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Otmoor House - Beckley, Near Oxford

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A stone house with a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and garden.
A kitchen with a herringbone floor, a central island, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, fireplace, television, and a mirror on the wall.
A living room with a blue sofa, an orange sofa, a coffee table with magazines, and a side table with a plant.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Beckley, Oxfordshire
  • Place, Shotover Country Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Oxford Brookes University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Oxford

Located in Oxford, this cottage is in a rural area. Blenheim Palace and Headington Shark are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The North Wall Arts Centre and Waterperry Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oxford Greyhound Stadium or Iffley Road Track.
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Beckley, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • Court Place Farm Stadium - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Shotover Country Park - 14 min drive - 9.6 km
  • J.R.R. Tolkien's Grave - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Oxford Brookes University - 17 min drive - 10.7 km
  • University of Oxford - 18 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Islip Station - 12 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northway Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Swan Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Otmoor House - Beckley, Near Oxford pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Otmoor House - Beckley, Near Oxford?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Otmoor House - Beckley, Near Oxford on 16 Nov 2026 start from £796, 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 Otmoor House - Beckley, Near Oxford?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Otmoor House - Beckley, Near Oxford?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Otmoor House - Beckley, Near Oxford?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Otmoor House - Beckley, Near Oxford located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Headington Shark, Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. Oxford Brookes University and John Radcliffe Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great place in a wonderfully quiet location, exactly what we wished for!

We enjoyed every day of our 8-day stay at Otmoor House! Great surroundings and nature adjacent to RSPB Otmoor Wetlands, great garden which our little grandson had a wonderful time playing in. Very friendely and helpful owner and his assistant! Highly recommendable, so many thanks for the great stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t recommend more highly than this delightful home. The owners have spent a lot of money as the details, fixtures, moldings, appliances are high end. Someone had great decorating taste as well. I should have followed the directions more closely as my satnav took me to another road of the same name. The host was very nice to make sure we found it and all I can say is we wished we had more time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A little piece of Heaven on Earth

We knew as we approached Otmoor House, that it was going to be something special. 3 days of peace, relaxation and comfort. As much as the land needed the rain, we were delighted by the late burst of sun and warmth, enabling us to spend the days outside in the beautiful surroundings with all that nature has to offer; deer, pheasants, hares, kites, woodpeckers and lots more. We had a fabulous Sunday lunch at the Abingdon Arms and cosy evenings in the kitchen and lounge of the house. Thank you to John and Jo for the welcome tray of goodies and for making our stay so perfect.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay and beautiful property

We had a brilliant time at the property. The house has recently been refurbished and has been done to a 5* spec. Jonathan is a fantastic host and made us feel very welcomed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house in quiet location

This lovely house is tucked away in a peaceful location surrounded by farmland. The rooms are large and comfortable and the kitchen is very well equipped. We enjoyed our (all too brief) stay immensely.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Otmoor House

This cottage is in a very peaceful and beautiful location surrounded by farmland as far as the eye can see. Everything was spotlessly clean and tidy. The kitchen/diner is particularly spacious and was well equipped. The beds were very comfortable with lovely crisp quality white linen and towels. John (the host) welcomed us personally and reacted quickly to any queries we had. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Otmoor House and would happily return again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A weekend away

Such a wonderful weekend away at Otmoor house. The location was perfect, remote and quiet with lovely walks from the doorstep. The house was beautiful inside with everything you needed, and very comfortable for all of us staying there! The Talkhouse in Stanton St.John did a very good Sunday lunch, and would definitely recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great communications with host. Immaculate property. The Best

One of the nicest properties we’ve rented. Location is very quiet, great walking paths, great communications with hosts. Great WiFi. Everything was above board. Highly recommended. Luxury defined
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Weekend Stay

We had a great weekend stay at Otmoor House. It's such a beautifully designed property and very cosy. We all went away wishing we could own it, so that's a big thumbs up to John and Jo for how well they have made it! Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A perfect retreat

This was probably the most perfect place we have stayed. The location was idyllic and peaceful and close enough to explore Oxford. The house itselfhad the most amazing finish with an extremely high quality interior. Quite frankly, this would be my perfect home!! Thank you for an amazing stay-we will be back!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in Beckley

We had a fantastic weekend at Otmoor House, the house is beautifully designed and set on the edge of a nature reserve with lovely views across it. The house is exactly as pictured, well maintained and very clean. We hope to come back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A short stay in Oxfordshire

Otmoor House is absolutely beautiful and the surrounding scenery is amazing. Everything you need is in the house & of a very high quality. The hosts are lovely & the only regret was having to leave. Thank you we hope to return one day.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic house

The house is really beautiful, the grounds also are lovely, lots of space. It is pretty far from the village, a solid 15 minute walk. And the village is tiny. But if you are looking for somewhere off the beaten track then this is it.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Otmoor House. We’re very glad to hear that you liked the property. Regarding your comments about the distance from the village and its size, on our website we note that the village is 1 mile away and has a local pub, with the nearest shop being 3 miles from the property. We hope to see you in the area again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Such a wonderful property

Otmoor House was such a wonderful place to stay! A really lovely location, the house was so well equipped and finished to such a high standard. Every last detail was thought of and we couldn't fault the property. John & Jo were quick to respond and made sure we had all the info up front. Now we just need to find an excuse to visit again!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing farm stay near Oxford

Otmoor House was just amazing . A perfect place to experience farm stay near Oxford . Fresh air , modern living home away from home . Host Jo and John were absolutely lovely and made our stay even more pleasant . Will definitely be back . It’s only 25 mins from Oxford and Bicester and 55 mins to Daylesford farm and Bourton on water
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway

For larger families, this place is ideal. You are out in lovely company, able to see the sheep in the fields as you awaken each day (but no smells!). The cottage is beautifully appointed with a great big kitchen for entertaining. You really feel like its yours very quickly, and you do not want to leave! Only caution is that it is a bit tricky to get to if you are not used to very narrow roads.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We now declare Otmoor House open!

