The Bothy

Recently refurbished to a high standard, the Bothy is a spacious single storey cottage attached to Upton Fruit Farm House. The cottage provides comfortable and roomy accommodation for four people. The Bothy is tucked away in an award winning 16 acre cider orchard, and the property has extensive views of both the Berkshire Downs and the Chiltern Hills. The Bothy offers the opportunity to stay in a peaceful location in the Oxfordshire countryside, in a working orchard frequented by deer, red kites and woodpeckers; but with convenient access to main roads and rail links.

The interior design is contemporary with high quality fittings. There is a large sitting/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, family bathroom (with shower over bath), and entrance hall. One of the two bedrooms contains a king-size double bed, the other bedroom has two full size single beds and space for cot. Thermostat controlled oil-fired central heating and electricity, linen and towels and free Wi-Fi access are all included in the price. High chair and travel cot available on request, but not cot linen. Complimentary tea and coffee on arrival.

At the side of the building, there lies a large grass area for the sole use of the Bothy, with tables and chairs overlooking the orchard. Parking is available for several cars.

Near to Harwell Science Park, and Didcot mainline station for London Paddington (45 minutes by train). Wonderful walking country with the Ridgeway close by, and of course the village pub. Local attractions include the Steam Railway Centre at nearby Didcot, and Oxford is just 17 miles drive to the north, with its colleges, castle and museum. The River Thames is also not far away, with the riverside market-towns of Wallingford, and Henley.

Grading

• 4 Visit Britain Stars

Accommodation Information

Number of Rooms/Units:

1

* As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

From the east and Reading:Follow the A417 from Streatley signposted Wantage and pass through Blewbury. After a mile you will enter the 30 m.p.h. limit in Upton village, Turn first right into the High Street and continue to the bottom of the road, past the junction with Church Street. Follow the gravel track round to the right, and the entrance to the Fruit Farm is on the right.

From the west and Wantage:Follow the A417 from Harwell, signposted Streatley, cross over the A34 and another mile you will enter the 30 m.p.h. limit in Upton village. Pass the George and Dragon, and take the next left into the High Street. Continue to the bottom of the road, past the junction with Church Street. Follow the gravel track round to the right, and the entrance to the Fruit Farm is on the right.

From the M40, north and Oxford . Join the A34 from the M40 at Junction 9 . Leave the A34 at the Milton interchange and follow the signs to Wantage until you join the A417 at the Nissan Garage Roundabout, when you should follow the signs to Reading. Cross over the A34 and after another mile you will enter the 30 m.p.h. limit in Upton village. Pass the George and Dragon, and take the next left into the High Street. Continue to the bottom of the road, past the junction with Church Street. Follow the gravel track round to the right, and the entrance to the Fruit Farm is on the right.

From the M4, south and Newbury: Join the A34 from the M4 at Junction 13. Leave the A34 at the Chilton interchange, which is just past the Murco filing station on the right. Once you leave the A34, at the top of the slip road, turn right and then left at the roundabout following the signs to Upton. At the T junction in Upton village, turn right onto the A417 signposted to Blewbury. Pass the George and Dragon, and take the next left into the High Street. Continue to the bottom of the road, past the junction with Church Street. Follow the gravel track round to the right, and the entrance to the Fruit Farm is on the right.

Public Transport Directions

Didcot main line Station is 3 ½ miles away. There is a regular but infrequent bus service to Upton from Didcot Railway Station.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• Farm
• In countryside

Accessibility

• Accessible Bedrooms
• Ramp / Level Access - Level access across gravel with one step to both outside doors.

Children & Infants

• Accept children (Minimum age) - Families with children should note that a small pond lies near the Farmhouse, and the garden is not enclosed.
• Children's videos/DVDs available
• Cot
• Highchair

Parking & Transport

• On site parking

Leisure Facilities

• Arrangements for riding/pony trekking - 2 riding stables within 2 miles
• Eating Out Within Walking Distance
• Golf Course close by
• Swimming Pool close by

Payment Methods

• Daily rates available - Min 3 night stay
• Midweek breaks - Min 3 night stay

Room / Unit Features

• Ground Floor Rooms
• Hairdryer available
• Ironing Facilities
• Microwave
• Shaver Point/s
• Two bedrooms
• Washing Machine

Cottage

• Barbecue
• CD Player
• Central Heating
• Colour Television
• Dishwasher
• DVD Player
• Freezer
• Hairdryer
• Microwave
• Non smoking units
• Radio
• Washing Machine

Establishment Features

• Garden/patio for guests' use
• Linen available free of charge
• Pre-school children welcome (0-4yrs)
• Wireless Internet Access

Specialist Features

• Marketed as green/environmentally friendly