The Old Barn, Witney - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Top rated by guests
Dining Area with Views, The Old Barn, Bolthole Retreats
Living Area, The Old Barn, Bolthole Retreats
Kitchen Area, The Old Barn, Bolthole Retreats
Dining Area, The Old Barn, Bolthole Retreats
Kitchen, The Old Barn, Bolthole Retreats
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(16 Ratings)
"The Old Barn is hidden behind two other homes and is difficult to locate from the Crowley Road. Pity the house next to the road is not mentioned in the directions to get there. Once arriving the prope..."
Richard J.
Don't miss out! Price and availability may change
9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(16 Ratings)

Cottage in West Oxfordshire District

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this cottage rental

Sitting on the outskirts of Witney, The Old Barn is a place to relax and enjoy quiet tranquillity, whilst being ideally situated to explore the Cotswolds. With its own gravelled drive and ample parking in front of the property, lawned gardens wrapping around the side of the house and to the rear, this really is a lovely bolthole retreat for your stay in the area.

The house has been lovingly decorated throughout and has all the features you would expect in a home away from home. The fantastic open-plan kitchen dining and living area will be a place your whole party can spend some quality time together, whether that is making some fantastic meals within the well-equipped kitchen or relaxing on the cosy sofas after a day walking the area. One thing that will stand out is the beautiful panoramic view from the bi-fold doors which could almost be a framed picture. Each of the bedrooms are of a great size and all en-suite, but there may be strong discussions over who gets the feature mezzanine room on the first floor.

The bi-fold doors open from the dining space to a paved patio which really does bring the outdoors in. The view is even more breathtaking from outside, and you will use this space on fine evenings and crisp mornings having a lovely meal or just a coffee whilst admiring the view and listening to birds chirping. Walks from the front door will be sure to keep everyone happy and exploring the Cotswolds from this destination will be an ideal holiday.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall:
Opening the front door of The Old Barn, you cannot help but be drawn to the view through the bi-fold doors in front of you in the large open-plan kitchen-living-dining space. Leading off the hall are the double and twin bedrooms with a separate entrance to the bathroom and utility.

Open-Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Area:
This wonderful sunny space is a fabulous open-plan sociable room for everyone to enjoy. The high ceilings give a greater feeling of size and the two large cartwheel light fittings set off this area. There is a long dining table to easily seat all guests but for those wanting a more relaxed coffee or breakfast, the counter space with four stools is an ideal location. The well-equipped kitchen with its deep blue Aga is sure to be a place to cook some memorable meals and the addition of the separate two-burner gas hob is a real benefit. An American-style fridge freezer, dishwasher, and all the equipment will be all that is needed to create your culinary delights inside or outside. At the far end of this space are three large sofas to ensure a cosy place to relax, read or just watch your favourite TV programmes after a hard day walking around the area. For music lovers, there is a Music Fidelity Hi-Fi system that allows streaming from Spotify.

Bedroom One:
Entering directly from the entrance hall this spacious double room with dual aspect windows looks out to the lawned area to the front and side of the barn. The double bed is sure to ensure a great night's sleep and is complemented by two bedside tables and touch-sensitive reading lamps. There is also a wooden blanket box, bookcase, chest of drawers, and a perfectly positioned mounted smart TV.

En-Suite:
The en-suite leads straight from bedroom one and is the only bathroom in the barn that features a bath. A handheld shower, basin, and WC finish the space.

Bedroom Two:
Another space that is a great size, like bedroom one, is entered via the hallway. Twin beds with bedside tables and lamps and for those wanting to undertake some writing or catching up on emails, the desk is perfect. There's also a wall-mounted TV.

En-Suite:
This fantastic wet room has a direct entrance from bedroom two but also has a separate door allowing access from the open-plan area of the barn. Rainfall shower, basin, and WC give you everything you need.

Utility Room:
The utility houses everything you would expect including a washing machine and dryer. This is a great place to take your dog after a walk to dry off and keep your coats and boots away but easily accessible.

First Floor

Stairs with a handrail to your right lead up to:

Balcony Bedroom:
A large spacious mezzanine suite overlooks the open-plan space of the barn and is sure to be the feature bedroom of the barn. The king-size bed sits comfortably here and the addition of a reading chair and matching footstool will be somewhere to get away to read any of the wide array of books found within The Old Barn if anybody wants a quiet space. The Velux windows allow light into this bright space, and they are fantastic for looking at the stars on a clear night. There is a writing desk for a quick letter or two to send back in this age of electronic communication.

