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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 243 sq m

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Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
  • Place, Rye Hill Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Chipping Norton Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Fairytale Farm
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Hazelnut open plan bedroom and living area

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Hazelnut Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

About this property

The cosiest and quaintest haven for couples, near Great Tew

Four star, gold rated. Sleeps 2 adults. Separate kitchen, combined living and sleeping area. High pitched ceilings with exposed truss beams.

Hazelnut, perfectly designed for two is a delightful, cosy hide-away with combined living and sleeping area. This cottage has a peaceful and romantic appeal.

The main door opens into a luxurious custom built kitchen with eye level oven and fridge. Through hand carved ash folding doors you enter the main living area with a round table and chairs, comfy sofa, rugs and open fire.A heavy curtain divides this from the peaceful sleeping area with its exquisite en-suite bathroom, which is reached through a hidden door in the wooden paneling. The bathroom features oak paneling with clean ivory coloured tiling and has a low sided bath with overhead shower.

Enjoy the high pitched ceilings, warm terracotta floor tiles, exposed beams and stone walls throughout this apartment, with enticing views out onto the courtyard and glimpses of the valley below through medieval slit windows.

Superior crafted, natural luxury together with our exacting standards and attention to detail ensure that Hazelnut offers guests a truly relaxing and pleasurable experience. As with all our cottages, Hazelnut has outperformed its star rating and been awarded gold by Visit England in recognition of exceptional quality.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Banbury

Banbury is home to this cottage. Chipping Norton Museum and Oxfordshire Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rye Hill Golf Club and Brailes Golf Club. Fairytale Farm and Chipping Norton Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • Rye Hill Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Chipping Norton Golf Club - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Fairytale Farm - 8 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Rollright Stones - 11 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Bicester Heyford Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soho Farmhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burrows Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blake’s Kitchen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The cosiest and quaintest haven for couples, near Great Tew pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The cosiest and quaintest haven for couples, near Great Tew?

As of 12 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The cosiest and quaintest haven for couples, near Great Tew on 29 May 2026 start from AU$490, 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.

What time is check-in at The cosiest and quaintest haven for couples, near Great Tew?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The cosiest and quaintest haven for couples, near Great Tew?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The cosiest and quaintest haven for couples, near Great Tew located?

Situated in Banbury, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Rye Hill Golf Club, Brailes Golf Club and Hook Norton Brewery. Chipping Norton Golf Club and Fairytale Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

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10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Communication

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was fantastic. I feel so relaxed. The cottage is so cozy and they put up a Christmas tree for us. The grounds are beautiful and the area is so close to fantastic sights to see. Just a perfect break.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay!

It was an unbelievable experience to stay there! Every detail was taken care. The room was spacious and clean. And the whole farm was a true experience!
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for all the praise you've given us! It gives us great satisfaction to know we've provided an unforgettable experience for our guests. We do hope you'll come back again one day. Kind Regards The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marvellous location and wonderful farm settings

Heath Farm is very special. From the cottage we had wide views of the valley and lake and plenty of places to walk straight out of the door. Away from the farm there's the glorious Cotswold countryside and lovely towns and villages. The cottage itself is lovely, very comfortable with all the conveniences you'd expect, including of course a lovely log fire. This is a family run location and the care and desire to make your stay a happy one really shows. I would definitely recommend this place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Just beautiful!

Forget the somewhat predictably snobby wording of certain "poshest B&B in the known universe" style press reviews that risk leaving a false impression. Heath Farm is in no way snobbish, it's just beautiful! An incredible amount of loving care and attention has gone into the highly individual architecture and landscaping, with its beautiful features and views, to make Heath Farm an unforgettable hide away. Very comfortable too. And genuinely friendly. In a (hazel) nut shell, yes! Thank you all.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Dear Robin Thank you for all the superlatives about our accommodation and farm. It gives us great pleasure to have such appreciative guests staying with us and as ever it's always wonderful to see you. Until next time... x The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Picturesque farm stay

Very comfortable apartment on the farm with views and personality. Well located for exploring the Cotswolds.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you so much for your 5 star review of our cottage! It's great to know you had a great time and would recommend Heath Farm Holiday Cottages to your friends and family. We hope to see you again one day. Kind Regards The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short stay at hazelnut

Lives up to all expectations, great place to stay.Will definitely be going back for more holidays at Heath Farm
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your glowing five star review! We look forward to your return!! All the best The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Break

