Rood Cottage

4.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

24 Customer Review(s)

Judy
November 2024

“A beautiful cottage, very well equipped, warm and cosy.”

Very much appreciated the welcome gifts of milk, butter, cheese and orange juice. The Rose and Crown pub in the village did a wonderful Sunday lunch, highly recommended. We enjoyed the walk to Burford across the fields. We hope to return in the future.

Very much appreciated the welcome gifts of milk, butter, cheese and orange juice. The Rose and Crown pub in the village did a wonderful Sunday lunch, highly recommended. We enjoyed the walk to Burford across the fields. We hope to return in the future.

- Judy, November 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best Wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Deirdre November 2024

“The heating needs looking at…….”

- Deirdre, November 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we are sorry that you encountered this issue. Although maintenance attended promptly and could not resolve this, the owners plumber was contacted and this has now been fixed. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner
Noelle October 2024

“Beautiful house with everything we needed.”

Great position for visiting Cotswolds. Loved Burford Garden Company and Burford itself. Would certainly recommend and would love to return.

- Noelle, October 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope we can welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Nathan October 2024

“A gem of a place.”

Beautiful inside and out. A lovely classic Cotswolds setting, with the feeling of being hidden away but with shops and activities nearby. Lovely walks straight out the door. A very special stay. Thank you.

- Nathan, October 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your special stay at Rood Cottage and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best Wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Jo October 2024

“Really loved the cottage, very in tune with the village.”

Parking not an issue for us as we only had one car but looked to be plenty of options near the ford for anyone with more cars, as described in the literature. No need to park on the narrow lane. The locals were really friendly. Would definitely recommend the pub- lovely food and atmosphere. Couple of points for the owners- couldn’t find the scissors but they were listed on the inventory. Also, the key set only had two on there- folder details say there should be three. Nothing for the gate so we just bolted it when we left.

- Jo, October 2024
Bethany August 2024

“We had a wonderful stay and it exceeded our expectations with regards to how well organised the property was.”

The kitchen was incredibly well stocked with cookware and tea/coffee supplies. I could have even cook a full Sunday roast! Our children loved experiencing a character property and we hope to return next year.

- Bethany, August 2024

We are happy to hear you had a wonderful stay and that your stay was like a home from home! We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind Regards, Manor Cottages Property Owner
Bindie May 2024

“We (family of 6) had a lovely stay in Rood Cottage!”

Very clean en tidy when we arrived. The kitchen was fully equipped, en luckily with induction cooking instead of wood burning stove! This was said in de description so it might be neccessary to change that. Beautiful cities nearby so we enjoyed our stay enormously!

- Bindie, May 2024

Thank you for this lovely review. We're delighted you and your family had such a great stay at Rood Cottage and managed to visit some of the Cotswold attractions. We would love to welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Lucy March 2024

“Beautiful cottage in beautiful area”

- Lucy, March 2024
Pauline March 2024

“Lovely cottage, nice welcome pack which was much appreciated, the only drawback was the size of the parking space as it was very tight for a Landrover Discovery, a big car I admit, but the gates are at an awkward angle.”

Might be worth noting that in the text. Otherwise it was very good and pretty well equipped. Beautiful location.

- Pauline, March 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we're glad you enjoyed the cottage and the beautiful location. As you hopefully found from the instructions in the welcome pack, there is ample free on-street parking in the village for those with large vehicles. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay and the welcome pack. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Tania December 2023

“We chose dog friendly Rood Cottage for its quiet village location, log burner and walking distance to a local pub.”

It did not disappoint. We arrived to a warm, clean, full of Cotswolds charm home, with stunning views of the little village. The car parking space was plenty big enough for our large car. We loved the Rose and Crown pub just down the road…amazing hosts, great food, real fires and super dog friendly. We highly recommend the cottage and would definitely stay again.

- Tania, December 2023

Thank you for your amazing feedback. We are delighted that you loved your stay at Rood Cottage. We hope we can welcome you and your dog back again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Bob September 2023

“Provided us with exactly what we needed - the chance to share a significant birthday with a disabled family member who can't travel or accommodate.”

We had to round up the air 'fresheners' and confine them to the boiler room (one of us is allergic!) and we found the ovens a bit hard to get them to do what we wanted (us, not you, we're not used to that style of cooker) but otherwise everything was perfect and the freebies are delightfully welcoming. Thank you for making your very lovely cottage available to us.

