Romantic break in Thrupp, Kidlington - with 1 bedroom

THE DOVECOTE, Thrupp, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1LD.

Well maintained holiday home

Property Reference: NLY

Pets welcome - 1

Bedrooms - 1

Bathrooms - 1

Sleeps 2.

 | The Dovecote, Thrupp, Kidlington
Please note that our on-site heated swimming pool, located at Worton Park, is open seasonally from May to September and is a 10-minute drive from the property | The Dovecote, Thrupp, Kidlington
Cosy, compact kitchen/ dining area | The Dovecote, Thrupp, Kidlington
Cosy and romantic galleried bedroom | The Dovecote, Thrupp, Kidlington
Comfortable double bedroom with seating area | The Dovecote, Thrupp, Kidlington
Cosy bedroom/ seating area | The Dovecote, Thrupp, Kidlington
Peaceful sitting out area | The Dovecote, Thrupp, Kidlington
The property lies adjacent to the 18th Century Oxford Canal | The Dovecote, Thrupp, Kidlington
The property lies adjacent to the 18th Century Oxford Canal | The Dovecote, Thrupp, Kidlington
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THE DOVECOTE1 bedroom, Sleeps 2.

A galleried bedroom and cosy seating area make The Dovecote a romantic hideaway for two, adjacent to the Oxford Canal.

Accommodation details

Ground floor.
Compact kitchen/dining area: With microwave and dishwasher.
Shower room: With toilet.
First floor: With cosy galleried landing.
Bedroom 1: With double bed, TV, sitting area and stained-glass window.

Electricity, wood fuel central heating, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. DVD player. Small paved/lawned courtyard with patio and furniture overlooking canal. 1 small dog welcome. Private parking for 1 car. Free use of outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, café, and organic garden shop at sister farm at Worton Park 5 miles. No smoking.

Set in a sleepy hamlet of Thrupp, the Dovecote is the ideal romantic retreat for two. This pretty little detached property is situated in the grounds of a Manor House and lies adjacent to the 18th Century Oxford Canal, offering cozy and peaceful accommodation situated in a historic hamlet. Thrupp offers many relaxing walks along the canal towpath, or along the banks of the river Cherwell, which hosts an abundant of wildlife.
Thrupp has a public house called the Boat, with its open fires and beamed ceiling.

Annie’s Tea Room, situated on the other side of the canal has a selection of homemade cakes and pastries to purchase.
A short walk or along the towpath or a short drive leads to the village of Kidlington, recognised as the largest village in England, has several supermarkets, post office, banks, chemists and various pubs and cafes. There is a regular bus service to Oxford from Kidlington along with a nearby Park and Ride service.There is a bus stop available on the main road, approximately 15 minutes’ walk from the cottage.


The M40 motorway is easily reached, connecting to either London or Birmingham within an hour, traffic dependent.
The property makes and ideal holiday base to visit the famous Oxford colleges or the historic market town of Woodstock home to Blenheim Palace. Or explore the Cotswolds and Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon. Shops 2 miles, pubs ¼ mile.

Self-catering features

  • Detached Property
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Rural Location
  • Shower
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Pet Friendly
  • Welcome Cottages
  • Parking - On Site
  • Canal Side
  • Waterside Breaks
  • Great Value Properties

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