The Didcot White House, a property with a garden, is located in Didcot, 29 km from Newbury Racecourse, 33 km from Notley Abbey, as well as 36 km from Blenheim Palace. The Highclere Castle is within 37 km of the holiday home. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and University of Oxford is 28 km away. The 2-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge, and 1 bathroom with bath. The accommodation offers a fireplace. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 65 km from the holiday home.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.7
High score for Didcot
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  • Tom
    Australia Australia
    The location is excellent with shopping center, station, buses all walking distance. Easy access to Oxford, London. .Classic British pubs nearby with good restaurants. Plenty of clothes storage for long stays.
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was near everything we wanted to visit ie National Trust

Managed by Short Let Space Ltd

Company review score: 9Based on 253 reviews from 95 properties
95 managed properties

Company information

Short Let Space is a vacation rental company managing over 120 cottages, apartments and holiday homes in the Oxford and Cotswolds. We have a great team of holiday cottage professionals who have lived in the area for a combined number of 60 years and are more than happy to share their knowledge and advice on where to explore, whether you are here for a holiday, working, or studying. We are here to look after you before, during and after your stay. We operate to high standards of property care. We require full electrical, gas and other safety certificates to be updated annually by the owners. Our team is Cristina, Maddy, and Mandie (plus a platoon of housekeepers and handymen and women who keep our holiday cottages in tip top condition). We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful cottages and apartments.

Property information

The Didcot White House is a comfortable two bedroom family home situated on a quiet side street in the town of Didcot. Didcot is the gateway town to the Science Vale: three large science and technology centres in the surrounding villages of Milton (Milton Park), Culham (Culham Science Centre) and Harwell (Harwell Science and Innovation Campus; incorporating the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory). It offers excellent access to Oxford and Reading by both car and rail. The home comprises one double bedroom and one single bedroom, sleeping up to three guests. The living room has a dining table and couches that will accommodate up to three guests. The home benefits from having a private garden which is accessed through french doors, perfect in the summer months. The family bathroom has a bath with a fixed shower and there is a separate downstairs WC. The house benefits from a bookable carport. The Didcot White house is ideal accommodation for those staying for a few days, on a business assignment or making a longer term relocation, to the area.

Neighbourhood information

The home is located in the centre of Didcot, along a quiet residential road. It is conveniently situated within walking distance of the high street and a large supermarket, with easy access to the railway station, pubs and science parks. Didcot is a growing town located ten miles south of Oxford and famous as the gateway town to the Science Vale: three large science and technology centres in the surrounding villages of Milton (Milton Park), Culham (Culham Science Centre) and Harwell (Harwell Science and Innovation Campus which includes the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory) Food & Drink Nearby (walking distances): Wildwood Grill: 160 yards Django Smokehouse: 0.2 miles Lusso Kitchen: 0.2 miles Berro Lounge: 0.2 miles Nando’s: 0.2 miles Prince of Wales: 0.3 miles Station Garden Pub: 1.9 miles Activities & Days Out Nearby: The Didcot Railway Centre: 0.3 miles walk Didcot Escape Rooms: 0.2 miles walk Oxford Wet n Wild: 7.6 miles drive Harcourt Arboretum: 7.5 miles drive Aston Martin Heritage Trust: 8.7 miles drive Basildon Park (National Trust): 10.8 miles Bampton (aka Downton Abbey Village): 20 miles drive Blenheim Palace: 22.1 miles drive Historic Market towns of Wantage (9.3miles) Wallingford (9.1) Dorchester Abbey (Norman, c1140): 9.3 miles drive Shops Nearby: The Orchard Shopping Centre with: Sainsburys: 0.1 miles Marks and Spencer Food Hall: 0.2 miles Aldi: 0.6 miles Country Walks and Cycling Nearby: Mowbray Fields Local Nature Reserve: 2.2 miles Millennium Wood at the Hagbourne: 1.6 miles Wittenham Clumps: 4.6 miles Shakespeare Cycle Way Other Towns: Abingdon: 8.0 miles Culham: 5.6 miles Oxford: 15.0 miles Wantage: 10 miles Reading: 15 miles

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Didcot White House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Bath
Living Area
  • Fireplace
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Garden
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Didcot White House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Maestro, ​Mastercard, ​Visa and JCB .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about The Didcot White House

  • The Didcot White House is 700 yards from the centre of Didcot. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Didcot White House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Didcot White House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Didcot White House can accommodate the following group size:

    • 3 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Didcot White House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at The Didcot White House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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