West Barn

Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

77 Customer Review(s)

Ian
June 2022

“A lovely place to stay, beautiful grounds.”

Enjoyed our wee break there and able to visit relatives nearby.

Enjoyed our wee break there and able to visit relatives nearby.

- Ian, June 2022

Pleased you enjoyed your stay and the beautiful grounds. Thank you for leaving feedback. Property Owner
Bridget Joy April 2022

“West Barn was a fantastic place to stay.”

Very peaceful,lovely setting. Nice to watch the wildlife wandering around. Managed to see a few deers also. Hosts were very welcoming and a lovely touch of chocs and wine on arrival. Will definitely chose West barn again. Stunning house and grounds Thankyou

- Bridget Joy, April 2022

Thank you for your wonderful feedback and we're delighted that you enjoyed your stay at West Barn. So glad you were able to enjoy the wildlife too! We look forward to welcoming you back again. Property Owner
Elaine April 2022

“Absolutely loved it, perfect base to explore the area.”

Great place to relax. Great facilities. Perfect just for two.

- Elaine, April 2022

Thank you for your feedback. It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your stay at West Barn. We hope to welcome you back to the property in the future and thank you once again for providing us with your feedback. Property Owner
Jean March 2022

“If you’re looking for a peaceful and relaxing break with first class facilities then choose West Barn.”

The owners are very friendly and welcoming. With easy access to some of the best places in the Cotswolds you will have a fantastic time. We certainly did.

- Jean, March 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your stay at West Barn and we hope we can welcome you back at some time in the future. Property Owner
Calum December 2021

“The barn is absolutely lovely and the setting right by the main house is so special, me and my wife kept finding ourselves saying “imagine living here!”

” Our hosts were also lovely and made us feel very welcome. Could not fault it at all, such a great stay and would love to stay again

- Calum, December 2021

Thank you very much for your feedback. We are delighted that you could not fault your stay. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds with us at some point. Property Owner
Tina December 2021

“Absolutely lovely place to stay with lovely walks just outside the door of the barn!”

Property owners very friendly but not imposing, there if we needed them. Beautiful barn with ample of space( wish it was ours) Thankyou for a wonderful Christmas away!

- Tina, December 2021

We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your Christmas at West Barn, and the countryside surrounding you. We hope you return to the Cotswolds with us again at some point in the future. Property Owner
Rogerson November 2021

“A very comfortable home from home place, with lovely woodland walks on the property, owner’s very friendly and amenable and welcoming, would recommend this place for a relaxing get away.”

- Rogerson, November 2021
Ian October 2021

“A lovely place to stay .”

Very quiet and peaceful . Owner helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay and was able to visit family nearby. Unfortunately there was no freezer as advertised, missed the ice in my G&T .

- Ian, October 2021
David September 2021

“We cannot recommend this cottage enough .”

So much thought has gone into making it great for a relaxing holiday.

- David, September 2021
Rhys August 2021

“A splendid country retreat, in peaceful woodland surroundings, yet close to facilities and attractions.”

Very well equipped and comfortable accommodation.

- Rhys, August 2021

Thank you very much for your feedback. We are happy to hear you have enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Ellie July 2021

“Our stay was very enjoyable.”

Beautiful property and Belinda and her husband where very warm and welcoming .

- Ellie, July 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We'd love to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Bishr July 2021

“Beautiful and quiet with plenty of area for hiking.”

The owners were very welcoming and sweet. Would totally visit again. I would only recommend few things: A fan Some condiments like salt and pepper Having a bbq would have been great addition. Thank you!!

- Bishr, July 2021

Thank you for your feedback, your right it's a great location, so close to Blenheim and other lovely locations. We will pass on your comments about a fan and bbq although most advise you to bring the disposable bbq if they are allowed. We hope to welcome you back again to. Property Owner
Susan June 2021

“West Barn was in a unique, secluded setting.”