It really is as good as it looks in the photos. Superb, quality furnishings throughout. Wonderfully quiet. Amazing, isolated location with fantastic views. What you can't see on the photos are the lovely hosts, John and Jo, who looked after us so well. Apparently, we were the first occupants and we were very privileged to be so. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Country luxury

Otmoor House has been beautifully renovated. It’s in an enviable position overlooking nothing but fields and wetlands. If you are looking for a retreat that is peaceful, well equipped and a touch of country elegance then this is the place for you. It’s equipped with everything you could wish for and close to Oxford and its surrounding attractions plus John and Jo are perfect hosts.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The highest standards

Otmoor house has been recently refurbished , decorated and furnished to the highest standards of any of the self catered accommodation we have ever stayed at in the UK. The setting and nearby village (including pub) are also beautiful. The beds are very large and extremely comfortable. What more can I say? I can find no fault !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Otmoor House is a must stay!

We had an absolutely lovely stay at this property! The grounds are beautiful and peaceful near the Otmoor Reserve in late May--think wildflowers, bird watching, green wetlands, cattle, deer, muntjac, pheasant, and hares. Pastoral countryside at its best. The farmhouse was just as lovely. Every room was so well appointed and comfortable, and suited our family of 5 perfectly. John and Jo are inviting and communicative hosts, even providing us with some special treats to eat and drink upon arrival. My husband is still talking about how much he enjoyed staying here. We would go back in a heartbeat. Highly, highly recommended!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spring Break, 2026!

Our three generation family had a wonderful time staying at Otmoor Farm House. The warm welcome from the owners, the opportunity to stay for a week outside an English village, the proximity to Oxford, and the wonderful Abingdon Pub in nearby Beckley made for a most pleasant time for this American family. Who needs Hawaii or the Caribbean for spring break when you can have Otmoor??? The house was so well appointed and comfortable and the kitchen had great appliances and an atmosphere that allowed us to linger at the table after meals. The bedrooms while small, were inviting with terrific bedding and each room had a view of the countryside. And, we were very pleased at the amenities of the three bathrooms. We are recommending Bolthole to any of our friends indicating a desire to travel to England. Like us, I know they won't be disappointed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An idyllic retreat in stunning countryside, but also only 20 mins for Oxford

We had a fantastic holiday at Otmoor House, the house was spotless, beds were hotel standard and you could get lost in the exceptional view. The views of the filling countryside and wetlands made for a stunning backdrop best placed in a national geographic photo shoot!! The local farm shop, pick your own and even the historic city of Oxford were all close by, so we were never short of things to do. The owners/hosts were so welcoming and accommodating it felt like we were family!! The only downside we had was not staying longer, so would recommend to anyone looking for an idyllic escape from their busy world and looking to unplug for a week or two (don’t worry there was very good WiFi!!)
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Canadians revisiting Oxford

We spent a few weeks at this lovely cottage to escape our Canadian winter and re-discover Oxford and the surrounding ‘shires’. The location of Otmoor House was perfect for us - provided peace and quiet as well as easy travel times to the city, London by train and the Cotswolds for exploring and walking. Numerous National Trust estates within 45 minutes including wonderful Blenheim Palace and Woodstock. The house is very well equipped and the photos are accurate. We particularly appreciated the responsiveness and service of the owners who live on the property next door. Questions answered and immediate ‘fix’ if anything was needed. We also discovered Ocado - grocery delivery. Excellent! Right to the door. Thankyou.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Can’t wait to return!

We absolutely fell in love with Otmoor house, and found it very hard to leave. Not only does it provide you with the tranquility of the area and beautiful views, but a lot of effort has been spent on the interior decor with so much attention paid to every detail. It was a real treat living in the cottage, and cannot recommend it enough! Our hosts were absolutely lovely and incredibly helpful. There is a lovely walking route starting at the door, around the fields and RSPB reserve where you could do bird watching at the bird hideout over the moor, taking you back up through a forest to the local village where we’ve enjoyed lunch at the local pub which has a spectacular outdoor space with views over the hills. There is a local farm shop where you could PYO fruits, veg and flowers and other lovely local produce. We can’t wait to return soon, a true gem!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I absolutely loved our stay at The Otmoor House! Everything was as described and better! A beautiful property, very well maintained. Kitchen, laundry and bathrooms were well stocked. While we did not have the chance to meet Jo, we were able to meet John and their dog Betsy. John answered all of our questions and showed us some of the property. A nice place to take evening walks and see the many deer, hares, and foxes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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