Cow Byre in Great Tew near Chipping Norton | Must-See Gloucestershire Hot Tub Cottage

About Cow Byre

Cow Byre is a stunning stone cottage tucked away in Little Tew, Oxfordshire. This converted farm building offers peaceful countryside living with modern luxuries. Just 1.7 miles from Great Tew and 5 miles from Chipping Norton, it's the perfect spot to escape the daily grind. The hot tub is a game-changer after long walks - nothing beats stargazing while soaking your tired muscles!

The Cotswolds countryside surrounds you with rolling hills and ancient woodlands. Fancy a pint? Great Tew has proper country pubs with local ales. Want more action? Oxford's historic buildings, Blenheim Palace and Stratford-upon-Avon are all within easy reach. The secure garden is perfect for both sunbathing and dog zoomies - your four-legged friends will thank you.

Inside, Cow Byre offers two comfortable bedrooms - one double and one twin, both with TVs for those lazy mornings. The open-plan living space features a cosy woodburning stove, perfect for winter evenings with a glass of wine. The kitchen comes fully equipped with everything from dishwasher to washing machine. The modern shower room is spotlessly clean according to multiple reviews.

Nearby attractions include Blenheim Palace (20 miles, 30 minutes), Oxford's colleges (25 miles, 40 minutes), Stratford-upon-Avon for Shakespeare fans (28 miles, 45 minutes) and Warwick Castle for history lovers (33 miles, 50 minutes). Great Tew itself is worth exploring with its thatched cottages and village green.

Cow Byre delivers the perfect mix of countryside tranquility and modern comfort. Couples, families and dogs all love it here. The immaculate cleanliness and thoughtful welcome pack get mentioned in almost every review. Check your dates today!

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Cow Byre

Private Hot Tub

Relax under the stars in your own hot tub after a day exploring. Perfect for unwinding with a glass of something special.

Spotless Cleanliness

Multiple guests mention the immaculate condition of the cottage. Everything is pristine and well-maintained throughout.

Peaceful Location

Set in the quiet Cotswolds countryside near Little Tew, guests love the tranquil setting away from busy roads and towns.

Dog-Friendly Garden

The secure enclosed garden gets top marks from pet owners. Dogs can roam safely while you relax on the patio.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Everything you need for self-catering holidays - dishwasher, washing machine, oven and all cooking essentials.

Friendly Owners

Julie and Jo receive glowing feedback for their warm welcome and thoughtful touches like the welcome pack.

Getting To Cow Byre

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Cow Byre by car, take the A44 towards Chipping Norton and follow signs for Little Tew. The cottage is located in a peaceful rural setting with good road connections to Oxford and the North Cotswolds.

By Train

The nearest train station is Charlbury, approximately 7 miles from the cottage. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to Little Tew. Alternatively, Oxford station offers more frequent services and is about 25 miles away.

Off-road parking for two cars

Charlbury station (7 miles)

Easily accessible from the A44

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Everything you need within easy reach

Blenheim Palace

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Distance: 15 miles

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Warwick Castle

Distance: 33 miles

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Great Tew Estate

Distance: 1.7 miles

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Rollright Stones

Distance: 7 miles

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Blenheim Palace Grounds

Distance: 20 miles

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Chipping Norton High Street

Distance: 5 miles

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Bicester Village

Distance: 18 miles

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Oxford City Centre

Distance: 25 miles

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Stagecoach Bus Service

Distance: 5 miles

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Charlbury Train Station

Distance: 7 miles

OX7 3ET

Oxford Park & Ride

Distance: 22 miles

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Blenheim Palace

Distance: 20 miles

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Cotswold Wildlife Park

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Warwick Castle

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Great Tew Estate

Distance: 1.7 miles

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Rollright Stones

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Blenheim Palace Grounds

Distance: 20 miles

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Chipping Norton High Street

Distance: 5 miles

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Bicester Village

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Oxford City Centre

Distance: 25 miles

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Stagecoach Bus Service

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Charlbury Train Station

Distance: 7 miles

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Oxford Park & Ride

Distance: 22 miles

OX2 8DP

Is Cow Byre Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children will enjoy the enclosed garden for safe outdoor play. The Cotswold Wildlife Park (15 miles) offers close encounters with animals, while Blenheim Palace has adventure playgrounds and family trails. Nearby Chipping Norton has family-friendly cafés and a small leisure centre with swimming pool. The twin bedroom is perfect for kids.

For Couples

Cow Byre offers couples a romantic countryside escape. The private hot tub under starry skies creates perfect evenings after exploring nearby villages. The woodburning stove adds cosy ambiance for winter breaks. Great Tew's pubs serve excellent food within walking distance. The peaceful setting and comfortable double bedroom make this ideal for romantic getaways.

