High Ridge

ID: S424873

  • Bedrooms 4
  • ・ Sleeps 8
  • ・ Pets 1

Guests say

High Ridge in Milton-under-Wychwood is a well-equipped cottage with a spacious kitchen and comfortable rooms, boasting recent refurbishments. It's in an ideal location for exploring the Cotswolds, with local amenities close by. Guests have enjoyed the property's features, including a music system and an enclosed outdoor space. While some maintenance issues were noted, these did not significantly detract from the overall positive experiences.

Guests have reported issues with cleanliness, including dirty baking trays, pans, and a found sock, suggesting room for improvement. However, the kitchen and other areas were described as clean, indicating that cleanliness levels may vary.

The cottage's location is highly praised for its convenience and proximity to popular Cotswold destinations, local shops, cafes, and pubs, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.

The cottage is generally considered comfortable, with spacious rooms and a homely feel. The attic room with an en-suite is particularly appreciated. Some guests mentioned issues with hot water and heating, but these were resolved.

While the kitchen is well-equipped and the property has enjoyable features, there are several reports of maintenance issues such as leaking radiators, non-working outdoor sockets, and ineffective hoovers, indicating a need for attention to facilities.

There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.

About this property

Nestled in the desirable village of Milton-under-Wychwood in the Evenlode Valley, is this fabulous Cotswold stone cottage, High Ridge.

Boasting a fantastic location, with an award-winning pub on its doorstep, as well as being surrounded by stunning Cotswold countryside, the property is the perfect base for a family or group of friends who are seeking a relaxing break.

As you enter into the property, the welcoming snug room greets you on arrival, where you can look forward to cosying up on one of the armchairs whilst delving into the pages of a compelling novel, for some peace and quiet.

Moving through the property, you will find the beautiful sitting room, with an eye-catching Cotswolds stone feature wall; relax in here of an evening with your loved ones as the woodburning stove crackles away in the background as you watch your favourite show on the Smart TV.

The chef of the group will have no problem finding their way around the contemporary kitchen/diner, that contains all the appliances required to cook up a delicious meal, with a centre stage island sat in the middle with a five-ring induction hob. The underfloor heating will keep you warm on a cold winter evening as you and your guests dine at the large wooden dining table and toast a glass to the beginning of your holiday.

A staircase in the snug with a sweet rope banister and an attractive exposed Cotswold stone wall leads you up to the first-floor, where you will find three homely bedrooms to lay your head for the night, two of which contain a king-size bed and the other contains a super-king-size bed that is zip/link and can be made up to twin beds on request.

If you fancy a relaxing soak before bed, head to the bathroom where you can indulge amongst the bubbles in the wonderful freestanding bath.

A second set of steep stairs with a rope banister lead up to the second-floor, where you are immediately greeted by a spacious landing area with two armchairs and a Roberts radio. Here, you will find the spacious master bedroom in the eaves, with a super-king-size bed, which share the floor with a shower room with a walk-in shower.

In the morning, head downstairs to make you and your guests a warming mug of coffee using the Nespresso coffee machine, and head outside through the stunning bi-fold door to listen to the morning bird songs and catch the sunrise.

A decking area with an outdoor table set provides the perfect space for alfresco dining, and there is even a charcoal barbecue for you to make use of later in the afternoon. A lovely lawn area gives your furry friend a space to stretch their legs in the morning, before you all get ready to head out for the day.

Pick up produce for your barbecue at the local supermarket, before loading it into the fridge/freezer and making your way back out to discover your local surroundings.

Milton-under-Wychwood has a pretty village green and enclosed play park for children and The Hare pub, which was voted one of the top 100 eating spots in the UK by The Sunday Times food critics – be sure to make a visit here during your stay!

Once part of the medieval Wychwood Forest, the area is now predominantly farmland yet the magical Wychwood Wild Garden in neighbouring Shipton-under-Wychwood is a woodland preservation area, left relatively untouched, and is open all year round.

For a fun day out for all, head to Rissington Kart Club, where you can partake in a high-speed race from Cadets to the awesome 250 Gearbox karts; with its fast, wide sweeping bends, billiard smooth surface and big run-off areas makes it one of the best drivers’ circuits in the country.

Nearby village of Bourton-on-the-Water, affectionately known as the “Venice of the Cotswolds”, is a wonderful place to visit and is not to be missed during your stay; there are an array of shops, restaurants, pubs and attractions in Bourton, including the interesting Model Village, showcasing Bourton in model form, as well as the fun Dragonfly Maze, where you can get lost amongst the hedges and race your friends and family to the finish!

There is something for everyone in Milton-under-Wychwood, so make High Ridge your base for a fun-filled yet relaxing holiday.

Milton-Under-Wychwood is a village and civil parish in West Oxfordshire. The village has one pub called The Hare which is a gastropub. Wychwood public library is located in a converted shop. Local attractions are Foxholes Nature Reserve, Wychwood Wild Garden park and for those interested in outdoor activities The Wychwood Golf Club, all within a few miles of the village. For the art enthusiasts look to Tosley Museum housed in the early Tudor market building, famous for its doll’s houses and large photographic collections. Also nearby is the St Nicholas Church, which is the resting place of the designer of the Forth Rail Bridge, Sir Benjamin Baker. Little has survived of the Norman church except its ornate north doorway. Milton-Under-Wychwood is 4 miles north of Burford and 7 miles south of Chipping Norton.

Accommodation

Over two floors.

Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x second-floor super-king-size.

Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, basin and WC, second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Snug.

Gas central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine, 2 x hairdryers.

3 x Smart TVs, DVD player, Roberts radio, 2 x Bose speakers, WiFi.

Fuel and power inc in rent.

Bed linen and towels included Please note an initial supply of logs & kindling is provided for the property between October until end of March; additional log supplies can be purchased locally.".Travel cot and 2 x highchairs available.

Off-road parking for 1 car.

Enclosed, multi-level decked and lawn garden with furniture and charcoal barbecue (without coal).

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.2 miles

Reviews (20)

  • Susan

    No logs in basket as advertised but workman went got some xon further inspection no shelf in fridge . Huge cobwebs in snug window kitchen windows need cleaning .no bulbs in bedroom lamps also no lights working upstairs landing erea (reported ) bathroom bin not emptied .stains on rattan carpet under kitchen table .kitchen bins need replacing as all broke ..no dressing table in one bedroom nowhere to put your bits bobs on .no wardrobe in one bedroom .no shelf in bathroom also no mirrors in bedroom to see to dry hair also couldn’t find the hairdryers you advertise .having said that it’s beautiful house just needs a bit of attention

  • Jessica

    Perfect for young families, my little one loved the toy basket and the playground on the village green. The pub food was fantastic and having the coop so close by is very handy. We had a brilliant weekend, highly recommend.

  • Paul

    Otherwise a smart property, well equipped. Parking is a significant problem, as was the noisy neighbours party on Sat night commencing at 10pm on Sat evening and finishing at 0330 Sunday morning.

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