Malt Barn in Oxfordshire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Malt Barn

This delightful holiday property set in a quiet location within the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, a short distance from Burford. The property is presented to a very high standard with seven bedrooms, three with ensuite shower rooms, a further two with ensuite toilet and basin and one family bathroom available making it absolutely prefect for large group gatherings - be they friends or family.

Internally the property retains many period features along with countless contemporary touches to give this a real high quality, minimalist feel. An element that particularly appealed to us was the large ground floor which has the feeling of being 'open plan' but actually has separate 'rooms' and thus creates a sense of being together without all the noise that this can sometimes bring!

Similarly appealing are the large gardens to the rear of the property, which the owners have thoughtfully added a hot tub, skittles and table tennis which are just as much fun for friends (adults) as they are families with children! A great choice.

There is a maximum of 14 guests allowed at this property. Infants not included in this number and there are two cots avalable.

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Need To Know

✓Underfloor heating throughout
✓Electric oven, microwave, warming drawer, induction hob, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer
✓Tv with sky (included skysports), dvd, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Cot and highchair available
✓Ample off road parking (for up to 9 cars)
✓Enclosed lawned garden with decking and seating
✓Astro turf area for skittles and outdoor games and undercover table tennis area
✓Enclosed grass courtyard
✓Badminton/tennis nets
✓Swing ball and croquet
✓Heated outbuilding with hot tub, showers and wc
✓Well behaved dogs welcome at £25 per pet
✓No smoking
✓Shop 1 mile and pub 5 mins walk
✓Note: daily cleaning service available, charged separately
✓Note: the first floor annex room is accessed via an external staircase
✓Please note: this property does not accept saturday arrivals

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Malt Barn Reviews

Very clean, well presented and in a great location. Lovely dcor!

Nicholas

A lovely house, lots of room for 8 people. Very warm, a bit too warm in the lounge when we were all in there! The hot tub was a lovely bonus but the chlorine was a bit of a problem for our eyes and because it was cold outside leaving the door open was not an option. Perhaps some kind of ventilation or being able to open a window would help. But overall it was a lovely stay and would certainly book again.

A clean, comfortable and well equipped accommodation ideal for a large group.

Joanne

Perfect accommodation for a family of different age groups . Good heating system and hot tub . Well laid out property. Housekeeping and communication very good . Easy arrival and departure. Would recommend.

Fabulous property for a family Christmas gathering. It was spotlessly clean on arrival and had the best equipped kitchen ever. From booking to arrival we had great communication with Dot the housekeeper who gave us the most thorough welcome handover and had decorated the property beautifully for Christmas. The bedrooms were a great size with very comfortable beds and there was always plenty of sitting and space for our party of 12. The location was ideal for a visit to the Cotswold Wildlife Park and little villages. Would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a venue for a larger group and there is the added bonus of the local pub being just down the road!

Our stay at Malt Barn was fantastic. It was exactly as advertised, we were met by the housekeeper who was happy to answer all questions. The instructions for check out were clear. It was a lovely stay and would recommend thank you

Beverley

Our party of 11 females had a wonderful weekend stay at the Malt Barn. The accommodation is lovely. Very comfortable, and has everything you could possibly need as far as kitchen equipment is concerned. Really well located for a trip into Oxford or Burford. We also visited tge Cotswold Wildlife Park, a few miles away, which was lovely.

Very pleasant stay , well appointed accommodation , very spacious ,

Christopher

Very impressed with the cottage clean comfortable. Well stocked with useful items washing up sponge j cloth, plenty of toilet paper kitchen rolls tea towels as well as every kind of crockery glasses kitchen tools etc. Beds very comfortable, super showers. Good activities hot tub spotless badminton, table tennis, outside games for children. Superb housekeeper gave us every support.

Judith

We had a fantastic stay in Malt Barn 13 of us over 3 generations with facilities like a downstairs room and a hot tub and table tennis making everyone happy. The housekeeper was there to greet us with a detailed tour. We did have a problem with the oven shelves but this was very quickly sorted with a new oven installed! Thank you

Christine

As a family of 13, ages 9 to 73, plus 2 dogs, we all enjoyed our few days at Malt Barn. The house was spotlessly clean, well equipped and comfortable. The hot tub was a great success as were all the outdoor games. The only issue we had was with the oven shelves not fitting securely. This almost caused a nasty accident when removing hot dishes. If this was fixed Malt Barn would be given 10 stars!!

An exceptional property. Very clean and extremely well equipped. The bedrooms are very adaptable so will suit all groups and families. Very pleased with our stay & hope to rebook

We have just come back from a fabulous Hen weekend at Malt Barn. We were greeted by the lovely Dot, who showed us around the property and went through all the information we needed. The property itself was amazing. Plenty of room for our group of 13 and it was spotless. The house and kitchen was extremely well equipped with everything we needed. The annex was literally a step away from the main house so we still felt part of the group.The grounds were very well kept making it a pleasure to sit outside in the lovely weather we were so lucky! Once again the hot tub was spotlessly clean, with its showers and toilets making it so much more convenient to use. I would highly recommend this property. We didn't want to come home!

Michael

Spotlessly clean and easy to use. The only problem being the oven which for fourteen of us to use was small and the shelves slipped out of their runner. Having said that we managed okay. I would like to see a few coat hooks in the annex as there was nowhere to hang jackets, especially if they were wet. We had a lovely time and these small things did not spoil that.

