Geggs Lodge is a golden-stone cottage in Deddington, on the edge of the Cotswolds, with a navy shaker kitchen-diner that opens through french doors onto a walled garden. It sleeps 6 across 4 bedrooms and suits families or two couples wanting a relaxed village base with the market place under a 10-minute walk.

At a glance
• Sleeps 6 across 4 bedrooms
• Beds: 1 king, 1 queen, 1 single, 1 single sofa bed
• 2 bathrooms plus a cloakroom
• Under a 10-minute walk to Deddington`s market place, three pubs and a monthly farmers` market
• Private driveway parking for two cars, shared with the neighbouring barn
• Dog-friendly, with a utility and back door for muddy paws
• Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 11:00

A Home to Relax and Unwind
The navy shaker kitchen-diner is the natural heart of the house, with a range cooker for slow Sunday roasts and an oak table that seats 6 for long breakfasts and suppers. When the sun is out, the french doors fold back onto the walled garden, so you can move easily between cooking and the patio. In the evening, sink into one of the two velvet sofas and put something on the smart TV.

The Layout
• Living area: Two velvet sofas facing a smart TV, with a compact study nook off to one side that holds the single sofa bed.

• Kitchen: Large navy shaker kitchen-diner with a range cooker, oak worktops and french doors to the garden. The oak table seats 6. A utility with its own back door handles muddy paws and wet coats.

• Bedroom 1 (Master): King bed with a seating area and en-suite bath with over-shower.

• Bedroom 2: Queen bed.

• Bedroom 3: Single bed.

• Bedroom 4: Single sofa bed, in the study.

• Bathrooms: Family bathroom with a tub-shower serving the rest of the house, plus a cloakroom. Cowshed toiletries provided.

• Outdoor space: Walled garden with a lawn and a sunny patio, with seating for 6 and a barbecue.

Location
Deddington is a historic North Oxfordshire market village built from honey-coloured ironstone, centred on a lively market place. Three pubs, a deli and a monthly farmers` market sit within an easy stroll, and countryside walks start right at the edge of the village. It also makes a good base for the wider Cotswolds and beyond.

• Deddington Market Place, 5 to 10 min walk, pubs, deli and shops
• The Unicorn Inn, 5 to 10 min walk, 17th-century coaching inn with open fires and a garden, dog-friendly
• The Red Lion, 5 to 10 min walk, traditional village pub known for fish and chips
• Deddington Farmers` Market, 5 to 10 min walk, fourth Saturday each month, over 40 stalls
• Deddington Castle, 10 to 15 min walk, Norman motte-and-bailey ruins and countryside walk, dogs on leads welcome
• Clifton and Deddington Circular Walk, from the market place, 10km loop along the River Cherwell
• Broughton Castle, 10 to 15 min drive, moated and fortified manor house
• Blenheim Palace, 20 to 25 min drive, UNESCO World Heritage Site and Churchill`s birthplace

Good to Know Before You Book
The bedrooms and family bathroom are upstairs, along with the master en-suite, so the staircase is used to reach all the sleeping areas. The private driveway is shared with the neighbouring Geggs Barn and has parking for two cars. Check-in is self check-in via a lockbox, with full instructions sent on the morning of arrival. Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome, and the walled garden and utility back door work well for them.

Extra charges
Dogs are welcome at £24 per pet per stay, up to a maximum of 2; please include any pets when booking. Early check-in and late check-out can each be requested at £30 per hour, subject to availability. Welcome hampers, wine tasting, clay pigeon shooting, horse riding and e-bike delivery to the door are offered as concierge extras. These extras are subject to availability and can be requested after booking through a secure third-party platform.

Booking policy
Guests are required to pay a security deposit of £250 prior to their stay. This is fully refundable pending no damages or excess cleaning being required. This will be a pre-authorisation hold on the card taken at least 24 hours before you check in, and is automatically released within 3 days after check out.

Full payment is due 30 days before arrival and will be automatically charged to the card on file. If payment fails, it must be completed within 24 hours or the booking will be cancelled. Early payment is allowed; card fees up to 3 percent are non-refundable if cancelled.

Cancellation policy
Full refund if cancelled 30 or more days before arrival. Fifty percent refund if cancelled fourteen to thirty days before arrival. No refund if cancelled within fourteen days of arrival.

We love having guests at Geggs Lodge in Deddington, and we`re happy to help you plan your stay. Send us a message with any questions before you book, and we`ll do our best to answer.
Cotswold & Country Properties
Self check-in via lockbox; full instructions will be sent the day of arrival.

• Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome; please include any pets on your booking.
• No parties or events, please.
• No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property.

Maximum 6 guests; the listed capacity is the absolute limit and includes any visitors.

Please treat the space, its artwork and furnishings with care, and leave it tidy with any used dishes cleaned or loaded away.

Any questions before or during your stay, just send me a message and I`m happy to help.