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Nestled in the quintessential Cotswold village of Little Barrington.

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The Old Forge
The Old Forge
Aerial view of The Old Forge & The Smithy, our residence
Little Barrington
View across The Green. The Tight Brook runs through.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Nestled in the quintessential Cotswold village of Little Barrington.

The Old Forge nestled above The Green in the quintessential Cotswold village of Little Barrington. Numerous walks with scenic visas along the Windrush valley. The Fox gastro pub just 5 minutes' walk away (drop in for a drink, meal reservations recommended). Perfect location with Burford 3.5 miles, Bourton on the Water 7.7 miles, Cirencester 15 miles, Oxford 22 miles, Daylesford Farmhouse 12 miles, Charlbury Station 11.3 miles.

Family of 6 or 5 adults. Pets welcome (dogs only)

The Old Forge forms part of the terrace of charming period Cotswold stone cottages dating from the 17th c that overlook the Green and Tight Brook, the stream that runs through the village.

Little Barrington is listed in the Domesday Book - the Great Survey completed in 1086 at the behest of William the Conqueror. It is recorded as one household with one slave. It had ploughland of '1 lord's plough team' - the amount of land that 8 oxen could plough in a year, or roughly 120 acres. Other resources included a 6 acre meadow and 1 mill valued at 3 shillings and 1 pence. The annual value to Lord Alwin (the sheriff of Gloucestershire) on the Norman Conquest in 1066 was 2 pounds. It remained 2 pounds to Lord Ralph at the time of the survey in 1086.

The Pevsner Architectural Guides (the definitive guides to Great Britain architecture) states that Little Barrington "is one of the most appealing village scenes in the Cotswolds". The Smithy (our residence next door) is called out for its 'reset' 16c features including an upper window and its entrance archway.

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About the area

Burford

Located in Burford, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and River Windrush, while Tolsey Museum and SOTA Gallery are cultural highlights. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and Crocodiles of the World are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with ecotours, hiking and horse riding.
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Little Barrington

What's nearby

  • River Windrush - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • University of Oxford - 38 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 42 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Bicester Village - 46 min drive - 58.5 km

Getting around

  • Witney Hanborough Station - 22 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farmer's Dog - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cotswold Wildlife Park Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Farmer's Puppy Bar & Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Priory Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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Perfection

Perfect Cotswold cottage. We loved its central location, the quiet village with a wonderful pub a short walk down the lane and all amenities a short drive away. The cottage decor was divine and the best beds we have ever had in an accommodation. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you for the kind review, and we're so glad that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again.
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