The Chilterns View

We visited with our son and his wife - they were in Chaucer and we were next door in Copse. We began our two night break by meeting for lunch in The Shepherds Hut. Huge portions and a really friendly pub. (Mention you're staying at Chilterns View to get a free glass of prosecco each! ) Chaucer has it's own parking space next to the lodge but my husband and I loaded up a trolley and followed the path to Copse. Everything as expected - a very comfortable space, good shower, lovely hot tub and everything you need for a relaxing break. The views are amazing! Moon to the front and sunset round the corner at the back! We saw rabbits, a deer, pheasants and several red kites from the decking. Other than a wander into the village for an ice cream, we just read and relaxed, meeting up to eat and play cards in the two evenings! We didn't see anyone else - even Rachel the owner. She is very responsive to messages when we had a query though. There were other guests, but they were just distant voices. Im sure we'll return.

For peace, beauty, privacy and luxury in a countryside setting you can’t improve on The Chilterns View. Amazing scenery, functional and beautifully designed lodges and a fantastic host all make for a really lovely break away from it all . Endless pretty villages to visit, pubs on the Thames, local produce to eat & drink, fragrant hedgerows, secret paths, super comfy bed, your own hot tub…. I think the pictures tell you all you need to know. This year was our second visit. About to book our third.

Red kites soaring above, pheasants strutting by and the larks cascading song filling the air, this really is an idyllic spot to get away from it all. The sunset and dark night sky, the dawn chorus with all the comforts of a well appointed lodge including a hot tub and quality linens provide the quality of a very good hotel. A place to dial down the social media and dial up your senses and and tune into how awesome our nature is - uninterrupted. This is a very special place and we will be back.

A unique & truly outstanding location, in the rural Oxfordshire countryside - a hide gem like no other. The host is accommodating & extremely welcoming. I can personally recommend ‘Ridgeway’ lodge - absolutely fantastic view’s, incredibly comfortable & very private. If quintessential Oxfordshire countryside is what you are looking with a dash of high class within a short drive of Oxford city centre, the Chiltern lodge couldn’t come more highly recommend. Its unique & very much recommended.

We enjoyed a wonderfully rejuvenating 3-night stay in late June at the Ridgeway Lodge. The Chilterns View lodges certainly ticked all the boxes for us in terms of a scenic, blissful couples’ retreat. Rachel is a really thoughtful hostess/owner and has planned her lodges to provide peace, solitude and total relaxation for her guests. She has carefully considered how to eliminate stress so that you can maximise the enjoyment of your stay. The lodge itself was immaculately clean and beautifully presented upon our arrival. The lodges are stocked with the essentials but with a few smart extras - the kitchenette is supplied with salt, pepper, olive oil, balsamic, tea and coffee (and some biccies), under the sink there was some washing up liquid, cleaning cloths and tea towels and in the fridge there was a pint of milk. And of course there are the farm eggs which are freshly delivered – in two senses! The BBQ was stocked with coal bags and ready to be fired up. We were fortunate enough to catch a weekend of half-decent weather in this truly dismal summer so we were able to make full use of all the outdoor space. I suppose it might feel a little claustrophobic if you were stuck inside every day but we were able to eat and drink outside long into the sunny summer evenings. Of course, each lodge has the additional perk of having its own hot tub – which was very clean and at the perfect temperature whenever we wanted to hop in. On one of our days we took the 30 minute walk down to the village to visit the pub and discovered they were having a summer community event with live music. Not quite Glastonbury but nevertheless a great couple of hours listening to a performer run through Elton’s back catalogue without murdering it (we also bumped into Rachel who had escaped the farm for a swift half). The pub was busy and friendly with a community feel and I would recommend anyone to wander down there if they get the time. Like so many of the other reviewers, we would love to return again next year – which in itself is probably the best endorsement to give.

A group of us were meeting up for a long overdue reunion and really wanted to stay in the Chilterns area as it’s where we all grew up. We found The Chilterns View via web search and we were all so pleased we did! We stayed in the large Safari Tent which can accommodate groups of up to 10 people and it was amazing. There is a comfortable deck and sitting area out front, complete with a hot tub - perfect for having a few relaxing drinks and a good chat under the stars. The living area was a great size and had an inside seating/lounge area with a wood burning stove, kitchen area with hob, kettle, toaster, microwave, sink (running hot/cold water) and all the utensil and crockery you could need, as well as a great sized dining table. There is also a large American style fridge freezer for all your cold food and beverage storage. There is an inside shower/toilet room which has a large rainfall shower and is really well finished. The bedrooms have a mixture of twin and bunk beds which were all really comfortable and come complete with a warm cozy duvet and two very comfy pillows. Overall I could not fault the accommodation. We were all very comfortable and really enjoyed the vibe and ambiance that has been created here. On the site there is also an awesome club house which has a pool table, kitchen and bar area, another large dining area and a seating area with its own wood burner. This was brilliant for us, as it gave us an additional space to cook and socialise when the weather wasn’t being kind. The host, Rachel was absolutely brilliant. She was so welcoming and regularly checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed. Nothing was too much trouble. She was so thoughtful, even providing us with fresh eggs from the farm’s chickens! She made some lovely recommendations for food in the area, including The Shepherd’s Hut pub in Ewelme where we had a delicious roast Sunday lunch! Rachel has clearly made a lot of effort to make everyone who stays very welcome, and we certainly did. The area itself is beautiful, with stunning views of the rolling Chiltern hills, and charming character villages within walking distance. It truly was a very serene and relaxing environment to spend our time in. I would definitely recommend The Chilterns View to anyone considering staying in the area. It was great for our group reunion, but would be equally great for couples looking for a quite country retreat staying in the private lodges. We would definitely like to come back again, and hopefully will do next year!