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The Tap Room

kingham, gloucestershire
  • 4 guests
  • 2 beds
  • 1 bathroom
  • Pet Friendly

Description

The Tap Room is a beautiful Grade II listed holiday retreat in the picturesque village of Kingham. Dating back to the 17th century and formerly the village cider store, this quaint and homely cottage is surrounded by stunning countryside and is the ideal base for a group of friends or small family who are looking to explore the region.

Upon arrival, drive to the rear of the property where you can park your car within the open carport and make your way to the back door which opens directly into the dining area, that is flooded with light from the two floor-to-ceiling windows which frame the back door, offering delightful views of the garden. Moving through to the adjoining sitting room, that is surrounded by Cotswold stone feature wall, exposed wooden beams and attractive wooden floors, you can relax with your loved ones on the sofa’s as you enjoy a games night with the selection of games and cards available. The kitchen is well-equipped for rustling up and delicious meal before you and your loved ones retreat to the wooden dining table to catch up and plan your itinerary for the wonderful days that lie ahead.

Enjoy a relaxing bath in the contemporary bathroom complete with underfloor heating and a quaint exposed Cotswold stone windowsill, before heading up the stairs where you have a choice from two elegant bedrooms; the master has an eye-catching exposed Cotswold stone feature wall, exposed wooden beams, a Velux window that bathes the room in natural light and an inviting king-size divan bed, the second bedroom is in the eaves of the property and also boasts an exposed Cotswold stone wall, with Velux windows overlooking the garden, with twin divan beds.

Catch the sunrise in the early hours in the stunning, enclosed, wrap-around garden with a little patio area housing ample seating and a barbecue available for guests to use in summer months, and a sizeable lawn area, perfect for your furry friend to stretch their legs, which is bordered by attractive leafy shrubs and lavender plants.

Get better acquainted with the local area by taking a walk around lovely Kingham which is a peaceful and secluded village, an excellent centre for walking and cycling with a number of walks and cycle rides centred on the village, set in the broad Evenlode valley with wide open village greens and a village shop, a church and two pubs; The Kingham Plough and The Wild Rabbit.

A short car journey will bring you to Chadlington where you will be able to indulge in delicious hamburgers, cool draft beers, lagers, ciders and rosé, and also the interesting cow juice at Diddly Squat Farm!

Visit the historical market town of Stow-on-the-Wold where you can stroll around the market square and discover the town stock which dates back to the 15th century and is shaded by a majestic Elm Tree and then head over to St Edward’s Parish Church where you will find the enchanting looking tree surrounded doorway and finally, finish off with refreshing tipple at The Stag at Stow.

For a great day out, head over to the historic market town of Bicester where you can visit the medieval church of St Edburg’s, the earliest remaining building in Bicester or take a stroll around the market square which comprises parts of the historic town trail, or if you enjoy a spot of shopping head to Bicester Village which is an open-air shopping outlet with an array of shops.

For a memorable holiday with your loved ones, The Tap Room is the perfect base.

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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Baby Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • Off Road Parking

What guests are saying

4.7
Based on 57 reviews
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All very positive.

We were unlucky with the weather which stopped our full walking plans but otherwise we were very happy with our stay and choice of the Taproom. The accommodation was perfect, the facilities provided excellent and Kingham itself was lovely. It is only a minor thing but it would have been nice if the grass had been cut in the back garden. We would definitely consider returning, in order to complete the walking plans that we had.

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KelvinJun 2026

We had a wonderful stay at The Tap Room!

Everything was thought of, clean and comfortable! Much bigger than the pictures give credit for, plenty of room for our family of 4 and our cockapoo! The location is great for exploring the beautiful Cotswolds villages, walks and pubs! The local pub, “The Kingham Plough” served delicious food and warm and welcoming hospitality! Would highly recommend a stay here!

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SueApr 2026

I asked my wife what she would like to do celebrating our silver wedding anniversary, she said take me to The Wild Rabbit for a meal.

We are living at Chester (CH64 5SP) so we are booking up at The Tap Room (just a small walk away) for 3 days. The Tap Room is fantastic! They have thought of everything to make us feel at home, with the absence of a shaving mirror in the bathroom, but we would get by without it. The one possible sour note is the difficulties of getting into bed. The eaves make a bit awkward but that is like grasping at straws. In conclusion we would like to thank you for our stay at The Tap Room, the Cotswolds are amazing. Yours sincerely Robert & Carol

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RobertNov 2025

Good to know

House Rules

  • Good housekeeping bond

    This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

  • Property notes

    Note: For the comfort of future guests, we ask that dogs remain downstairs, stay off the furniture and that no trace of a dog remains after your departure.

    Note: The property’s garden is enclosed, however dogs should be supervised outside at all times, for very small dog breeds that could potentially fit through the garden gate, a three meter tie out cable is provided.

    Note: This is an old, Grade II listed property and has many character features including sloping ceilings and low beams, both of which could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility.

    Note: This property has stairgates built in.

    Note Mini table top fridge and freezer available on request.

    2 small dogs or one medium sized well-behaved dog welcome

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    16:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    1091347

  • Parking

    Off Road Parking, Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

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