The Glasshouse Escape - 5BDR Jewel
About this house rental
Located in Oxford, 13 km from Blenheim Palace, 29 km from Notley Abbey and 49 km from Newbury Racecourse, The Glasshouse Escape - 5BDR Jewel provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This holiday home offers accommodation with a patio.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Balcony / Patio and more
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Reviews
3.1/5.0
Average(23 Reviews)
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7.0
the location and size were really good.
wifi was really bad. the tv was not working as the signal was poor.
9.0
very spacious house. bedrooms/sitting rooms/kitchen. warm ( travelled in winter)
6.0
this is a great house for the money, it was super clean and great location
the managing company, completely let this house down. on my way there they messaged and asked me to fix the WIF as the previous guests had said it wasn’t working!!!!!! I also have a property on booking. com I would NEVER ask my guest to mend anything. I had 3 savvy teenagers and none of them could get it working, the toilet was broken a total let down
5.0
location was perfect
it was nice and warm
large and spacious
some bathrooms were all in poor condition - taps fell off when turned on !
carpets stained
no batteries in remote for to
1.0
I received this email. After being ‘pleased to confirm your reservation’ I was then told I couldn’t stay and was left at 6pm with nowhere to stay.
Dear Charlie Carroll,
We are pleased to confirm your reservation for The Glasshouse Escape
regarding your stay
Thursday, 15 September 2022 → Friday, 16 September 2022.
Reservation information
The Glasshouse Escape: 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Sleeps 10, 186m²
Address: 28 Richmond Rd, , OX1 2JJ Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Check-In: Thursday 15 Sep 2022, 03:00 PM
Check-Out: Friday 16 Sep 2022, 11:00 AM
Nights: 1
People: 2
Rental Price: £148.41
Fees/Services: £99.68
Total: £248.09
Damage Deposit: £250.00
7.0
Location (central Oxford) excellent, with accommodation for family of 10.
Aga for "show" - not practical to master over 4 nights. Therefore no oven.
Instructions for use of dishwasher should be on show, not hidden in a box file in a bottom cupboard.
5.0
The house and location were good.
I wouldn't recommend staying in staybeyond houses. We had 3 houses booked for our wedding over a year in advance and the company cancelled 2 of them with less than a weeks notice and no alternatives. The check-in process is laborious with the photo IDs. I had to chase the company to get my damage deposit returned.
2.0
The location. The space and airiness of the house was lovely. Once we got the under floor heating working it was warm too!.
The service from the agents/owners has been terrible, we reported all of these issues but only one was resolved. We weren't allowed to check in at the normal time as there had been a leak which needed to be fixed. We got into the property about 7pm. First thing we noticed was the lack of chairs - the house accommodates 10 people - there were only 8 chairs, and 3 of them were broken - one so badly it could not be sat on. The house has an AGA as an oven and it was very difficult to light and use. The dishwasher appears not to be working either. The house is advertised as 4 bathrooms - 3 bathrooms and a downstairs toilet. We were there for a family wedding and we had to manage us all getting ready with only one shower. The main shower leaked into one of the bedrooms (onto the bed) - this is the leak that should have been fixed before we arrived (and we still don't know whether it was subsequently). One of other showers had no hose connecting the shower to the shower head. Even in the bathroom with the working shower one of the knobs came off in your hand and it was more like standing under a tap than a shower. The general level of décor is far removed from the photos in the listing. The house is very tired looking with lots of chips in the woodwork/doors and walls just being grubby. The coffee table in the lounge has a hole in it and the TV doesn't work properly. The steps leading the front door were loose and broken.
There was no folder with simple instructions on how to use appliances, nor any information about the rubbish/recycling arrangements. In fact in the recycling bin were things that would not be recycled - bottles of fruit juice/milk (with the liquid still in it), yoghurt pots with yoghurt still in it.
What should have been a relaxing and enjoyable weekend became tiresome with all of the issues - almost laughable about what else could go wrong.
5.0
Kitchen was amazing, Aga just for show, excellent location.
Roof in 1st floor double room was leaking(big obvious hole in it) everytime someone in main bathroom had a shower soaking the bed
9.0
Loads of space, nicely decorated. Great location. Lovely addition of a little playroom.
No oven (other than an aga which wasn't lit).
4.0
The location and layout of the house were ideal. Large kitchen and dining area had plenty of room for 12 of us. Bedrooms were comfortable. Large range cooker in the kitchen was great for keeping the place warm.
Range cooker with its multiple ovens very unfamiliar for cooking with and there was no other oven. Not nearly enough cooking equipment for 12. We called the morning after we arrived about this and were told that some had been taken to another property (!!) but they would get us some more. Chased 24 hours later as nothing arrived. Finally received the stuff late evening of the 3rd night of our 4 night stay. No response to an e-mail of complaint regarding our inability to self-cater for 3/4 of our stay.
9.0
The house was quite lovely. Good location, we rally enjoyed our stay! I truelly recommend the Glasshouse Scape.
The shower in the upper bathroom was not working well
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Oxford?
The average price for a rental in Oxford is $216 per night. This rental is $5 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Glasshouse Escape - 5BDR Jewel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Glasshouse Escape - 5BDR Jewel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Glasshouse Escape - 5BDR Jewel?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony / patio, and dishwasher.
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