Gorgeous Village Barn, nr Banbury / Chipping Norton - Cotswolds, Oxfordshire

A warm welcome awaits you at Monastery Barn. Recently refurbished it offers guests the home comforts & facilities needed for a relaxing stay in the country. Can accommodate 6-8 guests & up to 4 dogs. Safe doggie secure south facing garden & courtyard parking for up to 4 cars.

Located in the picturesque village of Shutford in North Oxfordshire surrounded by open countryside, it is just a short walk to the village pub “The George & Dragon” known for its friendly atmosphere, open log fires, good local ales & home cooked food.

For those enjoying a short break or an extended holiday in the Cotswolds - the sleepy villages of honey-coloured stone & lively market towns of Banbury, Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Shipston-on-Stour or Stow-on- the-Wold are all within easy reach as are the busier destinations of Bicester Village, Oxford & Stratford-Upon-Avon. Alternatively visit stunning Palaces, Castles & Country Houses; walk & ride along rural historic trails, footpaths & bridleways to explore ancient woodlands & wild flower meadows or simply enjoy a game of golf or tennis, or take to the skies in a glider for an altogether different view.

Having grown up locally in the Cotswolds, we can offer our guests plenty of advice as to “Whats On” to ensure they have a memorable stay.

The Barn
Is presented to a high standard, having been recently refurbished using muted colours, stone & wood so as to create a relaxing & cosy atmosphere for 6 guests. Whilst retaining many period features a wide range of creature comforts have been incorporated to make your stay comfortable & enjoyable inc high speed wifi, sky tv, echo dot, full central heating & electric gates.

Entrance Hall: marble floor, beamed ceiling, gallery staircase, storage/coat & boot cupboard, entryphone, wall & ceiling lights with dimmer switches

Sitting Room: hornton stone fireplace with log burning effect electric fire, beamed ceiling, french doors to south facing terrace/garden with relaxed seating (6), large settee & chairs (4), flat screen tv with Sky Q box & packages & games. Interconnecting doors to hall & dining room

Dining Room & Conservatory: traditional captains dining table with seating (8), contemporary deep buttoned sofa (double sofa bed), panoramic windows 270 degrees view of south facing walled garden &, terrace with garden dining table (8), french doors to south facing terrace/garden with relaxed casual seating (6), beamed ceilings with wrought iron chandelier, terracotta tiled floor & rugs, wall & ceiling lights with dimmer switches, interconnecting doors to the kitchen & sitting room

Kitchen: shaker style floor & wall cabinets, terracotta tiled floor, beamed ceiling, large window overlooking walled south facing garden. The electrical goods include double oven, microwave, fridge freezer, large dishwasher, ceramic hob, extractor fan, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, echo dot, slow cooker, hand mixers/whisks, carving knife. Wall & ceiling lights with dimmer switches, interconnecting doors to hall, dining room & the garden

Cloakroom & Utility Room: hand basin & wc, side window with privacy glass, washing machine, dryer, oil fired boiler, alarm system, fuse box, ceiling light with dimmer switch, fire extinguisher.Iron & Ironing Board.

Bedroom 1: king size bed overlooking the garden, white cotton bed linen, fully lined curtains, deep pile carpets, fitted wardrobes & drawers for plenty of storage, hair dryer, bedside lamps & ceiling lights with dimmer switch. Pellegrino sparkling water/Ferrero Rocher chocolates.

Bedroom 1 (Ensuite Bathroom): luxury bathroom newly installed, p-shaped full size bath with rainfall & hand shower, washbasin with under sink cabinet & wc, heated towel rail, white fluffy towels, selection of bath & body products

Bedroom 2: king size bed overlooking the garden, white cotton bed linen, fully lined curtains & black out blinds, deep pile carpets, fitted wardrobes & drawers for plenty of storage, hair dryer, bedside lamps & ceiling lights with dimmer switch. Pellegrino sparkling water/Ferrero Rocher chocolates.

Bedroom 3: double bed overlooking the garden, white cotton bed linen, fully lined curtains & black out blinds, deep pile carpets, fitted wardrobes & drawers for plenty of storage, hair dryer, bedside lamps & ceiling lights with dimmer switch. Pellegrino sparkling water/Ferrero Rocher chocolates.

Family Bathroom: full size bath with hand shower, washbasin with storage & wc, white fluffy towels, selection of bath & body products

Outside: Courtyard: gravel courtyard with parking for 4 cars, wrought iron gates. Garden: private & secure south facing walled garden for children & dogs, york stone terrace with garden dining table (8), cotswold stone serving table, herb tubs, BBQ (gas), outdoor garden lighting, terrace with relaxed casual seating (6), secret garden in the shade with seating (6), stretcher loungers for relaxing (3),

House/Barn Rules

Occupancy
The maximum occupancy of the Barn is 6-8 guests, at any point during your stay - feel free to invite additional friends (up to 4) to spend the day/evening with you. Infants who sleep in a cot do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions, the occupancy figure may only be exceeded by one additional infant. Unauthorised over occupancy is a breach of our terms & conditions & may result in the cancellation of your booking/additional charges. Please consult us prior to booking if you wish to discuss the possibility of having more than 6-8 guests visit the Barn.

