Cottage Description
Dinckley Court is a 8 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 16 and is located in Abingdon, Central England. This property is pet friendly allowing for 2 pets. Prices range from £2689 to £2989 per week. Local to Marcham, Sunningwell, Culham, Sutton Courtenay
- Barbecue
- Cot Available
- Detached Property
- DVD player
- Dishwasher
- Ground Floor Facilities
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair
- Pub within 1 mile
- Shower
- Satellite TV
- Television
- Woodburning Stove
- Wifi
- Short Breaks All Year
- Car Parking Available
- Bed Linen & Towels Included
- Washing Machine
- Fishing
Located in 8 acres on the banks of the River Thames, Dinckley Court (ref NT9) and Dinckley Lodge (NSE) lie in one of the most picturesque areas of South Oxfordshire, within the small hamlet of Burcot-on-Thames, close to the towns of Oxford and Abingdon, with Dorchester-on-Thames less than a mile. Local attractions include a Salters Steamer Boat which can be caught from Oxford back to Days Lock and a walk taken back to the properties, or visit Nuneham Courtney’s arboretum - full of amazing trees, plants and beautiful peacocks. Restaurants within 10 miles for food lovers include Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, the famous Crazy Bear Thai restaurant, The Mole Inn at Marsh Baldon, and the Chequers pub within walking distance serving great British food. Convenient for Oxford, Henley and the M40 for London and the Midlands.
Shop 1 mile, pub 300 yards.
Please note: These properties can be booked separately, or together to accommodate up to 22 guests.
Comprising a spacious main house and attached wing with its own separate entrance, Dinckley Court makes a perfect retreat for large parties or several families (up to 16 guests) holidaying together and is very well furnished. The main reception room has wooden floors and a wood-burning stove as well as Wifi, Sky TV, DVD and iPod docking stations in both the kitchen and living areas, perfect for relaxing get-togethers. There is also a study area on a galleried floor. All bedrooms have TV, six of which are en-suite. The conservatory dining area offers enough space for all guests to dine together, with views over the large garden. Doors opening onto a patio barbecue area with further outside tables and seating within the gardens of Dinckley Court. Extensive gardens lead down to the River Thames, overlooking open farmland beyond. Dinckley Court provides boat mooring with local boat hire also available; fishing is also enjoyed when in season, or at Orchid Lakes with specialist carp coarse fishing lakes ½ mile away. From July to the end of August a marquee is set up in the garden, close to the house with seating and tables, perfect for al fresco dining. All large supermarkets deliver to Dinckley Court and for special occasions the owners can recommend bespoke catering services.
Entrance hall with tiled floor. Living room with wood-burning stove. Large conservatory/dining room with stone floor and patio doors to patio. Large well-equipped modern kitchen with Aga, range cooker and stone floor. Utility. Separate toilet. Double bedroom (5ft bed), en-suite shower room and toilet. Staircase from living room to first floor: Study area to dressing area with chair-bed (alternative sleeping). Beamed double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and toilet. Second staircase from hall to first floor: Small kitchen. Double bedroom with TV. Twin bedroom with TV. Bathroom with toilet. Separate entrance to wing: Two double bedrooms, each with TV, en-suite shower room and toilet. First floor: Two bedrooms, each with TV, en-suite bathroom and toilet, one double, one twin.
Food
Days Out
Beach
Bike & Hike
Sports
Nature
Gardens
Activities
Historical
Eating & Drinking
Branca opened its doors in late 2000, offering Oxford a contemporary Italian bar and restaurant. The restaurant seats 110 and serves nothing but quality food with quality ingredients.
Formerly a florist and greengrocer, Gee's, Oxford's fine dining restaurant, was converted by present owner Jeremy Mogford 15 years ago. The menu is based on seasonal food, local produce and fine ingredients.
Fun Days Out
Snakes and Ladders is a huge indoor playground fitted to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. A ride on electric motor bikes is also not to be missed.
Delve into the dark side of Oxford's alleyways and streets and find out about its ghostly past, if you dare! With its many colleges and historic buildings, it's a great place for ghostly goings on.
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts has been a focal part of the community since 2000, it provides a suitable venue for both amateur and professional performers to show their talents, to locals and visitors. The centre is also a favourite of local art groups and touring companies. A large number of people walk through the doors each week to enjoy the assortment of live shows, films, and partake in the workshops and classes they operate or to dine in the Cafe. The Gallery allows you to see contemporary art by local artists and the exhibitions change every three to four weeks. The Cafe Bar is open daily serving refreshments and food, there is a range of sandwiches, soups, hot dishes, daily specials and Sunday roasts available, the pre dinner theatre menu offers great value for money. The centre has a full and varied schedule so do check the calendar on the Website to see what events are taking place. Norden Farm Centre for the Arts provides the perfect venue for people to enjoy the arts in a relaxed and welcoming setting, where they can see local talent and sit back and have a coffee or meal with friends or family, a great all round venue.
