Set in the picturesque village of Black Bourton, near Bampton, this charming rural retreat provides the ideal base from which to explore Oxford, Swindon, Witney or Brize Norton and the beautiful...
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Jo
From
United States
Very flexible with Breakfast and good choice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,008 reviews
Located in Carterton and only 28 km from Cotswold Water Park, The Rickyard provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.
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Sarah
From
United Kingdom
Very clean, well kept property.
Everything you need on hand in the kitchen.
Beautiful grounds stunning surroundings with the added bonus of seeing horses 🐴 playing in the fields.
Kenns Farm - 2 Beautiful Barns, a property with a garden, is located in Carterton, 28 km from Cotswold Water Park, 28 km from Blenheim Palace, as well as 29 km from Lydiard Park.
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Karen
From
United Kingdom
The property was the perfect location for our needs
The property was clean and very welcoming
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Easter Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Burford, 30 km from University of Oxford, 31 km from Lydiard Park, as well as 36 km from Coate Water Country Park.
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Orla
From
United Kingdom
Excellent property with great facilities. Stylish and well equipped. Very clean.
The Market Tavern has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bampton. This 4-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 26 km from Blenheim Palace.
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Ruth
From
Australia
The atmosphere of the pub was delightful. The service was exceptional and friendly. The rooms were comfortable and clean and there was lots of choice for breakfast. We ate in for dinner too and it was way better than the average pub
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Travellers Tales - A Pod in the Cotswolds, a property with a garden and barbecue facilities, is situated in Minster Lovell, 25 km from University of Oxford, 40 km from Lydiard Park, as well as 41 km...
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Carola Piovesan
From
Italy
The structure was welcoming and lovely!
Amazing place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,387 reviews
Fabulous · 1,387 reviews
Serving local produce, offering a friendly welcome, efficient service and a pleasantly relaxed atmosphere, this former 18th century inn is ideal for those seeking to explore the Cotswold region.
Guest review
The atmosphere. The staff. The food. The tranquility.
Very good - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews
Very good · 442 reviews
The Blue Boar is a former coaching inn that sits on Witney’s market square. It offers a restaurant serving homemade food and rooms with baths and showers.
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,227 reviews
Good · 1,227 reviews
Set in 65 acres of gardens, wildflower meadows and woodland on the banks of the River Windrush, the Old Swan and Minster Mill offers accommodation located in the Oxfordshire village of Minster Lovell...
Guest review
Very clean, great location, couldn’t ask for better
Located in Witney, 16 km from Blenheim Palace, The Old Court Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi.
Guest review
Very nice people & English breakfast exceptional.
From US$122.44 per night
Make the most of a stopover! Get inspired by reviews of cities near RAF Brize Norton (BZZ)
6.0
Carterton is a town, that as about half of the population...
Carterton is a town, that as about half of the population either working on the airbase, or the area, it as 3 supermarkets and plenty of food takeaway and restaurants, and a couple of good pubs, but it is a town that caters for the airbase.
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Guest review by
David
United Kingdom
8.0
A peaceful area.
A peaceful area. Although the hotel was going through a change in management and there was a strong presence of maintenance staff this didn't disturb our stay.
The breakfast was lovely, and although the kitchen was closed for evening meals due to maintenance I'm sure it will a great place to have dinner.
The room we stayed in was a good size and comfortable.
There's plenty to see in the surrounding area, so a good place to base yourself
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Guest review by
Helen
United Kingdom
10
Can't wait to go back!
Can't wait to go back! Such a lovely place with the Home from Home feel to it!
Host is so lovely, helpful and friendly!
The place it's self is stylish tasteful and comfortable not forgetting super clean!
Will definitely be staying every time I'm back home for a visit if karan isn't already booked up!
Local to town centre for shopping, coffee shops bus routes pubs etc.
It's definitely
20/ 20 from me!! 😁
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Guest review by
paula
United Kingdom
8.0
A very interesting historical village used as the location...
A very interesting historical village used as the location for some of the scenes in Downton Abbey. A trail can be bought from the library which doubled as the cottage hospital in Downton. The church is worth a visit.
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Guest review by
Lynne
United Kingdom
10
Visiting the pretty stone villages of Burford, Bibary,...
Visiting the pretty stone villages of Burford, Bibary, Broadway, Stow on the Wold and the Slaughters and lots of walks were the hallmark of our stay. We loved it. We particularly liked the Plough Inn near Carterton which we walked to from our property (The Rickyard) it was beautiful scenery en route - the hosts were brilliant and fitted us in when they had an event on. We also visited the Rose and Crown near to our accommodation who were also great and created a delicious veggie risotto for us at short notice! Carterton is OK but not the prettiest place - compared to some of the villages.
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Guest review by
Anna
United Kingdom
10
A beautiful picturesque place.
A beautiful picturesque place. Beautiful countryside and near to Carterton which has a fabulous local pub called The Beehive, where we had some food which was lovely. Also had cocktails in the local bar called Grapes and Tomatoes. Outstanding service, drinks and fabulous night out!
We loved our stay at The Vines, the breakfast was second to none! By far the best breakfast I've ever had at a B&B. Fabulous friendly, welcoming staff and a lovely place to stay. I would definitely, without hesitation return when visiting the area again.
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Guest review by
Clarke
8.0
Great if you're mobile and want to explore The Cotswolds,...
Great if you're mobile and want to explore The Cotswolds, but the property is in the middle of a squaddie-town, so may not be what you're expecting. Having said that, it's extremely cosy, comfortable and well appointed, apart from the kitchen utensils and crockery!
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Guest review by
Susan
United Kingdom
10
If you like Downton Abbey, the TV program and the characters...
If you like Downton Abbey, the TV program and the characters you have to go to Bampton. A very quaint village where the outdoor scenes were filmed. Near the library is a small museum all about Downton Abbey. The staff in there were very happy to share their experiences of the filming with you.
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Guest review by
Graham
United Kingdom
10
Plenty of local facilities - restaurants, wine bars -...
Plenty of local facilities - restaurants, wine bars - hairdressers galore!
Good for evening walks in the parks and woodland, we saw plenty of takers - even in the rain!
Brize Norton local and its military influence is obvious in the town - but wouldn't say it was a bad thing!
Good home base area for visiting the Cotswolds various sights and locations.
Enjoyed the visit
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Guest review by
elk1001
United Kingdom
8.0
Small residential town.
Small residential town. Some pubs and restaurants in centre of town and in local countryside. Perfect as a base for exploring local area rather than as a place to visit.. few miles from Oxford, but relatively quiet. Blenhiem Palace 30 mins by car.. there is a crocodile farm nearby and its on the edge of the cotswolds... so quite a bit to do for a few days in the area.
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