The Bay Tree Hotel

Hotels
9 (1219 reviews)
Sheep Street , Burford , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable quiet rooms
Exceptional staff service
Great breakfast selection
Rich in history
Cons:
Heating issues in rooms
Limited dining options
Small portion sizes during Christmas dinner

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
The hotel was cold and had some heating issues, which affected comfort.
Service
9.86
Staff were exceptionally helpful and welcoming.
Location
9.4
Perfect location, easy access to local shops and restaurants.
Room Quality
9.35
Rooms were comfortable and quiet.
Amenities
8.88
Nice amenities like secure parking are offered.
Value for Money
8.34
Some felt the price was steep for certain offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Breakfast choice was excellent, but some food portions were small.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall enjoyable stay despite some noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:00

Property Description

Historic Charm and Character
Immerse yourself in the rich history and character of our 16th century Cotswold retreat. From the pinkish-purple wisteria blooms adorning the stone walls to the original stone fireplaces, every corner exudes charm and elegance.

Award-Winning Excellence
Experience the award-winning hospitality of Bay Tree, recognized as the Small Hotel of the Year at the National Enjoy England Excellence Awards 2011. With a Gold Award for Excellence, our commitment to quality and service shines through in every detail.

Tranquil Gardens and Relaxing Retreat
Unwind in our peaceful walled gardens or cozy up with a book from our library in the comfort of our oak-paneled public rooms. Let the serene ambiance and warm hospitality turn your stay into a truly unforgettable experience.

Book your stay at Bay Tree today and indulge in a blend of history, luxury, and tranquility.

Important information:

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The hotel will contact you within 48 hours to advise these policies.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: OXF

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1219 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Ernie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything, my wife and I have stayed at the Bay Tree several times and it never fails to be exceptional. The staff are always friendly, polite, helpful, courteous and professional.
The building is very quirky and interesting, it is extremely old which adds to its charm.
The service is never less than perfect and the food is delicious.
On this particular occasion Amy, in reception, and Max, in the restaurant, were particularly good and made our stay very special. Thank you.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Alexandra solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect stay in a gorgeous town
Pros:

We loved our stay at the Bay Tree Hotel! Everything was perfect thanks and super service! We will defo come back!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Anne Marie couple ie
10
Fantastic stay beautiful comfortable rooms excellent food and service
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Loved the property

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
A
Angela couple gb
10
Just perfect and so peaceful.
Pros:

Hotel is beautiful it’s set in a lovely location in a nice street. It has plenty of parking at the rear of the hotel.

Cons:

There is nothing we didn’t like it was a perfect stay.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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john couple us
7
Pros:

Very good location to explore Cotswolds, easy to get to/ from many of the typical villages and areas; reasonable local dinner options; room size was good.

Cons:

No air conditioning, and placed in what was close to, if not the, highest (and hottest) rooms in the structure with only one fan and an open window to try to cool off enough to sleep. Room stayed above 30C until after 9pm. granting the simplistic idea of about not being able to control the weather (got it) -- expect hotel staff to know their property and guide guests accordingly e.g. a lower floor, or whatever. Oh, we did get an email about hotel being hot, and being allotted one fan (extremely clear on "only one!")... AFTER our "free cancellation" period had lapsed -- ok, they keep the $$ regardless, useful note? for whom?. Many of the front line staff on site were very friendly, very courteous, and very helpful.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Kate couple gb
8
Lovely place to stay but eat elsewhere
Pros:

The property was lovely, the rooms were good and the location excellent

Cons:

The waiters weren’t the best, dropped something from a sharing board and didn’t replace it. Also quality of food wasn’t great

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Johan family_with_children be
9
Perfecte romantische locatie in authentiek kader
Pros:

Echt authentiek Cotswolds , mooi kader

Cons:

Geen zwembad of iets in die aard

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
Ok
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Steep stairs

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Gerardine solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely staff at a lovely space
Pros:

Stuff so friendly

Cons:

Little issues like breakfast arriving without milk and salt/pepper; inability/unwillingness to fillet a fish that was served on the bone.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Jo solo_traveller gb
4
Cons:

I found the music in the bar and restaurant areas quite loud and intrusive for a quiet, good quality hotel, and music from the bar, which was empty, disturbed us in our bedroom until quite late

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Corstiaan couple nl
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple gb
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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P7799JLtonyb Couples Stafford, Staffordshire, England
4
Disappointed meal
Pros:

We enter here for my partner's birthday. Surroundings very nice apart from a 3 inch diameter big black spider on the wall.
Skipped starters and had fish and chips and a fish pie.
Asked for vinegar twice which eventually came when there was only 1,/8 of the neal left very poor service dessert nothing like expected so won't be wasting b time and money going again

2026-07-09 via Tripadvisor
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David couple gb
7
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Gill1950 Couples Buxton, Derbyshire, England
8
Lots of positives
Pros:

A hotel seeped in history, but all amenities are 2026. Excellent location, delightful gardens, food exceptional. Good, free parking.
We stayed in the ‘Oak room’ – bedroom plus separate lounge room. Really perfect - & bathroom equally good.
BUT, sadly our stay was let down by ‘housekeeping issues’ given the price point:
- On arrival, both a dead bee/insect & tortilla crisp on carpet by curtain in lounge room. I removed the crisp, but the bee/insect remained there for our 4 nights stay.
- Only 5 hangers in wardrobe (hooks there, but no hangers)
- No hairdryer & had to ask for one twice before we got one
- Room not serviced/ cleaned on Day 2. When we returned from our day out, housekeeping had finished for the day. (Receptionist did her best to remedy, but …)

Wish I could give 5 stars, as the Reception staff in particular were really hard working & we had a lovely stay. Just housekeeping needs addressing.

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor
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Krystle couple gb
10
Beautiful hotel in an excellent location.
Pros:

Beautiful setting, we spent our wedding night in bridal suite. Wish we had more time to enjoy it!

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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ROBERT couple gb
9
Every was simply great.
Pros:

Oak room is excellent

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Nina couple gb
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
10
2026-07-03 via Nuitee