Guests say
Fountain View Cottage is a characterful property with a beautiful setting in a picturesque village, offering cosy accommodation and convenient access to local attractions. Guests have enjoyed the tasteful decoration, comfortable beds, and the proximity to canal walks. The open fireplace and village pub add to the charm, providing a homely atmosphere for a relaxing getaway.
Mixed feedback on cleanliness, with several guests finding the cottage well-kept, while others reported issues with dust, rubbish in the garden, and uncleaned areas. The inconsistency suggests room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its beauty and tranquillity, with easy access to walks along the canal and proximity to local attractions. The village's charm contributes positively to the experience.
Guests find the beds very comfortable and the cottage cosy, especially with the open fire. However, some have mentioned that the sofa is worn and the cottage can feel cramped for larger groups.
Facilities have received mixed reviews. Positive remarks about the well-equipped kitchen contrast with reports of insufficient crockery and issues with the toilet, heating, and garden maintenance.
There is insufficient information regarding the presence of thoughtful gestures such as gifts, and therefore a score cannot be provided. No reviews mention gifts, so their provision cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
Situated at the heart of Upper Heyford village, is this captivating Grade II listed thatched property, Fountain View. Offering a real home away from home, this end-terrace promises a wonderful family retreat to Oxfordshire. Upon entering the property, you are greeted to charming dwelling which has retained a wealth of its original features, including exposed beams and elm wood flooring, oozing charm at every step. After an action-packed day, be welcomed into a sitting room, where you can kick off your shoes and keep warm in front of a roaring open-fire. Beyond here is an amply equipped kitchen, fulfilling your culinary needs before enjoying a delicious meal within the dining area. Climb the staircase to the first floor to discover two inviting bedrooms, comprising of king-size double bedroom and a standard double. Of an evening, choose to soak in within the warming bath, where you can truly unwind before heading to bed. If you don’t fancy cooking for the evening, head out to the local pub where you will find a superb menu or visit the take away van situated a little further down the village. To keep you busy whilst staying here the area play host to a number of wonderful attractions, including the Blenheim Palace and Estate and for a spot of shopping head to the Bicester Village designer outlet. Alternatively, spend the day at the city of Oxford to explore its impressive history and amenities or head to the Cotswold for a countryside walk. Fountain View promises a splendid retreat for an adventure filled holiday with the family.
Upper Heyford is small village resting within Oxfordshire, situated to the North West of Bicester and close to the Cotswold. The village plays host to facilities including a shop, a café, a community centre, a pub and two takeaway vans. Within the area you will find the historic buildings of Rousham Gardens and House and the Blenheim Palace. Further afield, is the city of Oxford offering further amenities and attractions.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms; 1 x king-size double, 1 x double.
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/Diner.
Sitting room with open fire.
Gas central heating and open fire place.
Rangemaster cooker, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, washing machine.
TV with Freeview and WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Road side parking and bike and log storage.
Rear enclosed garden.Two well behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking allowed.
Pub within a 5-minute walk and a shop within 1 mile.
Please note: Check in from 4pm onwards and check out before 10am.
Note: Due to the age of the property the stairs are steep.
Nearby points of interest
- Bicester Village
- Blenheim Palace
Reviews (50)
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William
Beautiful local area, lots of things to see, and a lovely home from home. However, unfortunately some aspects did let it down: -The cleanliness was poor, so much so that Iâd be surprised if it had been cleaned before arrival. I had to hoover on arrival, in one bedroom there was a section of black dog hair (must have been where the previous occupiers dog slept) being dog owners ourselves it wasnât so much of an issue but was noticeable and needed clearing up. Downstairs in the lounge there was bits all over the floor and we have a one year old who is crawling so this was unacceptable. My daughter dropped her dummy through a gap in the bed in the second bedroom and upon retrieving it there was so much dust that I canât imagine it had been cleaned in over a year. -The heating didnât seem to do what we asked it to do and it was unbearably hot at times, we googled and kept trying different things but to no avail - the nest said the heating was off but the house was still 24 degrees and all radiators were still on. Also there was still a large pile of ash underneath the fire which has not been cleared away either. However we did not get to use this facility due to heating issues. -The sofa does need replacing - having read previous reviews I knew this had been an issue but in response to one review this had apparently been sorted - it had not. It has a large rip in one of the cushions, when batting the cushions back into shape dust flies out and you had to reshape cushions and put them back together every 30 minutes when sitting on it. Another minor point to note - it does say that the yard is enclosed for dogs. However the neighbouring property does have right of way for access onto the road - which shouldnât be an issue once a week (for bins). However at one point we did notice the gate to the neighbouring property was open - meaning the yard is not fully secured at all times. Itâs such a shame the above points were an issue, because it was such a lovely place. I think with some attention to detail it would be worth the price we paid. However staying over new year and paying premium price - we would not rush back unless points above were rectified, but overall we did really enjoy our stay.
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Robert
It was so charming and we really enjoyed the fireplace. An added treat to our stay was meeting Anne and her darling spaniel, Charley. Anne made us feel so welcome and she helped us with all our questions. We needed a way to dry our clothes and she provided us a heated drying rack. The village was everything weâd hoped for and everyone was very kind and helpful. Great location for our month-long stay. Will definitely be back!!
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Angela
1. The sofa is ripped on one of the seat cushions. 2. The sofa has lost all spring & firmness & is filthy with dust flying everywhere when you try to plump the cushions, which no longer plump. 3. The staircase is precarious for humans & definitely not dog friendly. You can see daylight through the steps & a couple of them feel like they are going to give way. 4. There are holes in the wall where it looks like an old hand rail was on the staircase. 5. The clothes airer is broken. 6. The garden is not dog friendly with low level gates & fencing, trip hazard paving & a shear drop with no railings. 7. The advert states there is a shop & food trucks, none of these are here & the locals didn't know what we were talking about when we asked. 8. The kitchen work surfaces still had crumbs on. If elderly people were to stay or children I think there would be accidents in the property & garden. If we were not seeing my father in law we would have returned home to Kent by now as the 4 days stay has been very stressful constantly following my dogs to make sure they are safe & the sofa not being sturdy at all & causing my physical medical issues to be exacerbated. In the end we came home a day early. I appreciate it is an old cottage however it should be advertised better with more emphasis on safety issues or lack of, the furniture should be clean & up to physical standard & truth displayed about local amenities or, again, lack of. Really disappointed as I was looking forward to a much needed & relaxing break due to high demanding job, this has been anything but.