1BR/1BA Ecolodge in Wallingford with Stunning Views, Sleeps 4

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

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Benson, ENG

Thames Path4 min drive
Wallingford Museum5 min drive
Didcot Railway Centre14 min drive
London (LHR-Heathrow)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Ecolodge With Stunning Views In Chilterns

A 45m2 open plan chalet style bungalow built in hemp on recycled car tyres with triple glazed windows and doors, equipped with LED lighting and the latest far infrared heating. Green Tourism UK recently assessed the lodge and rated it with a Gold Standard Award with a score of 87%. The lodge also has both green walls and green roofs to enhance the biodiversity of the site. The lodge looks over open fields and has its own private terrace. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a small utility room with washing machine, TV with Sky and free wifi. The lodge has a double bed plus a double sofa bed that can be used to accommodate additional guests.

The lodge is situated just off the Ridgeway national trail and Chilterns Cycleway that together with a dense network of bridle ways and footpaths, offer unlimited on and off-road cycling and hiking. We have a couple of vintage bikes that can be hired for a small fee to enable you to explore the area if you can't bring your own.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Kids can come and collect eggs for breakfast!

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If you want to bring pets they need to be well behaved as we have chickens and some wild cats in nearby sheds.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wallingford

Located in Wallingford, this chalet is in a rural area. Wallingford Museum and Didcot Railway Centre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Broad Street Mall and Thame Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Henley Cricket Club or Kassam Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, cycling and mountain biking.

Benson, ENG

What's nearby

Thames Path - 4 min drive
Wallingford Museum - 5 min drive
Dorchester Abbey - 10 min drive
Didcot Railway Centre - 14 min drive
University of Oxford - 23 min drive

Getting around

Wallingford Cholsey Station - 13 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 6 min drive
Benson Waterfront - 5 min drive
The Crown Inn - 6 min drive
The Three Horseshoes - 6 min drive
The Ox Shed Cafe - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ecolodge With Stunning Views In Chilterns pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ecolodge With Stunning Views In Chilterns?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ecolodge With Stunning Views In Chilterns?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Ecolodge With Stunning Views In Chilterns located?

Situated in a rural location, this chalet is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chiltern Hills, Thames Path and Wallingford Museum. Thames River and Thames Path are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Slavica S.

19 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay

The property has everything you might need. It was peaceful and a good base from which to explore the Oxfordshire area.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Q.

6 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lodge

We had a great week in lovely countryside. The lodge was a perfect base - thank you Tim & Sarah.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Babs and David B., Cornwall UK

3 Apr 2019

Like the Eco ideas. Centrally located. Welcoming owners. Spacious.

Love the whole Eco idea. Knew it was next to a recycling tip so that was not a problem. More space than we imagined and Tim was very welcoming and friendly. Outside space was perfect for us and our dog. Nice to sit on the deck with a glass of wine. I guess the own down points would be silly things, like the mirror inthe bathroom was so high I could barely see in it and I am 5ft 6ins. There was no larger mirror to be able to see clothes before you go out, important for me. The interior of the bathroom was a bit shabby, with missing skirting and painting was really needed, it kind of let the whole place down. The oven...... well I put dinner in the oven for half an hour at the temp of 8, which should have cooked it perfectly. It was so lukewarm that I could pick the dish out with my bare hands, the oven just did not get hot at all. Luckily we transferred everything into the microwave. We went to use the wok, and someone had put it away in the cupboard absolutely filthy, still with dirty oil and food particles sitting in it... perhaps whoever cleans for a changeover may like to check this in future. Not a pleasant surprise. So overall a great stay, just looked a bit in need of TLC here and there.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Mar 2019

What's not to like.

Lovely property. Very comfortable. Local town great and well placed for exploring region. Lovely jam and milk provided with tea and coffee. Would happily stay again in warmer weather to enjoy sitting out on the deck.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynda A., Grantham Lincolnshire UK

20 Aug 2018

Wonderful Little retreat .

Really nice retreat. Great position with lovely walks and not far from the thames. Super hospitable hosts. Went out of their way to make us feel at home with our family. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Your host

I trained as a soil scientist and worked/lived in Africa for 13 years. After returning back to England, I worked on various Eco developments including Bicester Ecotown and clothing Ecofactories in Bangladesh. I've also developed Eco holiday resorts in England, Kenya & Lesotho.

Why they chose this property

This area has some of the best mountain biking/hiking trails in the country. In spite of being only 40 miles from London, you can ride nearly all day along the huge bridleway network and not even see anyone else. There also plenty of historic sites within a few miles including Grims Ditch, Wallingford Castle and numerous Hill Forts.
This property is in the countryside but only 2 miles from the historic market town of Wallingford

What makes this property unique

The lodge has great views over farmland. It is highly insulated (hemcrete wallls with triple glazed windows and doors) and heated during the winter months by far infrared panels. It is powered by a 4kW array of solar pv panels with grid backup supplied by 100% renewable energy by Good Energy.

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