The Bay Tree Hotel

Hotels
9 (1275 reviews)
Sheep Street , Burford , GB

Free
Children 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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1275 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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Michael • couple • gb
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • family_with_children • gb
7
Perfectly pleasant
Pros:

Lovely staff, nice communal space. Excellent location. Good breakfast

Cons:

Room was a bit tired.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • couple • gb
7
Enjoyed overall - staff training required
Pros:

Location, style & room

Cons:

Breakfast a bit of a shambles. Staff need training. Since raised with management & resolution achieved.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • solo_traveller • us
6
it is a good location to stay in but don't stay in the sycamore room if you are older
Pros:

location

Cons:

our room was up two extremely narrow and steep staircases. Being in our 70's it was quite dangerous

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Steven • family_with_children • gb
8
Mostly nice but one or two issues.
Pros:

Great building, massive and comfortable bedroom with decent facilities. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Good location for Burford and Cotswolds in general. Fantastic garden view. Great shower.

Cons:

First breakfast was a disaster. Young waiting staff were very friendly and definitely trying their best but lacked a but of professional guidance so service was hit and miss and a little slow. Poached egg was hard and toast undercooked. Other than that, the meal was perfect. Second breakfast was a much better experience as their was a more experienced staff member present. We had booked dinner at the restaurant for the second night but changed our minds once we saw the menu due to lack of choice. We fancied a Sunday roast which wasn't an option so went elsewhere. Room was mostly clean although we did find a fingernail clipping on the bathroom floor.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Great hotel. Well located, lovely room and great breakfast

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was great

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • gb
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good all round
Pros:

The old charm, nice, period property. Brilliant location.

Cons:

A little too expensive for what you get. For the price i would expect additional features such as a spa facility or evening meal as part of the price, free minibar (examples)

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • couple • gb
8
Lovely setting. Nice hotel , great breakfast food. a few niggles.
Pros:

Location. Building. Bedroom. Food at breakfast. Young bar staff worked hard. Excellent reception staff.

Cons:

Coffee at breakfast. Shower pressure not high enough. Need fridges in the bedrooms.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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marianne • couple • gb
4
Poor staff training. Hotel has good parking as a plus point
Pros:

The breakfast did not arrive because the staff failed to communicate with one another . We waited for an hour. Very young staff not being managed

Cons:

Over dinner our order was mixed up vegetables did not arrive but they were put on our bill we had to check to get the charge removed .

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Federica Beatrice • couple • it
9
Ottima location per un giro nelle costwalds
Pros:

Luoghi comuni e camera molto belli, colazione buona

Cons:

Abbiamo cenato lì la prima sera ma non è stata una cena eccezionale

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Wilma • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Location, amenities and lovely staff!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
10
As good a place as you could stay if you want a classic Cotswold hotel.
Pros:

The lovely receptionist greeted us and announced that she had upgraded our room. A charming character hotel with an excellent breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • couple • gb
10
3rd time staying there, just love the character of the hotel, parking a bonus
Pros:

Excellent breakfast so much choice of fruits granola and cereals

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

Location was good.Room was comfortable

Cons:

Bar service was dreadful and lacked any professional standard.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee