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Otmoor House

Near Oxford

Sleeps 6

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

No Pets

Local Pub

WIFI

50-99 Mbps

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Contemporary design and effortless style combine with far-reaching views and peaceful surroundings to make Otmoor House a truly special getaway. With open plan living areas for gathering friends and family, and a beckoning garden, you are drawn to spend time outdoors, soaking in the backdrop of lush green countryside. Just beyond the fields, Otmoor Nature Reserve provides fabulous walking opportunities and sets a soundtrack of birdsong to your days. If you’d like a taste of city living while here, you can take in the dreaming spires of Oxford with its enviable selection of boutique stores and first-class selection of eateries.

Arriving through fine iron gates to this home swathed in greenery is the perfect start to your Oxfordshire escape. From your first steps inside you can see the attention to detail at Otmoor House is exceptional. Bespoke interior design has made this house into a country retreat, with everything you could need waiting for you. From perfectly placed armchairs under soft lighting to cloud-like beds and the beautiful hand-crafted kitchen to quirky antique window framed mirrors. Spending time here is akin to a stay at a boutique hotel.

Otmoor House has a wonderfully harmonious layout. From the tranquil sitting room, the space gently moves through to the simply gorgeous kitchen and dining area, with French doors opening onto the terrace with its big sky views. Mingle amongst your group, making space for yourself or with others while you fill a plate with produce from the local farm shop, sip wine or play games in the garden with the children. As the evening draws in, the fire can be lit to keep chills at bay or get cosy in one of the exceptionally styled bedrooms where morning lie ins are hard to resist.

Staying here you are surrounded by stunning rurality with just Otmoor nature reserve and village views in the distance, beckoning you to start your days with a coffee on the terrace and a stroll through the reserve that deer, hares and birdlife all call home. Walk into Beckley to visit the super local pub, and don’t miss out on Oxford, a city soon to be one of your most treasured destinations.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall
Inspiring your stay with images of Oxford and Otmoor Nature Reserve, the spacious entrance hall is a lovely introduction to your break away. Take off your shoes, coats, and leave your bags as you race off to explore this home-from-home.

Utility
This useful space is handy for cleaning up after a country walk and keeps the noise of laundry from disturbing your meals and conversations.

Kitchen/Diner
Beautifully combining a range of textures, colours and patterns, this open plan room feels Soho inspired. Fun artwork adds a certain charm, making this a wonderful room to spend time in. You will delight in cooking here before dining with country views framed by the French doors.

Sitting Room
Evenings spent in the sitting room are a relaxing affair. Light the fire to add a warming crackle as you chat over after-dinner coffees, watch a film or play a game of cards. There is space to set up a laptop or put your feet up and sink into a good book, letting time pass you by.

Shower Room
With a dash of colour from bold tiling and spacious rainfall shower, you can get ready for an evening stroll to the village pub for a great meal.

First Floor

Bedroom One
This is a true hideaway, inspired by the views across the nature reserve. With wallpaper featuring waterbirds, plant life and the natural tones of reed beds, this room envelopes you in comfort. The super king-size bed is oh so inviting and will make weekend lie-ins top of your to do list.

En-Suite
Tucked away, the en-suite provides extra space and privacy for guests for the master bedroom.

Bedroom Two
Using the same tones as found throughout this house, this king-size bedroom is a sanctuary of calming natural hues. Soft lighting, a view through the trees and hints to the history of this house in the exposed beams will make this room a firm favourite.

Bathroom
A room you’ll want to linger in, sinking into the bubble filled rolltop bath, enjoying the views and bathing in the natural light.

Bedroom Three
Retreat to bedroom three where delicate blues contrast the wooden beams. Artwork by Charlie Mackesy adorns the walls, so you start your day with a smile. Perfect for younger guests this room has a super king-size bed which can be arranged as two singles on request (please contact us directly 7 days before arrival).

