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The Bay Tree Hotel

Sheep Street
Rated 8.7 in 834 reviews

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Cotswolds, The Bay Tree Hotel in Burford offers a quintessentially English retreat with its charming blend of history and modern comfort. A standout among boutique hotels, The Bay Tree Hotel captures the essence of the area with its unique attention to detail and personal touch. The hotel is housed in a beautifully preserved, honey-colored stone building that dates back to the 16th century, exuding a timeless elegance.

Inside, guests are greeted by luxurious interiors that blend traditional elements with contemporary design. The cozy yet stylish rooms are individually decorated, offering character and charm with features like wooden beams and period fireplaces. The hotel is also home to an inviting lounge equipped with a roaring log fire, perfect for unwinding after a day exploring the surrounding countryside.

Dining at The Bay Tree Hotel is an experience in itself. The hotel's restaurant serves a menu inspired by the seasons, showcasing locally sourced ingredients to create mouth-watering dishes. Guests can enjoy meals in the intimate dining room or opt for a more relaxed setting in the garden during warmer months.

The Bay Tree Hotel’s location in Burford, often referred to as the "Gateway to the Cotswolds," provides easy access to an array of attractions, from the historic architecture of Burford itself to nearby scenic walks and charming villages. The attentive staff are committed to ensuring a memorable stay, offering insights and recommendations to help guests make the most of their visit to this idyllic region.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Burford and near The Bay Tree Hotel

Burford Tolsey Museum
Burford Tolsey Museum
Museum, formerly town hall and market hall, in Burford, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
120m / 130yd
Church of St John the Baptist, Burford
Church of St John the Baptist, Burford
Grade I listed church in Burford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
340m / 370yd
Saint James the Great
Saint James the Great
Church in Fulbrook, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.2km / 0.72mi
Burford War Memorial, Oxfordshire
Burford War Memorial, Oxfordshire
War memorial in the UK
170m / 180yd
Fulbrook War Memorial
Fulbrook War Memorial
War memorial in Fulbrook, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.1km / 0.7mi
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Zoo
3.6km / 2.3mi
Church of St Mary, Swinbrook
Church of St Mary, Swinbrook
Church in Swinbrook, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3km / 1.8mi
Church of Saint Nicholas
Church of Saint Nicholas
Church in Asthall, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Church of St Oswald
Church of St Oswald
Church in West Oxfordshire, England, UK
2.3km / 1.4mi
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church in Taynton, Oxfordshire, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Church of St Mary, Holwell
Church of St Mary, Holwell
Church building in Holwell, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Westwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Akeman Street
Roman road that linked Watling Street with the Fosse Way
2.8km / 1.8mi
Crocodiles of the World
Zoo in Oxfordshire, England
4.9km / 3.1mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Grade I listed church in Cotswold, United Kingdom
4.2km / 2.6mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Windrush, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Asthall Barrow: an Anglo-Saxon burial mound 100m SSW of Barrow Farm
Asthall Barrow: an Anglo-Saxon burial mound 100m SSW of Barrow Farm
Archaeological site in Asthall, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Church of the Holy Rood
Church of the Holy Rood
Church in Shilton, Oxfordshire, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Church of St Mary, Great Barrington
Church of St Mary, Great Barrington
Church in Great Barrington, Gloucestershire, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Minster Lovell Hall
Minster Lovell Hall
Ruin in Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
Ascott Earl Castle
Ascott Earl Castle
Motte-and-bailey castle in Ascott-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
College Farmhouse
Farmhouse in Ascott-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Idbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK
8km / 5mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Alvescot, Oxfordshire, England, UK
8km / 4.9mi
Windrush camp
Windrush camp
Hillfort in Gloucestershire, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi
St John the Evangelist
St John the Evangelist
Church in Carterton, Oxfordshire
6.2km / 3.8mi
Church of St Britius
Church of St Britius
Church in Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi
Coldstone
Building in Shipton-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Bottle Kiln Immediately East Of Number 50
Kiln in Shipton-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Chestnut Close
Building in Shipton-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.4km / 4.6mi
Ascott Earl House
House in Ascott-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
26, Shipton Lane
Building in Ascott-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
8km / 5mi
Church of Saint Kenelm
Church of Saint Kenelm
Church in Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.4km / 4.6mi
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Historic church in Leafield, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
7.5km / 4.7mi
Church of St Mary,  Shipton-under-Wychwood
Church of St Mary, Shipton-under-Wychwood
Church in Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Church of St Simon and St Jude
Church of St Simon and St Jude
Church in Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Church of St George
Church of St George
Church in Kencot, Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church in Fifield, Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church in Great Rissington, Gloucestershire, England, UK
7.4km / 4.6mi
Swinford Museum
Museum in Filkins, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
8km / 5mi
St Matthew's Church, Langford
St Matthew's Church, Langford
Church in Langford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
9.7km / 6mi
Sherborne House, Gloucestershire
Sherborne House, Gloucestershire
Large house in Gloucestershire, England, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
St Peter's Church, Southrop
St Peter's Church, Southrop
Church in Cotswold, UK
10km / 6.2mi
Ascot d'Oilly Castle
Ascot d'Oilly Castle
Castle in Oxfordshire, England, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
St Michael and St Martin's Church, Eastleach Martin
St Michael and St Martin's Church, Eastleach Martin
Church in Cotswold, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi

