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Spacious, peaceful home - heavily discounted to include cat sitting

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Rates from GBP £950 | Weekly

House | Entire Home | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From June 20, 2026 until June 27, 2026

Description

Sun-filled well-equipped family home: 2 living areas, 2 (possibly 3 for a small additional fee) dbl bedrooms (1 ensuite), patio/large enclosed garden, home cinema, piano, table tennis & woodburner. Family friendly pub + playground 3mins walk away, world-famous Trout Inn by the Thames 20mins. Easy access to Oxford city by bus (15mins) or lovely traffic-free canalside stroll. We can arrange on street parking for a small extra fee. Shops/cafes & restaurants in fashionable Summertown & Jericho all close by. Great local walks. North Oxford is famed for its easy access to the city centre, nearby train station (Oxford Parkway) with ample car parking & trains to London, numerous delightful spots along the River Thames, the Oxford canal (two minutes from our back garden), Port Meadow, several local pubs (one less than five minutes walk from our house, overlooking the village green) including The Trout which overlooks the River Thames. Fashionable Summertown is a short drive or bus ride away, and hosts several cafes & restaurants. As well as its world-famous university, Oxford itself boasts history, architecture, museums, theatres and so on. THE SPACE Downstairs there are two distinct living areas: the front lounge, or snug, with woodburner, two large sofas, beanbags and 40inch TV; kitchen/diner/living area with well-equipped kitchen, dining table that can be extended (& can house the table tennis set), two large sofas, piano, and home cinema equipment. Dining area overlooks the patio and spacious garden. Downstairs toilet and sink. The first floor has two/three bedrooms: the master bedroom with kingsize bed and ensuite bathroom with large shower; a second large bedroom with kingsize bed, small sofa and desk; optional extra of a small double bedroom with desk (please note, no wardrobe or storage space in this room); and family bathroom including shower over bath. The second floor has the fourth double bedroom, equipped with desk, and a small en-suite shower room - we are not including this in the let as this is where the cat sleeps!. From the garden gate you can walk directly to the local pub, the canal or over a picturesque railway bridge to access Port Meadow, views of which can be seen from the top of the house. Misty mornings and sunsets are particularly spectacular. The garden has outside table and chairs seating 8. We still have some books and board games for younger children. If you are travelling with an under 2 year old please get in touch and we will do what we can to source appropriate safety equipment, cot and highchair, etc

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Offices
0

Size
138 m2

Suited For
4

Property Type
House

Availability

From June 20, 2026 until June 27, 2026

Minimum Stay

6 Days

Comments: We would also consider an asynchronous exchange with a UK or European country

Location

House in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Closest University

University of Oxford

Nearby Universities
Oxford Brookes University
Neighborhood

North Oxford

Nearby Cities

Oxford

Comments: Very easy access for Oxford city centre by car, foot, bus or bike - including the delightful option to walk all the way into the city centre along the towpath

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Suburban
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from GBP £950 Weekly | Negotiable

Utilities are not included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Heavily discounted rate to include taking care of our cat. We will require a £75 cleaning fee and £400 damage deposit

Considerations

Ask about the suitability of the home for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

Ask about the availability of a car

Comments: Ample on-street parking (permit required)

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with my pet(s)

Ziggy, our two year old cat - this affectionate pet needs minimal care: feeding and letting in and out.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

TV

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Creative

Piano

Comments: Table tennis and some board games are available for guests to enjoy.

Reviews

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