- Bob, September 2023

Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay at Rood Cottage. It's lovely to hear your celebrated an important family birthday at the house, i hope you had a lovely time. Thank you for the tip reference the cooker, i will see of we cam get something to show guests how to use it. We would love to welcome you back again in the future for another celebration. Kind regards Manor Cottages. Property Owner
Ann September 2023

“Rood Cottage in Shilton is idyllic if you want peace and relaxation.”

Beautiful location. Cottage so well equipped. Beds comfortable. Lovely linens. Very modern bathroom with heated towel rails, lovely towels. Farmhouse type kitchen with so many cupboards with copious amounts of crockery, pans, dishes, cutlery. Lovely range - never used one before but managed to work out the induction hobs despite the instructions

- Ann, September 2023
Tracey August 2023

“This cottage is in a great location, a couple of miles outside of Burford in the beautiful village of Shilton.”

The cottage is well equipped and very warm and cosy and the garden is a lovely little spot to sit in. The secure parking space behind the gates is very convenient and the local pub is definitely worth a visit. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

- Tracey, August 2023

Thank you for taking time to leave this feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the local area. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner
Sarah April 2023

“Fabulous cottage, excellent location, very peaceful setting, spotlessly clean.”

Small outside area, in a lovely quiet village.

- Sarah, April 2023
Rachel April 2023

“We had a lovely stay at the cottage.”

It was clean, comfortable, peaceful and homely. Bedding, books, games, kitchen equipment, etc, were all great. The garden and views from the house were beautiful and although we didn’t eat at the pub this time, it was friendly and welcoming. Plenty to do in the area and we did both the walks from the cottage and really enjoyed them. Would definitely recommend - thank you.

- Rachel, April 2023

Thank you so much for this lovely review. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay at Rood Cottage and found it to be so peaceful and well equipped. We hope to welcome you back again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Peter March 2023

“Beautiful cottage in a beautiful village.”

very cosy with nice bedrooms and bathroom, large kitchen and cosy living room. the only disappointment was that the cooker was left dirty with the hotplate covered in a layer of grease and the oven looked like it hadn't been cleaned for a while. the rear garden although nice isn't really usable as it is just one huge flowerbed filled with thorny roses. no good if you have a small dog with you.

- Peter, March 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. Our country cottage garden is a relaxing place to dine al fresco and enjoy the sweetly scented roses in bloom, but we do ask that dogs not be left unattended in the garden to respect the neighbours. We have welcomed many happy furry friends that have enjoyed the great walks at the doorstep and curling up in front of the fire. We're delighted you loved the cottage and location but sorry to hear that the cleanliness was not up to our usual high standards. Your comments have been passed on to the Property Manager for review. We hope to welcome you again. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Jennifer February 2023

“The cottage was wonderful The location in Shilton couldn’t be better.”

This cottage was the most value for money of all the accommodation I searched for in the Cotswold area. The village was so beautiful we would have been happy living there! We hosted a number of family members and they all loved it, the dogs too! For six adults the living room was a bit cozy but it worked The parking spot was tight for sure and the second car was parked close in on the road behind it. The white transit van also made it trickier to get in and out, however we soon got used to it. It would be handy to either unbolt the front door or put the keypad on the back door as I spent some time in the dark trying to unlock the front door which was bolted from the inside …also the bulb had gone by the front door too. I would have given it five stars otherwise

- Jennifer, February 2023

We are glad you loved the cottage and location. thank you for your comments, we will pass these on to our maintenance team. We hope you enjoyed your time with your family. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Lee February 2023

“Wonderful place to relax, unwind and enjoy the great British countryside.”

Would recommend Rood cottage for those seeking an escape from the 21st century. Just bliss.

- Lee, February 2023

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, we're pleased to hear you are feeling fully refreshed after a relaxing break. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner
Erica January 2023

“A truly comfortable, home from home in a beautiful setting.”

We loved it! Be careful with parking outside the church hall though as the neighbours saw fit to pay us a visit to check it was our car!

- Erica, January 2023

We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and the location. Just to confirm, there is private parking available for you to use on the property. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner
Julie November 2022

“Absolutely beautiful cottage in a lovely village.”

We had a comfortable stay with everything we needed. The cottage was warm and cosy so we didn't need to light the fire. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a quiet break.