En-Suite Shower Room:
Found at the end of the mezzanine is this well-proportioned shower room. With a large spacious rainfall shower, basin, and WC all set in a white and blue tiled room.

Outside

Surrounded by mostly lawn at the side and rear of the barn, the large two bi-fold doors open onto a large patio that will be used for many daytime or evening meals taking in the great views towards Witney. The back lawn with farmland beyond will be a place to really kick back and relax with a book or a nice chilled glass of your favourite beverage.

The front of the property has a wide gravelled drive which also wraps to the left of The Old Barn in front of a five-bar gate that leads to the back lawn and patio.

Amenities at The Old Barn, Witney - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of West Oxfordshire District


Things to know


Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

    $$$$
    vrbo logo

    Ratings and reviews

    9.8 / 10.0
    Outstanding(16 Ratings)
    8.0 / 10.0
    Lovely property with great location and views and well equipped, but we were disappointed to have to endure cold showers. The property manager was quick to respond, polite and friendly when we contacted her and she promptly visited to attempt to sort things out. Whatever she did however failed to last til the next morning. She was again responsive offering to send a plumber but it was too late as we were leaving that day. Another few small things to mention that certainly didn’t ruin our holiday but we would suggest are easy to remedy: - the email we got with directions stated the turning off Crawley road was on the right when it was on the left. Easy one to fix and important especially as GPS not reliable at the address so what three words etc not helpful. - the manual for the electric AGA was not where it was stated to be (in the desk drawer). We finally found it in the kitchen. Note also the link to e manuals in the welcome pack didn’t work. - weird that there were some massive big saucepans and two little ones but only one appropriate for boiling or steaming potatoes and veg for 6. Two steamers but no pans to put the steamer insert in??? We certainly enjoyed our holiday and hope these things will be remedied so that future visitors benefit from action of our feedback.
    10.0 / 10.0
    The Old Barn is hidden behind two other homes and is difficult to locate from the Crowley Road. Pity the house next to the road is not mentioned in the directions to get there. Once arriving the property is delightful and instructions for using the utilities is on the bookcase shelf. It has a lovely view over the fields to Witney. Worth the excellent rating.
    8.0 / 10.0
    We have stayed here twice before and love the location and layout with two bedrooms on the ground floor. Unfortunately there is nowhere really to hang clothes other than the hooks on the wall. The cupboards don't take much and we lived out of our suitcases. I am sure its fine for a weekend. We stayed in the ground floor bedroom in single beds which were uncomfortable, but I cannot climb stairs. The big wooden gates are always broken and difficult to move. The Aga stove might be nice in the winter but it makes the house very hot when it's warm and it takes hours to heat the oven. We would prefer a barbecue but there is none. I don't think we will be going back.
    10.0 / 10.0
    This house was ideal for us. We were three couples celebrating our son's 30th birthday so needed space and ensuite bedrooms. The open lounge/kitchen was perfect, as was the private patio. Great base for days out too.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Super views a good base for us to stay, first impressions very welcoming and a nice welcome pack left for us. Thank you for a lovely stay, very comfortable beds and sofas and clean and tidy. Facilities good although we did not use everything provided. A couple of suggestions please can a shower door be placed on the bath to enable the shower to be used in the master bedroom, and the fan in the ensuite bathroom not working but able to open the window. Entrance gates tight to turn into. Throughly enjoyable stay would recommend.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had a fantastic stay in this beautiful modern accommodation. With three en- suite bedrooms it lends itself really well to family vacations. It is located in a fantastic area in close proximity to Oxford, Burford and the beautiful Cotswold countryside.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Beautiful barn conversion in a peaceful but convenient location to explore the Cotswolds. Plenty of parking space. Secure garden for our 2 dogs. En-Suites in every bedroom and a lovely open-plan living space. I wished we could have stayed longer.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great location very spacious property in a lovely setting easy access to locations pubs Canal walks which definitely recommend to friends and family

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this cottage?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Old Barn, Witney - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this cottage?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is The Old Barn, Witney - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet friendly?

    Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

    What amenities are available at The Old Barn, Witney - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

    We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.


    Explore similar stays in West Oxfordshire District

    Explore all rentals in West Oxfordshire District