It provided comfortable accomodation, meeting all our requirements and was an ideal base to visit Oxford and tour the surrounding area.

- Susan, June 2021

Thank you for your lovely feedback regarding West Barn. It's great to hear your enjoyed the stay and it's a great spot to visit all the site from. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Michael May 2021

“A perfect setting for a romantic break and to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.”

Also a good base from which to explore the area. West Barn is spacious and yet still cosy.

- Michael, May 2021
Sophie April 2021

“Honestly such a lovely place to stay!”

Was in an idyllic location surrounded by woodland and nature! Definitely recommend and would stay again

- Sophie, April 2021

Thank you for recommending West Barn and we hope you return in the near future! Property Owner
Dawn April 2021

“The location was quiet with lots of wildlife to see.”

We walked out to the canals. The owner's were friendly and had left a gift of wine and chocolates

- Dawn, April 2021
Shellie September 2020

“It is a lovely barn.”

It is our favourite so far. It is in a lovely setting which was perfect for our Dog. Lots of wildlife around the grounds such as Guinea fowl, Deer, Squirrels, Owls etc. The TV was large and had a fantastic sound system. Lovely size kitchen. The Owner's were lovely people , very informative and welcoming. We had lovely little extra's on our arrival , which were greatly appreciated . We will definitely go back

- Shellie, September 2020

Thank you for your lovely feedback, it is amazing to hear that it is your favourite so far! We would love for you to return to West Barn. Property Owner
Anne August 2020

“The barn had wood lice in the bathroom and the bedroom had to hover them up every day , the toilet in the utility was very badly stained , the tray in the cooker was very dirty unusable, we came home a day early because of the wood lice.”

- Anne, August 2020
Benjamin August 2020

“We had such a lovely time, west barn is perfect for a chilled, relaxing stay.”

Would definitely recommend and visit again!

- Benjamin, August 2020

Thank you for your feedback with regards to West Barn. It's location is wonderful and very peaceful, with the added bonus of being down the road from all the Cotswolds sites to visit. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Property Owner
Fiona July 2020

“The location was amazing so quiet and idyllic.”

Would definitely book it again. I think a blind or covering over the front door window would allow more privacy as it is right next to the house and drive of the owners but a really fantastic place.

- Fiona, July 2020

Thank you for the lovely feedback, it's always so nice to hear when guests enjoy our cottages. I will pass on your comments to the owner about the blind and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Property Owner
Charlene July 2020

“Absolutely wonderful hosts, They were very hospitable but were also able to allow space.”

The grounds are incredible and perfect for a walk with or without the dog. Lots of fantastic wildlife around including guinea fowl, pheasants and an owl. There are some great local walks which were less than 5 minutes away and some lovely local pubs. The barn itself was perfectly equipped and very clean. It is well kept and very spacious. They have done a brilliant job in ensuring it looks stylish and homely. I would 100% recommend this as a stay.

- Charlene, July 2020

Thank you for the positive feedback, it's always lovely to hear how much guest's enjoyed staying at West Barn. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Property Owner
Rebecca December 2019

“The best location, comfy bed, big tv, friendly hosts”

- Rebecca, December 2019
P November 2019

“The location and quality of the accommodation was exactly as described which made for a really enjoyable week in Oxford.”

- P, November 2019
Andrew October 2019

“Beautiful barn, secluded in woodland.”

Very quiet and peaceful. Some lovely walks through the grounds. Great base for touring Oxfordshire. Owners very welcoming.

- Andrew, October 2019
Kevin October 2019

“West Barn was absolutely beautiful and so was the location couldn’t have asked for anything more, a n ideal location for exploring the Cotswolds.”

- Kevin, October 2019
Garry September 2019

“Wow what a fabulous location and spacious property.”

This is a truly gorgeous location and very well placed to visit local attractions like Woodstock and Blenheim Palace. The owners were on hand for any questions and made us feel exceptionally welcome. We can’t recommend this enough and will be returning.