Home to a fascinating and varied collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates from all over the world, the park encourages a greater understanding and respect for wildlife. Lots to see and do, making it a great family day out.
Absolutely Combat is the latest and probably the best combat experience you can have. Forget the pain of being shot with a paint ball and laser quest is so last year, this is the newest and best experience so far. Take yourself away from the computer and put yourself in a real environment where you get to hide behind obstacles and move through different rooms whilst avoiding being shot by the opposition. It still maintains the technical aspect in that you get real time hit feedback, so you know precisely when you have been hit or have scored, this eliminates any possibility of cheating. In addition you get real time statistics on each gaming gun that provides a constant feed on your score, your health and your ammunition levels and tells you when you need to reload. As with a real combat mission the purpose is to attack and defend without losing too many of your team or allowing the opposition to capture your flag. The game is suitable for those over the age of 8. Absolutely Combat provides a fun and interactive gaming experience in a safe environment that is loads of fun and suitable for all ages.
There's plenty of hands on fun for children here. They can bottle feed lambs, milk cows, groom ponies, play crazy golf, race go karts, or play in the adventure playground. An endless day of fun and games!
Tour Gems - 29.3 Miles (46.9 KM)
Groups of two to four travellers who want to get the most out of their stay in Cotswold can schedule a Tour Gems day tour! Climb inside an air conditioned 8 seat people carrier and let your guide do the driving. Standard tours cover much of the region's lush landscape with trout-filled streams, valleys and views atop the Cotswold Escarpment.
Find out about upcoming races and events, book tickets or just enjoy a coffee and browse the walls of this visitor centre at Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix. Now you have the chance to follow in the wheel tracks of these motor racing legends and drive a range of racing and sports cars on the legendary circuits at Silverstone.
Beach
No recommended Beach found within 30 miles of this property.
Biking & Hiking
On this tour you can visit some of the scenes seen on the TV show Inspector Morse, with lots of stories along the way. See the places where the famous TV detective cracked the crimes of Oxford.
Golf & Sports
This is a large outdoor heated swimming pool with free swimming for kids, relaxation area, outdoor play area and refreshments.
Nature Reserves
No recommended Nature Reserves found within 30 miles of this property.
Gardens & Woodlands
Stonor Park is one of England's oldest manor houses and is set in beautiful surroundings. The park, with its herd of fallow deer can be accessed via public footpath.
Visitors to Stowe Gardens can explore more than 40 monuments, temples and secret corners, enjoying breathtaking scenery whilst strolling along the walks and trails through the gardens and surrounding parkland.
Birdland - 28.7 Miles (45.9 KM)
The beautiful Birdland Park and Gardens was founded in 1957 in the village of Bourton-on-the-Water. This location was among the first bird encounter attractions to open in the United Kingdom. The facility features 9 spacious acres with more than 150 trees that form lofty canopies for the facility's beloved feathered residents.
The Dragonfly Maze is more than a beautiful garden. This exciting attraction also holds many surprises for curious visitors who successfully unravel its secrets. Gather your clue card at the start of the journey then attempt to make your way to the centre, gathering new clues displayed on engraved flagstones.
The park has a visitor centre that houses countryside displays and a café. There are also exciting adventure playgrounds for toddlers and older children, including an aerial runaway.
Local Attractions
Formerly The Oxford Apollo, now under the name of New Theatre, this exciting venue offers a wide range of shows and events — check the website for up to date listings.
A city centre cinema showing up to date films (check website for times). Free and disabled parking is available and the centre is wheelchair friendly.
Dorney Lake - 24.7 Miles (39.5 KM)
Dorney Lake includes an Arboretum and Nature Conservation area, and is open to the public who come to enjoy this outdoor space where you can walk, jog, observe the rowers and canoeists on the lake or just enjoy this great open space. The main purpose of Dorney Lake is a contemporary world-class rowing and flat-water canoeing centre situated in an amazing 450 acre parkland. It was where the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Rowing and Kayaking Regattas took place. Today it provides a premier water sports venue and is the training ground for Eton College Boat Club, it allows individuals and teams to train in rowing, canoeing or dragon boating. In the Boathouse gymnasium there are full training facilities allowing you to keep your fitness levels up. Dorney Lake offers training and coaching courses, and throughout the year operates a number of important sporting events, it is worth checking the calendar to see what is taking place and calling down to support the participants.
Fringilla, Larus and Sula are three beautiful luxury river cruisers that are available to hire, these lovely boats will allow you to experience the waterways of Windsor, Maidenhead and Runnymeade. Each cruiser is tastefully decorated with comfort and relaxation in mind, abroad these stunning boats you will be able to enjoy the beauty of these local waters in a tranquil and relaxing setting. Leave all your stresses and hectic schedules onshore, step aboard and allow yourself to get away from the hustle and bustle for a period of time. Take in the local wildlife, flora and fauna as you cruise along these peaceful waters, stop at the numerous attractions along the way including lovely villages, Windsor Castle, Windsor Racecourse, Cliveden Reach, the charming village of Bray with its gorgeous riverside houses and probably the worlds best chef Heston Blumenthal's renowned restaurant The Fat Duck. All of these boats come with a fully qualified experienced skipper, the appropriate insurances, life jackets, first aid kits and fire fighting equipment for your personal safety.
