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Stunning 5 bed edge of village Cotswold Barn, walk to pubs, idyllic village

Family-friendly holiday home in Banbury with an outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Hook Norton, ENG
  • Place, Hook Norton Brewery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fairytale Farm
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Rollright Stones
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Banbury

A family-friendly stay in Banbury awaits you at this holiday home. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Hook Norton Brewery and Brailes Golf Club. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features free WiFi, 1.5 bathrooms and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A patio, a living room and a dining area are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers an outdoor pool, concierge services and a games room. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .With a stay at this Banbury holiday home, you'll be 24.8 km (15.4 mi) from Blenheim Palace.
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What's nearby

  • Hook Norton Brewery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chipping Norton Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Fairytale Farm - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Rollright Stones - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Cotswolds Distillery - 14 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Banbury Station - 16 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soho Farmhouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Best Kebab - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sun - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pear Tree Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bitter & Twisted - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning 5 bed edge of village Cotswold Barn, walk to pubs, idyllic village

SCOTLAND END BARN is designed for sustainable, comfortable living with biomass boiler, heat pump and solar panels as well as character and architectural features like the amazing water well which has feature lighting, exposed beams, high vaulted ceilings, cut stone arched doorways and stone mullion windows. The house is flooded by light with full-height glass windows; the majority of rooms enjoy dual-aspect views of the gardens. The house occupies its own 1 acre plot with a separate garage and third lounge/games room above.

LIVING
Fully equipped kitchen/dining fully remodelled in 2021, with seating for 10-12 people. Bi-fold doors open out to the west-facing terrace where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets all year round.

Large TV lounge with huge comfy sofas.

Reading lounge with wood-burning stove, wood floors, sofas and lots of books!

SLEEPING & BATHROOMS
- Master Bedroom 1 Ensuite with super king bed, plus walk-in wardrobe.
- Bedroom 2 Ensuite super king bed.
- Family bathroom with large bath and shower
- Bedroom 3 Double bed
- Bedroom 4 King bed
- Bedroom 5 Ensuite with super king or twin beds
- Two additional travel cot beds are available

SELF-CONTAINED GAMES ROOM/TV LOUNGE & WORKING SPACE
Third lounge with 50" TV, Playstation, Football table and large office area with two large desks.
Kitchenette & Shower room below.

Internet/WiFi: Fibre 2. 60mbps download speed.

OUTSIDE & POOL
1 acre of gardens with south-facing courtyard, and west-facing terrace.
Our 'Endless Pool' is a current swimming pool, available for guests' use at an extra charge.
We have a market garden planted with seasonal vegetables (and lots of mint!) for our guests.

Secure coded iron gates and gravel driveway.

The barn feels truly rural, with unspoilt views of the surrounding Cotswolds countryside, bu is t on the edge of Hook Norton village with unspoilt views of the surrounding Cotswolds countryside.

GUEST ACCESS
You will enjoy the whole space & studio building too!

The accommodation is suited to entertaining and family living with two vaulted reception rooms and a large kitchen/dining room with contemporary bi-folding doors. The amazing master bedroom suite has views over the gardens and Cotswolds. There are 3 further bedrooms (2 with en suite shower rooms) and a family bathroom. It's easy to find privacy and quiet even with a full house.

The Games/extra TV lounge with kitchenette, veranda and shower room is located above the recently constructed triple garage. A great escape from the main house.

Chipping Norton 6 miles, Banbury 10 miles (London Marylebone, 56 minutes), M40 J11 10 miles, Charlbury 12 miles (London Paddington, 70 minutes), Oxford 24 miles. Soho Farmhouse 5 miles.

***Even though we have Instant Book, we encourage guests to make an enquiry before booking to check suitability before your payment is taken. ***

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoke/nicotine detectors fitted throughout.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 4,200 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 32

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Booked named guests only at the house. Visitors/caterers by arrangement only. No Stag/Hen groups due to insurance restrictions.
Dogs are free to enjoy the kitchen, dining & living area but are not allowed in the bedrooms. This allows us to host guests with allergies.
Please check your number of guests before booking, and our max occupancy! (Infants not included in no. of guests.)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Not allowed in bedrooms. Sorry no puppies.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Please discuss any small family celebrations.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke/nicotine detectors fitted throughout.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please discuss any small family celebrations.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Please discuss any small family celebrations. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning 5 bed edge of village Cotswold Barn, walk to pubs, idyllic village have a pool?

