Meet Patricia
Outgoing, Sociable, Helpful
I'm a good cook and will offer meals when convenient I speak passable French
On a typical day...
I won’t be home a lot.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Golf, Cooking, Gardening, Hiking, Socialising
Hosting guests since
2012
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
My home is in a quiet area of the ancient town of Abingdon, on the River Thames, with its attractive and historic buildings mingling with a thriving , modern market town. It is only 8 miles from Oxford, which requires no introduction.
Transport facilities are excellent in the area, with regular bus services to Oxford or Didcot for trains to London, just a one hour journey.
I rent out one bedroom, a twin with its own adjacent bathroom. There is also a small snug, where you can relax or work. In this room there is a folding bed so if you want to use that for a younger member of your family, do let me know and I will quote you a price.
There is a small but attractive south facing garden.
I am a retired, but very active ( golf-playing) widow, with family living close by, so have grandchildren popping in from time to time.
I speak passable French. and enjoy doing so. I love cooking so will be happy to offer an evening meal by arrangement - all diets catered for. A substantial Continental breakfast is included in the price (home made jams and marmalades) but a full English can be arranged at extra cost.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
The house is only 15 mins walk from the town centre, in a quiet close. There is a stop for the bus route between Oxford and Didcot only 5 minutes walk away, with plenty more routes from the town centre.
For keen walkers (I am one myself) there are many beautiful country and riverside walks starting from my house - no car necessary!
For golfers, Drayton Park Golf course is a 10 minute drive away, with a 9 hole and 18 hole course, and excellent driving range, and Frilford Golf Course with
THREE 18 hole courses, a bit more upmarket!
There are many very good and safe cycling routes in the area, and very few hills.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Horse Stables
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Coeliac
- Diabetic
- Lactose Intolerant
- Nut Allergies
House Rules
I only allow smoking outside.
Please keep noise down late in the evening.
Your guests are welcome but only by arrangement.
PLEASE NOTE, I DO NOT HOST UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN ie UNDER 18
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
9 Reviews
April 2024
Lovely lady, lovely place to stay and in a perfect location. Back again in June.
Host reply
Thank you, Michael, looking forward to meeting up again in June
September 2023
Patricia is a really welcoming and kind host. She made me very comfortable during my stay.
August 2023
It has been a wonderful surprise, we recieved much more than we expected. The room with bathroom, the whole breakfast and the iluminated place to savour it close to the beautiful garden, the delicious home made jam, the facility to use the kitchen, the free place to park in front of the house. And Pat makes you feel comfortable just entered home, vital, lovely, and open minded woman, it's essential to be recomended by her to plan
excursions. And the village Abingdon, we didn't expected discover such amazing place, the history, the nature, the romantic path along the Thames bank, the lovely people...
Absolutely recommended!.July 2023
We had an absolutely delightful experience with Pat!
Her warm nature made us feel right at home. The room was impeccably clean and tidy, resembling a charming little hotel that offered all the comforts of home. Everything went smoothly and it was a truly enjoyable experience!May 2023
Pat was a very friendly person and made me feel at home in her beautiful house I would certainly recommend Pat for her hospitality and a very warm welcome:-)
April 2023
I stayed with Pat regularly over the course of six months. She was a delightful host and her house is lovely.
I had a lovely breakfast provided every morning for a little extra with tasty homemade Jams, well worth it.
It was great to get to know Pat over my stays and I look forward to returning some time in the future. I very much recommend staying here!
September 2022
Patricia is an excellent host with a golden heart. She welcomed us beyond my wildest imagination. We were very pleased to confirm that we highly recommend her house. Many thanks Pat
April 2022
Lovely stay nice and quiet very comfortable
February 2022
Pat is a lovely host who welcomed us warmly, making us feel very well looked after. The house is very clean and tidy and the facilities provided are excellent, the stay here is undoubtedly worth your money and during the time spent here we felt very safe.
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