- Garry, September 2019
Linda September 2019

“Excellent in all respects.”

Many thanks.

- Linda, September 2019
Julia August 2019

“Beautiful barn in a lovely setting, well placed for Oxford, Blenheim Palace and visiting the Cotswolds.”

- Julia, August 2019
Kerrie August 2019

“Wow!!!”

We had the most amazing week.Totally relaxed and enjoyed the surroundings so much.West Barn exceeded our expectations it was gorgeous,comfortable and peaceful.set in 180 acres of woodland.we had the pleasure of seeing the Guinea fowl,pheasants,deer and a woodpecker visited the lawn.Amazing walks and visits to oxford,Stratford-upon-Avon and chipping norton.We had a delightful walk to the village and stopped at the pub where we chatted to locals that were very friendly.We met the owners of west barn who were really welcoming and lovely people.We cannot wait to stay again.

- Kerrie, August 2019
Liz July 2019

“West Barn was spacious, in a lovely quiet setting and convenient for my needs but in need of a lot of attention to detail.”

Some dirty utensils, some chipped crockery, clock not working, dishwasher not working, freezer compartment frozen solid, throw covering sofa very attractive but hugely torn and shabby etc etc etc.

- Liz, July 2019

Thank you for feedback from your time at West barn. Since your stay, the owner has replaced or improved all of the points you have raised. Many thanks for bringing this to our attention and I hope you will return to west barn again. Property Owner
Elaine May 2019

“Beautiful barn in an idyllic setting; a great base for exploring the Cotswolds.”

- Elaine, May 2019
Julie March 2019

“What a fantastic place and lovely hosts.”

..highly recommended

- Julie, March 2019
Mr Wilson September 2018

“Excellance and perfection are often aspired to, but rarely achieved.”

...............however, West Barn is excellant, and the location and surrounds are perfect. An idyllic hideaway with Forest all around together with Deers, Squirrells and Pea Hens to amuse you. Even tho West Barn is in the grounds of the Owners property, we were relaxed and undisturbed.

- Mr Wilson, September 2018
Nicola September 2018

“Excellent location, beautiful walks, very peaceful.”

- Nicola, September 2018
Mrs D

“Stunning location, beautiful property and wonderful living space.”

I want this to be home!

- Mrs D,
Dr Mortimer

“Wonderful location, superb hosts, warm welcome and the high-spec finish to the property all adds to the feeling of luxury.”

- Dr Mortimer,
Mr. L.

“No improvement required.”

- Mr. L.,
Ms Gilespie

“The cottage was in a beautiful setting.”

..and we were lucky enough to get good weather to appreciate the area.

- Ms Gilespie,
Ms Richardson

“The barn was perfect.”

The grounds that the barn were on were also stunning, with great walks literally on the doorstep. The location was exactly what we wanted for a quiet weekend in the country.

- Ms Richardson,
Richard Gray

“Would not change a single thing with the property.”

Amazing place.

- Richard Gray,
Mr Juncker

“It was just perfect and the owners were great too.”

- Mr Juncker,
Mrs Sheppard

“West Barn is very stylish and was a great venue for a long weekend”

- Mrs Sheppard,
Mr Price

“Very clean, spacious well equipped and great location.”

- Mr Price,
Jackson

“A wonderful peaceful location, cottage is of the highest standard and, if you're lucky, you get to see the deer!”

- Jackson,
Mrs Marshall

“This was our second visit to west barn and we plan to return again in the future.”

The setting is just beautiful as is the cottage itself.

- Mrs Marshall,
Mr Taylor

“Superb accommodation, fantastic location, peaceful and tranquil.”

Everything there that you need.

- Mr Taylor,
Mr & Mrs Kennedy

“We absolutely adored West Barn Cottage!”