- Julie, November 2022

Thank you for the wonderful feedback with regards to your stay at Rood Cottage. It's lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay at the house, i do hope you managed to enjoy the lovely walks and places to visit in the area and we would love to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards Manor Cottages Property Owner
Emma September 2022

“Lovely cosy cottage in a pretty village.”

Beds very comfortable but narrow, kitchen well equipped. Just need to make sure wall switch is on as oven takes time to heat up !! Locals stopped to talk to us and very friendly!

- Emma, September 2022

Thank you for your feedback and we're glad that you enjoyed your stay at Rood Cottage. Property Owner
Eline August 2022

“We felt very welcome from the start, due to small things like the cookies and orange juice that you left for us.”

The cottage is lovely and the surroundings amazing. Thank you so much for having us!

- Eline, August 2022

Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that enjoyed your stay and the area and that you left happy. Best wishes, Manor Cottages Property Owner
Vimalen August 2022

“We stayed at Rood Cottage with my mum who was on a visit from Lebanon.”

We really wanted to show her to Cotswolds. Little did we know she would love Rood Cottage as much as she loved all the beautiful little villages we toured. The cottage is finished to a high standard. The kitchen and garden are sublime! The living area has a real English countryside feel: an absolute gem! The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable; and the deep bathtub perfect for a relaxing bath. The welcome gift of cookies, crisps and ice cream, was greeted with joy, as we were all - at that point - in need of tea and cookies! A really remarkable cottage in a great location, with a peaceful view over the field, where horses would greet us from in the mornings. Definitely recommended! Review written by Haifa, account holder's wife :-)

- Vimalen, August 2022

Thank you for this lovely review. We're delighted that you and your mum enjoyed your stay and all the visits to surrounding villages. We would love to welcome you again in the future. Manor Cottages Property Owner
Farhana July 2022

“We had a very pleasant 3 day stay at the cosy Rood Cottage.”

The accommodation is finished to a very high standard and certainly boasts luxury. It had all the amenities you would ever need and you can see that the owner has definitely gone the extra mile / two to ensure their guests would be very comfortable. The beds were the most comfortable I’d ever slept in and the furnishings and selection of games, books and TV options provided was excellent. The top bedroom could have done with a skylight window as it did feel very small with just the one window, but for young kids (and not holidaying during a heatwave!) it would be absolutely fine. Having never used a range cooker before, we had trouble working out the induction hob on day one as didn’t realise that you need the pan on the hob for it to work! Otherwise the instructions on everything else were very clear. Would have valued the option to have an earlier check in time and late check out time. Small touches like having orange juice, milk and biscuits left for us on arrival were appreciated and gave the holiday a personal touch which always makes for a nicer experience. A lovely cottage set in a beautiful location and one we would certainly recommend. Thank you

- Farhana, July 2022

Thank you kindly for your feedback, Rood Cottage is new to our portfolio so we are thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable stay with us. We will take on board your comments with regard to the instructions for the induction hob. With best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner

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Summary

Over three floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with Smart TV, 1 x double, 1 x second-floor twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with woodburning stove
Range with induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV, Smart TV, WiFi.Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available
Off-road parking for 1 car
Enclosed rear garden with patio and outdoor dining furniture
Two well-behaved small/medium size dogs
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.7 miles, pub 0.2 miles
Please do not park any additionally cars on the lane as its very narrow and will block the road!
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

The property

Rood Cottage, a three-storey cottage nestled in the picturesque village of Shilton near Burford in Oxfordshire.

Rood Cottage is a terrific dog-friendly option for a party or family of six, as well as their canine companions, thanks to its fantastic position with fine views across the village and Shill Brook, near the Cotswolds AONB and easy access to the local amenities.

Park-up in the off-road parking space, before being greeted by a enclosed garden with patio area, complete with outdoor dining furniture; the perfect spot for alfresco dining in the sunshine.

In the well-equipped kitchen/diner, which has a dishwasher and washing machine, you'll be able to conjure up great feasts to share at the dining table for six as you retell your days adventures.

You can relax after dinner on the plush seating in the sitting room and select your favourite show from the Smart TV as the woodburning stove crackles nearby.

On the ground floor you will also find a handy cloakroom for quick freshen ups.

There is a first-floor bathroom with a bath and an overhead shower where you can relax and unwind after a long day with a soak or a rinse.

As your eyes grow heavy, find two double bedrooms on the first floor, one is equipped with a Smart TV (with Netflix), making it the ideal place to curl up and enjoy a favourite movie while relaxing in bed.

