Self-Catering at Orchard Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Aylesbury

Holiday home
Orchard Cottage is a lovely cottage in Ashendon, sleeping four people in two bedrooms, a double and a twin. There is also a ground floor shower room, a first floor bathroom a kitchen with AGA, and a sitting room with dining area and open fire. Outside, there is off road parking, lockable bike storage, and a shared lawned garden with fruit trees. Orchard Cottage is a great base for a family break in beautiful Buckinghamshire.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and open fire. Conservatory.

Area
The thriving village of Ashendon lies north of the Chilterns, and is surrounded by beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside and many lovely walks including Midshires Way, Bernwood Jubilee Way and Aylesbury Ring. The village also has a traditional pub serving good food and real ale.

Region
The Home Counties comprise the counties that surround London and include Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Middlesex. Although mostly built up, they include some fabulous scenery and attractions which are well worth a visit.

Amenities
Oil central heating with open fire. Oil AGA, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer box/ice box, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Off road parking for 2 cars. Please note, no commercial vehicles should be parked at the property. Lockable bike storage. Shared lawned garden with furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 2 miles.

TheDingoFamily

September 2023

We absolutely fell in love with Orchard Cottage. We have stayed in many holiday cottages but this is the most beautiful spot we've been to. Sitting in the conservatory in the morning, watching the sunrise over the beautiful landscape, the red kites... a cup of coffee and nothing else matters... The spotlessly clean little house offers everything you need, cosy beds, two cosy chairs in the living room and a perfectly equipped kitchen with an aga. We recommend Waterperry Gardens. Thank you to Vanessa and Richard for inviting us to the wonderful "Open Pub" in the beautiful St. Mary's church. We loved meeting you and the neighbours. We'll be back soon!

Mrs Austin

September 2020

As we've been here before, we knew what to expect.. Everything was fine and welcoming. The owner is really friendly. She is not intrusive but is very helpful if needed. On a clear night you can see the Milky Way!

Mrs Austin, September 2020

We had a lovely relaxing week in a rural area with walks and lovely villages and historic towns to explore.. The collage was great, clean and comfortable and the owners pleasant and helpful and also unobtrusive, we really enjoyed our week there. Lots of lovely pubs too, we had some nice meals and enjoyed the ambiance.

Mrs Birch, September 2020

March 2020

After a hectic day working in London, myself and my colleagues were greeted by Mr and Mrs Bates with a warm welcome.. Orchard cottage was just what we needed, ample parking, a good shower and all the cooking appliances nessasary to survive away from the wives. Most evenings the first port of call was enjoying a cold beer admiring the quiet beautiful countryside. We would like to thank Mr and Mrs Bates for their kindness and Flexibility. We will definitely be staying here again in the future. Gareth and the team

Mr Nicholas, March 2020

December 2019

The cottage has a conservatory with views down the valley which is a great place to have breakfast, lunch and do some bird watching.. There were red kites, woodpeckers and pheasants during our stay. Evenings in the living room in front of a real fire is also very cosy. The cottage has everything you need for a country holiday: maps for walks, binoculars for bird watching, etc.

Mr Truscott, December 2019

November 2019

Mr. and Mrs.. Bates gave us a very warm welcome to their cosy, warm and comfortable cottage; on a hill, with beautiful views and wildlife all around, there is no better place to enjoy a peaceful break in the Bucks countryside.

Mrs Gooding, November 2019

We have been going to Orchard Cottage for about five years and Mr and Mrs Bates have always made us most welcome and we always look forward to returning..

Mr Rudwick, November 2019

October 2019

The four of us had a great week at orchard cottage.. The owners are very nice and not intrusive at all, we immediately felt welcomed. We appreciate a lot the welcome pack: tea, coffee, sugar, milk, biscuits and delicious homemade marmelades!!! :-)) We loved having breakfast and lunch in the conservatory and enjoying the peaceful view. We had plenty to do: visiting Oxford, National trust properties and we spent a whole day at Blenheim Palace !! We highly recommend this cottage and we will come back!!

jlkeeyore

September 2019

Orchard Cottage is a lovely place to stay. Very spacious for our family of 5 (2 adults, 2 children and a baby). The garden is huge and very much enjoyed by our two girls aged 8 and 11. Lovely views and a nice quiet place. We would happily stay again any time. Thank you Mr and Mrs Bates for making us welcome and the addition of the home grown plums.

