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The Happy Valley Pod

(Ref. 1108717)

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Show on map

Customer rating 4.9

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Broadband / WiFi

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23 Customer Reviews

  • "Have to say our stay was excellent."

    The Pod is very well equipped...heating, cutlery....even a cork screw !! The views are simply outstanding...and as for the sheep , chickens, pheasants...all friendly and a joy to watch ! It is so quiet and relaxing...a superb location. The hot tub was amazing...we made good use of that... Would definately recommend this place .

    Thank you Graham, we are so pleased you had a brilliant time. We do have fantastic views ( we are very lucky!) glad the animals were a joy to watch, they put a smile on our faces too. We hope you come back again sometime to visit us. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Graham5.0★Sep 2026

  • "Brilliant place."

    Loved the area. One thing, the nettles and thistles surrounding the hot tub could be cut back as we stung ourselves a couple of times. The hot tub was amazing.

    Reviewed by Jess4.0★Aug 2025

  • "This place is beautiful!"

    Waking up every morning to the sound of sheep and their lambs, having chickens and ducks wandering through the garden and being able to enjoy the surroundings in the hot tub all made this the perfect getaway! The pod was so comfortable and the hosts were super friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend!

    Reviewed by Adrian5.0★May 2025

  • "Such a wonderful romantic getaway."

    Fantastic views around here. Loved watching the animals in the morning/evenings. The pod was clean and had everything we could need for a few days away. Would definitely come back here to enjoy the piece and quiet.

    Thank you for a lovely review Clare! We are so pleased you had a lovely time here. We hope to welcome you back again one day soon. Many thanks Julie and Jo Property Owner

    Reviewed by Clare5.0★Oct 2024

  • "This property was everything described and what we wanted !"

    J and J were very friendly and helpful. The pod was situated in such a brilliant central area for where we were wanting to visit! the restaurants in the area amazing! The Falklands Arms plus the little coffee shop next door in Great Tew worth a visit! The pod was well aquipped warm and very peaceful.. the animals were friendly and enjoyed sone bread and crackers we shared with them The hot tub says takes 2/3 hrs too warm i would say at least 5/6 hours to a good temp All in all i would say stay here you will not be disappointed a fantastic stay … thankyou so very much Sharon and Paul xx

    Thank you for a lovely review guys! So pleased you had a lovely time. The animals love their visitors! With the tub, it needs a good fire going all the time for it to heat in 3 hours. Many thanks Julie and Jo Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Oct 2024

  • "The comfort score is based on the poor quality mattress which resulted in not being able to sleep for two nights."

    You could feel every lump and bump of the coils. It really took away from the experience. Everything else was lovely.

    Hello, thank you for your review. Your review was received today, we have taken notice, and we can confirm new mattress is arriving tomorrow. Unfortunately mattresses are always a personal preference, and though we try we can’t always please everybody sadly. So fingers crossed this one will be ok! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rebecca4.0★Aug 2024

  • "Absolutely amazing experience staying at the Happy Valley Pod!"

    Came for our anniversary for a getaway from London and couldn’t be happier about our choice to stay here. First thing we saw when we arrived was a beautiful view and a field filled with sheep and their lambs, and a friendly cat to show us the way to the door. I could sit out on the swing and watch the lambs jump around for hours! Surrounded by animals yet not loud or smelly at all, just so peaceful. The hot tub was a dream, the cabin equipped with everything you could need including an air fryer, toaster, lots of kitchen utensils, perfect for making anything you want for dinner. Jo and Julie kindly left us some snacks and a bottle of Prosecco which was a lovely welcome. The cabin is so cosy, bed so comfy , even has a TV! Driving distance to other villages nearby and only 5 minutes from chipping Norton high street. Honestly a 10/10 experience, Jo and Julie - you have something truly special here. We will be recommending this place!

    Thank you so much Sophie for lovely review. We are so pleased you both had a lovely time with us. Also thank you for recommending Happy Valley Pod, your correct it is a special place! Thank you Julie and Jo Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sophie5.0★May 2024

  • "Wonderful experience, again!"

    Kitchen set up is good, very usable. Hot tub and bbq very usable as well. Farm animals lovely to hear and watch all day. Thank you again, definitely recommend to anyone.

    Thank you Daniel, it was lovely to welcome you both back again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Daniel5.0★May 2024

  • "It was lovely, cosy and romantic, it got everything you need to cook with and even got an air fryer!"

