Boasting garden views, The Gillett's Cottage provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 24 km from University of Oxford. The property is around 32 km from Blenheim Palace, 37 km from Lydiard Park and 41 km from Newbury Racecourse. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Featuring a DVD player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 5 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wantage, like hiking. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at The Gillett's Cottage. Notley Abbey is 48 km from the accommodation, while Highclere Castle is 49 km away.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

FREE private parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
Bedroom 5:
1 single bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Wantage
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lynn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable property with everything we needed and unexpected goodies on arrival.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great accommodation just perfect for our family of 3 generations going to a weekend of wedding celebrations locally. All communication was great and the house was exactly as described, and clean and warm. The bathrooms had been updated and all...
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Really peaceful and quiet. Good spaces for socialising. Well equipped kitchen. Wasn't anything we needed that wasn't there.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by The Gillett's Cottage

Company review score: 8.4Based on 25 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Gillett's cottage is a detached cottage on the grounds of Charney Manor, its a self catering cottage for hire to groups or family of up to 8 guests. The cottage has five bedrooms (two single, one twin, two bedrooms that can be arranged as either twin or double rooms) there is a family bathroom and a shower room upstairs and a toilet downstairs. There is a dining room with a large dining table that seats 8 guests, there is also a large fridge/freezer. The sitting room has two large sofas and two chairs, TV with a dvd player, board games and books. The kitchenette has all the necessary cutlery and crockery, hob, oven, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, washer/dryer. There is a high chair, travel cot and stairs gates available. The outside area is overlooking our sheep paddock, has gardens and outside chairs and table. The cottage has ample parking and free wifi. The Gillett's cottage provides a quiet space for rest and relaxation and is ideal for families and groups wishing to explore.

Neighbourhood information

The Gillett's cottage is located in the grounds of Charney Manor. It is a quiet and peaceful location in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside. There is a local pub in the village,( three minutes walk) the Chequers Inn which is open daily (Except Monday's) and serves meals.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Gillett's Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Garden
Activities
  • Hiking
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Gillett's Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

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.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

2 cots available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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, ​Discover, ​JCB, ​Diners Club and American Express .


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

Please inform The Gillett's Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about The Gillett's Cottage

  • Yes, The Gillett's Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Gillett's Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 8 guests

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

  • The Gillett's Cottage is 5 miles from the centre of Wantage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Gillett's Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • Check-in at The Gillett's Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Gillett's Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 5 bedrooms

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

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