An excellent place to stay for both the Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace. Owners are very friendly and helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2024
Thank you very much for your great review about Hazelnut cottage. We're in the middle of nowhere yet on the edge of everything! Heath Farm is an ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire. We hope we see you again. Kind Regards The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Repeat holiday in The Hazelnut

We know the heathfarm complex well and still we relax and enjoy the cottage and the surrounding countryside everytime we come and it doesn't matter in which season. Walking around the property is always enjoyable, this time we were very close to deer. Although the weather was not great this time being able to light the wood fire in the evening makes for an ideal indoor evening.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2025
Thank you so much for the fantastic review again. It makes it that more special to know that our many repeat guests consistently have a wonderful and relaxing time no matter if they're just relaxing on the farm or going visiting yet another local attraction for which there are so many. Many guests tend to return to us at the same time each year but as you've discovered our accomodation and grounds are special no matter what the season is and there's various benefits at various times of the year from snuggling up by an open fire in the winter to watching the new born lambs in spring to playing games and enjoying events outside during the summer through to autumn when there's bountiful things to forage as well as the leaves changing colour on our 70 acres woodland estate. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

There is no better

Perfect is the only word I can think of to describe our experience. The location, the views, the amenities, everything. We plan on going back as many times as we can!
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2024
Perfection in a nutshell! That's how we always described Hazelnut cottage. Although it's the smallest cottage we have it's so well designed to create a spacious feeling. Together with the craftsmanship and well equipped supplies it's no surprise we have so many returning guests. It's not just the loyalty discount they love! Kind Regards The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Hazelnut cottage

Lovely, well-equipped, compact cottage in beautiful grounds. The owners' attention to detail and very warm welcome is exceptionally good.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Wow, another great review from you! Thank you so much for your wonderful words and praise for our cottages and grounds. Come back soon! Kind Regards The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning views

Our 3 night stay was so relaxing. Gorgeous grounds with its' own lake and croquet lawn. Delicious granola and cake left in the cottage for you. Perfect area for driving around the Cotswolds.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Dear Lesley Thank you so much for the fabulous five star review! Great to hear you loved the granola and cake supplied. We hope to see you back at Heath Farm Holiday Cottages again one day. Kind Regards The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

alan c.

Much needed getaway.

A real home from home, in a fantastically relaxing location, in a beautiful part of the country. Fabulous.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review! We seem to be a home from home for so many of our returning guests which we hope you become! Now we're a bit quieter we're doing some essential maintenance and improvements to Hazelnut cottage. We've already re-coated all wood panelling in the cottage and are in the process of ordering and installing a new glass shower screen, new wooden shutters for the small bedroom window as well as various other elements. Kind Regards The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holiday

Always enjoy our stay at Heath Farm. Family very welcoming and friendly. It feels like coming home The goodies in the room on arrival helps add to the specialness of the farm and ones stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Robbins

Brilliant

Lovely stay Perfect balance of luxury (the duvets are amazing!) and eco friendly Lots of land to explore but the fire just too tempting
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2022
Thank so so much for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic 5 star review! We really appreciate it when our guests recognise the effort we make to provide such high levels of Eco-friendly accommodation. At this time of year the free firewood and open fireplaces are such a good reason for hunkering down and just lazing about inside the cottage even if there's an abundance of beautiful woodland teeming with wildlife to discover! Heath Farm is amazing in all seasons so hopefully we'll see you again in another season. Kind Regards The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Relax and enjoy

Heathfarm is a place to just relax and enjoy the wonderful surroundings. The beautiful cottages hold everything you need and you can either enjoy the views on your doorstep or visit so many interesting places all within easy reach. Personally we just sit back and enjoy the views and lovely walks - a time to de-stress in ideal surroundings. That’s why we continue to come back time and time again - it’s always like coming home (we wish!).
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2024
Dear Ann Thank you so much for yet another wonderful five star review from you. It means so much to us that we consistently get such wonderful reviews from one of our most loyal and frequent guests. As ever we look forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A little bit of heaven in the Cotswolds!

We stayed in Hazelnut Cottage at Heath Farm and it was one of the highlights of our visit to the UK. The Barbours have created a wonderful place to stay with walks about the farm property, a cozy and comfortable cottage and gracious hosts. The kitchen was well equipped with a full size (for the UK) fridge and everything we needed for the nights we decided to stay in for dinner. There is seating outside each cottage if you want to dine al fresco (which we did when it was warm enough) and a bar-b-que you can borrow if you want to grill. Its a perfect location to explore some of the beautiful Cotswold villages nearby, or just enjoy walks in the country and birdsong if you want to get away from it all. We did some of both and it was wonderful. I highly recommend staying here. I find it hard to believe you could find a more beautiful place to stay in this part of the UK.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Marie-Louise D.

