Berkshire Vacation Rental chateau / country house: nr Henley on Thames

Luxurious English Country Estate, 25 minutes to London, close Henley and Oxford

Berkshire chateau / country house rental
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Description Chateau / Country House, 7000 sq. ft.,
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11, 5 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths
Amenities rural, jacuzzi, garden, terrace, balcony
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£350 - £650/night 
£2,600/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$584 - $1,086/night 
$4,342/week 
Penny Holley
+44 (0)1189-722772
+44 (0)7765-257457
Speaks: English, French
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of the Berkshire vacation chateau / country house rental Area of outstanding natural beauty, glorious views across Oxfordshire valley

Stunning country house with plenty of indoor space for entertaining family and friends. 20 acres estate land, glorious gardens with mature plants and trees. Total peace and privacy. Sleeps 11+, luxury bedrooms with countryside views from every window, quality linen, fluffy pillows and towels, en suite bath and shower rooms. Huge well equipped kitchen with Aga cooker, American fridge freezer, separate utility room with electric oven, country style breakfast room open plan to kitchen, oak framed living room with views to the garden on three sides, log fire, magnificent dining room seats 12, home cinema with 14 reclining seats, in ceiling music system inside and on terraces. Study with broadband. Sun filled courtyard garden, further acre of fenced garden with natural pond. Visit the stables, walk across the fields to the pub for lunch. Glorious wildflower meadows in spring and summer. Open log fire in winter. Stunning autumn colours in the beech woods. Icy frost on the trees in winter
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Berkshire chateau / country house rental

Location: Berkshire < England

Nearest Airport: Heathrow at 25 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 50 Miles
Car: recommended
Ideal retreat for a weekend away with friends. Total peace, calm and privacy in a stunning house, with every luxury provided and no need to leave the property until your stay has ended. Relax surrounded by your own private gardens overflowing with wonderful plants, trees and seclusion from neighbours, roads, planes. Relax in the garden beside the natural pond and stream, enjoy the wonderful views and cook for your guests in the well appointed kitchen. Eat outside or inside in the ancient oak dining room. In the winter enjoy the open log fires, the spectacular cinema room and the heated pool. A truly wonderful place to enjoy a family Christmas, with plenty of fields to walk off the inevitable feast. If you are on holiday for a week or more and need to explore, visit Ascot races, the famous Henley music festival, Henley Regatta, Reading pop festivals, or hop on a train from Reading and be in London in 25 minutes. When arriving we are close to the M4 and M40 & 40 minutes from Heathrow.

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Rental Rates for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Berkshire, United Kingdom

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
autumn break Nov 1, 2009 - Dec 20, 2009 - £350 - £450 - - 2 Nights
christmas/new year Dec 21, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010 - £350 - £650 - - 4 Nights
winter escape Jan 4, 2010 - Mar 31, 2010 - £350 - £450 - - 2 Nights
Easter Apr 1, 2010 - Apr 8, 2010 - £350 - £650 - - 3 Nights
spring Apr 9, 2010 - Apr 29, 2010 - £350 - £450 - - 2 Nights
summer season Apr 30, 2010 - Sep 9, 2010 £2,600 £450 - £650 - - 2 Nights
autumn break Sep 10, 2010 - Dec 20, 2010 - £350 - £450 - - 2 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (British Pounds) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • If you would like to book for more than five nights we can offer a reduction on the nightly rent. We can also offer a small reduction for parties of less than 8 people. We are delighted to welcome family groups or friends or hens to the property and have contacts with many local chefs who can help to cater for special occasions.
  • Contact us if you would like details of catering that can be provided during your stay. We can organise a local chef, recommend restaurants, order food for your fridge and so on.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Berkshire, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • chateau / country house (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 7000 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • rural
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • luxury
General:
  • cold water dispenser
  • firewood
  • hair dryer
  • laundry soap
  • local maps
  • paper towels
  • security system
  • toilet paper
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • staff
  • jacuzzi
Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • blender
  • coffee grinder
  • ice maker
  • spices
  • stove top burners
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • kitchenette
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • hob
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 10 people
Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 12 people
Bathrooms:
  • 5 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 4 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 5 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 6 - Toilet
    Bathroom 7 - Toilet
  • All the bathrooms are spacious and well equipped and include heated towel rails and fitted carpets. New double glazed wooden windows ensure no drafts in winter.
Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 11 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 King
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 4 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 5 - 1 Child Bed
    Bedroom 6 - 1 Queen, 1 Double, 2 interconnecting rooms ideal as twin/1 couple
  • The master bedroom is on the ground floor with direct access to the garden. All double bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and two have balconies overlooking the countryside. The studio bedroom is self contained with its own sitting room and bathroom. There is also a double bed in the sitting room of this studio, in case guests would like to use this room as a 'twin'. As the studio rooms are interconnecting and share a bathroom, we count them as one double/twin room, not two rooms, but the bed space is enough for 4. All the double bedrooms are large, very quiet, have top quality linen, mostly from Designers Guild and The White Company, pillows and cushions and a selection of antique and painted furniture. There is hanging space and drawer space in each room. Quality towels are provided for each bathroom, as well as hairdryers.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • VCR
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • books
  • games adults
  • music library
  • DVD
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Outside:
  • deck wood
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • parking off street
  • patio stone/concrete
  • garden
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • parking
  • garage
  • 10 garden chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • indoor pool
  • heated pool
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair accessible
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • cycling
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • mountain biking
Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional
Attractions:
  • arboretum
  • autumn foliage
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • equestrian events
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • live theater
  • sight seeing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
Notes: We can organise transport/car with driver if you are attending local events or want to explore the region and would prefer not to drive yourself. We can stock your fridge with goodies at the start of your stay. Private yoga lessons can be organised at the house. We can recommend a caterer or provide a daily cleaner. Just ask for advice or help to make your stay more comfortable or special.