Stunning 5 bed edge of village Cotswold Barn, walk to pubs, idyllic village has a heated pool and a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Stunning 5 bed edge of village Cotswold Barn, walk to pubs, idyllic village?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a fireplace.

Is Stunning 5 bed edge of village Cotswold Barn, walk to pubs, idyllic village family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Stunning 5 bed edge of village Cotswold Barn, walk to pubs, idyllic village is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Stunning 5 bed edge of village Cotswold Barn, walk to pubs, idyllic village?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stunning 5 bed edge of village Cotswold Barn, walk to pubs, idyllic village?

No, Stunning 5 bed edge of village Cotswold Barn, walk to pubs, idyllic village does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Stunning 5 bed edge of village Cotswold Barn, walk to pubs, idyllic village?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Stunning 5 bed edge of village Cotswold Barn, walk to pubs, idyllic village?

There isn't one on site, but Brailes Golf Club is a short 16-minute walk away.

Stunning 5 bed edge of village Cotswold Barn, walk to pubs, idyllic village Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Imran L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really lovely location. Well stocked kitchen. Clean. Kids loved the open garden and we randomly got to see the red arrows flying over which was very cool
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

F R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

.A group of five friends stayed at Scotland End Barn – a gorgeous 5 bedroom gated barn in Hook Norton for two nights at the beginning of May. The accommodation is extremely comfortable in every way. You could see that the host Caroline had thought of everything , to make out stay perfect. The barn has two large reception rooms. One houses a big tv, which has Netflix plus a dvd library. The other has a bookcase filled with a variety of books. The five bedroom property comprises of three ensuite bedrooms. The fourth and fifth bedroom share a bathroom. (Although there is another shower room in the studio outside). All bathrooms had shower/hand gel and shampoo/conditioner. There is a large kitchen /diner with coffee machine, dishwasher, large modern oven and large fridge freezer. All the essentials you might need tea, coffee, cooking oils, condiments, tin foil, washing up liquid. Utility room has washing machine, dryer, iron and board. There is also a cloakroom downstairs. The area outside was quiet and peaceful. There were sun loungers around the pool and garden dining furniture close by. There is lots of parking available which was great. The pool was lovely and a good temperature. One thing to note is there is an extra charge to use the pool for maintenance, heating and insurance. Catherine also telephoned when we arrived and the next day to make sure everything was ok. There is also a folder filled with information about the house and surrounding area. The barn was
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shae F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

We had such a nice time away with some friends. The property host was absolutely incredible. Fast at getting back to us, and extremely attentive. We had a really really good time and the house was beautiful. Will definitely be returning back in the future…11/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property with great host

The property was amazing. The host was very friendly, quick to respond and was accommodating of our additional requests. We’ll definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family celebration

A lovely property in a beautiful location! Our host Caroline was quickly on hand to help with any queries. We had a fantastic break
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptionally good property!

Spent a great week here at the end of August. We were a group of four adults and for teens and had ample space. The property is immaculate inside and out and has a great pool! Absolutely loved it and will come back again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family celebration

Super host really helpful. Beautiful property all to a high standard
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay.

