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Buff Lodge

Near Oxford

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
No Pets
WIFI
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Buff Lodge lies in the pretty Oxfordshire village of Tackley, bringing a multitude of fabulous Cotswolds attractions within easy reach. This charming cottage sits within a peaceful courtyard, with its sibling, Timber Lodge just across the way. The spacious ground floor encompasses an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area along with an elegant bedroom and a bathroom. Upstairs you’ll find a charming second bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Spend your days enjoying countryside walks, the Oxford Canal towpath is close by, and the Oxfordshire Way trail runs through nearby Kirtlington and exploring the beautiful Cotswolds. Woodstock, Blenheim Palace, and the ancient university city of Oxford are all on your doorstep, giving you the best of both worlds.
                                               
Full Description
Tackley is a thriving place of traditional stone cottages and a community-led village shop which provides all manner of lovely things. Buff Lodge sits in a quiet courtyard behind one of these lovely village houses and offers a wonderful base from which to explore.

Step inside and you’ll find a comfortable escape for four guests. The open-plan design makes for sociable living, with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and generous living room on the ground floor. Double doors lead out to a private, enclosed terrace where you can enjoy meals in the fresh air or simply relax with a drink and a good book. There is a super-king bedroom on the ground floor, as well as a bathroom whilst the second king-size bedroom is on the first floor, along with an en-suite shower room. This lovely room boasts high ceilings and exposed beams and is a cosy and welcoming space.

The enclosed terrace is an added bonus, and the screened trellis ensures this is a sunny and private space where you can relax after a day of exploring. There is private parking for two cars in the courtyard.

Ground Floor


There are two steps into the entrance hall which in turn leads to the main open-plan kitchen, dining and living area as well as a bedroom and bathroom.

Open-Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room:
The well-equipped kitchen has everything practical needed for a self-catering holiday including a full oven and hob, fridge-freezer, and dishwasher along with useful small appliances. There’s a four-seater pedestal dining table where you can linger over breakfast and enjoy evening meals, whilst the living room features two comfortable sofas and a Smart TV, so you can stream your favourite shows. From the living room, there are doors out to the terrace.

Bedroom One:
This ground floor bedroom has a super-king size bed, which can be arranged as twin beds if preferred. With a colour scheme of cream and grey, this room has a very peaceful feel. There is plenty of storage space including a wardrobe and chest of drawers, and bedside tables with reading lamps are placed on either side of the bed. Perfect for a little bedtime reading. There is natural light from two windows.

Bathroom:
Soak away the day in the bath (no shower), there is also a hand basin, WC, and a mirror with a light and a shaver point.

First Floor


Bedroom Two:
The second bedroom is on the first floor and is a beautiful room with high ceilings, wooden beams, and an old original door, which opens with a Juliette balcony. There’s a king-size bed, single wardrobe, chest of drawers and night table with reading lamps.

En-suite:
The en-suite features a shower, hand basin and WC, along with a mirror with a light and shaver point.

Outside


From the living area, there are doors out to the private terrace. Here you’ll find two wicker chairs, perfect for a coffee in the sunshine. There is also a gravel patio with a six-seater dining table, chairs and a parasol.
Full List of Facilities

Indoor

  • Bedroom One - Super king (Can be twin beds on request)
  • Bedroom Two - King
  • 2 Bathrooms - Bathroom with bath (no shower) and an en-suite shower room
  • Hairdryer - 2
  • Oven
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Dining table - Seats 4
  • Iron
  • WiFi *Please note that speeds are for guidance only and are not guaranteed
  • TV - Smart
  • Travel cot (cot linen not provided)
  • Highchair

Outdoor

  • Outdoor dining area
  • No BBQ available - Disposable ones may be used with care
  • Parking - 2 parking spaces in the courtyard
On your Doorstep
Farm shops, delis, and shopping: The community shop in Tackley is a great place to pick up local produce, fresh bread and baked items as well as locally produced wines and beer. The Bicester Village Designer Outlet is 10 miles, or you can hop on the train. In Woodstock, you’ll find a range of independent shops and boutiques, whilst in Oxford there is a huge range of shops including the Westgate Shopping Centre.

Cafes, pubs, and restaurants:
  • Sturdy’s Castle, Kidlington – 400-year-old coaching inn, with traditional pub fayre (1.6 miles miles)
  • Killingworth Castle, Wooton – historic pub frequented by Sir Winston Churchill and Michelin-recommended dining (4 miles)
  • The Jolly Boatman, Thrupp – canal side pub offering classic pub food and a Sunday carvery (4.5 miles)
  • The Kings Arms, Woodstock – characterful pub from the 1500’s offering well-prepared pub food in a welcoming atmosphere (4 miles)
  • The Yurt at Nicholsons, North Aston – exceptional, unique brunch and line dining experiences with various dinner events throughout the year. Booking is recommended. (6.5 miles)

There is a choice of pubs in Woodstock and Oxford has an exceptional and diverse array of dining options.

