About this property
Butler's Cottage is a historic, mid-terrace cottage situated down a narrow path, in Burford, Oxfordshire. The cottage is Grade II listed and has a long history which dates back many hundreds of years, making for a charming stay for a family of six. Internally, the property has been thoughtfully decorated with style in mind, while still retaining its original period features that make it a truly exceptional country cottage. Roadside parking is available in close proximity to the cottage, where you can leave your car before making your way into this character cottage. Offering a lovely sitting area within the open-plan living space, with two sofas and an armchair; a place where you can curl up after a long day and enjoy the warmth of the woodburning stove. Additionally, there is a snug where you can enjoy a little more privacy as you settle down with a book from the selection provided. Delight in the spacious dining area with its wonderful furnishings and seating for up to six people. The kitchen has stunning white units and sleek black worktops with ample preparation space, with an attractive featured tile design above the stove. Venture upstairs for the bedrooms, which consist of; one super-king-size, one king-size and one twin, with the super-king-size and twin hosting zip/link beds in order to accommodate all types of groups wishing to stay. With a first-floor bathroom and shower room to choose from, you can prepare for your day however you wish, with a quick shower or a relaxing soak in the tub. Outside has a private courtyard area, with a table and chairs, so you can sit out and enjoy the stunning views. This property is ideally located within walking distance of the Burford High Street, with a range of local pubs, restaurants and shops to indulge in; the town is also home to an established golf club, where putting fans can enjoy testing out their clubs. Be sure to visit Witney, stopping at the intriguing Crocodiles of the World attraction on the way, before touring the living museum of Cogges Manor Farm and strolling around the beautiful Duckington Lake & Country Park. Further afield you can find the stunning city of Oxford, where ample historic attractions can be discovered, including the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Oxford Castle & prison, as well as the stunning sights of the many meadows and green spaces of the city, including the renowned Port Meadow; there is still so much more to see, so be sure to dedicate some time to visiting the city! Further afield, why not visit the Cotswolds Mystery Tour, where you can discover the hidden villages within the area, while your guides offer invaluable information about their history. Butler's Cottage is a delightful residence in the heart of the Cotswolds countryside.
Burford is one of the most well-known Cotswold settlements, if not THE most well-known. Burford is one of England's most scenic towns, with its ancient bridge, old stone homes, and stunning Tudor and Georgian frontages. The town was initially a fortified Anglo-Saxon ford that eventually evolved to be an important regional crossroads and affluent wool town, and is known as the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds', offering easy access to Oxford and Cheltenham.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x king-size, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request).
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Snug
Central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV with Sky and DVD in the living room, TV and DVD in Snug Room, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and cot available.
On-street parking only with loading and unloading available outside the property.
Private front courtyard with furniture.
Well behaved pets welcome.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Sorry, no smoking.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200.
Note: Please contact Manor Cottages to discuss how you would like the beds made up (if we do not receive any request, the beds will be made up as follows: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x king-size and 1 x twin).
Reviews (16)
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Didier
Other feedback is as others have already stated: 1. I noticed in both Manor Cottage properties i've stayed in the interior is cleaner than the exterior. They don't seem to have an appropriate outside space maintenance routine & it shows. Not that the spaces aren't usable or appreciated, they are. But in general holiday lets do fall down on exteiror maintenance and here is the same. They need to keep pace with the seasons to stay on top. Tumbled roof moss, bird feathers, spider webs and weeding, greening stone work are classic signs. 2. The house is very old and full of character so a bit of wonky is not an issue. I did notice reported failed curtain rings and hard to flush toilets in reviews remain unaddressed which suggests feedback is not routinely acted upon as stated. Other issues: 1. Taking a dust pan and brush to a set of stairs revealled they obviously hadn't been properly cleaned for a while. We also found some long black hairs in our bathroom. While some / most of the property does appear super clean it's a shame to know corners might get cut. I was left wondering if detergents are used to clean bathrooms and what other bits might be neglected. It's a big property and i can imagine a daunting propsect to clean but hygiene risks only increase in such places. 2. This might be one for the local vicar rarher than an electrician but the first couple of nights were chilly and we could not get any radiator in any bedroom or the sitting room to activate following house instructions. Then all of a sudden one might suddenly heat up, but is was terribly random. None of it made any sense at all. Also the radiator in the tv snug made an alarming rattling noise after being on for several hours. When finally one evening the dish-washer came on without ever being used or even switiched on we decided the whole issue might have something to do with a resident ghost. The house electrics didn't seem dodgy and the heating was all about illogical water flow, but this house is in permanent shade so i'd want an assurance all is working if i were to stay during the winter.
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Darryl
Its size is more than adequate for 6 adults and the bedrooms are large. A very well equipped kitchen, excellent location and very well heated. We all enjoyed our stay and thoroughly recommend.
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Patricia
We enjoyed our stay that time so weâre happy to book again. But, ⦠this time we noticed that very little maintenance / repairs has been done. 2 of the 3 toilets did not work properly. For one of them, a part had to be obtained and then fitted. A number of the light bulbs were out and needed replacing - v high ceilings so not something that we could fix. The curtains in the living room needed rehanging - as several of the connecting pieces were either missing or broken. There were a number of places where wall paint had been scuffed and needed redoing. Some of the kitchen equipment was missing from our last visit and had not been replaced etc etc. Overall - lots of small things that detracted from our experience. We are more than a bit surprised that there has been no offer of any compensation to make up for all of the inconvenience caused.