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The Old School, OX7 6RU is set in The Cotswolds, in the tiny village of Idbury among unspoiled countryside. We are very near to Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford and Stow-on-the-Wold, with Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm and the magnificent Blenheim Palace just short drives away. We have two rooms, both looking out over a large garden, both with its own private entrance. The Garden Room is a large room, which enjoys windows on two sides capturing the sunshine. It has French Doors leading out onto a patio, equipped with table and chairs where guests often take their breakfast. The Garden Room has an private bathroom. The Balcony Room is on the first floor, accessed via a private entrance and hallway, used only by you. The Juliet Balcony in this room gives you views of five miles over the rolling countryside. The Balcony Room has its private bathroom downstairs on the ground floor . Guests have their own table in the garden if they want to take breakfast outside. Continental Breakfast is available on request. Free off-road parking is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.8
High score for Chipping Norton
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Guests who stayed here loved

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    Edward
    United States of America United States of America
    Jenny was more than welcoming and truly made our stay very personalized. We loved the breakfast offering and the location. We look for to being able to stay here in the future!
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location offering clean & comfortable accommodations. The hosts, Jenny & John were kind and considerate offering helpful site-seeing suggestions and dining reservations. The available breakfast was delicious and plentiful.
  • Tack
    United States of America United States of America
    Our hosts were lovely, the setting beautiful, everything exceeded our expectations....we wanted to stay longer.... The breakfast in the garden was delicious and beautifully presented. This place is special, don't pass it up.
  • Manwill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I love the attention to detail Jenny put into this beautiful little space. The toilet wash immaculately clean, amenities were wonderful, and the apartment warm and inviting.
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    A lovely country location. The room was big and comfy. The room had a separate ground level entrance. The host is very nice indeed, and the breakfast was wonderful.
  • Biepmiep
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The room was very comfortable with a beautiful view of the garden. The bookable breakfast was great; lots of fresh produce and with delicious coffee. We were able to have breakfast 2x in the garden which was great. The owners were extremely...
  • Chris
    Thailand Thailand
    Jenny the owner was very helpful. The breakfast whilst continental was excellent. Lower room was spacious and well appointed, although warm water for towel rail and washbasin was q bit quirky.
  • Jeremiah
    United States of America United States of America
    Property owners gave marvelous attention to every detail. We felt very well cared for and lacked nothing. It was quiet and out-of-the-way, yet a short drive (or a very beautiful walk!) from idyllic Cotswold towns. We ourselves walked here from...
  • Laura
    Sweden Sweden
    Jenni is very nice, the place is beautiful and very quiet. Amazing!
  • Gdunlap
    United States of America United States of America
    The garden room was just as charming as we had hoped, plus it was quiet, large and with a very comfortable bed. Our host, Jenny, couldn't have been more helpful. Thank you!

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, we are looking cycle in the local area, do you have anywhere we could store the bikes securely, over night? best regards, Mark

    Hi Mark, Yes we have several sheds, which are locked. Your bikes will be safe here! Kind regards Jenny
    Answered on 25 April 2021
  • Hello Are there any places locally serving evening meals please? Many thanks Jose

    Hi Jose, I usually book our guests for dinner at The King’s Head, Bledington OX7 6XY, 6 mins drive. It has recently won The Good Pub Guide’s “best foo..
    Answered on 5 August 2021
  • Hello How much is breakfast please ?

    Breakfast is £12.50 each per day.
    Answered on 16 January 2024
  • Is it possible for our two year old to stay with us and and she also sleeps in with us and moves to a small fold out bed with we take on our travels

    Hi there, this will be fine, however I recommend our Garden Room as the Balcony room has un-gated stairs. Kind regards Jenny
    Answered on 3 July 2024
  • I am interested in staying the room on my phone is saying 510 for 7 nights is that the correct price beautiful place by the wat. Thank you.

    The price depends on the season so can vary. Thank you for your enquiry.
    Answered on 7 May 2024
  • Hi there, We are wanting to book for next weekend (16-18 April), just checking you're open for bookings then? Thank you Phoebe

    We are open all year Thank you for your enquiry.
    Answered on 7 May 2024
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Hosted by Jenny

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Jenny
The Old School in Idbury is a perfect location from which to explore the Cotswolds, being just 10 minutes drive from Bourton on the Water, Stow on the Wold and Burford. Idbury itself is a tiny village on the top of Idbury Hill overlooking a rolling rural landscape, with beautiful walks and excellent cycle routes from the doorstep. Both the Balcony Room and The Garden Room at The Old School are spacious, light and tranquil and have blackout curtains to ensure a good night's sleep in summertime. The Balcony Room has a private entrance with hallway, off which is your private bathroom and up a small flight of stairs is your room with Juliet balcony offering marvellous views of up to 5 miles. We have recently redecorated the room using Farrow and Ball paint and Osbourne and Little soft furnishings and the bed is new and immensely comfortable. If required we can add an additional full size single "put-you-up" bed to the room. The Garden Room also has its own private entrance opening onto a small hall, off which are doors to your private bathroom and bedroom. Double French Doors from the bedroom lead directly out onto the patio and the large garden. This room has also been decorated using Farrow & Ball paints and luxury soft furnishing. The room offers a Kingsize bed and a Kingsize sofa bed if needed, which doubles as a comfortable sofa when not in use. If both rooms are booked by the same group then an access door between the two spaces can be opened. We offer continental breakfast at a small extra charge, which is delivered to your room or served in the garden, weather permitting. This includes fruits, juices, yoghurts, croissants and pastries, cheeses and local honey and jam.
The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU is in the beautiful Cotswolds District, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Idbury itself is a tiny village surrounded by rolling countryside, with beautiful walks and excellent cycle routes on the doorstep. Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water are just 10 minutes from The Old School and Blenheim Palace, Bibury and Chipping Camden are also all nearby. We have 2 nearby pubs The King's Head, Bledington OX7 6XQ, and The Feathered Nest, Nether Westcote, OX7 6SD, both of which serve excellent food.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£25 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU

  • Check-in at The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU include:

    • Double
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    • The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU is 6.2 miles from the center of Chipping Norton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.