The final room awaits you on the second floor, a light and airy twin with exposed beams and storage for your belongings.

Explore the village where you'll find the welcome 17th-century Rose & Crown pub, which serves a delicious food and local ales, making it ideal for a break from the kitchen when you're in the mood for a breather.

Take a short drive to Kelmscott and visit the recently restored Kelmscott Manor - this former home of William Morris retains his original wallpapers and fabrics, as well as the gardens that inspired many of his designs.

Visit Burford, which is just a short drive away, to take advantage of the good selection of pubs and restaurants, along with well-stocked convenience stores for picking up essentials.

Burford Priory, hikes along the River Windrush, the Tolsey Museum, and the renowned 18-hole Burdford Golf Club are just a few more of the activities you can enjoy whilst in Burford.

Continue onto Oxford, which is home to a number of noteworthy attractions, including Oxford University, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Castle and Prison, and The Oxford Artisan Distillery.

Rood Cottage in Oxfordshire is the ideal location for a wonderful getaway.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

Burford

Burford is possibly one of, if not THE most famous of the Cotswolds' locations. With its medieval bridge, old stone houses and attractive Tudor and Georgian frontages, Burford is justifiably one of the most picturesque towns in England. Often referred to as the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds', the town was originally a fortified Anglo-Saxon ford which later grew to be an important regional crossroads and wealthy wool town. Located mid way between Oxford and Cheltenham (25 mins each away) it is a little haven of history and beauty that many come to fall in love with when they visit.

The 16th century Tolsey building, once the meeting place for medieval merchants, now houses The Tolsey Museum, a delightful local museum illustrating the town's social and industrial past. The church is stunning, a real gem architecturally with many interesting memorials charting some of Burford's great families. There is also the signature, on the baptisimal font, of Antony Sedley, one of the Levellers besieged in the church in 1649 - three of the ringleaders were executed by Oliver Cromwell's men in the churchyard. History awaits!

With little changing over the centuries, Burford is now very popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history but also for its shopping and antiques, and for the wide variety of places to eat, with restaurants, pubs and teashops. It is an ideal base for visiting The Cotswolds area as it is within easy driving distance of popular attractions such as Blenheim Palace, Sudley Castle, Warwick Castle and several National Trust Houses and Gardens. Bourton on the Water, Bibury, Cirencester and Stow on the Wold are all with 25 minutes from the property.

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.

Please note: this cottage requires a Good housekeeping Bond of £250.00.
2 small or 1 medium sized dog welcome - charged at £25.00 per pet.
The smart tv in the master bedroom is not connected to an aerial / dish, but can be used to link to a guests' Netflix / Amazon Prime account or to BBCi player etc.
Please do not park outside adjoining properties.

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Reviews & Ratings

“A beautiful cottage, very well equipped, warm and cosy.”

“The heating needs looking at…….”

“Beautiful house with everything we needed.”

“A gem of a place.”

“Really loved the cottage, very in tune with the village.”

“We had a wonderful stay and it exceeded our expectations with regards to how well organised the property was.”

“We (family of 6) had a lovely stay in Rood Cottage!”

“Beautiful cottage in beautiful area”

“Lovely cottage, nice welcome pack which was much appreciated, the only drawback was the size of the parking space as it was very tight for a Landrover Discovery, a big car I admit, but the gates are at an awkward angle.”

“We chose dog friendly Rood Cottage for its quiet village location, log burner and walking distance to a local pub.”

“Provided us with exactly what we needed - the chance to share a significant birthday with a disabled family member who can't travel or accommodate.”

“Rood Cottage in Shilton is idyllic if you want peace and relaxation.”

“This cottage is in a great location, a couple of miles outside of Burford in the beautiful village of Shilton.”

“Fabulous cottage, excellent location, very peaceful setting, spotlessly clean.”

“We had a lovely stay at the cottage.”

“Beautiful cottage in a beautiful village.”

“The cottage was wonderful The location in Shilton couldn’t be better.”

“Wonderful place to relax, unwind and enjoy the great British countryside.”

“A truly comfortable, home from home in a beautiful setting.”

“Absolutely beautiful cottage in a lovely village.”

“Lovely cosy cottage in a pretty village.”

“We felt very welcome from the start, due to small things like the cookies and orange juice that you left for us.”

“We stayed at Rood Cottage with my mum who was on a visit from Lebanon.”

“We had a very pleasant 3 day stay at the cosy Rood Cottage.”

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About the location

Burford