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The Old Barn, Organic Residence, Secret Garden

The Old Barn, Organic Residence, Secret Garden

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9,6 de 10 Extraordinária
2 quartos2 banheirosAcomoda 4 pessoas

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Conheça a região

wallingford, ENG
  • Local popularThames Path5 min de carro
  • Local popularWallingford Museum5 min de carro
  • Local popularUniversity of Reading20 min de carro
  • AeroportoLondres (LHR-Heathrow)54 min de carro

Quartos e camas

2 quartos (acomoda 4 pessoas)

Quarto 1

1 cama Queen

Quarto 2

1 cama Queen

2 banheiros

Banheiro 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Banheiro 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Espaços

Deque ou pátio
Cozinha
Jardim

Sobre esta propriedade

The Old Barn, Organic Residence, Secret Garden

" Tuscany in the Chilterns ",' "Midsummer Murders", "Wind in the Willows" & Agatha Christie's " Miss Marple & Poirot country", 200 year old country barn two fields from the thames, beautiful views, on a par with National Park Status, one of a few areas in the UK where you have hills and valleys and a navigable river wrapping around them, encircled by picturesque riverside towns

The old barn is set in the center of an AONB conservation area, two fields away from where the river Thames wraps around the Chilterns, a unique area of the Chilterns that has the benefit of the hills and valleys as well as the thames, a proper navigable river, wrapping around it, and encircled by the riverside towns of Wallingford, Dorchester-on-Thames, Henley-on-Thames, goring & Streatley, Whitchurch-on-thames, Pangbourne and Sonning on Thames , all with thier beautiful stone and timber bridges straddling across the Thames, great for a romantic break from a stressed busy life or big city, a walking , golfing , painting, horse riding or cycling holiday , and boating or fishing on the river Thames, if you want to stop off the world for a while, friends call it the sanctuary ! also useful if in the area for meetings or conferences and need somewhere to stay, fully fitted kitchen so self catering if you prefer and totally self contained

Groceries - I,m very interested in organic farming and local produce, all the farm land around the barn has gone organic, and conscious of the journey you might have made to get here, i always leave in the barn, fresh loose tea (there's a nice china tea pot) and fresh organic bread, for tea and toast for your arrival, there's also fresh organic butter, organic eggs, organic honey and malt whisky marmalade, organic milk, and organic biscuits , so you can just stop and relax and recenter yourself

Accommodation comprises the whole upper main vaulted and beamed floor of the barn which feels very light and airy, with amazing views across open Chiltern countryside and has a continental style with french greys and creams, open vaulted limed oak and elm beams give a cheerful calm relaxed feel, and makes a self contained private apartment, with its own entrance, comprising of two bedrooms , two en suite bathrooms also with baths and power showers, a central sitting room area and kitchen,

Beds & Bedding - its one of the most important aspects of your stay, so with sensitive consideration, the beds are new King size large 5ft wide handmade, hand tufted, Organic lambswool and organic cotton quality 3000 individual pocket sprung divan double beds, being totally natural they support you really well and allow air to circulate, to give a better night sleep. the crisp white bed linen, sheets, duvets and pillow cases are 100% percale cotton linen, which allow air to circulate and you feel more comfortable as natural, and there is a 4.5 tog duvet and 9.5 tog duvet set for each bed, which along with the three pillows per side are all goose and down feather for more comfort and they also allow air to circulate for a deeper natural sleep. All the fresh white towels along with four extra large toweling spa robes are natural 100% cotton as well,

The accommodation works really well for a couple who want to spread out across two bedrooms, and take advantage of separate bathrooms, or two friends on a walking holiday needing separate bedrooms, or a couple and one or two children if the children don't mind sharing a double bed or two separate couples, any other guest combination please message me first before booking so we can make sure we can accommodate your needs, thanks

Interaction with Guests

as the barn is accessed through a shingled courtyard, surrounded by high trees and hedging, guests can enjoy a discreet and private stay, we like to show you were everything is on your arrival, then leave you to it, but only a phone call away if needed

The Old Barn could be useful for.,
Walking holidays , painting holidays , self contained , self catering , short lets , long lets , horse riding holidays , weekend breaks , bed and breakfast , barn holidays , accommodation , regattas , weddings, festivals, golf & golfing breaks, corporate accommodation

attractions, the ridgeway , grimms ditch, river Thames , country pubs , riverside villages , views , golf, midsummer murders, Agatha Christie, Poirot , Miss Marple, wind in the willows, History of Mr Polly, ancient history, award winning gastro pub and resturants

