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Contemporary rural cabin in the Cotswolds

Contemporary rural cabin in the Cotswolds

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The entrance to Field End.
Field End from the garden, surrounded by apple and pear trees.
The private deck overlooking the field.
Open plan living and kitchen area with a fire.
The double doors onto the deck from the living/dining area.

Overview of Contemporary rural cabin in the Cotswolds

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Swerford, Chipping Norton
  • Popular LocationFairytale Farm6 min drive
  • Popular LocationHook Norton Brewery9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCotswolds Distillery19 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Contemporary rural cabin in the Cotswolds

Overview:
Field end started as a small barn built with friends during a barn raising. Now extended by John it is a simple, stylish, underfloor heated 2 bedroom cabin. With a deck that extends into the field at the back, a hammock and a BBQ, it is immersed in surrounding Cotswold countryside. We are dog friendly and have ample parking. Thirty minutes drive to Oxford, three minutes drive to the village of Great Tew and Soho Farmhouse, Field End is well connected for exploring the surrounding rural area. There are two other properties on site, we live in one and the other is called The Artists House and can be booked in conjunction with Field end to sleep a total of 12 guests. Both are completely separate buildings with private entrances and parking.

Ground Floor - With a ramp up to the property and everything at ground level, the property is easy to access. As you enter the property you are led into the open plan kitchen/living area, with a fireplace, sofa and table that seats 4-6 guests it is perfect for cooking and socialising. There are two bedrooms, both King sized which can be separated into singles if required. The larger room is lighter due to a high window and the smaller has an en-suite with a shower. There is another general bathroom with a shower as well. We have a cot available if needed, let us know and we can set that up for your arrival.

Outside - Double doors to the outside which can be left open, bring nature into the kitchen/dining area. There is seating on the deck which can host 8+ guests, a BBQ, sun shade if required and a hammock to enjoy the surrounding nature. There is plenty of parking space on the property, but if you’re arriving with more than 2 cars please let us know.

The Site:
Built originally as a large playroom/nursery we extended added and re-built it as children started to fly our nest in 2015. Designed and built by John you can see the frame going up at the end of the photos. We are part of the Great Tew Estate and Field End is part of the site called Potato Town. The history of the name is a bit of a mystery but the " Town "consists of a cluster of buildings. Field End is separated by a garden, bordered by a lane and fields.

Things to Note:
Pam and John live in one of the other properties on site so help is at hand if required and after having travelled extensively in their youth enjoy hosting other peoples memorable journeys and breaks. Without being too earnest about it we are trying to reduce our waste and adopt eco friendly practices. We air dry our french linen bedding and are moving over to as much organic cotton as possible. We provide toiletries from Faith In Nature in refillable dispensers and do not use chemicals on the garden. As mentioned above, both bedrooms contain beds that can be separated into single beds if needs be, please let us know how you would like the beds for your arrival.

Where you’ll be:
Field End is perfect for exploring the rural Cotswold countryside, you can walk directly into the village of Swerford or walk down “The Lane” a path that leads from the deck of Field End into to beautiful views. The Boxing Hare serving delicious food is 200 yards down the road. Discover the Cotswold villages of Stow on the Wold and Burford within 20 minutes drive. Closer still, explore the thatched village of Great Tew with its Famous Pub The Falkland Arms and enjoy coffee or food to takeaway at Quince and Clover. Soho Farmhouse is less than a five minute drive away. Daylesford Organic Farmshop for spa treatments and luxury is nearby in the village of Kingham. National Trust properties of Hidcote, Chastleton and Upton are within easy reach as is Blenheim Palace and the town of Woodstock. Less than a minute drive from Chipping Norton, shops, pubs and cafes are easily accessible. Oxford is a thirty minute drive away and Bath an hour.

Getting around:
You will need access to a car. The nearest stations are Banbury and Charlbury, both around 20 minutes drive away, Oxford Parkway is slightly further afield but all train stations run direct to London Marylebone or London Paddington. There is a bus that goes into Oxford from Chipping Norton every hour till late.

Property manager

John Callen

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Chipping Norton

Located in Chipping Norton, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Spiceball Country Park and Rousham House and Gardens, while Oxfordshire Museum and Fosse Gallery Fine Art are cultural highlights. The National Herb Centre and Cotswold Falconry Centre are also worth visiting.
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Swerford, Chipping Norton

What's nearby

  • Chipping Norton Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Fairytale Farm - 6 min drive
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 9 min drive
  • Cotswolds Distillery - 19 min drive
  • Blenheim Palace - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Shipton Station - 14 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Soho Farmhouse - 10 min drive
  • Hay Barn - 10 min drive
  • The Little Bell - 10 min drive
  • Bitter & Twisted - 6 min drive
  • Elephant & Castle - 7 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An idyllic setting and wonderful hosts
we staued for three nights and had the most wonderful stay. The location is great and only a short drive to lots of local attractions and surrounding villages. Our hosts couldn't have done enough for us and we are already planning on coming back next year. Thank you so much for having us.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mooi vakantiehuis
Mooi vakantiehuis, fijn terras aan de achterzijde met mooi uitzicht over de velden. Veel herten en hazen gezien! Ligt aan drukke weg, maar achter het huis van de eigenaren, waardoor het toch rustig is en veel privacy biedt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karolin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in the Cotswolds
Lovely stay in the Cotswolds, the whole family loved the house with the Beautiful view and the Lovely surroundings.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Pieter V.

Liked: Check-in, location
Gemengd gevoel
Mooi huis, maar niet zo proper gekuist en met rudimentaire badkamers. Mooi zicht en ligging, hoewel aan een drukke straat gelegen

2/10 Terrible

Pip H.

Disliked: Listing accuracy
JUST AWFUL
Dirty, no wardrobes, no drawers, not clean windows, no windows that could be opened, tiny TV , small shower which kept blocking , awful cooker, laundry up the garden and very dirty, all in all worse place we have ever stayed at and for what we got very very expensive. Wish we could have moved elsewhere. One plus owners were very nice but deluded about the barn

About the host

Hosted by John Callen

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We are a friendly and approachable family run rental. Pam couldn’t live without her studio to paint and think in, and her garden to relax in. Both Pam and John have travelled and cycled all over the world, Pam’s favourite place being India, they have now settled in Oxfordshire and worked hard creatively renovating what is Potato Town. Pam and John have two girls who are following in their travelling footsteps and have always wanted to create a place welcome to travellers. We take our lead from you. It is a perfect private getaway but we live and work from home and are available to help guests to answer questions in any way we can.

Languages:

English
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