    All the sheep and chickens were entertaining to watch in the field alongside an amazing view to wake up to. The wood fired hot tub is an effective idea however there is no thermostat or temperature gauge to know if it’s safe to get in as on a couple of occasions of our stay we couldn’t get into it and use it as it was too hot but other than that I loved that they used eco friendly natural products in the hot tub rather than chlorine and it still felt clean! This lovely cosy pod is great as a base for exploring the Cotswolds. It’s situated 10mins away from shops and restaurants/pubs in Chipping Norton itself. It’s an ideal getaway for two :) Would recommend!

    Thank you for your review. Pleased you had a lovely time here at the happy valley pod, the Air fryer is a new addition to the pod and you’re probably the first to use it! The animals are very popular with guests too. Re the Hot tub, the more wood you put on the fire the hotter it will get and will continue to get hot, it’s not possible to have a thermostat installed.Test it with your hand (like you would with a bath) we used to have floating thermometers but they kept getting broken. if it’s too hot then take the lid off and let the fire go down and shut the vent on the grill and wait. This is the first time anyone has mentioned this and people love it rather than the electric ones! If you had asked, we could have ran some cold water into it for you and suggested the above. Natural eco friendly hot tub products we prefer too compared to the Chlorine. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lucianna4.0★Feb 2024

  • "We had a lovely, peaceful stay, the hosts were very helpful and friendly"

    Reviewed by Leanne5.0★Oct 2023

  • "The cabin was compact and very comfortable."

    Hot tub very inviting, we had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay, would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2023

  • "We had an amazing stay and that pod was really lovely and clean inside!"

    Lovely setting and really friendly hosts who were really quick to reply to any messages we sent them! We were a bit put off by the hot tub as it wasnt chlorinated and on the floor there was quite a few chunks of bits which we didn’t know what they were- we felt it would be a lot more hygienic and welcoming if it was chlorinated as we would know that it would be clean! We braved it once and it was lovely once we got over the fact that the bits would be floating about in there!

    Hi Lisa Thank you for your reply. The chunks have mentioned in the hot tub is from the sachet of chemicals that is added to keep your water clean and safe during your stay. The water is changed and hot tub is cleaned for every new guests without exception. So it was perfectly clean,hygienic and much more pleasant and safe for you and the environment than sitting in chlorine.We would of appreciated if any of your concerns had been raised during your stay and we would of happily explained to you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Sep 2023

  • "Sincere thanks for a wonderful stay and the lengths you went to on a last minute hot tub repair on arrival so we could have bubbles on our first night."

    The property is beautiful and we had the most relaxing time watching the wildlife, the Red Kites performing acrobatics had us captivated for hours. And we fell in love with the farm animals, especially the duck procession and the chicken that popped into say hello. I will be highly recommending to all of my friends.

    Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Aug 2023

  • "This pod really is a little piece of heaven!"

    Stunning views and scenery, very tranquil, the perfect place to rest, relax and unwind. The pod has everything you need for this. The hot tub is just amazing..we saw the most beautiful sunrises and sunset. All while listening to the sheep (some are very friendly and want to come and say hello!). The hosts are fantastic, they trult habe put their heart into creating the perfect getaway

    Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Aug 2023

  • "Lovely peaceful location."

    Fantastic views. Would love to visit again.

    Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Aug 2023

  • "Couldn’t recommend this cottage enough!"

    It was clean, cosy and had everything needed for our stay. The hot tub was perfect. Amazing hosts. Beautiful scenery and perfect location.

    Reviewed by Balwant5.0★Jul 2023

  • "Amazing stay at The Happy Valley Pod!"

    The cottage is beautiful and the views are excellent. The hot tub was started before we arrived, so we were able to jump straight in. I would highly recommended this cottage and can’t wait to return. Thank you!

    Reviewed by Ella5.0★Jun 2023

  • "We had an amazing stay in a very idyllic setting!"

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    Reviewed by Hayley5.0★Jun 2023

  • "We had a lovely, peaceful stay."

    Enjoyed our complimentary cava and crisps, we also loved waking up to all the sheep

    Thank you Alice, we are so pleased you had a lovely stay at The Happy Valley Pod. The sheep are great entertainment! Thank you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alice5.0★Dec 2022

  • "Lovely private pod, the wood burner hot tub was the winning feature for me with the beautiful scenery."