Outside

The garden is equally as charming as the house. Planted with trees so you have the perfect shaded picnic spots there is a large lawn to stretch your legs and have a kick about with the children. On the terrace the table and chairs are set so you can make the most of your surroundings, gazing across the view between courses.

Indoor

Bedroom One - Super king-size
Bedroom Two - King-size
Bedroom Three - Super king-size (can be twin on request)
3 Bathrooms - 1 x shower room, 1 x bathroom, 1 x en-suite shower room
Hairdryer
Fire - Logs provided for an initial fire 01 October to 31 March
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dining table - Seats 6
Washing machine
Tumble dryer
Iron
Drying rack
WiFi *Please note that speeds are for guidance only and are not guaranteed
TV - Smart
Workspace
Baby/child equipment not provided
Sound system - Sonos speaker

Outdoor

Garden - Fenced with gated access
Outdoor dining area - Seats 6
BBQ - Gas
Parking - Off-road parking for 4 cars

Farm shops, delis, and shopping: Set just outside Oxford, Otmoor House has fantastic opportunities for shopping in the local area. Rectory Farm Shop (3 miles) has a pick your own open from April to October to pick seasonal fruit and vegetables. There is also a café and farm shop on site.

If you are travelling up from London, stop off at Lacey’s Family Farm Shop (22 miles) on the way to pick up supplies for your stay. This award-winning farm shop has a deli counter, butchers, range of breads and fresh fruit and vegetables.

For a day spent hitting the shops, Oxford (8 miles) is a beautiful destination with a maze of streets hiding curious independent shops. Bicester Village (10 miles) is a collection of designer stores offering a discount on retail prices.

Eating Out:

Abingdon Arms, Beckley – this community owned pub has an ever-changing menu and fantastic options for Sunday roasts (1 mile)
The Talkhouse, Stanton St.John – a traditional thatched pub with open fires and exposed beams (3 miles)
The Nut Tree, Murcott – holding a Michelin star, The Nut Tree has a wonderful tasting menu (7.5 miles)
The Pointer, Brill – this rustic country pub serves local produce for meals throughout the day (9 miles)

Walks: Just on the edge of Otmoor Nature reserve, there are amazing walking opportunities available from your doorstep. From the house, you can walk down the entrance drive to the reserve where there are two main paths to follow. The Oxfordshire Way skirts around the lower edge of the village giving a great panoramic view.

Follow a loop to the nature reserve, returning through the village of Noke, or head to the village of Beckley returning through Beckley Park or down the footpath through Lower Farm.

Places to Visit:

RSPB Otmoor – this area of wetlands and reed beds is a popular spot for migrating water birds with different breeds visiting throughout the year (0.5 miles)
Oxford - England’s oldest university city is on your doorstep and easily accessible. Explore the beautiful architecture, museums, galleries, and beautiful riverside walks (9 miles)
Bicester Village - a popular collection of designer stores offering a discount on retail prices (10 miles)
Woodstock & Blenheim Palace - Explore the historic market town of Woodstock and the magnificent surrounds of Blenheim Palace. This was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and the palace dates to the 1700’s. There are many events to enjoy throughout the year (13 miles)

Travel:
Train - Oxford railway station (8.5 miles) has a frequent and direct service to London.
Taxis - 001 Taxis, Royal Cars

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Reviews

We loved this place. It was hard to leave on the morning of our departure. The surroundings were idyllic. The photos on the website were an accurate representation of the property. It felt like the owners had gone the extra mile to think of everything. A well stocked cupboard including basics like salt, olive oil, milk, tea, and ground coffee. The cupboards have beautiful crockery. The decor was of a very high standard. The patio was a real sun trap and we loved listening to the sounds of nature from the local RSPB nature reserve. It is a great location to visit Oxford. We went to Waddesdon Manor, which was a great day out. I can't recommend this beautiful home highly enough.