Mrs Garric Inchauspe, October 2019

Very nice cottage, lovely garden and surrounding area.. Mr and Mrs Bates are very friendly and welcoming. The cottage is very comfortable and suited us as a family of 5 for the week. We managed well enough but a dishwasher squeezed in somewhere would be a great addition when feeding 5 of us, but we took it in turns to wash and dry. I can definitely recommend a stay at Orchard Cottage.

Mrs Armitage, August 2019

August 2019

Nice cottage two bathrooms and comfy rooms.. The views were wonderful. Thame was really the nearest place to shop properly . A couple of little shops nearby if you ran out of something .

Mrs Covey, August 2019

Loved our week at the holiday cottage .. The owners were lovely and so welcoming, the cottage had all the amenities you could want and the views amazing . We were sorry we hadn’t made a booking for a fortnight.

Mr Price

February 2019

Stunning views.. Incredible birdlife. Cosy cottage. Super helpful hosts. Wonderful stay.

Mr Hinchcliffe

January 2019

We had an extremely comfortable stay in this cosy cottage.. The cottage is quietly situated with a lovely garden (foxes, deer, squirrels and a multitude of different birds seen) and the far-reaching views are beautiful. Everything that we needed was provided, including extras such as tea, coffee, milk and biscuits as well as toiletries and cleaning/washing up materials and even washing machine liquid. Thank you Richard and Vanessa for your friendly welcome and a really snug home-from-home. Forgot to say, the Aga was great for keeping the kitchen toasty warm day and night and also for cooking most of our meals - we only used the electric cooker on one occasion. We highly recommend Orchard Cottage and hope to return in the future.

Mr Dasiukevich

December 2018

Very peaceful and comfortable

Miss Foskett

A beautiful and comfortable cottage providing a home away from home with fantastic amenities.. Will be visiting again!

Mrs Batterbee

November 2018

Very comfortable cottage.. Scenery lovely and the owners friendly

Mr Hine

Welcoming, warm and comfortable stay in Orchard Cottage in November.. Wonderful open views across the valley. Lovely villages, market towns and houses to visit in the area.

Mr Rudwick

We were made very welcome by the owners and everything was excellent..

Mrs Matthias

October 2018

Great location , situated in lovely countryside , with great views from the conservatory where we enjoyed watching the red kites circle.. Yet it is within easy reach of Oxford and NT properties, with plenty to see and do. We would like to return.

Mrs Charlesworth

Lovely cottage so convenient for everything we wanted to see very well equipped and the owners were lovely although we didn't need to bother them during our week here.. loved Waddenham and Oxford was a dream city lots of information in the cottage so we went well equipped for our days out. the conservatory was lovely looking out over the valley with the suckler herd next to the garden . lovely stay and if we visit the area we will return.. thanks Mary and Anne

Mrs Wakeman

August 2018

This cottage is in a great location for travelling around, near to a train station to London or if you want quiet to relax a fabulous quiet garden with views for miles.. Definitely a cottage for everyone. The only thing missing is no WiFi which when you are staying with children it could be useful.

Mrs Carter

May 2018

Comfortable, well equipped cottage attached to owner's house in a tinny hamlet.. Beautiful views overlooking the fields and valley, with cows grazing and red kites soaring above. The owners made us feel very welcome and gave advice when required. Many National Trust houses and parkland to visit, and walks nearby. .

Mrs Ward

January 2018

The owners were amazing they could not have done more.. Such amazing views

Mrs Webb

December 2017

A lovely little cottage for our short break.. Cosy rooms, comfy beds and lovely surroundings. Our daughters enjoyed exploring the gardens and watching the birds. A short walk to an excellent pub. Thank you Richard and Vanessa.

Mr Moore

September 2017

It would be helpful to have a wardrobe in the double bedroom.. It is not always convenient to use a wardrobe in another bedroom.

