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English Country Cottage

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Huis • Checkendon United Kingdom

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vermeld  February 2022
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Algemeen overzicht

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.

De ruimte

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.

Toegang voor je gasten

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.

Aantekeningen

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.

Voorzieningen


Wasmachine
Wasmachine
Vaatwasser
Vaatwasser
Oven
Oven
magnetronoven
magnetronoven
Koffiezetapparaat
Koffiezetapparaat
Koelkast
Koelkast
Ijzer
Ijzer
Haardroger
Haardroger
Verwarming
Verwarming
TV
TV
Wifi
Wifi
Hoge snelheid internet
Hoge snelheid internet
Bad
Bad
EHBO doos
EHBO doos
Rookmelders
Rookmelders
Lakens
Lakens
handdoeken
handdoeken
haard
haard
BBQ
BBQ
Tuin / tuin
Tuin / tuin
Dek / patio / binnenplaats / terras
Dek / patio / binnenplaats / terras

Reisstijlen

    Weekend
    Romantisch
    ontspannende
    wandelen
    Wielersport

Huisregels

    Geschikt voor kinderen onder 2 jaar
    Geschikt voor kinderen van 2-12 jaar
    Huisdieren welkom
    Roken niet toegestaan

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Omgeving

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).

Naar mijn huis gaan

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.

Dichtstbijzijnde luchthaven

Heathrow is about a 45 minute drive

Vervoer in je omgeving

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

Hoi! Ik ben Sarah. Ik ben 60 jaar oud en werk als praktijkmanager in het plaatselijke medische centrum. Hoewel ik alleen woon en min of meer een lege nester ben, komen mijn drie volwassen kinderen nogal wat thuis in het weekend (en de hele lockdown!).
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