The Old School, OX7 6RU is set in The Cotswolds, in the tiny village of Idbury amongst unspoilt countryside. We are very near to Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford and Stow-on-the-Wold, with Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm and the magnificent Blenheim Palace just short drives away. We have two rooms, both looking out over a large garden, both with its own private entrance. The Garden Room is a large room, which enjoys windows on two sides capturing the sunshine. It has French Doors leading out onto a patio, equipped with table and chairs where guests often take their breakfast. The Garden Room has an ensuite bathroom. The Balcony Room is on the first floor, accessed via a private entrance and hallway, used only by you. The Juliet Balcony in this room gives you views of five miles over the rolling countryside. The Balcony Room has its private bathroom downstairs on the ground floor . Guests have their own table in the garden if they want to take breakfast outside. Continental Breakfast is available on request. Free off-road parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Chipping Norton
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  • Sinead
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hosts were lovely and helpful! Great location to get to the main towns. The room was immaculate and the little touches like the milk bottle and the gin were great ideas. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting somewhere well priced in a...
  • Jeanette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was a perfect lovely stay accommodation was lovely clean and fresh and was great weather
  • Morgan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hosts, luxuriously comfortable bed, quiet location, and delicious breakfast.
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.

Hosted by Jenny

9.8
9.8
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Jenny
The Old School in Idbury is a perfect location from which to explore the Cotswolds, being just 10 minutes drive from Bourton on the Water, Stow on the Wold and Burford. Idbury itself is a tiny village on the top of Idbury Hill overlooking a rolling rural landscape, with beautiful walks and excellent cycle routes from the doorstep. Both the Balcony Room and The Garden Room at The Old School are spacious, light and tranquil and have blackout curtains to ensure a good night's sleep in summertime. The Balcony Room has a private entrance with hallway, off which is your private bathroom and up a small flight of stairs is your room with Juliet balcony offering marvellous views of up to 5 miles. We have recently redecorated the room using Farrow and Ball paint and Osbourne and Little soft furnishings and the bed is new and immensely comfortable. If required we can add an additional full size single "put-you-up" bed to the room. The Garden Room also has its own private entrance opening onto a small hall, off which are doors to your private bathroom and bedroom. Double French Doors from the bedroom lead directly out onto the patio and the large garden. This room has also been decorated using Farrow & Ball paints and luxury soft furnishing. The room offers a Kingsize bed and a Kingsize sofa bed if needed, which doubles as a comfortable sofa when not in use. If both rooms are booked by the same group then an access door between the two spaces can be opened. We offer continental breakfast at a small extra charge, which is delivered to your room or served in the garden, weather permitting. This includes fruits, juices, yoghurts, croissants and pastries, cheeses and local honey and jam.
The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU is in the beautiful Cotswolds District, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Idbury itself is a tiny village surrounded by rolling countryside, with beautiful walks and excellent cycle routes on the doorstep. Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water are just 10 minutes from The Old School and Blenheim Palace, Bibury and Chipping Camden are also all nearby. We have 2 nearby pubs The King's Head, Bledington OX7 6XQ, and The Feathered Nest, Nether Westcote, OX7 6SD, both of which serve excellent food.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

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

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£25 per person, per night

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

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

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 stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


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 Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU 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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU

  • The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU include:

      • Double

    • The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU is 6.2 miles from the centre of Chipping Norton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.