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Lovely 4* cottage in quiet rural location, close to Henley-on-Thames & Marlow

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Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely 4* cottage in quiet rural location, close to Henley-on-Thames & Marlow

OLD ROSE COTTAGE is a 4 star AA rated grade II listed brick & flint holiday cottage located in the picturesque village of Turville (home to the TV serie The Vicar of Dibley) in the in the Hambleden Valley, in the heart of Chiltern Hills. Designated as an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty" the Hambleden Valley has some of the most spectacular and characteristic Chiltern scenery: high ridges, beech woods, sweeping dry chalk valleys yet it is only 20 miles from Oxford and 25 miles from Heathrow.
This unspoilt, beautiful location offers a wide range of attractions to suit the whole family: from the finest walking and cycling paths in the Chilterns to boat trips and picnics along the nearby river Thames, visits to grand stately homes and shopping in the pretty riverside market towns of Marlow and Henley.
Old Rose Cottage dates back to the 16th century and it has been sympathetically renovated to provide all comforts while preserving its character. It's open all year and provides self-catering accommodation for up to 4 people in two bedrooms (a double and a twin). We hold a 4-star rating with the AA and we are assessed every year.
The cottage is arranged over two floors: upstairs you will find two double bedrooms (a double and a twin) and on ground floor there are a lovely sitting room, a spacious kitchen/diner and the bathroom.
The two double bedrooms and stairway have original oak beams, the oak cottage style kitchen/dining room is spacious and fully equipped and the sitting room has a magnificent inglenook fireplace with log burner for cosy winter evenings in.
Facilities:
- TV with freeview
- Wi-fi
- DVD player
- dishwasher
- washing machine
- hob, oven, microwave, fridge freezer and abundance of crockery and pans
- nearby private garden - detached from the property, just a few meters away
- on-street parking for one car

Property manager

Kate

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: High chair provided on request, bring your own cot

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Map
Turville, England

What's nearby

  • Chiltern Hills - 10 min drive
  • Henley Bridge - 15 min drive
  • Leander Club - 15 min drive
  • Badgemore Park - 17 min drive
  • Cliveden House - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Marlow Station - 15 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Strawberry Grove - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Yew Tree - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Dog & Badger - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grouse & Ale - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dashwood Arms - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely 4* cottage in quiet rural location, close to Henley-on-Thames & Marlow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely 4* cottage in quiet rural location, close to Henley-on-Thames & Marlow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely 4* cottage in quiet rural location, close to Henley-on-Thames & Marlow?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely 4* cottage in quiet rural location, close to Henley-on-Thames & Marlow located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Hundred Hills, Skirmish Wycombe, and Hell-Fire Caves. West Wycombe Park and Chiltern Hills are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Lovely 4* cottage in quiet rural location, close to Henley-on-Thames & Marlow Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We had a lovely time. The cottage was just as we thought, very beautiful, very clean and was well equipped. The location was really good, there are plenty of walks nearby and the countryside is glorious. Lea and Dave
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smmer Stay in Turville
What a delight to stay in the lovely historic little cottage, in the town where parts of The Vicar of Dibley” and “Midsummer Murders” tv series were filmed. Out host was wonderful and the locals at the historic Bull and Butcher Pub were so welcoming, right from our arrival. Thoroughly recommended. Beware, your mobile phone will almost certainly not work in and around Turville, so be prepared to use emails for comms, or drive a few km until you get reception!
Stayed 19 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet cottage, fabulous location
A sweet little cottage in a wonderful location for cycling and walking. Bird-lovers would enjoy the number of red kites flying about. The local pub was only a few minutes walk away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The owner was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Definitely would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness
One for Vicar of Dibley fans!
We had a lovely relaxing "Vicar of Dibley" weekend taking in the sights of the village and watching the entire boxset of the tv series... the cottage had everything we needed for a home away from home stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Naomi J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters trip
Beautiful cottage in a stunning location. Plenty of crockery and utensils. Twin beds were very comfortable.the double bed is quite a hard mattress. We loved our stay. I would say that the cottage would benefit from a little TLC, for example the shelf above the sink and the area where the tray is look untidy and a bit dirty. But we had a great stay and I would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriana d., Rotterdam, Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness
Tucked away country bliss
Wonderful, simply wonderful. Quintessentially English village located in beatiful rural area, yet close enough to everything. Kate (the owner) was so welcoming and the cottage has everything you could wish for. We visited Oxford, London, Henley on Thames, Reading and Basingstoke and still had time to enjoy the cottage and its surroundings. Would love to come again to visit. And would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week in May
Beautiful village - lots of good walks and located to be handy for Henley, Marlow, Wycombe, Wallingford, etc.. The little lane past the front of the cottage can be busy with walkers, cyclists, horse riders and at school times, but otherwise a lovely, peaceful little bolt hole. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Pamela E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, basic accommodation
We enjoyed walking, a visit to London and local National Trust locations. Found the heating controls confusing, had to use a lot of logs as it was cold for the time of year. Kitchen equipment a bit basic for 4 star rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old cottage in a perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
A great location in a beautiful village with lovely walks nearby. The cottage itself is very small, but quaint and well equipped. We found the bed was too hard.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy five nights in Turville village.
The cottage was fine. Just a pity that the garden is so far from the house. The description did warn, but it was a pity. Walls are paper thin to next door neighbours (could hear them snoring!) but the area is beautiful and with a garden at the back door, it would have been wonderful. Still, was pretty good, with friendly, helpful neighbours, excellent bedding/ towels and a brilliant butter dish! Wood burning stove worked well and kitchen is well equipped (although fridge needed mopping out as had been left too low temp.)

