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Bog Cottage

The front door at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The front door at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The exterior of Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire

Bog Cottage

On the grounds of Upton House, overlooking the bog garden, this former banqueting house is a stylish retreat.

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The open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The exterior of Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The front door at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The hallway at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The bathroom at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The double bedroom at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The double bedroom at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The twin bedroom at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The outdoor seating area at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The outdoor seating area at Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The exterior of Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
The exterior of Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
Upton House and Gardens in the area surrounding Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
Upton House and Gardens in the area surrounding Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
Upton House and Gardens in the area surrounding Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire
Upton House and Gardens in the area surrounding Bog Cottage, Oxfordshire

© National Trust/Mike Henton

On the grounds of Upton House, overlooking the bog garden, this former banqueting house is a stylish retreat.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
006023
Acorn rating
4What's this

About Bog Cottage

Bog Cottage is a former 18th-century banqueting house located on the grounds of Upton House and Gardens. The cottage overlooks the bog garden, created in the 1930s, with its lush green plants and stream running through it. The large property has a spacious, open plan feel, with chic interior styling and many original features. 

Discover Upton House, a long low house built of local yellow sandstone, before exploring the gardens. As well as a large lawn area with huge cedar trees, and a terraced garden, there is a kitchen garden, a series of herbaceous borders, and large lake with water lilies too. 

Just seven miles away is the interesting market town of Banbury. Explore the historic town centre, with its many shops, restaurants and pubs. Of course, the Cotswolds is well within reach too. 

Features and facilities

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

Location

Accessibility

Parking at top of pathway and on other side of track. No access to Upton House and Garden out of hours due to open swimming pool and terraced gardens. See an independent accessibility review and our accessibility guide below. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

View AccessAble's independent accessibility review of Bog Cottage. 

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Hallway, utility room with toilet and wash basin. One spacious room combining the kitchen with electric Rangemaster cooker, dining and sitting room.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (1 double with 5' bed and 1 twin), bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle.

More information

Heating: Oil central heating included. 

Parking: Parking for one car is available at the top of the pathway leading to the cottage. A second parking space is available slightly further on the right hand side down the original lane as you approach the cottage.

Garden: There is a very pretty private garden. The cottage has wonderful views over Bog garden, but access to this garden is only during opening hours.

*WiFi: We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT. Please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon.

Offers: Guests can enjoy free access to Upton House and Gardens during opening hours all year round. There is no access to the property or grounds out of hours for safety as there is an open swimming pool and terrace gardens at the back of the property.