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Barn |5 bedrooms |Sleeps 12

Bampton, Oxfordshire in Oxford

From £1725 per week |  From £450 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

5 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Owl Barn is situated on an old farm on the edge of the Cotswolds and is set in private grounds of 15 acres. With its classic Cotswold stone exterior, the barn has wonderful views, oodles of outside entertaining space including a terrace with built in barbecue, and it all overlooks a beautiful nature reserve. It is a magical place for a family get together, relax and re-charge the batteries or have a party or reunion with friends.

Nearby there is the famous Trout Pub at Tadpole Bridge which sits on the Thames Pathway - well worth a visit! Great walks and cycling are all around. Guests have exclusive discounted access to the Retreat Spa and golf course at Witney Lakes and local attractions include Blenheim Palace, Cotsolwd Wildlife Park and a great coffee shop at Aston Potteries just down the road!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Owl Barn has been lovingly restored with all its original features exposed. The magnificent fireplace, vaulted oak beams, stone floors and open-plan living area make it a wonderful choice for family gatherings, parties and corporate retreats. It can also be booked with another barn (Snipe Barn) to accommodate parties of up to 22!
Plasma TV with freeview plus wireless internet access are installed throughout. There are 5 luxurious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, plus a sofa bed in the living area.

Further details outdoors:
Chimney Meadows is the largest nature reserve of the BBOWT (Berks, Bucks and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust). The site totals 250 hectares of wildlife rich land along the banks of the River Thames. This vast and tranquil area of fields, pastures and nationally acclaimed wildflower meadows is a vital refuge for wading birds. The reserve is of national importance for its species-rich wetland meadows that support large numbers of now scarce ground-nesting birds, and provides a haven for curlew, snipe and reed bunting. Nearby is the famous Trout Pub at Tadpole Bridge which is approximately a mile walk and well worth the journey, it sits on the Thames.

Further details

Cake and tea provided for guests on arrival.
We can do catering if required.
We can arrange any of the following for our guests: Retreat spa with a range of beauty and facial treatments; Golf days; Riding, fishing, shooting excursions; private parties.
We can even organise management retreats and company meetings either on-site or with our network of preferred partners. There is a plasma TV and wireless internet access throughout the property.

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Double Bedroom 4 en suite

The Central England / Cotswolds / Oxfordshire region

Steeped in history, rich in heritage and awash with natural beauty, the Oxfordshire Cotswolds are a charming blend of bustling market towns, picturesque villages, breathtaking natural scenery and over 6,000 years of history.

Whatever the time of year, the Oxfordshire Cotswolds offers a lively calendar of festivals and special events. As well as all the exciting large scale events, it's the smaller community events - the village fetes and fairs that seem to fill every summer weekend, the open gardens, local guided walks, exhibitions and performances by local groups that really give you a true feel of just what wonderfully rich experiences the area has to offer.
Walking, cycling, swimming, hot air ballooning, watersports, horse riding, shooting, fishing, golf - the list goes on! It's all here in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and set against a backdrop of outstanding natural beauty.

From riverside strolls to more energetic hikes across the rolling countryside, there are more than 500 miles of footpaths to enjoy, including long distance trails like the Thames Path and the Oxfordshire Way.

Located in the heart of England, the Oxfordshire Cotswolds is served by a comprehensive network of national and international road, rail and air links.

The Oxfordshire Cotswolds is served by excellent links to the A34 and M40, providing easy access to London, Birmingham and the remainder of the national motorway network.

Both London Heathrow and Birmingham International airports are within an hour's drive and can be reached by car, bus and rail.

The Oxford / Bampton, Oxfordshire area

Oxford and its wonderful University is only 12 miles away. Belenheim Palace is the fabulous home of the Churchill family and make a great day out for the whole family - both the palace and the gardens are well worth a visit.

Other places of interest are the classic old town of Burford and its legendary High St; Cotswold Wildlife Park, Bibury Trout Farm, Bicester Village for designer shopping, Chedworth Roman Villa, Cotswold Water Parks for waterskiing and fishing, Cogges Farm, Kelmscott Manor (former home of William Morris and founder of the Arts amnd Crafts Movement), and loads of gorgeous Cotswold villages including Stow in the Wold, Moreton on the Marsh, Bourton on the Water and the historic town of Witney.

Plus loads of pubs and restaurants in the area and opportunities for golf at Burford and Frilford Heath or fishing or walking.

