Little Owl Barn

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Cotswolds, Little Owl Barn is perfectly situated with most places we visited being within a 20-30 minute drive.

The walk into Burford might seem a long way, but once you start, you’ll there in no time (25mins). The property has everything you need for a comfortable base,. It’s in a very quiet area and the lovely big garden was a real bonus for the dog. Although dog friendly, there are a few rules about where the dog could go, so if your dog is used to sleeping on your bed or upstairs with you, this might not be the place for you. I had packed tea towels, dishwasher tables, bin bags and washing up liquid, but all were supplied, which was a nice surprise.

The cottage was generally lovely, with a great location and a peaceful atmosphere.

However, on arrival I read through the visitors’ book, which contained several negative comments. This didn’t create the best first impression, one entry even stated that “the management here sucks.” Unfortunately, some of the issues mentioned had not been addressed, such as a leaking kitchen tap and a blown window in the double bedroom. The blown window is particularly disappointing, as the view from that room is beautiful but cannot be fully appreciated. Overall, the cottage could benefit from a little TLC, but it did provide everything we needed for our stay.

A wonderful stay in the Cotswolds was somewhat spoilt by a couple of critical things: there was a broken wine glass on the paving stones outside the premises upon arrival; said glass had not been replaced meaning 4 adults had three wine glasses between them; the premises had not been cleaned to what I consider an acceptable standard; there was not enough toilet paper for four adults staying three nights, a completely unnecessary inconvenience (the previous occupant had made the same comment in the visitors book); we were staying three nights yet there were only 2 dishwasher tablets provided; the guest "instructions" did not have the correct capitalisation in the wi-fi password (luckily a previous guest had amended laminated card by the router).

Beautiful little cottage, lovely garden overlooking fields.

Only criticisms, sitting room could do with extra lighting, hated the induction cooker, bedroom windows filthy....only very minor complaints. Tastefully decorated, comfortable bed, nice walk into Burford, great bath and water pressure, beautiful area. A joy to stay in, would definitely book again and would 100 percent recommend.

Little owl barn is a cosy cottage tucked away at the top of a lane.

Small but welcoming, kitchen well stocked with utensils, I took my own tea towels & washing up stuff, but it was provided. Nice enclosed garden to the front which was safe for my 2 small dogs. Cosy lounge with log burner. Tv had 3 controllers, which we took time to figure them out! Upstairs 2 double bedrooms & bathroom. Probably could do with updating, but beds very comfy & so quiet we slept like logs! Its location just under a mile walk to Burford shops, pubs, restaurants down a main road. Uphill coming back! 10 min drive to The Farmers Dog pub, farm & shop which is worth a visit, 20 min drive to Bourton on the Water, which is a lovely quaint little village with more shops eateries & pubs. Really enjoyed our stay for my husbands birthday.

A lovely cottage in a good location to explore Burford and the surrounding area.

I stayed a week in January and the cottage was warm and comfortable.

We arrived to a quaint, very cosy, warm cottage and lit the log burner with the wood provided after making a cup of tea, again with provisions left for us.

The WiFi was good and all TV channels available. Our dogs were settled immediately as the cottage is set in such a quiet spot with a great enclosed, safe garden and views over the countryside. Lots of lovely walks close by too. The cottage is actually in Fulbrook, a very short drive away from Burford, also walkable too, where you'll find lots of shops, restaurants, cafes & pubs. Also only 5 min drive to Jeremy Clarkson's pub. We had everything we needed and more whilst staying here and would recommend it. The area is central to explore The lovely Cotswolds.

Fabulous stay over the Christmas week.

Warm, cosy cottage with everything that you need along with peace and quiet and parking. A great enclosed garden for our little dog Ellie. Perfect for a short walk into Burford and it shops and pubs. Thoroughly recommend, so much so we’re coming back at the same time next year.

Lovely warm / comfortable cottage.

Easy walk to Burford and the Carpenters Arms.

Lovely cottage in a great location.

Walks from the door and only a 20min walk direct to Burford. Comfortable bed. Warm and cosy. Lots of hot water. Good shower and bath. Property would have got a 5 star but for small details mainly on facilities. e.g log burner but with no fire irons. Lack of utensils (serving spoons) wine and othe drinks glasses. Oven needing a deep clean. Lots of smelly smoke filling the room when oven in use.

Very cosy cottage in a superb location, lovely and quiet and only a 15 minute walk to Burford, will definitely be back!

The garden is a brilliant size and perfect for our dog, the log burner made the cottage feel lovely and cosy at night time. The only small downsides were a slight damp smell in the spare bedroom and the bathroom could have a few details refreshed but only very small negatives.

Lovely cottage in a fabulous location.

Burford is stunning with it's traditional Cotswold stone properties and local pubs. Cottage itself had everything you need, beds were comfy, although we found the cleanliness could have been better throughout as then would have given it the full stars! Dusty in places and clear furniture hasn't been pulled out and cleaned under/behind in a while. To our dogs delight, they found a stale biscuit under the sofa which underneath was also quite dusty. Our two pooches loved the garden and it was quite secure. All in all a fab holiday in a very convenient location for visits to local market towns. Be sure to visit Stow-on- the- Wold, Bourton-on-the-water and Bibury. Cirencester nearby is also worth a visit. Will definitely be back

Beautiful holiday home , with stunning views , excellent location .