Pet Friendly

Cow Byre welcomes up to three well-behaved dogs. The secure enclosed garden provides safe outdoor space for pets to explore. Numerous walking routes start directly from the cottage door. The Cotswolds offers many dog-friendly pubs and cafés. Nearby woodlands and fields provide excellent exercise opportunities for energetic dogs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Cow Byre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Cow Byre

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Cow Byre features a private hot tub in the garden area. Many guests mention it as a highlight of their stay, especially for evening relaxation under the stars.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, Cow Byre welcomes up to three well-behaved dogs. The property has a secure enclosed garden where pets can safely enjoy outdoor time while you relax.

How many bedrooms does Cow Byre have?

The cottage has two bedrooms - one double and one twin room. Both bedrooms come equipped with TVs for added comfort.

What heating system does the property have?

Cow Byre features an Air Source Heat Pump heating system throughout plus a woodburning stove in the living area. This combination keeps the cottage cosy year-round.

Is there parking available?

Yes, the property offers off-road parking for two cars. This makes it convenient for families or groups traveling with multiple vehicles.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher. Guests frequently comment on how well-stocked it is.

Is there WiFi at the cottage?

Yes, Cow Byre provides broadband/WiFi throughout the property. This allows guests to stay connected during their countryside retreat.

How far is it to the nearest town?

The market town of Chipping Norton is approximately 5 miles away from the cottage. Great Tew village is closer at just 1.7 miles from the property.

Cow Byre Reviews

Jeffrey

We were happy with the location. Very peaceful and relaxing. The quality and level of facilities was excellent. We loved the garden facilities ,especially the hot tub which we used daily, The owner has clearly gone the extra mile to make the holiday memorable and has provided everything you need for a great holiday in the Cotswolds

Sheena

Cow Byre is a beautiful cozy, clean cottage. We settled in very quickly as did our dog The owners, Julie and Jo, were very friendly. We are definitely going back there

Melanie

We had a great stay. The cottage was perfect for our needs and we loved the hot tub. The location was perfect to explore. Thank you for the wine and crisps a lovely welcome. We would love to return in the future.

The property was lovely. Very nice little extras. All that we required. As we used it as a base we did not have time to use the Hot Tub, shame. Can certainly recommend it.

Beautiful cottage in the heart of the countryside but convenient enough to explore the area. Cottage was immaculate and the welcome pack was very kind and thoughtful. A real gem especially with the hot tub. Great that our four legged friends are welcomed too. Memorable moment was when packing the car, left boot up to go and get the dog and came back to find a very friendly chicken in the boot

This property was very clean and tidy. It had everything we needed and was generally really lovely. The hot tub was certainly a real treat. The only issue we had was that although dogs were allowed at the property, we were not allowed to leave them alone and we only found this out when we arrived. It didnt say this on the listing. This may not be an issue for some but for us it was important. We went for my husbands birthday so we wanted to be able to go out for a nice meal to celebrate, but this would mean taking our two dogs with us. One of our dogs isnt great in pubscafes so it ended up being quite an inconvenience for us. I understand the reasons for this rule but it would have been good to know in advance rather than when we arrived.

Rachel

We had a great stay at The Cow Byre, great base to travel around the Cotswolds. The cottage had everything you needed during your stay and was very clean. We would definitely recommend to others and would look to rebook in the future.

Michael

Lovely cottage very clean and comfortable nice quiet area and a good base will definitely go back

Well equipped kitchen, lovely, secure garden with seating areas and easily accessible hot tub. Selection of board games and jigsaws . Owners friendly and on hand if needed.

Stephen

Had a wonderful and relaxing stay ideal place to go exploring.

Lovely cottage would definitely stay again

Joanna

Love this place! !

Had a very enjoyable stay at Cow Byre the property had everything you need for a good break in a lovely part of the country. Nothing negative to say at all about our stay . Visited several National Trust properties in the area and enjoyed our two visits to the Falkland Arms in Great Tew. Would certainly stay again in the near future.

Had the most wonderful stay. Cottage had everything we needed and more. Hot tub was lovely. All the little extras made it even more perfect. Thank you for a lovely relaxing break. 5 stars all round. Ian and Claire XX

Lovely cosy cottage well equipped has everything you need

Robert

We had a fantastic stay at Cow Byre, very tranquil, comfortable and clean, perfect location for us as we like walking and getting out and about. You have supermarkets and plenty of eating out places down the road in chipping Norton. I would certainly stay again and would certainly recommend this lovely cottage to anybody. Thanks to the owners 1010 from us. Thanks Sykes Cottages. From Mr & Mrs Thompson

Lovely house, pretty much in the sticks, nothing particularly in walking distance. Hot tub a great feature however the chlorine can be overpowering at times. Whilst it is understood why the beds have a waterproof mattress protector on but be warned they properly make you sweat at night which was pretty horrible and damaged our sleep. The house is missing a couple of things black out curtains in the bedrooms, more cleaning facilities very little washing soap and surface spray available but also some more baking trays for food.