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cottage for Garsington Opera
The cottage is charming, clean and well equipped. It is situated in a truly lovely little Chiltern Village. We were there for a visit to the nearby Garsington Opera Festival, so it was only a short stay. Particularly to be recommended is the local pub with wonderful pies.

6/10 Okay

Linda R.

Beautiful location, lovely cottage
All very nice, our second time. Well equipped kitchen and plentiful hot water for the bath, which is always nice. Enjoyed the log burner after trial and error. I found the bed in the main bedroom a bit hard but I am 'getting on' so it is probably just me. Another strange thing. I couldn't find the router, which I was going to plug into so that I could do some work while there. I had the same problem last time but had forgotten, a mystery. Anyway, it was, in a way, nice to have an excuse not to work! We felt at home. The place was immacutely clean. All very lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jan P.

A week in a lovely small town
We really loved staying in Old Rose Cottage. Lots of opportunities for a walk around Turville. Nearby there are nice towns like Henley-on-Thames and Marlow for shopping and dining.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

John M.

Cosy Cottage for Short Break
Had three nights here for a short birthday holiday. Very quiet and peaceful, with beautiful surroundings. It was nice to be able to walk out from the property onto the neighbouring hills. In many ways a great location - no city bustle in the village, but a short distance from nice country houses, the shopping village at Bicester, Henley, Marlow and Oxford. The cottage was comfortable, we slept well and we enjoyed the log fire. The hob was fine - although one burner didn't seem to work - and we didn't use the oven. Although early October it was a bit chilly, but we easily got the place nice and warm. However facilities are limited by the location - no 'phone signal and the TV was not really watchable. The pub is OK, but as the village has no street lights there is not much else you can do - although the upside is being able to see the stars. So great for a short break - I'm not sure we would have been so happy staying for a week - but the tranquility would suit many, I am sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Wendy D.

Brilliant little cottage. Beautiful village. Worth a visit
Ideal cottage in gorgeous village. Cottage had all what we needed. Perfect location for Henley-on-Thames and Marlow..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Carol J.

Uncomfortable place to stay & couldn’t wait to go back home.
Very old cottage & could be comfortable upstairs & down. Upstairs was ok but downstairs the lounge is awful. The settee & chairs smelled very musty & so uncomfortable to sit in - it was ikea type settee full size which smelled like been left out in the rain for weeks - the lounge itself felt dirty. The floor covering in the kitchen was folded in places rumpled & unsafe to walk on. We couldn’t wait to go home & I would never ever recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Anita C.

Gorgeous cottage in the Chilton Hills
This was a lovely little cottage in the tiny village of Turville. It was a cosy, cute place to spend our time during a winter snowy weekend. The pub is the only 'shop‘ in town. Groceries are a few villages away. Two small bedrooms upstairs, with comfy beds & reasonable storage. Small living room with seating for 4. Wood burning stove in open fireplace for atmosphere, as central heating in all the rooms kept us warm. Well equiped kitchen even though small. Lots of walking in all directions & great scenery when driving around.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Margaret S.

sitting Room
Cottage lovely but sitting room uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Lynda N.

A clean, comfortable and well presented little cottage in a quintessentially English village.
Wonderful walks on the doorstep of this pretty little cottage. Several country pubs within easy walking distance and lots of interesting places to visit nearby. We spent a day at the Henley Literary Festival and enjoyed a beautiful riverside walk along the Thames Path.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

sophie h.

Beautiful cottage and location
Lovely property and location. Has all the things needed for a great holiday. Ideal for walks And relaxing. In a quiet, peaceful village.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Very cosy cottage, in tranquil village nestling in pristine countryside.
The cottage is very snug and cosy. The log burner is great and the pub in the village is about 100m and also has a nice ambiance, a roaring fire and good food. The village Nestle's in the valley surrounded by fields and forrest making for great walks up part the windmill or circling by other village pubs... If you want to just relax by the fire, enjoy good pub food and drink or go cycling and walking this is a treat you'll love... We had a lovely time. The village is within easy reach of the M40, Henley, High Wickham and several My properties too. Enjoy your stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

8/10 Good

Matthijs G.

Nice stay in interesting area!
We enjoyed our stay. Nice enviroment, nice cottage, interesting area. Not far from Oxford, London and even Stonehenge.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023