Mr Bijster

July 2017

Excellent cottege in a graet location for Oxford, London and the surrounding area

Mrs Wale

June 2017

All very good, only comment would be that there was no mirror close to an electric socket for using a hairdryer, so had to do a bit of furniture and mirror moving..

Mrs Wale, June 2017

March 2017

We had a very warm welcome.. Loverly comfortable and clean cottage. Beautiful viewes and plenty of wild life.

Mr Rudwick, March 2017

November 2016

Location & amenities were perfect as a base for my daughter & I to prepare for her wedding at nearby Waddesdon - the owners were very welcoming & extremely helpful.. The cottage contained everything we needed & more. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for somewhere to relax - to wake up surrounded by the stunning countryside views is guaranteed to give you the best possible start to your day!

Ms Stevens, November 2016

October 2016

Very nice owners.. Fantastic views from the garden! Very comfortable and warm house! We would book again!

Mr Huber, October 2016

No wardrobe in one of the bedrooms

Mrs Solly

July 2016

The cottage was excellent, so clean, well appointed and in an ideal position for touring around the attractions.

Mr Cook

June 2016

Lovely cottage in a fantastic area for visiting stately homes and gardens. We felt at home as soon as we walked in the door. Having stayed in cottages booked through Sykes Cottages before, we had great expectations and we were not disappointed in any way.

Mrs Piggott

The cottage owners were very welcoming. The cottage itself was very attractive and one felt at home immediately. The views from the sun room were beautiful. Generally a good feel to the place.

Ms Longbottom, October 2016

The cottage was excellent, so clean, well appointed and in an ideal position for touring around the attractions..

Mrs Solly, June 2016

Lovely cottage in a fantastic area for visiting stately homes and gardens.. We felt at home as soon as we walked in the door. Having stayed in cottages booked through Sykes Cottages before, we had great expectations and we were not disappointed in any way.

Mr Cook, June 2016

May 2016

The cottage owners were very welcoming.. The cottage itself was very attractive and one felt at home immediately. The views from the sun room were beautiful. Generally a good feel to the place.

Mrs Ingram

December 2015

The cottage is set in beautiful countryside with lovely views. There was a heater in the conservatory, so we could have breakfasts out there even in the coldish weather. The Aga was cosy as was the log fire. The cottage was spotlessly clean, the beds were comfortable and the atmosphere was very relaxing. There were very good pubs nearby, serving excellent food.

Mrs Piggott, May 2016

November 2015

The cottage is set in beautiful countryside with lovely views.. There was a heater in the conservatory, so we could have breakfasts out there even in the coldish weather. The Aga was cosy as was the log fire. The cottage was spotlessly clean, the beds were comfortable and the atmosphere was very relaxing. There were very good pubs nearby, serving excellent food.

Mrs Malek

October 2015

It is a romantic handsome house with a wonderful peaceful view of the countryside, perfect for families. Very clean house with lots of equipment. We spent a lovely week there.

Mrs Ingram, November 2015

It is a romantic handsome house with a wonderful peaceful view of the countryside, perfect for families.. Very clean house with lots of equipment. We spent a lovely week there.

Ms Henkel

June 2015

Had a fantastic conservatory, great view and was in an excellent location. Had relaxed landlords. It was very clean and superbly well maintained.

Mr Galbraith

Orchard Cottage is excellent throughout, very well equipped, and spotlessly clean. The views out over the rolling hills are fabulous, and there is an abundance of wildlife to watch from the cottage. We stayed just one week at Orchard Cottage, but could easily have filled a second week, and would have loved to have stayed longer. We'd definitely hope to stay there again.

