About this property
An enchanting Cotswold retreat in the picturesque town of Burford, few could resist the rustic charm of this 16th century residence, whether it is for a leisure break, business trip or special occasion. Bay Tree won Small Hotel of the Year at the National Enjoy England Excellence Awards 2011. The hotel also has a Gold Award for Excellence from Enjoy England. The Bay Tree is steeped in history and awash with character, from the foundations of its mellow stone walls - clad with pinkish-purple wisteria blooms - to its wooden beam rafters. Oak-paneled public rooms, bare stone walls and original stone fireplaces, including an inglenook fireplace, provide a textured canvas upon which rich fabrics, woven tapestries and antiques have been laid down with exquisite flair. For your relaxation, you can select a good book from the hotel library, sink back into a comfortable chair and allow the stresses of everyday life to gradually seep away. In the summer months, the tranquility of the walled gardens make for a relaxing haven where you can enjoy a refreshing drink on a warm evening.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Julie
United Kingdom“Rooms were comfortable and quaint which is fitting to the area. The staff were very friendly and professional” - Dana
United States“The room in The Cottage was roomy, comfortable and cozy. The staff was very friendly and helpful, especially Enya at the front desk. Food was very good; the breakfast each morning was excellent.” - Brian United Kingdom“The breakfasts were excellent. The Fruit and cereal offering is amongst the best that we have encountered anywhere in the world. The garden was an excellent space - very well cared for.”
- Penelope United Kingdom“Beautiful hotel, lovely lounges and dining areas and our upgrade to the deluxe suite was amazing. One of the nicest rooms I’ve stayed in to date.”
- Smith United Kingdom“Staff or always friendly and helpful. Lovely breakfast, but it would have been nice to be offered toast when asked if we wanted tea and coffee.”
- Helen United Kingdom“A welcoming check in and genuinely dog friendly. The whole team at the hotel from the reception manager worked really well together - there was a feeling of a good supportive culture between them.”
- Sarah United Kingdom“Had a wonderful couple of nights - staff were lovely and view from our garden room was a bonus. Would absolutely return to this hotel.”
- Scott United States“Fair sized rooms, great helpful, pleasant staff, cozy atmosphere”
- David United Kingdom“Dining first class. Room very comfortable with plenty of space. Staff very helpful and friendly. Location excellent with private car parkin at the rear.”
- Richard United States“Everyone was very nice and the room was larger than we expected. They also had a good car park with plenty of room. We had a very tasty dinner in the restaurant. It's around the corner on sheep street so it was very quiet. All in all it was a very...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner • High tea
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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.