Perfect definitely booking again

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here!

The accommodation was charming and had everything we needed and more. The outdoor space was a lovely spot to dine and relax. The location was very convenient while lovely and quiet. Many thanks

Lovely little cottage which was ideal for us and a young baby to explore the Cotswolds.

Location is perfect for getting to different places and there are beautiful surroundings around the cottage itself. We enjoyed the Carpenters Arms pub which is a 10 min walk along with Burford (20 mins). The cleaning of the cottage could be improved though - obvious areas missed such as lots of dust under sofas, behind bed next to sockets and toothbrush marks in bathroom sink cabinet. Overall though enjoyed our stay, made even better with the great weather we had!

Unfortunately this cottage was very disappointing.

Certainly not suitable for 4 adults.Maybe two adults and two small children, All furniture very old and worn. Could not put a hot drink on the table as it rocked too much. I have photos of furniture which is really unacceptable. Storage was dreadful with no facilities to hang my dresses. As we are in our mid eighties couldn’t get to wardrobe and open it as it was to tight a space. I could go on but suffice is to say it was awful. Garden was lovely though.

Excellent location, loved the cottage.

Ideal for 2 people. Great garden for our little dog. Carpenters Arms fabulous for food.

Thank you for a wonderful stay at little owl barn, such a beautiful cosy cottage and lovely big secure garden that our dog enjoyed running around.

Beds very comfy .Great location would highly recommend to others had a great weekend, thanks again x

The barn is cosy , and a bit small for four adults And two dogs , the kitchen was a challenge To cook a Christmas dinner but we managed it, However eating on the very wobbly table made It dangerous,

Brilliant cottage in a perfect area for exploring the Cotswolds.

The cottage was very comfortable and well equiped.

Our Stay at this beautiful little cottage for me and my 2 doggies was just great.

The garden is a great size for 2 energetic cocker spaniels to run freely and secure. Would be good to put a peeler in the kitchen draw of utensils and a right hand glove for log burner but other wise all great & hope to return again some day.

Firstly, it was a lovely break away with our dog for our 4 year anniversary.

The cottage is well located with a local pub and a close walk to Burford town being only 5-10 minutes away. We enjoyed mostly how quiet and rural this property was as this cottage gave off a homely countryside vibe and just screams “Cotswolds” which is exactly what we were looking for. I rated the cleanliness above because of the following we come across during our stay: 1) Large and small shower head are covered in hard water stains and specks of mold. 2) The shower screen seal is mouldy. 3) The Kettle was quite a large concern for us from the beginning so we actually ended up purchasing a kettle from the nearest B&M to use during our stay. Starting with the outer appearance with the paint chipping and limescale covering the handle. Upon opening the kettle, there was further limescale. 4) The Toaster (which we didn’t end up using for this reason) had a fair amount of bread crumbs in the bottom as I am coeliac this is too big of a risk. 5) We found various cobwebs around the property. I rated the comfort above because of our personal preferences below: 1) The Sofa 2) Memory foam mattresses Overall, we would recommend but would make people aware of which I have highlighted above as considering the price I would expect the cleanliness to reflect this which saddened us more than anything else due to it being such a beautiful cottage with so much potential. In regard to the facilities, we found these very convenient due to there being a washer/dryer and a dishwasher available.

Great little cottage, very handy for Oxford and The Cotswolds.

Only a short walk into Burford for the shops, pubs and tearooms. The Carpenters Arms is even closer, open all day every day except Monday, serves good beer and tasty food.The cottage is peaceful, cosy, very well equipped, and clean. Garden was fully enclosed and great for the dogs and for sitting out in. The double bed was very soft, ok for one person but can see why it might be less comfy for two (see other reviews) our kingsize was very comfy. We really enjoyed our week at Little Owl Barn and would definitely recommend it to friends and family. Hope to return some day.

Lovely cottage with a beautiful garden and views.

We had a lovely time. Close to Burford high street with lots of nice walks and pubs. The butchers on the high street is great, and we had a wonderful meal at the Carpenters Arms. The only downside of the stay was the mattress in the bedroom furthest from the bathroom, it is terrible. We had an awful night sleep on it. Luckily we had the other room we could use. But if you have 4 people staying it would be a nightmare.

Sweet little cottage with good quality linen and furniture but unfortunately, the most uncomfortable bed.

Really impossible to get a night's sleep on it. If you're after peace and quiet this won't be the best place for you. The cottage is mid-terrace. The next door neighbours who live there, like their music loud and late, with their doors and windows open. Other than that, a good base for seeing the Cotswolds.

Maybe some sort of awning or umbrella for the patio.

It's lovely in the late afternoon and evening, when the sun is out. But some form of shade would be even better.

Lovely cottage and almost everything perfect.