Arrival & Departure Times
Arrival time is after 4.00 pm & departure time is between 9.00am-10.00 am. Late check outs are available by arrangement & incur an additional charge. Check out at 2.00 pm incurs an additional payment of £120. Check out at 5.00 pm incurs an additional payment of £180.

Interaction With Guests
The owners, Alastair & Patricia have a Barn across the courtyard so are on hand should you need any help during your stay, otherwise they are invisible !!

Initial Consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables are provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, sugar, washing up liquid, soap, washing powder, kitchen rolls, toilet rolls, etc).

Housekeeping
Where a letting exceeds 9 nights, a mid-stay clean, bed linen & towel change is included in the price. Additional housekeeping services may be available on request.

Services Provided
The property has free wireless internet access and a 42" Freeview/Sky TV. There is a landline telephone at the property for local/national calls only & mobile phone reception is generally OK.

Health & Safety
The property has two floors. Although there is a banister, the stairs could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility or guests carrying babies/children, both in terms of movement & their ability to quickly exit the Barn in the event of an emergency.

The smoke detectors operate on a sound basis, therefore those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems.

Smoking
No smoking is permitted inside the Barn, just in the courtyard & walled garden.

Dogs (up to 4)
A basket of toys & a bowl of water will be ready to greet your dogs on arrival. The garden is safe, secure & totally enclosed with solid fencing that is over 6ft high. In front of the fencing are trees & bushes. In our welcome pack we also have maps of the local dog walks both short & long (Shutford Village Trail & Circular Walk, Shennington & Alkerton Walk, Broughton Castle grounds (all very local - next villages). The majority of the local pubs are very dog friendly with bowls of water & doggie biscuits behind the bar. Our previous four legged guests have included St Bernards, Red Setters, Belgian Shepherds, Labradors, Springer Spaniels, Poodles, Terriers, Cockerpoo's, Beagles, Pugs. Nos of Dogs by arrangement.

Surrounding Area
With a wealth of visitor attractions and leisure activities in the area. Here are a few ideas to get you started …

Villages & Market Towns Close By:
-Banbury - 5.0 mi
-Bloxham - 4.9 mi
-Broadway - 22.5 mi
-Burford - 24.2 mi
-Chipping Campden - 17.4 mi
-Chipping Norton - 12.4 mi
-Deddington - 9.2 mi
-Great Tew - 9.2 mi
-Hook Norton - 7.2 mi
-Kingham - 16.8 mi
-Moreton in Marsh - 16.7 mi
-Shipston on Stour - 10.1 mi
-Silverstone – 21.3 mi
-Stow on the Wold - 19.2 mi
-Stratford on Avon - 16.9 mi
-Woodstock - 18.3 mi

Places Of Interest Close By:
-Bentley Drivers Club
-Bicester Village Shopping
-Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
-British Motor Museum, Gaydon
-Broughton Castle, Parklands & Tea rooms
-Childrens Village Rustic Playground (Shutford)
-Chipping Norton Theatre
-Compton Verney Art Gallery & Park – National Trust
-Daylesford Organic Farm, Farm Shops, Cafe & Spa
-Hook Norton Brewery Tours
-JS Fine Auctions Saleroom
-National Herb Centre, Nature Trails, Shop and Bistro Cafe
-Rollright Stones
-Silverstone F1 Track
-Royal Shakespeare Company
-Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse
-The Mill Arts Centre
-Upton House, Gardens & Tearooms - National Trust

Leisure Clubs Close By:
-Bannatyne Spa/Health Club
-Rye Hill /Tadmarton Heath /Brailles Golf Club
-Hook Norton/Tyso Tennis Club
-Shenington Gliding Club
-Shenington Kart Racing Club
-Spiceball Leisure Centre - Pool, Gym, Fitness Studio, Squash
-Turpins Lodge – Horse Riding/County Hacks

Local Food & Drinks
-Bell, Shenington
-Boxing Hare, Swerford
-Castle, Edge Hill
-Crown &Tuns, Deddington
-Falkland Arms, Great Tew
-George & Dragon, Shutford.
-Indian Queen, Wroxton
-Peacock, Oxhill
-Royal Oak, Whatcote
-Soho Farmhouse, Great Chew
-White Horse, Kings Sutton
-Wroxton House Hotel, Wroxton
-Wykham Arms, Sibford Gower

Farm Shops, Supermarkets, Stores in Banbury
Wykham Park Farm, Carpenters Farm Shop, Diddly Squat Farm Shop (Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear fame)
Aldi, Iceland, M&S (2), Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose
Debenhams, M&S, Next, Primark, River Island, TK Max, Top Shop