MkGWestSussex

Orchard Cottage was the perfect base from which to explore Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. It was the perfect home from home, spotlessly clean, beautifully presented, and very well equipped with every home comfort we could imagine. It even had an Aga in the kitchen, and an open fire in the living room. The friendly owners, Mr & Mrs Bates, live nextdoor and were always nearby if we ever needed them. There was a family bathroom upstairs, and a shower room and toilet downstairs, giving everyone plenty of space. The views from the conservatory adjoining the kitchen were fabulous, looking out over the little orchard, open fields, and rolling hills beyond, and made a perfect place to enjoy breakfast, or just relax in the afternoon whatever the weather. The views from the bedrooms were equally tranquil, and there is something quite special about drawing the curtains in the morning and seeing a cow gazing back at you ! The countryside around Orchard Cottage is teeming with wildlife, and in particular we enjoyed watching the red kites gliding overhead, along with the pheasants and swallows at the orchard. There were plenty of shopping facilities a short car journey away at Thame, and local shops in nearby Cuddington and Brill. We chose to eat out most evenings and found excellent cuisine at The Mole & Chicken Inn at nearby Easington, and the Crown at Cuddington. The Akeman Inn at Kingswood on the A41 was also excellent. We found that there was enough to do and see in the immediate area to more than fill the week we spent at Orchard Cottage. We chose to visit the nearby magnificent Waddesdon Manor, along with the beautiful Blenheim Palace, Claydon House, and the fabulous Stowe gardens. We also ventured as far as Windsor in just over an hour, and also into London in just under 2 hours. We could easily (and willingly !) have stayed an extra week to visit Oxford, Stratford, the Aylesbury steam railway, and explore some of the picturesque local villages, and much more. We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Orchard Cottage, and along with the glowing references from all the other former guests in the Visitors' Book at the cottage, we heartily recommend it.

Mrs Malek, October 2015

Had a fantastic conservatory, great view and was in an excellent location.. Had relaxed landlords. It was very clean and superbly well maintained.

Mrs Moorhouse

May 2015

The views from Orchard cottage were lovely. and it was a joy to have our evening meals in the conservatory, looking out at the countryside,with swallows swooping over the orchard. The owner was very welcoming.

Ms Henkel, June 2015

The views from Orchard cottage were lovely.. and it was a joy to have our evening meals in the conservatory, looking out at the countryside,with swallows swooping over the orchard. The owner was very welcoming.

Mrs Moorhouse, May 2015

Orchard Cottage is excellent throughout, very well equipped, and spotlessly clean.. The views out over the rolling hills are fabulous, and there is an abundance of wildlife to watch from the cottage. We stayed just one week at Orchard Cottage, but could easily have filled a second week, and would have loved to have stayed longer. We'd definitely hope to stay there again.

March 2015

A lovely comfortable cottage, with beautiful scenery.

Mrs Hammond

The cottage was perfect. We sat in the conservatory every night and ate our meal while watching the sun go down - the view was wonderful. The cottage was very well situated for our two trips to Bletchley Park and Oxford but there were a lot more places to visit equally close by. The cottage was warm, the beds very comfortable and there was lots of hot water. The kitchen was very well equipped and the aga was lovely.

Mr Holdstock

The cottage was extremely cosy and warm and the conservatory was a great hit. We spent many an afternoon sitting watching the wildlife; with the kites being particularly entertaining. The views out of every window were spectacular, and everywhere was lovely and clean. The owners were very helpful, but not intrusive. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at Orchard Cottage.

Mr Galbraith, May 2015

The cottage was perfect.. We sat in the conservatory every night and ate our meal while watching the sun go down - the view was wonderful. The cottage was very well situated for our two trips to Bletchley Park and Oxford but there were a lot more places to visit equally close by. The cottage was warm, the beds very comfortable and there was lots of hot water. The kitchen was very well equipped and the aga was lovely.

Mrs Hammond, March 2015

A lovely comfortable cottage, with beautiful scenery..

Mr Pearce

January 2015

This is a cosy, very comfortable cottage set in outstanding scenery. The sitting room was charming and warm with a lovely open fire. We really enjoyed having all our meals in the conservatory - sunny in the mornings, atmospheric with candles in the evenings. The Aga was wonderful to cook on, and the kitchen was imaginatively equipped with even an Aga cookbook to help us. The bedrooms were spacious and very comfortable, and there was lots of storage space. Everything we could possibly need was provided. Walks from the cottage were superb.

