The Old Livery

• Sleeps: 2
• Bedroom: 1
• Bathroom: 1
• Minimum stay: 2 nights

The Old Livery is peacefully secluded on a private estate close to the historic Oxfordshire town of Burford, which is otherwise known as the Gateway to the Cotswolds.

Perfect for a romantic escape, the elegant, adults-only retreat is achingly close to the rolling hills and honey-hued cottages that characterise this mesmerising part of the world. Burford’s famed High Street, home to a grand medieval bridge and England’s oldest pharmacy, is also in easy reach.

The Old Livery itself has been painstakingly restored to an impressively high standard, with minimalist, soft-toned décor throughout. Indulgent facilities include underfloor heating and a large shower cubicle, for a touch of well-deserved holiday luxury.

Indeed, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into the pages of a high-end interior design magazine as you explore your new surroundings; furnished by the likes of deVOL, Neptune, and Tom Raffield.

Accommodation is generously spaced across one level, comprising three spacious and light-filled rooms. There’s a bedroom with a supremely comfortable superking bed and room-darkening blinds, an opulent shower room, and a relaxing, open-plan living space with a dining area positioned right by a window, for mealtimes-with-a-view.

The exquisitely-crafted Shaker-style kitchen is equipped with everything you’ll need, including a coffee-maker to charge lazy mornings spent on the furnished patio, against a blissful soundtrack of birdsong.

You’ll find the living space furnished with a cosy sofa and a TV for snuggly evenings in with a bottle of wine (of course, wine glasses are supplied too!), and there’s a ready supply of books to get lost in when those cherished idle moments strike.

At a glance

• A sumptuously-converted stable with high-end interiors, secluded on a private estate at the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’.
• The single-level retreat is ideal for a romantic couple, sleeping two adults only.
• Luxurious self-contained facilities include a designer kitchen and a large shower cubicle, with underfloor heating throughout the property.
• There is a furnished patio area – ideal for morning coffee!
• Head into historic Burford, get lost discovering the rural charms of the Cotswolds, or reach Oxford in under an hour’s drive. The property is also just 30 mins from Cheltenham, so perfect for the festivals and racing!
• There are plenty of country pubs to visit in the surrounding area.

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• Adults Only

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If you’d rather head out, there are plenty of country pubs to visit nearby. The Three Horseshoes, an 18th century pub in the Windrush valley, comes highly recommended. Here, local cask ales and hand-picked independent wines complement a hearty dining menu, with wood-fired pizzas served in the garden during summer.

Meanwhile, Burford offers a wealth of opportunity to walk – and dine – in the footsteps of noted figures from history, including Lord Nelson, King Charles II and Nell Gwyn. Weave in and out of charming antique shops, or pay a visit to the Tolsey Museum, a 16th century building that showcases the town’s social and industrial history.

And of course, since you’re at the Gateway to the Cotswolds, you’ll be perfectly placed to visit the local towns and villages, including Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury, and Bourton-on-the-Water. You can also reach Oxford’s dreaming spires in less than an hour’s drive, for a holiday that’s as diverse and intriguing as it is beautiful.

Things to note

Paid EV charging points are available on site. The retreat is not suitable for children: babies of up to six months are permitted but please note that no equipment is supplied.  There is a £65 linen fee payable.

Current Offers

March Offer: For stays 3 nights and over receive one night free - subject to availability.