Further details for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Berkshire, United Kingdom

the swimming pool: There is an indoor heated swimming pool at the property and it is available for guests to use exclusively for up to 2 hours a day, between the hours of 11am and 5pm. Of course we are happy to consider use outside these times, but the pool is part of the cottage accommodation and it is inevitably a disturbance to those in the cottage when the pool is in use. The pool is kept very warm, which is delightful in winter and it has a swim jet and jacuzzi which make it a fun place to be. If unlimited use of a pool is a major requirement of your holiday, we suggest you do not select this property. If you are happy to swim once or twice a day for an hour or so, then you will not be disappointed.

Other Activities: Henley Regatta, Local Music and Book Festivals, London theatre and concerts, Oxford college visits.

Reviews for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Berkshire, United Kingdom

Rating
5 out of 5

London, 25 Sept09

aj777 London
Review Submitted: September 29, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
Wonderful cottage, wonderful owners. Best cottage we've been so far. We are 3 couples with young children spent weekend there for 2 nights. When we entered the house we were speechless, couldn’t believe we are doing to stay here.
So welcomy atmosphere, fresh air, every single stuff are tastefully decorated in the house, beautiful garden, high above our expectations. We were so sad to leave this place and definitely want to come back in few month times. It is difficult to deliver with words you need to see it!
Dear Penny & Tim, Thanks a lot for letting us to stay in your cottage. We had best weekend!
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/3
Rating
5 out of 5

Getaway for friends

Kafwin London
Review Submitted: September 24, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
Lovely setting in a stunning home for our group of friends to relax and unwind! The facilities are excellent - spent quite a few hours in the cinema! Hoping to return!
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rating
5 out of 5

Perfect English Country House

glynhb Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Review Submitted: August 3, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
Beautiful house and gardens. Our party of 9 (mum, dad, four adult children and partners) stayed for a weekend at the end of July/beg August and all had a very enjoyable time in spite of less than perfect weather. The house is full of light and all rooms have wonderful views of the spectacular grounds. The cinema (it's like a real mini cinema!) and pool were very welcome when we had a full day of rain. I hope we have the opportunity to return to this house which is so perfect for a large family gathering or group of friends. My daughter said she didn't want the weekend to end.....
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 4/4
Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful home in fab location

A-M London
Review Submitted: July 5, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
We (a group of 11) stayed at Kidmore End for the weekend in June 09.
It is a beautiful, well appointed, well equipped and very welcoming family home; it would be very easy not to have to leave it for the whole weekend!

However it is within easy reach of Henley and we also enjoyed the surrounding countryside.

The house comes highly recommended - our expectations were definitely exceeded!
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 5/5
 

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