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The Old Reading Room

3.5 star property

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Cottage | Outdoor dining
Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Cottage | Interior
Cottage | Living area | DVD player
Cottage | Private kitchen | Dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Chipping Norton, England
  • Place, St. Edward's Church
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Chipping Norton Leisure Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Chipping Norton

Located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington, this cottage is within a 10-minute drive of Fosse Gallery Fine Art. The 3.5-star cottage includes conveniences like a kitchen.
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What's nearby

  • Fosse Gallery Fine Art - 14 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • St. Edward's Church - 14 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington - 14 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Chipping Norton Leisure Centre - 15 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • The Model Village - 19 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kingham Station - 18 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Swan - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Bell at Stow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪New England Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Porch House - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Old Reading Room

This cottage features free WiFi in public areas and a garden.
The cottage is individually decorated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. The cottage also includes a washing machine. Housekeeping is not available.

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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 122 reviews
$152 nightly
The price is $182
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower

Entertainment

  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service
  • Virtual front desk

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

The Old Reading Room Cottage
The Old Reading Room Chipping Norton
The Old Reading Room Cottage Chipping Norton

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Chipping Norton, close to The Model Village, Rollright Stones, and Chastleton House. Fosse Gallery Fine Art is also within a driving distance of 4.1 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Reading Room?

As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Reading Room on Jul 17, 2026 start from $697, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Old Reading Room?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Old Reading Room?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, a fireplace in some cottage, as well as a garden.

Does The Old Reading Room have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage though service animals are welcome.

Does The Old Reading Room have connecting rooms available?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Oxford (OXF), which is 19.9 mi away (46 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Old Reading Room?

No, there aren't any cottage at The Old Reading Room that offer a balcony.

The Old Reading Room Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely and cosy and private
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

10/10

Amazing stay. Jules the host was kind, courteous and an amazing help in terms of local knowledge, helped us in picking where to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Duncab

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fabulous property but I couldn’t stay here again with 10am checkout - personally find 11am the civilised time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely countryside escape

A very nice cottage in a quiet little village. Very close to the village shop/café and easy walking distance to a few pubs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021