It was the perfect retreat. We are extremely pleased and happy we chose this wonderful and charming cottage for our Cotswold stay. We loved coming back from our village jaunts and being greeted by the pheasants lining the long driveway. The property was picture perfect with beautiful views of the countryside. It was cozy, yet very spacious, and had all the modern conveniences we needed.

- Mr & Mrs Kennedy,
Mrs Hudson

“It was very spacious, very clean & very well equipped.”

The bed was very comfortable, with feather duvets (the bed was a super king, two 3" singles zipped together, with 2 single duvets, which worked really well).

- Mrs Hudson,
Mrs Petersen

“A perfect house for us and our dog.”

Lovely interior and cosy, we felt at home, and there was everything we needed. Beautiful surroundings, good for walking the dog. A lot of space in the house and nice warm.

- Mrs Petersen,
Mrs Fury

“West Barn was beautiful.”

- Mrs Fury,
Leppard

“The cottage had everything we needed, and was decorated and maintained to an exceptionally high level.”

Mr Leppard, April 2017.

- Leppard,
Mr Kuhrt

“It was a very lovely and well equipped cottage where we missed nothing.”

The owners are very kind and helpful. The location was excellent and quiet. A great place to come with a dog!!!

- Mr Kuhrt,
Mrs Stevens

“The cottage was wonderful, it was a fabulous break.”

The owners made us (and our dogs) feel very welcome. Excellent quality throughout the property.

- Mrs Stevens,
Mrs Adams

“We really enjoyed our stay at West Barn, we can't fault it!”

- Mrs Adams,
Mrs Fugl-Peterson

“A fantastic and perfect house for two people.”

Everything we could wish for was there. Very cosy and good comfort with modern fascilities. Beautiful surroundings for us and our dog, and good location for visiting cotswold villages and Oxford. The owners are also very friendly and made us feel very welcome, and especially on day of arrival with cake and wine. We felt so much at home, and were a bit sad to leave. So we hope to return.

- Mrs Fugl-Peterson,
Mr Dunkley

“The barn was beautiful and everything in it was in fantastic condition.”

Our stay was perfect and in an idyllic location. Some lovely countryside walks and within driving distance of several places of interest. We were made to feel very welcome.

- Mr Dunkley,
White

“Everything was excellent!”

- White,
Mr Weaver

“High quality cottage in every respect.”

Wonderful setting in forest. Location great for Oxford, Blenheim and Cotswolds.

- Mr Weaver,
Mrs Smith

“Everything was first class”

- Mrs Smith,
Mrs Morgan, .

“Excellent cottage in beautiful location.”

If there is any criticism it is to say that there were a significant number of cobwebs and some were unfortunately in the bedroom - next to the bedside cabinets etc and needed out attention!!

- Mrs Morgan, .,
Mr Davies

“We could nor improve on the property, it was perfect for our holiday needs.”

- Mr Davies,
Mrs Andrews

“Just loved it totally, no improvement needed.”

- Mrs Andrews,
Mr Rose

“Beautiful surroundings, easy parking, good location, good facilities e.”

G.: washing machine & dryer.

- Mr Rose,
Mrs Jones

“Home from Home.”

Beautiful location. Very relaxing and charming hosts.

- Mrs Jones,
Mr Ivens

“We enjoyed our stay at West Barn enormously.”

The cottage is simply superb and the house and surroundings are very beautiful and tranquil . Also an ideal location to visit Oxford and the Oxfordshire Cotswolds.

- Mr Ivens,
Whyte

“Perfect!”

- Whyte,
Ellis

“Cottage was comfortable, well equipped and the location was so peaceful & quiet.”

Mr Ellis, May 2017.

- Ellis,
Mrs Souch - Cumbria

“Everything was perfect.”

- Mrs Souch - Cumbria,
Mrs Mortimer, .

“Everything to the highest standards and presentation, very friendly and hospitable owners and any problems (there were power cuts) were sorted immediately.”

We felt spoilt!