Thanks for opening up your wonderful home. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house and locations

We stayed for 5 days with 3 young children and had a fantastic time. The house is very clean, excellent facilities/ appliances, lovely lay out and great gardens/ separate play room. Caroline is a fantastic host, so helpful and quick to respond. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Excellent stay at a wonderful property - many thanks Caroline
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful countryside home

The place was immaculate, incredible unique property and the hosts were very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lok T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

We stayed here to celebrate our wedding with immediate family, kids and dog. Was a great house with plenty of space to hang out. Very comfortable and definitely right up our street in terms of style and peacefulness. Walking distance to local shop which is very well stocked, two good pubs, Hook Norton Brewery and local deli. Caroline was helpful when needed and even offered us a late check out. Would consider staying here again as a treat. Many thanks Caroline!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mal W., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and extremely conscientious hosts

Had a great stay with family at this property for a milestone anniversary for our parents. It really went down so well with everyone! The hosts were excellent with communications and super helpful. Without going into personal details, they really went the extra mile in looking after us. You can absolutely trust them to truly care about you and your stay. This is the selling point of this property. The house itself was very clean and well appointed. The layout was good for our sets of families, as it has multiple bathrooms and the bedrooms aren't all on top of one another. The quiet sitting room with log fire was our favourite. Also, a great location. Few mins walk from the edge of the village -- which has a couple of lovely pubs, a great butchers with deli, and general store. Trying to think of something to make this review sound realistically balanced, rather than just gushing.... The surrounding gardens were a little out of shape, but that seemed due to the time of year (February) we visited and a harsh winter. It would be great to visit again in better weather, to be able to sit outside, use the pool, etc. Thank you very much to Caroline and co!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect family getaway

If you are looking to spend quiet, considered, mindful time with any group for almost any purpose, I can’t imagine a better location. Caroline’s home is perfection. So thankful my family & I were able to spend time there together.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R., Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend house to relax with family and dogs

This house had the most amazing beds! The whole place was very comfortable, well-equipped with modern appliances and very dog-friendly. It was the perfect place for a relaxing weekend with the family and the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for dog walkers and beer drinkers

Well appointed and laid out property on the edge of Hook Norton, with plenty of secure garden for dogs to roam, and within a short walking distance of the brewery and local pubs. Games room above garage and swimming pool keep teens amused for a while, but there is little in the local area for them before Oxford, 45 minutes drive away. Ideal for fans of country walks and good local beer!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas and Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property!

This was a big hit with our family. Beautiful spot, clean and very comfortable for all. Owner was so helpful with the ins and outs of our travel and we felt well-cared for. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect break

This property is just simply amazing! Modern, very well equipped and in the most idyllic location. The communication with the owner previous to our stay was quick and extremely helpful and we were made to feel very welcome. We’re already thinking about when we can next come! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent holiday

Scotland end barn suited our family requirements extremely well. I am an above knee amputee requiring a wheelchair, and although there are considerable difficulties I was able to overcome most. The rest of the family are all active and had a wonderful time and are keen to return. The pool was a great hit with my athletic daughter and equally my granddaughter who is under two. Caroline is extremely helpful and quick to respond to enquiries. The space is really refreshing and we all had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Divya S.

Liked: Cleanliness

60th birthday party weekend

I booked this house to celebrate my dads 60th birthday. It was the perfect setting for a getaway. The house was lovely, immaculate and was very well equipped providing everything we needed. The property was very infant friendly and very helpfully had a highchair. The host was very accommodating and willing to help us when needed throughout our stay. Would definitely come back in the future and recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise N., Kettering

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely stunning house and amazing location - would definitely stay again!!!

Excellent communication, the property was immaculate and everything we needed was there, home from home and in a stunning location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing weekend with friends

We spent a weekend at Scotland End Barn in March for a joint 50th birthday. It was beautiful and exactly as outlined in the details on VRBO. Caroline (the host) was so helpful and responsive before the trip and very flexible allowing us early and late check-ins as there were no other guests. A beautiful and spacious house and easy walking to a lovely pub (The Sun Inn). Brunch at Hook Norton Brewery was a stand-out as well. Didn’t have to drive anywhere once we arrived. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding experience

Caroline was a fantastic host, who frequently checked in to see if the group needed anything. The property was exceptionally clean, spacious and well equipped. Would throughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent house

Great visit for Christmas with the family. The house was perfect and beautifully kept. The owner was very helpful and responsive. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

A magical weekend to propose in the most magical barn with exceptional views and a tranquil vibe.

Renting this property was very simple and Caroline was very accommodating to ensure I was able to have the perfect venue for my proposal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021