Fam2524

This was the perfect cottage for our Christmas week. The Aga makes the house warm and cosy all the time and was a pleasure to cook on. The conservatory has wonderful views all around and was a delightful place to eat our meals - sunny in the mornings, atmospheric with candles in the evenings. Bedrooms and beds were light, spacious and comfortable, and there was lots of storage space. The open fire was of course wonderful. The cottage is imaginatively equipped with everything we could possibly need, including a cookbook to guide us with the Aga, clothes pegs, cleaning materials, wood for the fire, and equipment to keep the place clean.

Mr Rudwick, March 2015

"The cottage was extremely cosy and warm and the conservatory was a great hit.. We spent many an afternoon sitting watching the wildlife; with the kites being particularly entertaining. The views out of every window were spectacular, and everywhere was lovely and clean. The owners were very helpful, but not intrusive. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at Orchard Cottage."

Mrs Holdstock, January 2015

December 2014

This is a cosy, very comfortable cottage set in outstanding scenery.. The sitting room was charming and warm with a lovely open fire. We really enjoyed having all our meals in the conservatory - sunny in the mornings, atmospheric with candles in the evenings. The Aga was wonderful to cook on, and the kitchen was imaginatively equipped with even an Aga cookbook to help us. The bedrooms were spacious and very comfortable, and there was lots of storage space. Everything we could possibly need was provided. Walks from the cottage were superb.

Mrs Duffell

November 2014

Stunning views from every window. The location was a perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area. We had a relaxing holiday and especially enjoyed sitting in the conservatory watching the red kites circle overhead, the cows in the next field and the trains.

Mr Pearce, December 2014

October 2014

Stunning views from every window.. The location was a perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area. We had a relaxing holiday and especially enjoyed sitting in the conservatory watching the red kites circle overhead, the cows in the next field and the trains.

Mrs Clark

September 2014

The cottage was in a lovely setting with great views, the owners were very friendly and helpful.

Mrs Milroy

The cottage had a lovely atmosphere and wonderful conservatory to eat in and look out over fields. Lovely views from all windows and very close to small village with excellent pub, meals very good.

Mrs Duffell, October 2014

The cottage was in a lovely setting with great views, the owners were very friendly and helpful..

Mrs Clark, September 2014

August 2014

The cottage had a lovely atmosphere and wonderful conservatory to eat in and look out over fields.. Lovely views from all windows and very close to small village with excellent pub, meals very good.

Mrs Gorringe

July 2014

Lovely, homely cottage with a great conservatory in which we enjoyed dinner and the beautiful views of this gorgeous peaceful location. Great hospitality offered by the friendly owner and family, would love to visit again!

Mrs Milroy, August 2014

Lovely, homely cottage with a great conservatory in which we enjoyed dinner and the beautiful views of this gorgeous peaceful location.. Great hospitality offered by the friendly owner and family, would love to visit again!

Willis

June 2014

The cottage was clean and well equipped. The views from the conservatory turned a very wet week into something to be remembered as even on the dullest day there was always something to look at.

Mrs Gorringe, July 2014

May 2014

The cottage was clean and well equipped.. The views from the conservatory turned a very wet week into something to be remembered as even on the dullest day there was always something to look at.

Mr Lello

April 2014

Particularly liked the garden and conservatory. Also the location and the high standard of upkeep and cleanliness. Very friendly owners but not intrusive. Would definately stay here again.

Mr Marchant

March 2014

A lovely, cosy cottage, fantastically kitted out and with an open fire which was a real treat. The views from the conservatory were wonderful, directly facing the sunset and watching the flocks of starlings doing their roosting dance, red kites overhead. Easy access to a number of reserves and also Oxford. Perfect break for the family. Would definitely stay again.

Willis, May 2014rt

Particularly liked the garden and conservatory.. Also the location and the high standard of upkeep and cleanliness. Very friendly owners but not intrusive. Would definately stay here again.

Mr Lello, March 2014

A lovely, cosy cottage, fantastically kitted out and with an open fire which was a real treat.. The views from the conservatory were wonderful, directly facing the sunset and watching the flocks of starlings doing their roosting dance, red kites overhead. Easy access to a number of reserves and also Oxford. Perfect break for the family. Would definitely stay again.

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Orchard Cottage in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire