Burford's Old Bakery

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

8 Customer Review(s)

Mr Knipe
September 2020

“As a family we only had three areas of feedback:- My elderly dad would have liked a shaving point in the bathroom Again, elderly dad would have benefitted from grab rails in the bath I would have liked a little washing line in the garden Other than that the cottage was perfect.”

Spotlessly clean, comfortable, full of character and very well appointed for a quick stroll to any one of the local pubs, coffee shops etc

Spotlessly clean, comfortable, full of character and very well appointed for a quick stroll to any one of the local pubs, coffee shops etc Cannot wait to go back!

- Mr Knipe, September 2020

Thank you so much for your feedback, we appreciate a few things would have enhanced your stay and have passed these on to the owner. Owner relations
Mrs Efthimiou September 2020

“The cottage was very pleasant to stay in and in an excellent location.”

Two negatives - you should replace the mattress on the double bed - very uncomfortable - we were told about the scaffolding after we had booked. The scaffolding blocked light and took away from what would have been a pleasant view. There was no work on the roof for the week we were there!

- Mrs Efthimiou, September 2020

Many thanks for your feedback. Apologies for not making you aware of the scaffolding beforehand, and hope this did not hamper your stay too much. Manor Cottages Owner relations
Mrs Morton August 2020

“Nice touch to find, tea bags, milk and the cakes .”

Nice accommodation although I would think cramped for 4 people, luckily there were only 2 of us. It’s in a great position to go and explore Burford and the rest of the Cotswolds. I would have liked an egg slice and an ice cube tray, but everything else I needed was there.

- Mrs Morton, August 2020

Thank you for your comments on Burford's Old Bakery. Manor Cottages Owner relations
Mrs Brettell July 2020

“Why are beds in cottages so hard?”

They were particularly hard in this cottage and it is not alone, in our experience.

- Mrs Brettell, July 2020

We are sorry to hear that you thought the beds were hard, this is very much a personal preference. New mattress protectors have been brought for the property. Manor Cottages. Owner relations
Mrs Taylor July 2020

“First of all we are still here-our booking is for a week.”

The extra 4 days was added later but you seem unable to realise the obvious that all my details were the same.I did send an email to that effect !! The kitchen is extremely poorly equipped for four people.Only 3 small plates, a random selection of mugs and glasses no 4 the same, NO teapot,no spares of any crockery so you are constantly washing up when trying to cook, a couple of saucepans that look like they have come from a car boot sale,a cafetiere barely big enough for 1 let alone 4, NO dishwasher, no kitchen cloth or washing up brush.......and a charge of £1000!!!!

- Mrs Taylor, July 2020

We apologise for the lack if items at the property, these have been ordered and put in the property on 14th August 2020. There is no dishwasher at the property and is not advertising as having one. We wish you would have contacted us whilst in the property, as we would have aimed to rectify for you. Many Thanks Manor Cottages. Owner relations
Ms Sant Chalois

“Location and charm”

- Ms Sant Chalois,
Rila

“Since the kitchen is so well equipped, better cooking utensils would go well - the current ones are very poor quality.”

- Rila,
Ms Brown

“Excellent location for using public transport and walking to local shops etc.”

- Ms Brown,
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The property

With a history dating back to Tudor times, Burford's Old Bakery really is an old house.

Thankfully, however, a rather swish make over in recent times has turned this classic Cotswolds stone building into a rather gorgeous retreat in the heart of Burford.

Records suggest that the famous Banbury Cake recipe made its first appearance from this very building, and given that the current owners are locally renowned bakers, they felt it only right to supply a couple of cakes for guests to enjoy on arrival!

Situated (literally) 12 seconds walk from the High Street, the property is a comfortable holiday home, located on the first floor (normal, easy to climb stairs) of a venerable old building.

Inside The Old Bakery is elegant, even understated, and charming making it a romantic place to retreat to the large master bedroom looks towards Burford church in the distance, whilst a swanky bathroom is restful as it is smart.

If you're bringing friends or children the second bedroom is a welcome addition.Whether you're planning to park and do nothing except eat out in Burford, or you're going to get out and tour the wonders of the Cotswolds, this little bolt hole is a great choice.

Delightful.Please note that the bakery is no longer located on site, so you will not be disturbed early morning!! Please note there is a Good House Keeping Bond of £50 for this property, this will be shadowed at the time of booking.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x first floor double bedroom, 1 x twin bedroom, First floor bathroom
Open plan living area
Kitchen.
Heating
Electric hob and grill, microwave, washing machine/dryer, fridge, freezer
TV, WiFi
Cot and highchair available
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Enclosed garden area to the rear with table and chairs
One pet welcome
Roadside parking
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 0.1 miles. Please note there is a Good House Keeping Bond of £50 for this property, this will be shadowed at the time of booking

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £50.

About the location

Burford

Burford is possibly one of, if not THE most famous of the Cotswolds' locations. With its medieval bridge, old stone houses and attractive Tudor and Georgian frontages, Burford is justifiably one of the most picturesque towns in England. Often referred to as the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds', the town was originally a fortified Anglo-Saxon ford which later grew to be an important regional crossroads and wealthy wool town. Located mid way between Oxford and Cheltenham (25 mins each away) it is a little haven of history and beauty that many come to fall in love with when they visit.

The 16th century Tolsey building, once the meeting place for medieval merchants, now houses The Tolsey Museum, a delightful local museum illustrating the town's social and industrial past. The church is stunning, a real gem architecturally with many interesting memorials charting some of Burford's great families. There is also the signature, on the baptisimal font, of Antony Sedley, one of the Levellers besieged in the church in 1649 - three of the ringleaders were executed by Oliver Cromwell's men in the churchyard. History awaits!

With little changing over the centuries, Burford is now very popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history but also for its shopping and antiques, and for the wide variety of places to eat, with restaurants, pubs and teashops. It is an ideal base for visiting The Cotswolds area as it is within easy driving distance of popular attractions such as Blenheim Palace, Sudley Castle, Warwick Castle and several National Trust Houses and Gardens. Bourton on the Water, Bibury, Cirencester and Stow on the Wold are all with 25 minutes from the property.

Cot & High Chair available.
One small pet welcome.
Please note there is a Good House Keeping Bond of £50 for this property, this will be shadowed at the time of booking.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Christmas

Burford's Old Bakery

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Reviews

“As a family we only had three areas of feedback:- My elderly dad would have liked a shaving point in the bathroom Again, elderly dad would have benefitted from grab rails in the bath I would have liked a little washing line in the garden Other than that the cottage was perfect.”

“The cottage was very pleasant to stay in and in an excellent location.”

“Nice touch to find, tea bags, milk and the cakes .”

“Why are beds in cottages so hard?”

“First of all we are still here-our booking is for a week.”

“Location and charm”

“Since the kitchen is so well equipped, better cooking utensils would go well - the current ones are very poor quality.”

“Excellent location for using public transport and walking to local shops etc.”

The property

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About the location

Burford