Tally Ho Stables caters to all riders regardless of ability. They are as comfortable with novice riders as they are with experienced riders, the staff are all highly qualified and professional. They provide fully supervised rides and hacks in the Great Park and the route you take will be dependent on your skill and abilities levels. Tally Ho Stables provide the horses and all essential equipment for riders, the horses are gentle and well behaved. You will ride through some stunning ancient forests with wonderful views and will hopefully see the parks resident deer, the surroundings are lovely and peaceful allowing you to get the most from your ride. In the summer months they offer evening rides as well. There is a fully stocked riding shop on the premises. You can rest assured that you will leave Tally Ho stables having had a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable ride.
The Firestation Centre for Arts and Culture is a contemporary arts venue in the centre of Windsor, that is open seven days a week. This intimate venue has a friendly and energetic vibe. It hosts an exhilarating schedule of music, comedy, theatre, dance, film and artworks. Throughout the year the calendar is is crammed with cultural events such as productions, shows, art exhibitions, music gigs and much more so you will need to check their Website to see what is on. The venue has a fully licenced bar where you can relax and chill before and after the performance. In addition a range of classes and clubs are run here that you can get involved in. The Firestation is the type of venue all towns should have, fun, entertaining and loads going on.
Come and experience the colourful fun and excitement that is the Giffords Circus! This extravaganza of entertainment began in 2000 as a small, traditional circus company with big potential. Today the troupe tours with waggons baring musicians, performers, horses and many other unique elements that make this captivating show so memorable!
Historical & Heritage Sites
Over 40 vehicles are on display. Most are buses in the ownership of the museum. Some are privately owned buses on long-term loan for exhibition to the public.
Blenheim Palace is located in 2000 acres of stunning parkland at the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and yet is only 8 miles from Oxford. It is a world heritage site and well known as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
Maidenhead Heritage Centre is a great source of information on the local area, and takes in the varied history from Roman times right through to present day. There is a permanent exhibition, "Story of Maidenhead" that encompasses lots of items, the oldest dating back more than 4000 years, the towns involvement in racing cars, the renowned Hammer House of Horror films, the growth of the railways, World War II and so much more. On the first floor of the museum is "Grandma Flew Spitfires" that is an exhibit dedicated to Air Transport Auxiliary, it has probably the largest collection of ATA memorabilia and records around, the story is told through uniforms, photographs, letters, log books, local records, diaries and personal recollections. Whilst here for a charge you can experience the amazing Spitfire simulator. The centre runs a number of different events and different exhibitions during the year so if thinking of visiting do check to see what is taking place. Maidenhead Heritage Centre is an astounding and intriguing place to visit, the staff are so friendly and helpful, there is so much to see and do and the exhibits are done in a way that they will appeal to both adults and children alike.
Dorney Court is a magnificent Tudor Manor House that has been in same family for more than 500 years. This impressive and noble house stands in beautiful landscaped gardens and looks out onto acres of established parkland and flocks of sheep grazing in the encircling meadows. The interior of the house is stunning with it's enchanting gabled roofs, wood panelling, impressive collection of fine oak furniture, paintings, family portraits and tapestries that adorn the walls, there is so much to see and observe. But be observant as there are lots of hidden gems like the 17th century priest hole or perhaps the balding spectre of Dorney Court's ghost. The house today still retains its charm and warmth and appears to have gone unchanged over the years. The gardens are equally stunning and worth exploring from the shimmering waters of Saxon Pike Pond, the Norman ice house, rose gardens, herbaceous borders and ornamental trees, here you are rewarded with peace and tranquillity and a place of escapism amongst the beautiful surroundings. Dorney Court is a truly mesmerising and stunning house that has been lovingly maintained to retain its character and charm and is further enhanced by the glorious gardens.
You are invited to hop on board the famous GWR locomotives and explore hands on the ways of this beautifully restored railway. Learn about the extraordinary people whose stories are embedded in the history of these fascinating trains, from their original conception, to their build and subsequent journeys. Visitors are also told of the life of the maverick genius that was Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who created the GWR.
An open air museum inside a massive modern building, a network of streets with shops, a village green and even a pub dating back to Victorian times — a surprise around every corner.
This is a little property with a big history, a very rare 17th century Cotswold country estate. A unique Deer Park with deer course and 4,000 acres of stunning countryside to escape to.
The Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection is a fun place for families in Bourton-on-the-Water. The extensive collections feature a wide range of exhibits, including the Mill Gallery which is full of sleek vehicles. Visitors can see a blacksmith's workshop or take a journey through Windrush Alley for a closer look at street level motoring.