Graham

Very good property everything as advertised only super minor thing was trays in oven dont fit well

Samantha

We absolutely loved this house. There was plenty of room for the whole family. Well equipped kitchen and a cosy house even when cold outside. The Annex was very close to the house which we were nicely surprised by as it didnt seem that way in the photos. The garden was absolutely lovely and plenty of room for the dog to run around, we loved sitting in the courtyard in the sun too. The hot tubroom was great, and we enjoyed playing table tennis under cover outside. Plenty of car parking space and set back from the road. Lovely area for sightseeing. The Cotswold Wildlife Park and Crocodile World are very close which we would highly recommend. The host was amazing and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you

Christopher

Excellent holiday home for a large group of well behaved adults and teenagers. Very well presented and great location for touring the Cotswolds. Seven lovely bedrooms with plenty of space to spread out. Lovely gardens and the separate very warm and insulated outbuilding hosts the large hot tub and shower and toilet block. A fine place to host a major celebration. We stayed 19 to 22 January 2024.

A lovely place to stay with comfortable bedrooms, and spacious living areas that allowed our group to have space to themselves as well as share dinners and hang out together. The facilities were great. The hot tub being in its own building with toilet and showers was great, plus being able to open the trifold doors on a lovely sunny day to enjoy the garden from the hot tub was fantastic. The location offers the best of rural idyll with supermarkets being a short drive or walk away. It was peaceful and any planes in the area were unobtrusive. Highly recommend for both summer and winter.

Sheena

Lovely house and very well equipped. A small milk carton in fridge on arrival would be a nice gesture as you provide tea and coffee.

Great property, ideal for large family groups, lots of space and outdoor activities for the children. Very clean and well cared for inside Only issue, needed a new outdoor parasol as the one there was damaged and not very clear. Would help to put up a warning that the floor in the hot tub area gets slippery when wet

Nicola

Lovely Barn Extremely clean, kitchen short of nothing, plenty of space to eat, sit and relax. Everyone loved the hot tub and great to have a toilet and shower handy. The grandchildren loved the garden, enjoyed playing table tennis and all the other games provided. Plenty of places to visit within easy reach, a great place to stay with all the family.

Victoria

This was a great place to stay, for our Silver Wedding celebrations! The rooms were comfortable and there was plenty of communal space. The kitchen was really well equipped, which was great as we provided the place and the family did all the catering. Could do with an electric whisk our fourteen year old grand daughter had planned a massive Pavlova! She succeeded, with a rotation of whiskers. We had a lovely weekend, which will remain in all our memories.

Lovely location, great house, fitted in our large family comfortably, very clean. Dot was really helpful and responsive leading up to our stay. Kitchen very well equipped. Hot tub great addition. Only small issues wifi not great throughout the house and couldnt seem to control the house temperature it was too warm! Better than the other way round though! deposit refunded quickly, no problem. Many thanks for a lovely stay, would recommend the house.

Lovely property with great facilities. Dot was very welcoming and accommodating.

House was great

We had a fantastic stay at Malt Barn over Christmas. Beautiful property, exceptionally clean and Dot the housekeeper was amazing. Would definitely recommend Malt Barn!

Hi, we had a great time! The only comment in terms of comfort was the heating, it was uncomfortably hot, and opening the window in Dec meant a freezing draft, seemed unbelievable not to have it running generally lower. Other than that, perfect thanks

Superb house and very well presented, idea for our party. The housekeeper was very helpful, we did have a couple of questions while there and she responded very quickly so felt very well looked after.

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Attractions Near Malt Barn

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at Malt Barn itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Oxfordshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - OX18 4JP

about 3 Miles

This has to be one of the most popular days out in Oxfordshire and is sure to appeal to nature lovers, animal lovers and keen gardeners. Families and couples will enjoy wandering around this amazing park with a wide variety of mammals and birds to see as well as reptiles. Some of the most popular animals are the Burrowing Owl, Dexter Cow, African Pancake Tortoise and the Bar Headed Goose. Check out their website for the latest admission costs and special offers.

Farmer Gows - SN7 8DA

about 10 Miles

Farmer Gows is a recommended attraction in the Faringdon area of Oxfordshire and will be especially suited to families with young children. The little ones will love coming to see the farm animals including pigs, cows and lambs. The meet the animals session takes place every day and includes handling the animals, walking the goats, feeding the pigs and cows and egg collecting. Look out for special seasonal events throughout the year such as the Halloween Party, Lambing and children's workshops. The latest news from the farm is that they have some Saddleback piglets and Speckledy chicks arriving shortly.

Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways - OX12 8EA

about 17 Miles

This is an all weather attraction in Abingdon, Oxfordshire which will appeal to all ages. The model trains are fascinating to watch and we love the model village in the Vale Scene. The exhibits have been well thought out and it's a pleasure to wander around this museum looking at everything on offer. You can be assured of a warm welcome from the moment you arrive and for kids and adults alike this makes a fun and educational day out.

Studley Grange Garden and Leisure Park - SN4 9QT

about 19 Miles

Studley Grange Garden and Leisure Park is a fantastic attraction based in Swindon, Wiltshire. For nature lovers and those who like to get out and explore this is the perfect day out. It's also an all weather attraction with Butterfly World being part of the site. Butterfly World is kept at around 85 degrees year round so this makes a perfect place to visit in all seasons. A visit to the Craft Village is also recommended where there are a wide range of handcrafted gifts.

Avon Leisure Cruises - BS8 4EB

about 29 Miles

Avon Leisure Cruises offer a relaxing way to spend an afternoon exploring the beautiful river and the sites all around it. The trips have commentary to point out places of historical importance and interest and are educational as well as fun. During school holidays the area is very popular with tourists and with families and daily activities can be enjoyed.