Amazing cottage Facilities brilliant Hot tub by night great experience ... Amazing cottage Facilities brilliant Hot tub by night great experience Recommend to anybody who wants a peaceful break 5stars

Michelle

We loved our stay, very comfortable. Great for family and dog. Please provide tea bagsinstant coffee and pint of milk if possible

Claire

Lovely cottage in a great location, perfect for a weekend stay. We had to ask for more towels & they were given to us straight away.

Gillian

Lovely cottage, so quiet and peaceful. Julie and Jo have done a fantastic job of converting these cottages. They are extremely functional, comfortable relaxing and tastefully furnished

Claire

Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful cottage! We felt right at home as soon as we got there, and the hot tub and woodfire was such a lovely bonus as we arent used to that at home. The instruction booklets and guides to the walks were very clear, we managed to fit a couple in weather permitting. The cottage was very clean and it was nice to get away from busy London life. Thanks so much again we definitely will recommend this cottage and will hopefully be back soon!

Lindsay

Beautiful cottage in a quiet, peaceful setting. Well equipped and immaculately clean. Ideally situated for visiting places of interest. Good walks straight from the cottage. Would definitely visit again

Excellent place to stay,comfortable,clean and ideal location to visit places. The low garden fence may be an issue for some but the owners have bushes,shrubs growing that help. Laying in a hot tub watching and hearing the birds was a great experience!

Richard

Lovely cottage . Great location and the hot tub is great . Garden perfect for the dogs and lots to do in the area . Highly recommend Stratford upon Avon . Hope to 1 day come back .

Joanna

I had a wonderful stay! The cottage was really cute & comfortable and it was really well placed to go out & explore from, while being really beautiful & tranquil. We will definitely stay again it was a lovely break!

Fantastic, comfortable and well equipped cottage. The welcome gifts were an added bonus and the hot tub is a great to ease your achey legs after a long day walking round. Perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds and a wonderful relaxing environment. Most Cotswold tourist hotspots within 40 mins drive. Would definitely book again.

Dianna

Wonderful place to stay. Spotless accommodation, well equipped kitchen and hot tub was great. Very peaceful location. Owners nearby if needed but not intrusive. Lovely welcome gift of wine and crisps. Will definitely book again

Nicola

Very well insulated but made it very warm in the bedrooms at night. Also, some cushions for outside furniture would have been good. Lovely to receive bottle of fizz and eggs on arrival. Good information available on surrounding areas. Provision of EV charger an added bonus. Overall, a great place to stay.

Philippa

Property feels really well cared for. The hot tub was an added bonus. Excellent facilities with safe, enclosed garden which suited the dog. House and garden beautifully maintained. Thank you.

Beautiful cottage in a very quiet, peaceful area. Extremely clean inside and all the essentials needed for a break away. You would never know pets can stay here as it was so clean inside and fresh smelling. The hot tub was lovely and the owners super friendly. Highly recommended.

Stewart

Broadly a good stay in a lovely cottage. A couple of areas where things could have been better the first being the kettle which was encrusted with limescale and upon reporting this, a new was delivered by the owners at least we think it was as no introductions were made, we were annoyed as we were made to feel like we were an inconvenience and the owners had to go into town and out of their way to get one. Secondly, the high chair was absolutely filthy and not clear when the last time it was cleaned properly. Finally, there was a large overhanging palm tree in the garden next door which almost completely blocked the path to the cottage, not easy to navigate carrying a 17 month old and all of the necessary equipment.

Alison

Lovely best to stay

Lovely comfortable cottage in a peaceful setting. Very close to Chipping Norton, & very convenient for exploring the beautiful Cotswolds. The hot tub was wonderful. Owners live very close by, but were not intrusive at all. Would definitely visit again!

Richard

Amazing stay in a beautiful cottage! Location great for exploring the Cotswolds. Would visit again!

Trevor

Beautiful cottage, well maintained, well equipped lovely and clean, would book again. Trevor.

We had a great time at cow byre. Lovely place with everything you needed in it. Couldnt fault anything. Will definitely be back

Louise

Thank you for a lovely stay, we really enjoyed the location and the cottage, it had every thing we needed. It was exceptionally hot during our stay, which meant the bedrooms were really hot. Thank you for use of a fan for the room, we could have done with another really. Many thanks Louise and Lee

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Cow Byre, Great Tew

About Cow Byre

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Private Hot Tub

Spotless Cleanliness

Peaceful Location

Dog-Friendly Garden

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Friendly Owners

Getting To Cow Byre

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Cow Byre Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Falkland Arms

The Crown & Cushion

The Feathers

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Cow Byre Reviews