We had a couple of issues with the kitchen lights and the double bed. These were resolved quickly by a lovely maintenance man. I would suggest you replace the double bed. We had a great week the weather was very hot and could have done with a garden parasol to fully enjoy the beautiful garden.

This is a pretty little cottage in a good location.

However it was too small for us with two active young children (4 years and 18 months). A couple of examples: there isn't room in the sitting area for a play mat, in the twin room the beds only just fit inside so you can't move them to put pillows on the floor in case of a kid rolling out of bed and there is only a cube fridge that doesn't fit a full family shop. The opening words of the housebook are 'welcome to our cosy little cottage'. That is totally accurate and it's a pity language like that wasn't included in the online listing (at least when we booked). I don't want to badmouth the property as it is clean, nicely finished and would be lovely for adults who intended to walk and eat out at pubs, or maybe with older teenage children. But it wasn't suitable for us and it's a shame the listing didn't make the compact nature of the property clearer.

Little Owl Barn was in a lovely, quiet location, looking out over fields.

It worked well for 3 adults , a toddler and a dog, although the white goods were just at the right height for the toddler! The garden was very dog and toddler proof however. The cottage was really well equipped and all the basics ( tea, washing up liquid etc) were provided. Thank you for that. Everything was very clean and when I asked for a warmer duvet it was quickly replaced. Another loo would have made it perfect. We really enjoyed our stay.

The property was warm, clean and comfortable.

We enjoyed our stay. A serving spoon for food is needed. Also, there was no caddy in the kitchen for collecting food waste, only a liner bag, which doesn’t work well. There were no recycling bags provided.

Fabulous cottage.

Very clean and comfortable. Garden secure enough for our dogs. Will book again

The cottage is lovely.

Unfortunately our stay was really spoilt by the double bed being so awful. There was no point on the bed that was flat, everywhere sloped to the middle. We, like the previous guests ended up in the single beds. If there had been more than 2 of us we would have ended up on the floor. When you pay so much for a weekend away the least you expect is a bed you can sleep in. A couple of other niggles, one of the sharp knives has the tip broken off and was dirty, and the phone number in the folder for the Carpenter's Arms is wrong.

We had a wonderful stay in a peaceful and tranquil setting.

The cottage has a lovely outlook over the countryside and is just right for up to four people. The location is ideal for exploring the Cotswold and day tripping to historic sites and towns. Burford is a short drive, or half an hour walk (if you are not in a rush) which has all the amenities that you need for a great break or a holiday.. We stayed for just over a week and will be back when we next visit the Uk.

Perfect for our long weekend in the Cotswolds attending The Big Feastival and seeing friends/family locally.

For a family of 4 + dog = ideal

Lovely little cottage.

Perfect for a couple or family with little ones (ours are 7 and 9). Comfortable and well equipped. Super helpful host. We’d certainly go back.

The cottage is at the end of the lane and looks out onto a beautiful field.

The quiet was most enjoyable. I particularly loved the layout of the cottage - it has everything you need in a cozy space. We would have appreciated a bit of firewood. Eateries in the neighborhood are great - good to plan ahead as many bookup. Don't miss the extensive gin list at the Maytime Inn.

Property rather sparsely furnished with small numbers of things like knives, forks and cooking utensils.

Pictures on Sykes are from previous owners and have not been updated.

Absolutely beautiful cottage in idyllic location.

The cottage is comfortably furnished, we had a very relaxing stay the only comment we would make, is a small thing but was annoying. The kitchen is somewhat scantily equipped; 5 mugs and 4 of each type of cutlery. this is not enough for a cottage that sleeps 4, unless you put on a half full dishwasher on after every meal. this would, we think be a cheap fix. we would consider retuning when visiting the Cotswolds. kind regards Dominic and Hadaya

I have been in email contact about poor cleanliness but you were not interested.

Thick dust in specific areas. Bedroom. 1 particularly on slope area. Someones socks left under table - thick floor dust where not cleaned properly Thick long black hair in property. Tea stained sink and washing up bowl just needed bleaching. Toe nail and pill in bedroom 2 on floor between 2 beds. Kitchen cupboard fronts had food debris and not cleaned. Fridge not clean. TV needs an upgrade to smart tv. Unsightly air brick behind tv. Kitchen poorly equipped - 4 knives, 4 forks for 4 people is not enough. No baking trays. Knives in knife block a have rust spots from dishwasher. Inadequate bedroom storage - no hanging space at all Local office were helpful but overall - Poor customer service as can not ring to discuss and received standard email saying matter is resolved and I did not follow process and report on arrival. No one took time to listen I was not seeking compensation but wanted to.alert to poor cleanliness. So assume my feed back wil be ignored and poor standards will continue. Of course you are welcome to publish but of course you wont! Oh and requested arrival time of 6pm unreasonable particularly when property had not been cleaned properly. Had assumed later arrival time was to allow more time for cleaning

Little Owl Cottage was a gorgeous little place to escape to post lockdown.

There was everything and more that we needed inside this beautiful cottage and it was extremely clean on arrival. Perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds and a 20 minute walk to plenty of cafes, pubs and shops in Burford. Would highly recommended!