Tackley is a thriving place of traditional stone cottages and a community-led village shop which provides all manner of lovely things. Buff Lodge sits in a quiet courtyard behind one of these lovely village houses and offers a wonderful base from which to explore.
Step inside and you'll find a comfortable escape for four guests. The open-plan design makes for sociable living, with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and generous living room on the ground floor. Double doors lead out to a private, enclosed terrace where you can enjoy meals in the fresh air or simply relax with a drink and a good book. There is a super-king bedroom on the ground floor, as well as a bathroom whilst the second king-size bedroom is on the first floor, along with an en-suite shower room. This lovely room boasts high ceilings and exposed beams and is a cosy and welcoming space.
The enclosed terrace is an added bonus, and the screened trellis ensures this is a sunny and private space where you can relax after a day of exploring. There is private parking for two cars in the courtyard.
Ground Floor
There are two steps into the entrance hall which in turn leads to the main open-plan kitchen, dining and living area as well as a bedroom and bathroom.
Open-Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room: The well-equipped kitchen has everything practical needed for a self-catering holiday including a full oven and hob, fridge-freezer, and dishwasher along with useful small appliances. There's a four-seater pedestal dining table where you can linger over breakfast and enjoy evening meals, whilst the living room features two comfortable sofas and a Smart TV, so you can stream your favourite shows. From the living room, there are doors out to the terrace.
Bedroom One: This ground floor bedroom has a super-king size bed, which can be arranged as twin beds if preferred. With a colour scheme of cream and grey, this room has a very peaceful feel. There is plenty of storage space including a wardrobe and chest of drawers, and bedside tables with reading lamps are placed on either side of the bed. Perfect for a little bedtime reading. There is natural light from two windows.
Bathroom: Soak away the day in the bath (no shower), there is also a hand basin, WC, and a mirror with a light and a shaver point.
First Floor
Bedroom Two: The second bedroom is on the first floor and is a beautiful room with high ceilings, wooden beams, and an old original door, which opens with a Juliette balcony. There's a king-size bed, single wardrobe, chest of drawers and night table with reading lamps.
En-suite: The en-suite features a shower, hand basin and WC, along with a mirror with a light and shaver point.
Outside
From the living area, there are doors out to the private terrace. Here you'll find two wicker chairs, perfect for a coffee in the sunshine. There is also a gravel patio with a six-seater dining table, chairs and a parasol.
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This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Kidlington
Kidlington is home to this cottage. Blenheim Palace and Rousham House and Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bicester Golf and Country Club and Fairytale Farm. Marlborough Maze and Exciting Game are also worth visiting.
Is Buff Lodge - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Buff Lodge - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buff Lodge - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 9 Aug 2026 start from AU$424, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Buff Lodge - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Buff Lodge - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Buff Lodge - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Buff Lodge - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?
Situated in Kidlington, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Rousham House and Gardens and within 6 miles (10 km) of Blenheim Palace and Oxfordshire Museum. Marlborough Maze and Oxford Bus Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km). Tackley Station is 6 minutes by foot.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Welcoming host who imparted local information and guidelines for a pleasant stay. Happy to return as very comfortable throughout.
Barbara L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan E.
13 Apr 2026
Excellent cottage in ideal location
We picked Buff Lodge as a base to visit relatives in Oxford. The Cottage was well equipped and very comfortable in an ideal location for visiting the local area and beyond via road, the nearby station or bus. The owner is very helpful and friendly without being intrusive. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Buff Lodge and intend to return in the future
Susan E.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 Jan 2026
Lovely New Year break
Comfortable, stylish lodge in a beautiful little village located conveniently close to Oxford (Park and Ride 10 minutes away and definitely recommend) and other attractions such as Blenheim Palace (15 minutes drive).
Lisa, the owner, was great - really friendly and responsive when we had an issue with connecting to the WIFI (which turned out to be our error).
The lodge is beautifully furnished and so comfortable (particularly the super king bed in the ground floor bedroom) with everything we needed to self cater on a couple of evenings.
Fabulous start to our New Year!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jocelyn
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely venue and a beautiful location
Jocelyn
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kath Woolley
11 Aug 2025
Luxury accommodation in beautiful village location.
The accommodation was so pleasant, clean, with comfortable beds, and beautiful outside seating, dining, and lounging area.
Kitchen was well equipped with a comprehensive set of necessary items to cook and prepare meals.
We really enjoyed our relaxing break there. Highly recommended.
A great cottage at very affordable price to explore Oxford and Cotswold. We stayed 5 days as a family and everything was perfect. Super clean, spacious, all needed amenities are there. We didn't have a car but it was easy to get to Oxford nevertheless as the cottage is only one train stop away and the trains are quite frequent.
Would love to stay again in the future.
Comfortable, calm and everything nearby to explore. Just perfect !
Patrick R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
18 June 2024
Brilliant Buff Lodge
We really enjoyed our week at Buff Lodge in Tackley with plenty of walks from the door long or short.Excellent bus service and even a train station just down the road.Would highly recommend a stay in Buff Lodge
We arrived and immediately felt relaxed. We wandered to the local shop for supplies. Then we had a few lovely days exploring Woodstock and Roucham gardens.
Gillian W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
21 Oct 2024
A pleasant break in the Oxfordshire countryside
Buff Lodge was easy to find and with off road parking. The cottage was very clean and tidy, with a well equipped kitchen and was in a quiet location. It was also close to the railway station and not far from the Oxford Canal Path. Lisa the owner was very helpful.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 June 2024
Warm and welcoming
Having visited the property once before, it felt like coming home. Lisa the owner is very welcoming and friendly. Although we use it primarily as a base to visit relatives it is well placed For Blenheim Palace, Oxford and the Cotswolds.