- Mrs Mortimer, .,
Mrs Miller

“It was exactly as it was described in Manor cottages !”

- Mrs Miller,
Ward

“We have stayed at this property before it's a beautiful setting and great place to stay.”

Mr Ward, May 2017.

- Ward,
Mr Moore

“Beautiful cottage in a lovely remote location”

- Mr Moore,
Havard

“Gorgeous cottage, lovely environment, only reason I gave 4 instead of 5 was just that I hadn't expected there to be no basic supplies, such as tea and coffee.”

Other places I've stayed have provided a few basics, but luckily there was a little shop nearby and I could go and stock up.

- Havard,
Mrs Newlove

“Modern and spacious with amazing grounds.”

Really enjoyed staying there.

- Mrs Newlove,
Britch

“180 acres including woodlands to explore on the property, very friendly owners right next door.”

Mr Britch, May 2017.

- Britch,
Mr Ellis

“1st class accomodation”

- Mr Ellis,
Mr Taylor

“It is a beautiful building, in a superb location.”

Very tranquil and relaxing. The owners are friendly and make you feel at home.

- Mr Taylor,
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The property

West Barn offers a very high quality 'home from home' in a truly idyllic location deep in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds.

Situated outside the very beautiful village of Tackley (close to Woodstock and Blenheim Palace) the property sits in the grounds of the owner's house, in a clearing within some woods and enjoys an extremely tranquil setting with, literally, no more than birdsong to break the silence!

Inside the cottage is beautifully furnished and very spacious with all modern facilities to make your stay very comfortable.

The huge TV and surround sound system are certainly appealing....

With walks from your front door and a host of local attractions and places to visit, this is an exceptional holiday cottage for two people.

Summary

One bedroom: 1 x super king size double bed (zip/link) with en-suite bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC
Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room
Utility.
Central heating
Four ring gas hob, oven and grill, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment and microwave, washing machine and tumble drier
Wall mounted TV, with Freeview, DVD player and surround sound system, WiFi
Fuel and power inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Travel cot and highchair
Garden with table and chairs
Ample off-road parking
One well behaved pet allowed
Sorry no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles.

About the location

TACKLEY

Woodstock 3 miles; Bicester 11 miles; Oxford 14 miles.

Tackley is a picturesque village situated in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, approx 8 miles north of Oxford and 3 miles from Woodstock, home of Blenheim Palace. The name Tackley is derived from 'tack' which means sheep or ewe and 'ley' which means glade or clearing! The village is very pretty, has a good village shop and a local pub The Gardiner Arms. There is another pub just outside the village called Sturdy's Castle.

Nearby there are some superb attractions to visit. Rousham Hall is very close by and although there are restrictions to visiting etc, it is a beautiful stately home. Oxford,'The city of the Dreaming Spires' and colleges is just 15 mins by car. There are literally hours of things to do there! For the determined shopper, Bicester Village which is a vast outlet centre.

Woodstock has a good range of local pubs, along with restaurants, shops and stores while the famous Blenheim Palace, home to the Duke of Malborough is well worth a day trip.

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Reviews & Ratings

“A lovely place to stay, beautiful grounds.”

“West Barn was a fantastic place to stay.”

“Absolutely loved it, perfect base to explore the area.”

“If you’re looking for a peaceful and relaxing break with first class facilities then choose West Barn.”

“The barn is absolutely lovely and the setting right by the main house is so special, me and my wife kept finding ourselves saying “imagine living here!”

“Absolutely lovely place to stay with lovely walks just outside the door of the barn!”

“A very comfortable home from home place, with lovely woodland walks on the property, owner’s very friendly and amenable and welcoming, would recommend this place for a relaxing get away.”

“A lovely place to stay .”

“We cannot recommend this cottage enough .”

“A splendid country retreat, in peaceful woodland surroundings, yet close to facilities and attractions.”

“Our stay was very enjoyable.”

“Beautiful and quiet with plenty of area for hiking.”