Walks: There are several local walks from your door and the towpath of the Oxford Canal is within a mile. The Oxfordshire Way passes through nearby Kirtlington on its way from Bourton-on-the-Water to Henley on Thames. There are also lovely walks through the Blenheim Estate and ne

Place to Visit:
  • Blenheim Palace – spectacular palace and gardens that was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, a great day out for the whole family (4 miles)
  • Kirtlington Polo Ground – one of the leading UK polo clubs, come and experience the thrills and spills of a polo match in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere (6 miles)
  • Oxford Polo Club – one of the UK’s most reputable polo school which give you the opportunity for an introductory lesson, even if you’ve never ridden before (6 miles)
  • Nicholsons – a wonderful garden centre also offering Yurt based wellness experiences and dining (6.5 miles)
  • Oxford – England’s oldest university city (10 miles)
  • Soho Farmhouse - Cotswold outpost of the elite London members-only club (10 miles)
Travel:
  • Train - Tackley railway station (0.3 miles)
  • Taxi - Kidlington Taxis
There is so much to discover in the Cotswolds, why not take a look at some of our favourite Bolthole Retreats Experiences
Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00.
  • Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences
  • Buff Lodge is one of our pet-free properties and therefore dogs and other pets are not permitted.
  • Please be aware there is no washing machine or tumble dryer at Buff Lodge
  • Please note, if you would like bedroom 1 to be arranged as a twin, please contact us directly 7 days before arrival. 
Neighbouring Properties
Buff Lodge can be booked with Timber Lodge for families or friends wanting to travel together but have their own space. You may share the properties between your group but please bear in mind there is only space for six guests to dine together outside on the terrace at Buff Lodge.
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Reviews

A perfect cottage, probably the best we've stayed at. Very well equipped and stylishly furnished. Excellent all round. 4 mins walk to the station and then one stop to get into Oxford was really convenient. 2 parking spaces in the courtyard off the road was great and the whole property felt safe and secure. We'll certainly hope to return in the future.

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Dan
| 27/12/2024

Stayed for two nights in the cottage to tour the Cotswolds. We arrived a couple of hours early and Lisa was ready for us. The cottage was lovely, clean tidy and comfortable with all mod cons. Milk, tea and coffee were a nice added touch. All the villages we visited were within a half hour drive and buses or trains to the centre of Oxford are right on the doorstep. All in all a great place to stay.

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Peter
| 13/12/2024

I had a lovely stay at Buff Lodge. The cottage is beautiful and so peaceful. It has everything you need and is very cosy. The owner was very helpful and kindly provided me with information on the village and made me feel very welcome. I wish I had more time to explore the village and its surrounds. The booking process was very easy and arrival seamless. It was a pleasure to stay in such a lovely property.

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Louise
| 08/12/2024

We had a wonderful stay at Buff Lodge. There was very proactive great communication beforehand which made it very easy to find. The accommodation itself is super clean and kitted out really well. It’s a great location for getting out and about. Would recommend.

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Alex
| 08/11/2024

Buff Lodge is an amazing little house perfect for our family of 4. Super clean and in a lovely village perfect for exploring the Cotswolds. Little starter kit of tea and coffee lovely touch too. Will definitely come back next time we visit the Cotswolds.

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Rebecca
| 27/10/2024

Lovely, comfortable & well-equipped lodge with good transport links to Oxford. Met the host just after our arrival. Lisa was very welcoming & there if anything was needed.

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Julie
| 18/10/2024

Buff Lodge was easy to find and with off road parking. The cottage was very clean and tidy, with a well equipped kitchen and was in a quiet location. It was also close to the railway station and not far from the Oxford Canal Path. Lisa the owner was very helpful.

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Keith
| 14/10/2024

Lovely clean cottage, and very friendly and helpful owner. Slept so well in the comfy bed in such a quiet and peaceful setting. Great location for visiting Blenheim Palace, Oxford and Bicester Village.

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Britt
| 10/10/2024

Lisa’s place was amazing. We felt right at home - it was stunning. We all said that we’d return in a heartbeat. Very nicely located with lots to do on the doorstep (about 20 mins from Blenheim palace). Lisa was so lovely, great recommendations on restaurants and things to do in the local area - would highly recommend.

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Joe
| 26/09/2024

The communication pre arrival was clear and arrived in plenty of time. I met the owner on arrival and she was very friendly, informative and made us feel very welcome. Buff Lodge is extremely well equipped with quality appliances, beautiful décor and had plenty of crockery, utensils, cutlery etc. very spacious and comfortable throughout the property. Perfect. Thank you.

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Rachel
| 20/09/2024

Location

Tackley is a charming village with a strong sense of community. The Village Shop is run by the locals and offers a wide range of groceries, newspapers, locally grown produce and freshly baked goods. The Village Hall hosts a pop-up pub on a Friday, which is well supported and a wonderful way to meet the locals. Woodstock and Blenheim Palace are just three miles away, whilst the ancient university city of Oxford is only 10 miles away. There is a bus stop with a direct service to Oxford moments away and a direct rail link to Oxford, London, and Bicester Village, within walking distance.