The Old Great Barn

About this property

The Old Great Barn is a stunning family home located in the idyllic village of Filkins, close to the bustling market town of Burford. The delightful Cotswold stone barn conversion combines traditional features with contemporary design and boasts spacious living areas and a wonderful garden, making it the perfect getaway for a gathering of friends or a family.

Park-up on the private driveway, with space for up to four cars, and marvel at the stunning property that stands before you, as you get ready to enter into your home-from-home abode.

Stunning glass doors open into the stylish, double-height entrance hall, with space for you to hang your coats and keep your shoes, before you meander into the beautiful kitchen to unload your shopping into the American-style fridge/freezer, and look forward to rustling up your evening meals using the double electric oven and five-ring electric hob, where you can prepare your meals on the lovely centre island and store your wine bottles in the smart rack that sits within it! The kitchen benefits from a Smart TV, so why not pop on some cooking programmes and get right into the spirit!

You will notice that all the rooms on the ground-floor benefit from warming underfloor heating, so you can be kept warm from head to toe on cold winter evenings!

The dining room is the perfect space for you to tuck into your wonderful home-cooked meals, providing space for eight people to comfortably sit around the wooden dining table, as well as two armchairs, overlooking the attractive garden through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Adjacent to the dining room you will find a handy utility room home to a washing machine and a sink, handy for cleaning your dirty clothing after you’ve been out on a long walk in the countryside and cleaning off your dogs muddy paws in the sink!

Spend your evenings in the bright and spacious sitting room, where the eye-catching woodburning stove can keep you warm and toasty, as you relax on the corner sofa or three-seater sofa and watch a compelling film using the Sky Cinema package.

Escape with a good book for some peace and quiet into the lovely snug room as you relax into the two-seater sofa and rest your feet on the footstool.

Conveniently completing the ground-floor is a cloakroom with a basin and WC.

Upstairs, the lovely galleried landing leads onto four homely bedrooms; the master boasts high vaulted ceilings with exposed wooden beams, a smart dressing room, king-size bed and an elegant en-suite with a walk-in rain shower, the second bedroom offers lovely countryside views and offers space for a family to sleep, with a king-size bed and a single bed (suitable for age 12 and below only) and benefits from an en-suite shower room with a walk-in shower, the third bedroom is a gorgeous room with a double bed and the fourth is perfect for small children, with a fun feature wall that they will love, with twin beds and a large dressing room.

The well-proportioned family bathroom is a tranquil space for you to enjoy a well-earned soak amongst the bubbles in the freestanding bath, as well as containing a walk-in shower.

Outside, the enclosed garden is a wonderous setting to relax when the sun is shining, offering a space for alfresco dining, as well as a charcoal barbecue and a parasol.

Resting on the Gloucestershire/Oxfordshire border, you will be spoilt for choice with so much to see and do throughout your stay.

Spend your days exploring picturesque Cotswold villages or hiking through the scenic Pitham Brook walk and Cascades, and discover Cheese Wharf and the National Trust-owned Buscot Old Parsonage along the way.

Wander the grand halls of the lavish 17th-century dwelling of Blenheim Palace or step back in time at the imposing remains of Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote, now a popular heritage museum.

Hike to Godstow Abbey and visit the remains of Oxford Castle & Prison, before a tour of La Maison Du Chateau and Pitt Rivers Museum, all of which can be found at the heart of Oxford city.

See the 15-species of alligator at Crocodiles of the World or lose yourself in the 160-acres of wildlife at the Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, both found in Burford.

Delight in a fun-filled day out to Cirencester and see the Roman Amphitheatre, Corinium Museum and well-kept landscapes of Cirencester Park, or spend the day shopping in all your favourite stores at Bicester Village, a pleasant drive away.

If you’re looking for a wonderful country retreat for you and your loved ones, look no further than The Old Great Barn.

Important Information

The maximum occupancy of the property, including its grounds, is eight adults and one child under the age of 12, at any point during your stay; the single bed in bedroom 2 is only suitable for children under the age of 12 which is why the property cannot accommodate groups of nine adults. Note: For the comfort of future guests, we ask that dogs remain downstairs, stay off the furniture and that no trace of a dog remains after your departure. Note: The property’s garden is enclosed, however young children and dogs should be supervised outside at all times. Note: The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk.

Set in the glorious West Oxfordshire countryside, Filkins is a beautiful and quaint village dating all the way back to the Anglo-Saxon period. Separated from the neighbouring village by only a small Broadwell, this picturesque community offers all the essential amenities with a charming Post Office, village store and a bustling local pub resting right on your doorstep. With enchanting stone houses boasting characterful slab fences, Cotswold Woollen Weavers and rare Cotswold stonemasons, this is a truly magnificent backdrop for any type of holiday. There are a plethora of hiking and cycle routes to embark on, and just a short stroll away a 17th century cottage houses the wonderful Swinford Museum, ne of Oxfordshire's oldest local museums set up by George Swinford in the 1930s. Caterton and Bampton rest within easy touring distance and the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers ample opportunity for an unforgettable adventure exploring the countryside. An idyllic base from which to discover this incredible part of the country.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in rain shower, hand-held shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x family room with king-size and a single bed with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with freestanding bath, hand-held shower, walk-in rain shower with hand-held shower, basin, heated towels rail and WC.

Cloakroom.

Kitchen.

Utility.

Dining room.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Snug

Oil-fired central heating with woodburning stove and ground-floor underfloor heating.

Double electric oven, five-ring electric hob, hot plate, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, 2 x portable fans, hairdryer.

Smart TV, TV with basic Sky and Sky Cinema, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and cot available.

Off-road parking for 4 cars.

Enclosed lawn and patio garden with furniture (for 8) and charcoal barbecue (without coal).

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 milesImportant InformationThe maximum occupancy of the property, including its grounds, is eight adults and one child under the age of 12, at any point during your stay; the single bed in bedroom 2 is only suitable for children under the age of 12 which is why the property cannot accommodate groups of nine adults.

Note: For the comfort of future guests, we ask that dogs remain downstairs, stay off the furniture and that no trace of a dog remains after your departure.

Note: The property’s garden is enclosed, however young children and dogs should be supervised outside at all times.

Note: The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk.