Company info
Short Let Space is a vacation rental company managing over 120 cottages, apartments and holiday homes in the Oxford and Cotswolds. We have a great team of holiday cottage professionals who have lived in the area for a combined number of 60 years and are more than happy to share their knowledge and advice on where to explore, whether you are here for a holiday, working, or studying.
We are here to look after you before, during and after your stay. We operate to high standards of property care. We require full electrical, gas and other safety certificates to be updated annually by the owners.
Our friendly bookings and client support team are on hand to help you before and during your stay and our platoon of housekeepers and handymen and women who keep our holiday cottages in tip top condition. We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful cottages and apartments.
Property info
Buckland Mews is a beautifully presented two-bedroom townhouse set in a quiet residential mews in Abingdon-on-Thames, offering a perfect blend of stylish comfort and everyday convenience.
Thoughtfully decorated throughout in a bold blue and gold palette, the property features a well-equipped kitchen/diner with teal shaker-style cabinetry and space for up to four at the dining table, a warm and inviting living room with wooden floors and a statement feature wall, two well-appointed bedrooms — two doubles — and a family bathroom with bath and overhead shower. The property is arranged over two floors with a spacious feel and plenty of natural light. Note that the second bedroom is a standard small double bed (also known as a queen or three-quarter bed) measures 120cm x 190cm.
Located in a quiet mews setting just moments from Abingdon town centre, the property is ideally placed for professionals and contractors working locally, at nearby Culham Science Centre, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, or Milton Park, as well as couples, families and groups exploring historic Oxfordshire. Oxford city centre is approximately seven miles away, while Radley train station — providing regular connections to Oxford, Didcot Parkway and London Paddington — is just two miles from the front door.
With stylish furnishings, hotel-quality linen, fast Wi-Fi and all the comforts of home, Buckland Mews is the ideal base for any stay in Oxfordshire — whether for two nights, a week or longer.
A stylish, centrally located townhouse — perfectly placed for work or leisure in the heart of Oxfordshire.
Neighborhood info
Distances to Local Towns
Abingdon town centre — walking distance
Oxford city centre — approx. 7 miles / 15 minutes' drive
Didcot — approx. 8 miles / 15 minutes' drive
Wallingford — approx. 9 miles / 20 minutes' drive
Wantage — approx. 10 miles / 20 minutes' drive
Reading — approx. 18 miles / 30 minutes' drive
Swindon — approx. 28 miles / 35 minutes' drive
London — approx. 60 miles / 75 minutes' drive (or ~55 mins by train from Didcot Parkway)
Nearest Train Stations
Radley Station — approx. 2 miles / under 10 minutes' drive (services to Oxford, Didcot Parkway, Reading, London Paddington)
Culham Station — approx. 3 miles / 10 minutes' drive
Didcot Parkway — approx. 8 miles / 15 minutes' drive (extensive national connections including direct London Paddington in ~40 minutes)
Oxford Station — approx. 7 miles / 15 minutes' drive
Nearest Groceries
Tesco Express, Abingdon — approx. 5 minutes' walk
Waitrose, Abingdon — approx. 10 minutes' walk
Sainsbury's, Abingdon — approx. 10 minutes' drive
Lidl, Abingdon — approx. 5 minutes' drive
Marks & Spencer Food, Abingdon — town centre
Nearest Shops
Abingdon town centre — high street shops, independent boutiques, cafés and services (walking distance)
The Precinct Shopping Centre, Abingdon — everyday essentials
Retail park on Marcham Road — homeware, electricals and more
Oxford city centre — major retailers, covered market, Westgate Shopping Centre (15 mins)
Nearest Restaurants & Pubs
Wide choice of pubs, restaurants and cafés in Abingdon town centre — walking distance
The Broad Face, Abingdon — riverside pub with food
Nando's, Zizzi and other casual dining in Abingdon
Extensive choice in Oxford city centre (15 mins)
Takeaway and delivery options available from all major platforms
Distances to Key Employment Sites
Culham Science Centre (UKAEA / Tokamak Energy) — approx. 3 miles / 8 minutes' drive
Harwell Science and Innovation Campus...