“West Barn was in a unique, secluded setting.”

“A perfect setting for a romantic break and to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.”

“Honestly such a lovely place to stay!”

“The location was quiet with lots of wildlife to see.”

“It is a lovely barn.”

“The barn had wood lice in the bathroom and the bedroom had to hover them up every day , the toilet in the utility was very badly stained , the tray in the cooker was very dirty unusable, we came home a day early because of the wood lice.”

“We had such a lovely time, west barn is perfect for a chilled, relaxing stay.”

“The location was amazing so quiet and idyllic.”

“Absolutely wonderful hosts, They were very hospitable but were also able to allow space.”

“The best location, comfy bed, big tv, friendly hosts”

“The location and quality of the accommodation was exactly as described which made for a really enjoyable week in Oxford.”

“Beautiful barn, secluded in woodland.”

“West Barn was absolutely beautiful and so was the location couldn’t have asked for anything more, a n ideal location for exploring the Cotswolds.”

“Wow what a fabulous location and spacious property.”

“Excellent in all respects.”

“Beautiful barn in a lovely setting, well placed for Oxford, Blenheim Palace and visiting the Cotswolds.”

“Wow!!!”

“West Barn was spacious, in a lovely quiet setting and convenient for my needs but in need of a lot of attention to detail.”

“Beautiful barn in an idyllic setting; a great base for exploring the Cotswolds.”

“What a fantastic place and lovely hosts.”

“Excellance and perfection are often aspired to, but rarely achieved.”

“Excellent location, beautiful walks, very peaceful.”

“Stunning location, beautiful property and wonderful living space.”

“Wonderful location, superb hosts, warm welcome and the high-spec finish to the property all adds to the feeling of luxury.”

“No improvement required.”

“The cottage was in a beautiful setting.”

“The barn was perfect.”

“Would not change a single thing with the property.”

“It was just perfect and the owners were great too.”

“West Barn is very stylish and was a great venue for a long weekend”

“Very clean, spacious well equipped and great location.”

“A wonderful peaceful location, cottage is of the highest standard and, if you're lucky, you get to see the deer!”

“This was our second visit to west barn and we plan to return again in the future.”

“Superb accommodation, fantastic location, peaceful and tranquil.”

“We absolutely adored West Barn Cottage!”

“It was very spacious, very clean & very well equipped.”

“A perfect house for us and our dog.”

“West Barn was beautiful.”

“The cottage had everything we needed, and was decorated and maintained to an exceptionally high level.”

“It was a very lovely and well equipped cottage where we missed nothing.”

“The cottage was wonderful, it was a fabulous break.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at West Barn, we can't fault it!”

“A fantastic and perfect house for two people.”

“The barn was beautiful and everything in it was in fantastic condition.”

“Everything was excellent!”

“High quality cottage in every respect.”

“Everything was first class”

“Excellent cottage in beautiful location.”

“We could nor improve on the property, it was perfect for our holiday needs.”

“Just loved it totally, no improvement needed.”

“Beautiful surroundings, easy parking, good location, good facilities e.”

“Home from Home.”

“We enjoyed our stay at West Barn enormously.”

“Perfect!”

“Cottage was comfortable, well equipped and the location was so peaceful & quiet.”

“Everything was perfect.”

“Everything to the highest standards and presentation, very friendly and hospitable owners and any problems (there were power cuts) were sorted immediately.”

“It was exactly as it was described in Manor cottages !”

“We have stayed at this property before it's a beautiful setting and great place to stay.”

“Beautiful cottage in a lovely remote location”

“Gorgeous cottage, lovely environment, only reason I gave 4 instead of 5 was just that I hadn't expected there to be no basic supplies, such as tea and coffee.”

“Modern and spacious with amazing grounds.”

“180 acres including woodlands to explore on the property, very friendly owners right next door.”

“1st class accomodation”

“It is a beautiful building, in a superb location.”