Delightful Garden

The cottage was cozy and comfortable with a very well equipped kitchen. The terrace and pond just outside was an absolute delight with beautiful roses in bloom. It is in full sun so can get quite hot in the cottage when it is warm but a fan was provided. The farm property was fun to explore, and the games are a great option if you want to relax at the farm.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review. It gives us great satisfaction when we read comments about how much joy our cottage and grounds have brought a guest. If you do decide to come back again do please note it's far better value for money the longer you stay as our daily rates are based on a percentage of our weekly rate. Kind Regards The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home from home

Everyone was friendly and helpful, there was plenty of walking you could go anywhere, the pond was well kept plenty of things for children and adults to do, pool table and musical instruments to play, DVDs to watch. Gardens were well kept saw gardeners nearly every day. Would go back again.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! Wonderful to her you had such and entertaining yet relaxing stay with us and utilised all we have on offer at the farm. We spend a huge amount of time and effort in up-keeping our cottages and grounds for guests to be able to feel totally relaxed and to enjoy the space and freedom to reconnect with nature and family/friends. We hope to see you return again one day. The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Such a beautiful place

We came here for a few days on our own after our wedding and I'm so glad we chose this place. The farm is so beautiful and you can just wonder where ever you want to. We went fishing and played games on the lawn and was really able to relax. My fave was watching the sunset by the firepit. Mon and the family are delightful and very welcoming and the cottage itself was really warm and homely and the added extras were the icing on the cake. I can't wait to return with our children.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2024
Dear Samantha Thank you so much for your amazing 5 star review! We're especially bowled over by your review as this was just after your wedding so it's fantastic to know we helped with a very memorable occasion. We're happy you made best use of the facilities and surroundings. You'll be hard pushed to find a more tranquil and relaxing place to watch sunsets in! We look forward to seeing you again one day, hopefully with your whole family who can also enjoy what we offer. Kind Regards The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

A beautiful hideaway!

My husband and I had an amazing and very relaxing weekend staying at Hazelnut cottage. So much care and attention to detail has gone into designing the space, the beautiful courtyard has a distinctly Spanish feel (reflecting Nena's roots - we had a couple of lovely chats with Nena during our stay, she is so personable and friendly). Walking around the delightful and very peaceful grounds was very therapeutic and a much needed 'reset'. We would thoroughly recommend Heath Farm cottages to anyone!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
Dear Tine Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We get great pleasure knowing that our guests find Heath Farm to be so therapeutic and and idyllic rural retreat. We do hope we see you again one day. Do please note it's far better value (based on price per night/person) the longer you stay and we always get guests wishing they had longer here anyway! ;-) All the best The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short break

The cottage was everything that was promised and the owners and family were on hand to assist and answer any questions in a helpful and pleasant manner .The cottages are well located to explore and enjoy the whole Cotswold area . There are ample grounds to walk around the cottages, feed the fish and observe the abundant wildlife. A thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing short break , it would have been good if we had been able to stay longer.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2024
Dear Kenny Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great 5 star review! It's a very common comment that guests feel they didn't stay long enough! For reference it's also better value the longer you stay as our short break prices are based on a percentage of our weekly price and not a nightly price. We hope to see you back here again one day. Kind Regards The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

L. M.

stunning!

In one word: stunning! A really lovely en pittoresque accommodation. Heath Farm itself is stunning, with a garden, pond and a meadow with sheep and goat. An amazing view at the meadow and the small lake with trout. And the gardens, villages and castles in The Cotswold were so beautiful! We have enjoyed our stay very, very much!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2022
Wow! Thank you so much for the amazing review!! We get great pleasure knowing that a new guest has had an amazing stay so thank you for taking the time to share your review. We hope to see you again one day. Kind Regards The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous country getaway.

