The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU

The Old School, Idbury, Chipping Norton, OX7 6RU, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>171</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
171 reviews

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.

Manwill United Kingdom
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The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU

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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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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
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  • 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.”
  • Nicole
    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...”

Hosted by Jenny

9.8
9.8
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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, 9.5

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

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets 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

  • 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.

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

  • The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

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

      • Double

    • The prices at The Old School, Idbury, OX7 6RU may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.