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Faringdon, Oxfordshire

Lock Cottage

The exterior of Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire
The exterior of Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire
The exterior of Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire

Lock Cottage

A charming and cosy Thames-side cottage with a pretty garden close to the Thames Path.

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The sitting room at Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire
The exterior of Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire
The exterior of Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire
The sitting room at Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire
The kitchen at Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire
The dining room at Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire
The double bedroom at Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire
The bathroom at Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire
Lock Cottage and the surrounding area, Oxfordshire
The area surrounding Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire
The area surrounding Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A charming and cosy Thames-side cottage with a pretty garden close to the Thames Path.

At a glance

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
002001
Acorn rating

About Lock Cottage

Always dreamed of staying in one of those pretty river-side cottages with a perfectly pruned garden? Lock Cottage is just that, the very epitome of a Thames-side cottage with ivy-clad walls, pruned shrubs and a rustic interior full of charm. Step inside to knobbly stone walls, wonky exposed beams and a roaring open fire built into a brick wall.

It has a small unfenced garden that overlooks the weir and open fields across from the river. Cross the bridge and hop onto the Thames Path for walks along the river. 

You’ll be on the fringes of The Cotswolds with the quaint old village of Burford just a 15 minutes’ drive north from here. South to the cottage is the Iron Age hill-fort, Badbury Hill, White Horse Hill and the Berkshire Downs.

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, not available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, not available
  • Dishwasher, not available
  • Tumble dryer, not available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, not available

Location

Accessibility

Parking 20m from cottage. Low ceiling and beams. Low door from kitchen to garden. Zip-and-link bed. Unfenced garden overlooking river and weir. Busy path alongside cottage. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Hall, sitting room with flagstone floor and open fire, dining room, kitchen and bathroom with hand-held shower attachment from the bath mixer taps.

First floor layout

One double bedroom (with 6' bed which can also be a twin on request).

More information

Children: Due to the proximity of the river and weir, this cottage is not suitable for children under 12. 

Please note: This cottage has low ceilings and beams, and a low door leading from the kitchen to the garden. It has no shower - it has a hand-held shower attachment from the bath mixer taps.

Please note: The open field across the weir pool is open to the public and can be busy especially during school and bank holidays.

The Thames Path runs past the cottage which can also be busy.

Local fire brigades also use the weir field and pool for water rescue exercises on week days from time to time. This is in agreement with the National Trust.

Heating: Night storage heating is included. 

Garden: The cottage has a small, unfenced garden which overlooks the river and weir.

Parking: There is parking for one car approximately 20 metres from the cottage.

Fishing: Complimentary bank fishing tickets are provided within this cottage, allowing guests to fish in the surrounding area. Map information will be provided within the cottage. Guests will need to provide their own valid rod licence.