Gerente da propriedade

Alexander

Idiomas

Inglês

Comodidades

Cozinha
Lavadora
Secadora
Aceita animais de estimação
Espaço externo
Lareira

Regras da propriedade

Check-in flexível disponível. Fale com o anfitrião antes da chegada.
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Crianças

Aceita hóspedes de 0 a 17 anos

Eventos

Permite a realização de eventos

Animais de estimação

Aceita animais de estimação

Política para fumantes

Não é permitido fumar

Danos e despesas adicionais

Você será responsável por qualquer dano à propriedade alugada causado por você ou outra pessoa durante a sua estadia.

Informações importantes

O que você precisa saber

Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.
Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.
Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
Festas e eventos são permitidos no local

Informações a área

Wallingford

Com ótima localização em Wallingford, esta casa de temporada fica na zona rural. Wallingford Museum e Centro ferroviário Didcot são visitas imperdíveis para quem deseja conhecer um pouco da cultura da região. O destino ainda oferece atividades interessantes em lugares como Thames Path e The Ridgeway. Quem quiser curtir um evento ou assistir a uma partida deve ficar atento à programação em Henley Cricket Club ou em Madejski Stadium. Passeios de jet ski e esqui aquático são ótimas oportunidades para se refrescar, mas você também pode tentar atividades como passeios de bicicleta e caminhadas nos arredores.

Nos arredores

  • Thames Path - 5 min de carro
  • Wallingford Museum - 5 min de carro
  • Centro ferroviário Didcot - 12 min de carro
  • Oracle - 18 min de carro
  • University of Reading - 20 min de carro

Opções nos arredores

  • Estação Reading Goring and Streatley - 8 min de carro
  • Aeroporto de Oxford (OXF) - 30 min de carro

Restaurantes

  • The Ox Shed Cafe - 5 min de carro
  • The Boat House - 5 min de carro
  • The Keep Bar & Bottle Shop - 5 min de carro
  • The Coach & Horses - 5 min de carro
  • The Old Post Office - 5 min de carro

Perguntas frequentes

The Old Barn, Organic Residence, Secret Garden é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?

Sim, animais de estimação são permitidos na propriedade.

Onde fica The Old Barn, Organic Residence, Secret Garden?

Na zona rural, esta casa de temporada fica a 5 km de Chilterns, Thames Path e Wallingford Museum. The Ridgeway fica a 5 km.

Avaliações

9,6

Extraordinária

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8,8/10

Limpeza

9,4/10

Check-in

9,4/10

Comunicação

8,8/10

Localização

8,8/10

Precisão do anúncio

Avaliações

8/10 - Boa

margreet v.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Cosy cottage
Very cosy, homy and personal!
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em nov.. de 2023

10/10 - Excelente

David H.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Fabulous!
This property is a wonderful and relaxing place to stay. The host is very accommodating and helpful. The overall amenities were luxurious. I would definitely stay here again, and again!
Hospedou-se por 6 diárias em out. de 2023

8/10 - Boa

John P.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Thames-side short break
Lovely stay in a very cosy cottage
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em jun. de 2022
Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Vanessa V.

Delightful
This place is delightful, relaxing and central for all the lovely places we wished to visit such as Ewleme, Sonning, Goring and Henley. We were very impressed by Alexander's 'welcome pack' detailing places and activities of interest, places to eat and lovely walks. The accommodation was welcoming and of high standard with many extras such as a cream tea, thank you. We would recommend this to all and would certainly visit again.
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em set. de 2017
Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

8/10 - Boa

Gillian H.

