfordshire, this comfortable three bedroomed terraced cottage, with a beautiful garden, is ideally set 500 yards from the village centre. Bampton has become famous as the filming village location of Downton Abbey, and you can certainly enjoy modern village life as it features four pubs, a café, a convenience store, an art gallery, library, post office, butchers and pharmacy. The village famously boasts three Morris dancing teams which can be seen during the summer, their main event taking place on the Spring Bank Holiday weekend where you can also enjoy other traditional events including the great original annual shirt race, May garlands and the Flower Festival. From Bampton you can easily reach the River Thames just 2½ miles away and with footpath walks and cycling available, also the Cotswolds with Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Chipping Norton within half an hour’s drive. Carp and trout fishing is available just 8 miles away. Witney, with a larger range of shops, is 5½ miles and the University city of Oxford, where you can explore the historic buildings, go punting on the river, eat and shop in the many independent and high street cafés, restaurants and stores is 18 miles. If it’s shopping you’re after, you can take a trip to Swindon or Bicester where you will find many bargains at the outlet shopping villages. For nature lovers, the Chimney Meadow Nature Reserve is located just over 2 miles away, where you will discover many different species of birds. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Free WiFi
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
Nice location, clean and tidy, our only minor gripe was that we found the towels small.
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Confirmed Guest
We found the cottage beautifully clean and warm. The location was excellent - within easy reach of lots of beautiful places, including Kelmscott, Blenheim, Burford, Oxford etc. The local people were also helpful and very friendly, and the several pubs were a short walk into the compact village. We were there for one week, and never got bored. It was a really lovely break. Would highly recommend.
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David Clapp
Lovely comfortable cottage in an excellent location. Having read a previous review I was slightly concerned. On arrival the property was very clean tidy and smelt beautiful. Everything was supplied that you could need and more!! My only slight issue was the lack of frosted glass in the bathroom, it means you have to pull the blind down when using the room.