What to do in Burford and near The Bay Tree Hotel

Burford Tolsey Museum
Burford Tolsey Museum
Museum, formerly town hall and market hall, in Burford, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
120m / 130yd
Church of St John the Baptist, Burford
Church of St John the Baptist, Burford
Grade I listed church in Burford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
340m / 370yd
Saint James the Great
Saint James the Great
Church in Fulbrook, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.2km / 0.72mi
Burford War Memorial, Oxfordshire
Burford War Memorial, Oxfordshire
War memorial in the UK
170m / 180yd
Fulbrook War Memorial
Fulbrook War Memorial
War memorial in Fulbrook, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.1km / 0.7mi
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Zoo
3.6km / 2.3mi
Church of St Mary, Swinbrook
Church of St Mary, Swinbrook
Church in Swinbrook, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3km / 1.8mi
Church of Saint Nicholas
Church of Saint Nicholas
Church in Asthall, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Church of St Oswald
Church of St Oswald
Church in West Oxfordshire, England, UK
2.3km / 1.4mi
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church in Taynton, Oxfordshire, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Church of St Mary, Holwell
Church of St Mary, Holwell
Church building in Holwell, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Westwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Akeman Street
Roman road that linked Watling Street with the Fosse Way
2.8km / 1.8mi
Crocodiles of the World
Zoo in Oxfordshire, England
4.9km / 3.1mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Grade I listed church in Cotswold, United Kingdom
4.2km / 2.6mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Windrush, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Asthall Barrow: an Anglo-Saxon burial mound 100m SSW of Barrow Farm
Asthall Barrow: an Anglo-Saxon burial mound 100m SSW of Barrow Farm
Archaeological site in Asthall, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Church of the Holy Rood
Church of the Holy Rood
Church in Shilton, Oxfordshire, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Church of St Mary, Great Barrington
Church of St Mary, Great Barrington
Church in Great Barrington, Gloucestershire, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Minster Lovell Hall
Minster Lovell Hall
Ruin in Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
Ascott Earl Castle
Ascott Earl Castle
Motte-and-bailey castle in Ascott-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
College Farmhouse
Farmhouse in Ascott-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Idbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK
8km / 5mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Alvescot, Oxfordshire, England, UK
8km / 4.9mi
Windrush camp
Windrush camp
Hillfort in Gloucestershire, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi
St John the Evangelist
St John the Evangelist
Church in Carterton, Oxfordshire
6.2km / 3.8mi
Church of St Britius
Church of St Britius
Church in Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi
Coldstone
Building in Shipton-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Bottle Kiln Immediately East Of Number 50
Kiln in Shipton-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Chestnut Close
Building in Shipton-under-Wychwood, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.4km / 4.6mi

About Burford

Burford, a charming town in the Cotswolds, offers a variety of activities and sights to enjoy. Explore the High Street, which is lined with historic buildings, quaint shops, and inviting cafes. This picturesque street is a great place to appreciate the architecture and local craftsmanship.

Visit the Burford Church of St. John the Baptist, a notable landmark known for its stunning architecture and intricate stonework. The church's interior features beautiful stained glass windows and a peaceful atmosphere suited for reflection.

Another worthwhile stop is the Burford Priory, a historic site that showcases beautiful gardens and grounds. While the priory itself is not always open to the public, the surrounding area is perfect for a leisurely stroll, allowing you to take in the natural beauty of the Cotswolds.

If you're interested in local history, the Burford Museum provides insights into the town's past, featuring exhibits that highlight its development and significance in the region. This small but informative museum can enhance your understanding of Burford's heritage.

For those who enjoy nature, the nearby Cotswold Wildlife Park is a short drive away and offers an opportunity to see a variety of animals in a beautifully landscaped setting. It’s a family-friendly destination that promotes conservation and education.

Lastly, consider taking a walk along the River Windrush, where you can enjoy the tranquil surroundings and perhaps spot some local wildlife. The riverbank offers a serene environment for relaxation and contemplation.

In summary, Burford provides a mix of historical exploration, natural beauty, and local culture, making it a pleasant destination to visit.




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