Zoe

| 07/04/2025

We absolutely loved staying at this cottage! It is an absolutely beautiful retreat near the quaint town of Beckley. The cottage itself is very well appointed with beautiful design and comfortable furnishings. We loved waking up to the wildlife in the fields and watching sunsets in the patio. As a note, the local pub Abington Arms is delicious and very friendly. I would highly recommend this spot for a country retreat.

Emily

| 01/04/2025

Otmoor House has been recently refurbished, decorated and furnished to the highest standards of any of the self-catered accommodation we have ever stayed at in the UK. The setting and nearby village (including pub) are also beautiful. The beds are very large and extremely comfortable. What more can I say? I can find no fault!

Martin

| 28/03/2025

We had a wonderful weekend stay. The house was absolutely stunning inside and out and set in gorgeous surroundings. We had everything we needed for a fabulous weekend.

Victoria

| 21/03/2025

This lovely house is tucked away in a peaceful location surrounded by farmland. The rooms are large and comfortable and the kitchen is very well equipped. We enjoyed our (all too brief) stay immensely.

Hans

| 14/02/2025

This was probably the most perfect place we have stayed. The location was idyllic and peaceful and close enough to explore Oxford. The house itself had the most amazing finish with an extremely high quality interior. Quite frankly, this would be my perfect home!! Thank you for an amazing stay-we will be back!!!

Trystan

| 08/02/2025

Such a wonderful weekend away at Otmoor House. The location was perfect, remote and quiet with lovely walks from the doorstep. The house was beautiful inside with everything you needed, and very comfortable for all of us staying there! The Talkhouse in Stanton St.John did a very good Sunday lunch, and would definitely recommend!

Ruth

| 31/01/2025

We had a lovely stay at Otmoor House - the house was beautiful with fantastic views and came with everything we needed for the weekend. Our hosts were very friendly and responsive. Thank you!

Felicity

| 24/01/2025

We had a great weekend stay at Otmoor House. It's such a beautifully designed property and very cosy. We all went away wishing we could own it, so that's a big thumbs up to John and Jo for how well they have made it! Thank you.

Oli

| 10/01/2025

We couldn't have asked for a more ideal cottage in which to spend Christmas with our families. We were 3 couples in the house and the set-up was perfect. The kitchen was a great social area when meals were being prepared and cleaned up and the living room was a wonderfully cosy nook in which to crowd around the fire with books and crosswords. Everything we needed was there. The location was well suited for getting away from the craziness of life. Just a short walk from the lovely Abingdon Arms pub. The remoteness of the cottage and its location at the edge of the RSPB sanctuary meant plenty of options for muddy walks, bird-spotting, and stargazing. It was a cosy hideaway for a lovely festive season and am sure it is even more delightful in the mostly sunny summer months. A very helpful book of local tips and recommendations was provided on site (as well as on the booking page ahead of time). Our hosts were incredibly welcoming and quick to reply to any questions that came up.

Leandra

| 21/12/2024

Great home, quality furnishings well suited to the building. Great entertaining family space and cosy feel. Christmas tree in the front room was a nice touch to help get into a Christmas mood. The hosts were responsive and helpful. We did a day trip to London and also a day at Bicester for shopping, a fairly easy link to both. For us an overall 5-star trip away. Would definitely stay again and recommend.

Spencer

| 07/12/2024

Location

Set just outside Oxford, there is so much to see and do when you stay at Otmoor House. From your doorstep you can enjoy walks to the RSPB Otmoor nature reserve, spotting wading birds as you explore these wetlands. In the village of Beckley you will discover Beckley Park and can walk to the Abingdon Arms for drinks or a meal. Head into Oxford to see the delights of the ‘city of dreaming spires’ with fantastic museums, amazing architecture and shopping as well as a fantastic range of bars and restaurants. Just 4 miles away is the well-renowned John Radcliffe Hospital making this a convenient choice if you are visiting loved ones.

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