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Large Country Idyll for Families or Party Groups - Sleeps 18, Hot Tub & Garden

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 18290 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large Country Idyll for Families or Party Groups - Sleeps 18, Hot Tub & Garden

Ridgeway House is a gorgeous, light & airy barn style house set in the heart of the North Wessex Downs. There's ample room for 16 guests across 5 bedrooms and sleeping for a further 2 on sofa beds when needed. Everyone can gather around the large dining table for delicious feasts and a seperate games room beckons for those who fancy a game of pool. 2 Bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms and a further 2 bathrooms adjacent to the remaining bedrooms. Sink deep into the sofas and watch your favourite programme on the large Freeview TV or surround yourself in bubbles in the hot tub which is on all year round. Watch the racehorses at sunrise galloping in the distance then relax over breakfast with friends or family! Right in the heart of the Downs and close to the ancient Ridgeway path, there are fabulous scenic walks on your doorstep. When you're hungry and tired The Plough at Eastbury can conjure up delicious fayre or the White Horse on the hill will stretch your legs then treat yourself to a fabulous lunch at The White Horse Inn. Highclere Castle home to the BBC Downton Abbey series is just a 25 minute car ride away. The historic market towns of Hungerford, Marlborough and King Alfred's birthplace Wantage are just a few minutes car journey away. A fabulous day out at Newbury Racecourse providing all the thrills and spills is also just a few moments away. There's no need to slave over a hot stove either as local caterers can be on hand to cook you up a storm and tailor to your every need. However, a large Flavel Range cooker is there for those who like to be hands on. During the summer months a large 75cm BBQ with gas provided is ready for you. The extensive garden has plenty of space for any outdoor activities you may like to organise such as zorbing, mobile archery or for something more tranquil such as chocolate making or afternoon tea. Plenty of parking on site ensures no one has to walk far to the doorstep. Crisp white bed linen is provided for everyone with fluffy towels for bathroom use.

Property manager

Iris

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Composting
  • Garden
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,122 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Hungerford, England

What's nearby

  • Uffington White Horse - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • North Wessex Downs - 21 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 29 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Newbury Racecourse - 29 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Highclere Castle - 32 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Didcot Parkway Station - 22 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wildwood Restaurants - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Country Idyll for Families or Party Groups - Sleeps 18, Hot Tub & Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Country Idyll for Families or Party Groups - Sleeps 18, Hot Tub & Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Country Idyll for Families or Party Groups - Sleeps 18, Hot Tub & Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large Country Idyll for Families or Party Groups - Sleeps 18, Hot Tub & Garden located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Ashdown House, The West Berkshire Golf Club and Uffington Castle. Wayland's Smithy and Welford Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Large Country Idyll for Families or Party Groups - Sleeps 18, Hot Tub & Garden Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great feo large group
Clean, large, spacious. Great for big groups celebrating
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucy o.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hen Do: Great communal space; not the cleanest
We had 13 people to stay for a 3 day hen weekend. Pros: - Great communication from the property manager - Fantastic location, close to London and easy to get to - An inside table that could seat the entire hen party - A good number of bathrooms (although bathroom downstairs is accessed through garden/bedroom) - Lots of space to park - Towels and bed linen provided and clean Cons: - We were overall quite disappointed with the cleanliness of the property. It was in desperate need of a deep clean. Lots of spiders webs, unclean plates (all had to be washed before use) and walls looked dirty - The carpet is due a change - quite stained and discoloured from years of use - The decor could also do with an update, all quite dated and random This house is a good place to bring people together and we enjoyed the local walks and communal space. I would just advise managing expectations and we did get a bit of a shock about how scuffed it was inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We stayed here for my sisters hen do and had the best time! The house was great (although you could use some more mirrors around the place but us girls made it work 😂). The secret garden was a nice place for sunset drinks and there’s a bigger field we were able to use for laser clay pigeon shooting! The grounds are beautiful. Didn’t realise how many horses would be around to add to the beautiful scenery. Plus two cute little pugs came to visit on the first day! Hannah was an absolute diamond! Super lovely. Super helpful. Super accommodating. Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant group stay
I booked this house for a summer weekend with my friends to celebrate my 30th birthday. We had so much fun and the house was a perfect house to celebrate in! The only slight Downside I would say is that the hot tub wasn’t hot enough when we arrived on the first day, it was only 24 degrees when we checked in and even by 11pm at night it was still chilly, only reaching 28/29. so we didn’t have an enjoyable experience using the tub on first night. Second day and night was fine. The hot tub should of been at 35+ at least when we arrived so we could go straight in it if we wanted to. The other downside I would say as a guest is the amount of clearing up we had to do before we left so we wouldn’t be hit with additional charges, which are jobs the cleaner should be doing anyway, regardless of “covid”. I didn’t agree that we had to strip our beds before we left and make sure the dish washer was empty. We had to stop the dishwasher half way through its cycle to wash it up by hand so we could leave. I felt like being at home again and not a trip away. Instead of relaxing and enjoying the time away, it felt like we spent a lot of time cleaning (we didn’t make much mess either). The house is in a lovely area so perfect if you want to go out for a nice walk and visit the local high street :-) thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Hidden Retreat
We spent a gorgeous couple of days at this lovely property, the most beautiful surroundings, race horses and peacocks and ample space for all 16 of us! A lovely warm welcome and and delightful stay, wish we could do it all over again! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for a weekend away
We had an amazing time here for a hen party. From the time we booked to when we left the property the communication and hosts were fantastic - nothing was too much trouble. The house was beautiful with plenty of space for entertaining. Thank you so much, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
What a brilliant house for a weekend away! We were a hen party of 14, plenty of space and gorgeous surroundings to really enjoy ourselves. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space for a hen do
We stayed at Ridgeway House for a hen do and had a fantastic time. There is plenty of room both inside the property and outside (a garden that is almost like a small field allowed us to put on games!) The hot tub was a great feature and we also hired a private chef to make dinner one evening - the property owners were very helpful offering recommendations for that and many other activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family birthday get-together
Booking process and communication were excellent. Covid-19 Lockdown restrictions were the only concern but we went ahead with reduced numbers and had a lovely weekend. The house is huge so plenty of room for everyone. The hot tub was a hit with all, as was the pool table. Went for a walk from the house and foraged plums, crab apples, hazelnuts, blackberries and elderberries from the hedgerows. Kitchen was very well equipped and we enjoyed using the barbecue. Grandchildren also enjoyed the play area. Collecting dropped peacock feathers was the highlight for them! All in all a relaxing, comfortable stay and a lovely family celebration.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020