We wanted something quiet and relaxing with walking nearby and a fireplace to unwind by in the evenings. And that is exactly what we got at Hazelnut. The kitchen is fully equipped with just about everything you need if you are self catering. The bed is really comfy; there was as much firewood as we wanted. The views from the cottage and the courtyard are stunning. We were made to feel very welcome. The walks around Heath Farm are well worth taking and it is possible to walk to The Boxing Hare through the woods and footpaths, without going on the main road. I'd definitely recommend the Falkland Arms in Great Tew. It's a properly unspoiled historic pub, serving great food and real beer and the village is stunning. The whole set up at Heath Farm is really impressive. Although we didn't make use of it, I imagine it is a perfect place to bring family groups as so much is provided to keep young people entertained. We will definitely be back at some point. Thanks so much to the Barbour Family for our welcome.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for leaving such a fabulous and detailed review! It's always great to hear that the cottage was super comfy and you loved the courtyard, grounds and surrounding area. It's a perfect place for couples, families and group gatherings but particularly special for all those that love nature. All the best The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Return trip to one of our favourite British Escapes

This was our third trip to the incredible and quintessential Cotswolds Heath Farm cottages. I adore everything about this place from the beautiful and accessible farmland to the orchards and woods- all of which are a world away from my city home. Every season offers it’s own unique experience in this place. Previously having stayed in the much larger Walnut cottage, we were still wowed by Hazelnut cottage which is apparently the smallest of the cottages. It had so much charm and character and is perfect for a couple. I can’t begin to explain how cosy the cottages are when you have the wood fire burning away and a homemade fruit crumble coming out of the oven. The cottages are exceptionally clean and offer all the facilities you would expect of a modern rental but without losing any of their old world charm. Despite being around a central courtyard, they also feel private. We foraged for some of our food and we’re able to get crayfish from the lake, blackberries from the hedgerows and some apples and pears from the orchard. A unique and fun experience for us. My only minor feedback would be to add some curtains or panels to the smaller windows in Hazelnut as it is bright in the morning and to get the bikes into better working order. But of course this will not stop me from returning again or recommending your wonderful farm to my family and friends. Thank you for another incredible visit and your warm welcome and hospitality. Ant and James
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
Dear Ant & James Wow, what an amazing review!! You seem to have succinctly relayed the pure essence of Heath Farm in but a few sentences. We do say "an idyllic retreat in any season" but it's much better to hear it from our loving and loyal guests who do return each season. Many thanks for the constructive comment about the small window in the bedroom. We will certainly pursue putting in a wooden shutter or blind to reduce light in the morning. All other curtains have blackout blinds integrated into them so it makes sense to do as you suggest. We look forward to greeting you again! The Barbour Family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tanya G.

Absolute tranquility and comfort! Will be back! HIGHLY Recommend

We stayed in Hazelnut and couldn't be happier - From the milk and cake waiting for us to the extraordinarily comfortable beds, we felt spoiled in the best of ways. There was an unlimited supply of firewood so we were able to keep cozy and warm. They even had it prepped so all we had to do was light a match. The grounds are picturesque. It felt like we were in a painting overlooking the goat-speckled hill. The sounds of the nearby woods and winds across the grass were grounding and peaceful. We enjoyed a walk through the woods. It was Autumn so we watched pretty yellow leaves sprinkling down like gentle rain. The kitchen had everything we needed and was perfect. The couch - comfy and relaxing. The bed - I slept 11 hours and I don't usually sleep well. I just kept going back to it and sleeping. We nearly cancelled all our plans we had prepaid to just stay there but we pried ourselves out. Like other reviewers, we wish we had booked it for longer. The pond is nice and had fishing poles there. I caught and released a good-sized trout - sooo fun! The staff and people working on the property were all very friendly and helpful. One recommendation, if you get there after dark you can find the parking area but then finding the cottage is a little confusing. I may have missed some directions that were emailed though. It is nice and dark out there so you can see the stars very clearly when there are no clouds. The darkness is wonderful for sleep but n Tot easy if you get there after the sun goes down. The host was immediately responsive and helpful when I messaged that we were lost on the property. After we found the place the first time, we had no other struggles. I would recommend looking at it from Google Earth before going so you don't do like we did. This is a must-stay location and I travel all over the world in a variety of different venues. This was one of my favorites for the tranquility, comfort, thoughtfulness, kindness, and beauty. Oh, you can also order more cakes from them and arrange in advance for meals, groceries or other things for an extra cost. We wish we had taken advantage of that opportunity. Book now if you're even considering it!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such an amazing and detailed 5 star review! It sounds like you made the most of the cottage and grounds. All our cottages have well stocked kitchens with every implement you should need to create wonderful dishes and the pocket sprung orthopedic mattresses and high quality bedding ensure a great night sleep. It's a very common comment that guests feel they didn't stay long enough! For reference it's also better value the longer you stay as our short break prices are based on a percentage of our weekly price and not a nightly price. We hope to see you back here again one day. Kind Regards The Barbour Family

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