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Superbly converted stables in beautiful countryside

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ipsden, Oxfordshire
  • Place, Chiltern Hills
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® Windsor
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Windsor Castle
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Superbly converted stables in beautiful countryside

The property is located in one of the Chiltern Hills most beautiful valleys in a quiet rural setting. Originally built as a wing to spectacular 18th Century barns, the stables have been converted to a very high standard, retaining many of the original features. Well equipped, the property provides comfort & convenience whilst enjoying privacy in its own walled courtyard with vines and colourful plants. The setting is rural and peaceful with our ducks and chickens wandering freely.

The area is a walker’s paradise with the famous Ridgeway nearby for the serious or several delightful walks on the doorstep for the more casual. Also popular with cyclists.

Excellent base for touring the ancient Thames-side towns of Henley, Wallingford, Dorchester & Abingdon all within a few miles. Oxford (c12 miles), Windsor (c24 miles), London (c45 miles), Stratford Upon Avon (c48 miles), Cotswolds (c25miles). Close to rail links to London & West country, 10 miles from M4 & M40, Heathrow 28 miles. Horse riding, golf, boat hire available locally.

If you are a fan of the TV series Midsomer Murders, check out the filming locations, to see the many pretty villages that are local to the cottage!

The property is strictly non smoking.

Dogs are welcome. There is a nightly charge of £10 per dog.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Weekend Warriors Paintball. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 9 minutes by car from Thames River and 9 minutes from Chiltern Hills
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Wallingford cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Maximum two small dogs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Superbly converted stables in beautiful countryside Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Characterful cottage in fair condition, kitchen a little tired. For us the issue was the shared driveway, the close proximity of the owners house, the provision of only a single key, and too frequent interactions initiated the owners (for example, on one occasion they interrupted a work call by repeatedly knocking on the door until I answered). All of that meant we did not feel it was our own space and we were not able to relax. The EV charger has a tendency to trip out now and then, I was repremanded by the owner for resetring it; we were glad to be leaving the day after that interaction.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, well equipped and beautifully clean cottage. Delightful patio garden. We had a superbly relaxing stay, enjoying the local walks and eating good food with great service at the nearby pub.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely short stay

Great property in a great location, with welcoming & helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location and property, friendly owner. Excellent stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs C.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Walking the Ridgeway

A comfortable quirky cottage in a converted stable. It has everything you could need and the owners are friendly and helpful. The free roaming geese and duck plus their eggs were a bonus. There are ducklings on their way and we were sorry to miss their hatching.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

heavenly bluebells

Very interesting and comfortable stable conversion. we had glorious weather so made use of the outside area. Jenny and Robert were friendly and informative. The area is pretty rolling hills with beechwoods and plenty of good footpaths to explore. The bluebells were at their peak.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best cozy cottage

Absolutely loved the privacy, the conveniences, and Ms. Jenny’s gardens. It was wonderful to be surrounded by the beautiful countryside and lovely animals.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Some quiet time in the country

Well kept and organized conversion that met our needs for exploring Oxfordshire for a few days. Very friendly hosts and dogs/wildlife. Great weather and lots of things to do in the vicinity, good local pubs and walks. highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

dee p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful

Beautiful, quirky little cottage. Everything we needed for a relaxing weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb Cottage and location

The cottage was just perfect for a do nothing weekend. We have an elderly dog who loved the spacious garden and meadow. The cottage was just right and the hearth was a welcome addition to be lit in the evening. Location and local pubs and places to eat were excellent. Thank you so much Jenny, we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bettina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing on the English Countryside

We enjoyed our stay very much! Having the most amazing weather for our stay too!! We enjoyed our morning exercise in the Heath and exploring the nearby towns and pubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy break

Met up with old friends for a three day break. Very comfortable property, great walks and very friendly host, ducks and dog. Thank you very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jon a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay in a rural idyll

The Stables is a fabulous play to stay, nestled in the heart of the Chilterns, with Red Kites circling in the valley. Well equipped and comfortable, it is a great base to walk from and a short drive to Henley/Wallingford with great pubs nearby too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage in Countryside

Perfect cottage in countryside for a short break with our grandchildren. 20 mins drive from Henley on Thames which is a beautiful town. Lovely villages round about with pubs for good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

L N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy cottage in beautiful countryside

Spotlessly clean and very cosy and warm, a huge log burner and fantastically comfy beds. The welcome was warm and friendly and nothing was too much trouble for our hosts. We really felt like guests. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

marie c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and scenic

Jenny was v helpful with good communication. The cottage is extremely well organised with everything you would need for a self catering break. The upstairs bedroom was very comfortable and spacious although the stairs were not the easiest to negotiate. The one downside is that the central heating is controlled from the main house and we did feel a little uncomfortable asking for it to be switched on in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb stay at The Old Stables

Our whole interaction with the owners of The Old Stables was superb - from booking, to communication, to arrival and the accomodation itself. We were made very welcome and the cottage was beautiful. We would definitely rebook for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippa B., London, England

Liked: Cleanliness

Countryside base

Lovely place to stay. Very picturesque.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Boon Eng L.

Beautiful garden

We absolutely love the garden, it’s spectacular. We sat in the garden whenever it’s dry and sunny outside. The property does not have heating control as it’s controlled by the main house which should have mentioned in the listing. The property is chilly and does not get much sun inside. Logs burner is provided unfortunately we couldn’t use it as we have 2 young toddlers running around. Jenny responded to our request instantly and turned on the heating for us. Overall all 4 of us enjoyed ourselves and slept upstairs instead of the downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in The Chilterns

Fantastic property. Great stay. Definitely would return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Old Stables, Ipsden

Beautiful location and venue, with friendly and helpful hosts. The Old Stables is well equipped and very comfortable. All in all a peaceful and enjoyable stay in every way. Many many thanks to our hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness

New years eve break

Fantastic break after the mayhem of Christmas. Beautiful setting peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent country retreat

We had a great time at the cottage, it’s in an idyllic setting so peaceful. It was extremely well stocked they had thought of everything. Friendly hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021