Buff lodge is an amazing little house perfect for our family of 4. Super clean and in a lovely villiage perfect for exploring the Cotswold's.
Little starter.kit of tea and coffee lovely touch too.
Will definitely come back next time we visit the Cotswolds.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 Mar 2024
Effortless stay in Tackley
Buff Lodge was welcoming, impeccably clean, well-equipped and well-located. Effortless place to stay for a long weekend, although given the size, parking and facilities if you're up to 4 people, would be easy to stay longer. Lisa was welcoming and keeps the place SPOTLESS. Couldn't recommend more.
A really great property. It has been lovingly furnished and is spacious and comfortable. Ideally situated to visit Oxford (bus stop 1 minute away) and Blenheim Palace.
It also boasts a beautiful little garden with sun loungers and a patio set.
Would highly recommend.
Had a great stay, Lisa was very welcoming and available.
Attention to detail at property 1st class, both beds extremely comfortable and linen fresh and clean. Lots of extra touches appreciated, hot water bottles and blankets.
Tackley village very pretty, local bus outside property takes you into Oxford in 30 minutes.
Pauline O.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jerry F.
17 Sept 2024
Woodstock Wedding
Short 2-night stay in the beautiful Cotswold village of Tackley. Very convenient for a family wedding in Woodstock, visit to Clarkson's pub, The Farmer's Dog, walk around Oxford and a punt on the river.
The accommodation is spotlessly clean, nicely furnished, comfortable and tranquil and quiet.
We stayed with our daughter and her fiancé – perfect for four people.
Jerry F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
28 Mar 2024
Overall good
Both the bath and shower were very slippery. Safety mat necessary.
Instructions book could have been better.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at Buff Lodge. We are disappointed to read your feedback and we have shared your points with the owner. The owner wishes that you had asked for a safety mat during your stay as they would have been very happy to provide one for you, also we will have a look at the welcome guide.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lorna E.
15 Sept 2024
A little haven of luxury in the centre of things to do and places to see
Buff Lodge provides everything you need for a comfortable stay away from home. We were lucky to be able to use the patio, in the Autumnal sunshine. Everything was as expected, and the kitchen had all utensils needed to make some special meals after a busy day touring in the area. The beds and bathrooms provided comfort for a good nights' sleep, and the surroundings were lovely and peaceful. Lisa was so friendly, and gave us details of the local bakery / shop, and we found some lovely bread and cake there. Sadly, the church on the hill was closed for renovation, so we'll have to return to view inside. The local pub was also shut and up for sale, but hopefully will find some new owners who will make something of it for when we revisit - hopefully. The village is great for walking around, and the Station is such a bonus.
Lorna E.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
24 Oct 2023
Lovely Little Hideaway
Buff Lodge is a lovely two bed cottage perfectly situated for visiting Oxford and the Cotswolds. The property was clean and well-appointed. We were having a short break and planned to spend all our time in Oxford so did not really 'use' the kitchen that much but it was obvious that everything was supplied that you might need.
We chose to use the Park & Ride to get into Oxford but you are also 0.3 miles along the lane to the railway station which would be a great option not to take a car into the city.
The beds were extremely comfortable and proper sized bath sheets were provided.
We felt that a few lamps in the sitting are would have made the ambience better as there are only ceiling lights currently. And lights in general need checking on changeover as the light above the en suite bathroom mirror was not working. There is also a prize for anyone who works out how to turn on the under cupboard lights in the kitchen! It defeated us.
Overall we were very happy with our stay and would happily have stayed longer. We were there in the run up to Storm Babet so a wet stay but the little courtyard garden would have been a perfect spot for a glass of wine in good weather. Thankfully the cottage has a very responsive heating system which made the cottage very cosy within minutes of us returning each evening.
Seriously recommend the Indian Delivery from Ovisher, Kidlington. Perfect for first night supper.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wendy A.
23 Sept 2024
A Convenient, Comfortable and Cosy Cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 nights at Buff Lodge.
The building retains much of the ambience of its former use, I’m guessing to buff the barley for the production of ale. It stands in the grounds on a former pub after all.
We found the conversion to be sympathetic and attractive.
The sitting room was delightful, furnished with two squishy sofas ,coffee tables, and attractive table lamps.
Beds were very comfortable and both the bathroom and en-suite were immaculately clean with lots of hot water and a plentiful supply of towels including the traditional but hard to find bath sheets.
The kitchen was well equipped for preparing an evening meal after our days out in Oxford.
(The addition of a coffee machine would be a great addition ahead of my next visit !)
We visited the city by bus which has a convenient stop just a two minute walk from The Lodge. They run about every hour, terminating just opposite The former Randolph Hotel a 2 minute walk to the Ashmolean. Scheduled journey time is 40 minutes but there are inevitable traffic jams of course.
We had made an appointment in the print room to view some Pre Raphaelite prints, cartoons and sketches one morning which was pure joy ! Museum staff were wonderfully generous with their time and knowledge.
We had glorious weather during our stay and the beautiful courtyard garden was a delightful place to sit with coffee or your favourite tipple and listen to the birds,
As much thought has gone into designing this little space as it has to the interior. Both had been prepared to the highest standards for our arrival.
We enjoyed a sunny afternoon lunch at The Trout Inn Wolvercote, famous for its riverside shots of Morse & Lewis of course. It’s a very beautiful spot.
Tackley is lovely and the locals are friendly.
Everything is very easy at The Lodge, parking included and you will be sure of a warm welcome from Lisa.
The agency was easy to work with and their description of the accommodation was accurate and well represented on their website.
We hope to return.