Modern English village home - S.Oxfordshire - London 39 mins by train
House • Harwell United Kingdom
5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
Primary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Non-Simultaneous
Non-Reciprocal
Statistics
Listed January 2026
Views 161
General Overview
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Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Weekend
Family
Foodie
Relaxing
Village
Hiking
Cycling
Good public transport
Golf
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
We live in a small quinessential English village called Harwell in Oxfordshire. There is a pub (great food!), corner shop and butcher a few steps away. Our neighbours are friendly and fabulous.
Didcot is the town next to Harwell. There are buses from the village and take 10 mins. There you will find the supermarkets, banks, post office and Orchard Center for TK Maxx, Boots, cinema, McDonalds etc.
Didcot train station will take you to Paddington in 39 mins, Oxford in 13mins, Reading in 13 mins and access to the Cotswold. In fact, we are so central to so many places!
Visit London for the Tower of London, London Eye, Oxford Street shopping, the broadway shows and the multi-culture cuisines available.
Visit Oxford for the rich history, tours of the universities/libraries. museums and boating
Visit Cotswold for the famous chocolate box houses and rolling countryside. You will also find Jeremy Clarkson's farm shop and Farmer's Dog pub (need to book ahead due to popularity).
Visit Bicester Village for the famous outlet shopping (Bicester train station is in the heart of the village).
Nearest airport
London Heathrow 45 miles
London Gatwick 80 miles
Luton 60 miles
Birmingham 75 miles
Getting Around
Hire car is recommended to maxmise the whole area, especially Cotswold.
However, there are 2 buses per hour to Didcot or you can take the taxi. From Didcot, the train station can take you to most places. There are even coach tours to the Cotwolds.
Map of Approximate Location
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Lena
Lena - Mother, Leader
Kevin - Husband
Emelia - 14 years old
Eloise - 12 years old
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