Charming and Friendly
Alexander went out of his way to be helpful and informative about the many things to do and see in this interesting part of the country. The Barn itself was well equipped, charming (if a little overstuffed perhaps) and the beds were very comfortable. It's my own fault for not recognising that the adjacent A road would be noisy as the lorries hurtle down it and that the RAF station close by would provide plenty of helicopter action. It's rural but don't expect complete silence.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em ago. de 2017

Sobre o anfitrião

Anfitrião: Alexander

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Hi, originally went to Art & Design College, and work as an interior & furniture designer, i just love the understated country farmhouse feel, and making people relaxed and comfortable as possible, creating spaces that are warm and friendly, my dream would be a farmhouse in Tuscany, but i,ve been imagining an English version in the Chiltern Hills!, some guests have said its an improvement on Tuscany, as its so lush, and there is fresh English air here, so you can actually breath, unlike Tuscany, which is like walking around with your head in an oven, so more softer temperate climate, so you will get a good nights sleep, i,ve helped many private residences and Hotels, so making the barn special and comfortable for guests and sensitive to their needs is second nature to me, just here to help you enjoy your stay in the old barn and the beautiful surroundings,

also stay for a few days and if you have an hour or so, i can give you a little tour/adventure around this beautiful area, in an old comfortable range rover called "the beast", great for getting up into the hills to capture the views, and help get your bearings of places you might want to visit, with riverside settings, and help set the scene for your visit

Another unique aspect to explore in the Chilterns, is because it has such a quintessentially English Feel, most major films are set here, i can show you the original windmill, on the hill from chiggy chiggy bang bang, most Miss Marple and Poirot films are set around here, 101 dalmatians, the avengers, sleepy hollow, tank with brad Pitt, goodnight mr tom, also the series vicar of dibley,

alexander :-)

Por que o anfitrião escolheu essa propriedade

You must check out the Chiltern Hills, a unique historic and visual destination!, on a par with national parks status, its an outstanding protected area, having the river Thames wrapping around the hills gives a different more "Wind in the Willows" boating feel than the Cotswolds, as there are no navigatable rivers in the Cotswolds, and not as overcrowded, really interesting architecture and the history and origins of the country can be found here,

You can explore this beautiful area around the Barn, from different perspectives,

A) the geography is interesting, feels like an ancient map of Britain, nothing has changed, for 1000's of years, with the Thames cutting through the hills, giving breath-taking views of the Chiltern Hills on one side and Wessex Downs on the other-side, take a sociable woodland or riverside walk through this landscape and end up at brick and flint country pub, with roaring log fires at the end, fully refreshed,

B) you can explore all the Inspector Barnaby old “Midsummer Murder” villages , as Wallingford is the main centre, and "Causton" in the tv series

C) Wallingford on the river Thames is really old and historic, with the remains of the oldest and biggest castles overlooking the Thames, known as the home of famous author Agatha Christie, as she lived here for 42 years "Winterbrook House", and wrote most of her mysteries here, so Miss Marple and Poirot world, to explore, and see where her inspiration came from

D) Goring and Streatley on the thames, is known as home to the story “wind in the willows”, a great Thameside village to explore,

E) Dorchester-on-Thames has the oldest Saxon cathedral in the country, 640AD, fascinating place, as the first king of the Saxons was baptized there in the river, 600AD, how long ago is that!, isn't that incredible, it has a museum and tea shop, all the ladies in the village bake these incredible cakes! can’t recommend it more, for history and beautiful architecture, and the origins of the country

O que faz essa propriedade ser única?

Boating holiday makers also love this area, if you can, get out on the Thames for an adventure, some guests hire boats at wallingford bridge and book a table downstream at a restaurant or pub, "have a wind in the willows adventure" or take the old fashioned river steamer from Goring bridge, with a refreshment drinks bar on board, through the goring gap, with outstanding views, the stretch of the Thames, from Goring & Streatley to Benson is the longest stretch on the River Thames without locks so you can do 1.5hours boating one way without going through a lock, which in effect is 3 hours round trip, some parts of the Thames like Windsor or Marlow is like a boat motorway where you can queue in the locks for up to 45mins, such a pain, and quite built up, whereas through this stretch, the river meanders and cuts through the Wessex hills and the Chiltern hills and is thought of as having some of the finest views of the Thames, “it’s like boating through an 18th century painting”, so a great area for outside activities like boating, walking, cycling & horse riding, fishing etc, Oxford University have their boat houses in this stretch as the longest stretch for their rowing training

Geography
Thousands of years ago the river Thames forced its way through the chalk hills, splitting them into two hills, the Chiltern hills on one side and the Wessex downs on the other side, creating amazing views of the Thames cutting through the hills, it’s actually been voted in the top ten views in England, with beautiful little riverside villages and towns and bridge crossings through this cut through,

Idiomas:

Inglês
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