Checkendon is a rural hamlet on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, 15 minutes drive from both the sleepy market town of Wallingford and the more aflluent Henley-on-Thames, famed for its rowing, celebrities, the many great restaurants, pubs and riverside walks. The pretty cottage has been recently renovated to a high standard while still retaining its charm. It is in the middle of the village near the village cricket green and church. Checkendon is not far from the larger cities of Oxford (30 miles) - for culture, theatre, art and the beautiful 'dreaming spires' and Reading (8 miles) for a 25 minute train to London.
Checkendon is a pretty, quiet village which the Chilterns Cycle Way runs right through and there are lots of lovely walks near by. The adjacent village of Stoke Row has two fantastic pubs which serve great food and a good village shop.
Lo spazio
Downstairs there is a good sized living room with a smart TV and a working open fireplace and a large open plan kitchen dining room. This has a range of modern appliances including boiling water tap, Fisher Paykel fridge with auto-ice maker, nespresso machine, two ovens and well-equiped kitchen. When extended the dining table can seat 12. This leads to a downstairs cloakroom and a laundry/boot room with washing machine.
Upstairs there are three double bedrooms, two large, one of which has an en suite shower/toilet, and a smaller double bedroom. There is also a modern family bathroom with both a shower and bath.
Accesso ospite
The cottage is a two story building standing in its own plot and driveway. The garden is dog proof. There is a courtyard at the back which catches the morning sun (and has a firepit for the evenings) and when the sun makes its way to the pretty front garden, that's the best place to have afternoon tea.
Gli appunti
There is a large garage where bikes can be stored and where there is an overflow fridge.
I’m looking for 2/3 day weekend swaps in UK or European cities, week long swaps by the sea or possibly longer swaps in Asianor Africa.
Caratteristiche
Lavatrice
Lavastoviglie
Asciugatrice
Forno
Microonde
Macchina per il caffè
Frigo
Ferro
Asciugacapelli
Riscaldamento
Aria condizionata
tv
Wi-Fi
Internet ad alta velocità
Vasca da bagno
Kit di pronto soccorso
Accessibile alle sedie a rotelle
Allarmi antifumo
Estintore
Lenzuola
Asciugamani
Area di lavoro
Camino
Home cinema
Giocattoli
Palestra
Sauna
BBQ
Piscina
Vasca idromassaggio
Balcone
Giardino / cortile
Ponte / patio / cortile / terrazzo
Veranda / veranda coperta
Casa kosher
Cucina senza carne
Comunità chiusa
Caricabatterie da casa per veicoli elettrici
Bici
Attrezzatura da campeggio
Kayak
Campo da tennis
Stand up paddle
Stili di viaggio
Fine settimana
Romantico
rilassante
Escursionismo
Ciclismo
Regole di casa
Adatto per i bambini sotto i 2 anni
Adatto a bambini di età compresa tra 2 e 12 anni
Animali domestici benvenuti
Vietato fumare
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Quartiere
This is great walking and cycling country. Walks directly from the house are mostly in beechwoods with wondeful bluebells in May, but if you are prepared to walk for longer or drive a short distance you get big views around Ipsden or the ridgeway or the incredible rolling countryside of the Hambleden valley. Checkendon Equestrian centre is just around the corner if riding is your bag and you are certain to hear the regular clip clop of horses' hooves if you sit in the garden. Mainstream tourist destinations within an hour's drive are Windsor Castle, Oxford, Blenheim Palace, Legoland, Cliveden, Highclere Castle and there are also the more local properties of Grey's Court, Mappledurham House, Basildon Park or Waddeston Manor. The river Thames at Henley is full of boating life and during the summer months you can hire SUPs, canoes or larger motor cruisers or visit the river and rowing museum. (You would be welcome to borrow my 'seen better days' canoe if you can get it on your car).
Arrivare a casa mia
You will probably need a car to get to the cottage. The nearest airport is Heathrow which is about 45 minutes drive away and the nearest rail station is Reading which is 15/20. There is a bus stop which is on the Reading-Oxford road which is about a 15 minutes walk to Checkendon.
L'aeroporto più vicino
Heathrow is about a 45 minute drive
Andare in giro
There is a village shop in the neighbouring village of Stoke Row which is a 3 minute drive which is more of the artisan type of shop favoured by yummy mummies - but has all the basics and serves simple takeaway food and great coffee. THe village of Woodcote is less than a 5 minute drive and has a reasonable sized co-op, but for a larger grocery shop, the supermarkets in Wallingford (Lidl or Waitrose) or Henley (Tesco or Waitrose) would be your best bet.
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I would love to show you what a beautiful area I live in ... and tell you about the great pubs, walks and other things to do in the area. Ask me anything!
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Sarah
CIAO! Sono Sara. Ho 60 anni e lavoro come direttore dello studio presso il centro medico locale. Anche se vivo da solo e sono più o meno un nidificatore vuoto, i miei tre figli adulti tornano a casa un bel po' per i fine settimana (e per tutto il blocco!).
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