    Julie and Jo were great hosts and we absolutely loved Arthur the sheep

    Reviewed by Rachael5.0★Nov 2022

  • "Fantastic location and the Pod was lovely size for two people , hot tub takes a while to heat but is great once it’s heated."

    Really enjoyed our stay here

    Reviewed by Jason5.0★Sep 2022

  • "Great little getaway, perfect for a couples."

    The pod was well equipped with everything you needed. The wood burning hot tub was amazing with idyllic views of the countryside.

    Reviewed by Amy5.0★Aug 2022

  • "A great pod with amazing views"

    Reviewed by Leo5.0★Jul 2022

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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Studio-style layout with double bed, kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Electric heating
  • 2 ring hob and Combi Microwave/oven, fridge
  • TV, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for wood-burning hot tub inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Private off-road parking
  • Large garden with lawn, wood-burning hot tub, decking seating and fire pit/barbecue
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 3.2 miles, pub 1.7 miles
  • Note: The property is on a working smallholding and there is livestock around
  • The property does not accept children
  • Note: If extra guests are being invited to the property please contact owners first

The property

Nestled in the hamlet of Little Tew near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, is this superb studio-style lodge, The Happy Valley Pod.

Enjoying a stunning location with far-reaching countryside and valley views, as well as being within easy reach of the Cotswolds AONB, The Happy Valley Pod is a fantastic choice for couples.

After parking up, be greeted by a beautiful garden with picnic bench, barbecue/fire pit and bubbling wood-burning hot tub, the perfect spot for dining alfresco followed by an indulgent dip for an evening under the stars.

Step into the open-plan living space, where you can look forward to impressing your loved one with delicious meals, prepared in the well-equipped kitchen, ready to enjoy at the dining table over a celebratory bottle of fizz.

After dinner, snuggle up on the sofa and select a much-loved film on the TV as the evening’s entertainment.

When sleep calls, climb into the sumptuous double bed to catch your rest ahead of another adventure filled day.

In the morning, wake-up tired eyes with a refreshing shower before heading out to explore.

Great Tew, often described as one of the prettiest villages in England is full of attractive thatched cottages and has an excellent pub and a proper village shop, you’ll also find Quinche and Clover, which is a bespoke Café, as well Soho Farmhouse.

For your local amenities, take the short drive over to Chipping Norton, where you can treat your other half to a tasty meal at Bitter & Twisted, Thai Shire or The Old Mill Coffee House & Bistro, or pick up last-minute essentials from the convenience store.

Within the town, you can delve into history at the local museum, catch a live performance at The Theatre, or head over to the famous Diddly Squat Farm Shop, as seen on the hit series, Clarkson’s Farm, to purchase fresh and local produce.

Continue onto Moreton-in-Marsh, home to the Wellington Aviation, The Moreton Gallery and a good selection of pubs and restaurants to suit every taste and palette.

From here you can easily access the popular attractions of Batsford Arboretum and Sezincote House & Garden for leisurely strolls.

Keen walkers and cyclists will delight at the plethora of excellent trails on offer, including the renowned 102-mile Cotswolds Way, starting in Chipping Campden and ending at Bath Abbey.

Be sure to visit Bourton-on-the-Water, well-known for its charming model village, Birdland Park & Gardens, Cotswolds Motoring Museum and the popular Mousetrap Inn.

For a romantic getaway to the Cotswolds, look no further than The Happy Valley Pod.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

Where you’ll be staying

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CHIPPING NORTON

Moreton-in-Marsh 8 miles; Stow-on-the-Wold 9 miles; Oxford 20 miles.

The ancient town of Chipping Norton, steeped in history and culture, is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the shadow of the Rollright Hills in this unspoilt area of Oxfordshire. Chipping Norton boasts a popular weekly market, numerous book and antique shops, many cafes, restaurants and pubs serving excellent food and local ales, art galleries, a museum and a thriving theatre. Chipping Norton is surrounded by the pretty limestone villages of the Cotswolds and offers many walks and cycle trails from the town centre, together with a Lido, perfect for a relaxing swim at the end of a busy day. Blenheim Palace, Rousham House and Gardens and numerous National Trust properties are close by, and a little further afield Stratford Upon Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, and the magnificent university town of Oxford are a real delight. A wonderful holiday destination, perfect for exploring all this lovely area has to offer.

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The property does not accept children

Note: If extra guests are being invited to the property please contact owners first

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