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Reviews

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10 Oct 2011

“Great location and fantastic accomodation” We stayed as a group for a birthday and it could not have been more perfect. We rented Owl and Rose together and both provided an excellent standard of accomodation in a beautiful setting. Could not... more

14 Aug 2011

“Perfect accomodation in a beautiful hideaway location!” We hired all three barns for our Wedding Party to stay in over the weekend of our Wedding. We couldn't have been happier with the barns themselves, they were beautifully decorated, so spacious and everything we needed was there, even down to the BBQs and BBQ tools! Although the barns are not too far from Bampton which has a village shop etc (should you forget to bring a vital ingredient!), they are off the beaten track and therefore provide an beautiful, tranquil backdrop for a relaxing break and you really do feel at one with nature sitting outside, glass of wine in hand, listening to the local wildlife from surrounding nature reserves! As it's quite secluded and self contained, it's a very safe environment for children to run around and spend time outside without you feeling like you have to keep an eye on them all the time. We would thoroughly recommend these barns, whatever the occasion and we will always remember the happy times we had there!

24 Jun 2011

“Brilliant Cottage” Just spent a long weekend in Owl Barn. Everything was fantastic, the setting is great, even managed to watch a Barn Owl in broad daylight! Booking and check in was seamless, all in all I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this as a place to stay.

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20 Jun 2011

“Amazing Barn for a family/group hoilday” We hired the barn for a family holiday and to celebrate two big family birthdays. It was a perfect location and a great venue to do so. With a mixture of young and old family members the barn had... more

20 Jun 2011

“Perfect weekend break for a large group!” We had a great weekend in this well equipped property, perfect for large groups because of the large, open and sociable space.

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“ What an amazing place! Utterly luxurious but cosy too with everything one could need for a relaxing weekend with friends. Perfect for long lunch/dinner sessions as well as sinking into the daybed sofas and watching DVDs on the giant flat screen TV. The bedrooms couldn't be more comfortable and top notch bathrooms too.
The cherry on the cake is the spectacular setting in a nature reserve with fabulous views from every window. I need an excuse to rebook! Thank you so much”.
Natasha and friends, London.

“From the moment we arrived we knew we would have a fantastic time. This place is stunning- from the little touches to the comfy beds. A very memorable weekend. Hope to be back soon! Thank you!”
Katie and friends, London.

We celebrated Thanksgiving at Owl Barn and had a fantastic weekend! Thank you for the wonderful accommodation and the quiet/remote location. We all look forward to coming again to stay next year!
Ashlee and family, USA.

“ We had such a comfortable stay – it was lovely to get the whole family together as we are between houses. Mummy flew in from Australia! A wonderful amount of space to run around in.
Elizabeth and family, Bristol.

“ We had a wonderful Christmas at Owl Barn. The space was great for all 10 of us. Brilliant for walks and places to explore. Many thanks!”
Jaqui and friends, Liverpool.

“We had a wonderful weekend – gorgeous house and area. Fantastic showers and comfy beds. Thank you!”
The Young Family and Friends for Joyce’s 60th, Oxford.

“ Had an amazing weekend. This is really lovely place and the cake was a nice touch!” Rachel’s 30th , Manchester.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 12
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
low season 2012	6 Jan 12	10 Feb 12	1725£ 1725	450450	12951295	2 Nights
february half term 2012	10 Feb 12	21 Feb 12	1845£ 1845	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season 2012	21 Feb 12	30 Mar 12	1845£ 1845	475475	13851385	2 Nights
high season 2012	30 Mar 12	1 Jun 12	2050£ 2050	500500	15401540	2 Nights
june half term 2012	1 Jun 12	12 Jun 12	2050£ 2050	0-	0-	1 Week
high season 2012	12 Jun 12	14 Sep 12	2050£ 2050	500500	15401540	2 Nights
mid season 2012	14 Sep 12	19 Oct 12	1845£ 1845	475475	13851385	2 Nights
october half term 2012	19 Oct 12	6 Nov 12	1845£ 1845	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	6 Nov 12	21 Dec 12	1725£ 1725	450450	12951295	2 Nights
xmas/new year 2012/13	21 Dec 12	8 Jan 13	3450£ 3450	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

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2 years listed You are contacting Fergus Mitchell Landline +44 1367 252565 Mobile +44 7973 131594 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This barn has received 5 reviews from previous guests.

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