Buff Lodge
Buff Lodge lies in the pretty Oxfordshire village of Tackley, bringing a multitude of fabulous Cotswolds attractions within easy reach. This charming cottage sits within a peaceful courtyard, with its sibling, Timber Lodge just across the way. The spacious ground floor encompasses an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area along with an elegant bedroom and a bathroom. Upstairs you’ll find a charming second bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Spend your days enjoying countryside walks, the Oxford Canal towpath is close by, and the Oxfordshire Way trail runs through nearby Kirtlington and exploring the beautiful Cotswolds. Woodstock, Blenheim Palace, and the ancient university city of Oxford are all on your doorstep, giving you the best of both worlds.
Overview
Tackley is a thriving place of traditional stone cottages and a community-led village shop which provides all manner of lovely things. Buff Lodge sits in a quiet courtyard behind one of these lovely village houses and offers a wonderful base from which to explore.
Step inside and you’ll find a comfortable escape for four guests. The open-plan design makes for sociable living, with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and generous living room on the ground floor. Double doors lead out to a private, enclosed terrace where you can enjoy meals in the fresh air or simply relax with a drink and a good book. There is a super-king bedroom on the ground floor, as well as a bathroom whilst the second king-size bedroom is on the first floor, along with an en-suite shower room. This lovely room boasts high ceilings and exposed beams and is a cosy and welcoming space.
The enclosed terrace is an added bonus, and the screened trellis ensures this is a sunny and private space where you can relax after a day of exploring. There is private parking for two cars in the courtyard.
Ground Floor
There are two steps into the entrance hall which in turn leads to the main open-plan kitchen, dining and living area as well as a bedroom and bathroom.
Open-Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room:
The well-equipped kitchen has everything practical needed for a self-catering holiday including a full oven and hob, fridge-freezer, and dishwasher along with useful small appliances. There’s a four-seater pedestal dining table where you can linger over breakfast and enjoy evening meals, whilst the living room features two comfortable sofas and a Smart TV, so you can stream your favourite shows. From the living room, there are doors out to the terrace.
Bedroom One:
This ground floor bedroom has a super-king size bed, which can be arranged as twin beds if preferred. With a colour scheme of cream and grey, this room has a very peaceful feel. There is plenty of storage space including a wardrobe and chest of drawers, and bedside tables with reading lamps are placed on either side of the bed. Perfect for a little bedtime reading. There is natural light from two windows.
Bathroom:
Soak away the day in the bath (no shower), there is also a hand basin, WC, and a mirror with a light and a shaver point.
First Floor
Bedroom Two:
The second bedroom is on the first floor and is a beautiful room with high ceilings, wooden beams, and an old original door, which opens with a Juliette balcony. There’s a king-size bed, single wardrobe, chest of drawers and night table with reading lamps.
En-suite:
The en-suite features a shower, hand basin and WC, along with a mirror with a light and shaver point.
Outside
From the living area, there are doors out to the private terrace. Here you’ll find two wicker chairs, perfect for a coffee in the sunshine. There is also a gravel patio with a six-seater dining table, chairs and a parasol.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - Super King (Can Be Twin Beds On Request)
Bedroom Two - King
2 Bathrooms - Bathroom With Bath (no Shower) And An En-suite Shower Room
Hairdryer - 2
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 4
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 12-24 Mbps
TV - Smart
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Outdoor
Outdoor Dining Area
No BBQ Available - Disposable Ones May Be Used With Care
Parking - 2 Parking Spaces In The Courtyard
On your Doorstep
Cafes, pubs, and restaurants:
- Sturdy’s Castle, Kidlington – 400-year-old coaching inn, with traditional pub fayre (1.6 miles miles)
- Killingworth Castle, Wooton – historic pub frequented by Sir Winston Churchill and Michelin-recommended dining (4 miles)
- The Jolly Boatman, Thrupp – canal side pub offering classic pub food and a Sunday carvery (4.5 miles)
- The Kings Arms, Woodstock – characterful pub from the 1500’s offering well-prepared pub food in a welcoming atmosphere (4 miles)
- The Yurt at Nicholsons, North Aston – exceptional, unique brunch and line dining experiences with various dinner events throughout the year. Booking is recommended. (6.5 miles)
There is a choice of pubs in Woodstock and Oxford has an exceptional and diverse array of dining options.
Walks: There are several local walks from your door and the towpath of the Oxford Canal is within a mile. The Oxfordshire Way passes through nearby Kirtlington on its way from Bourton-on-the-Water to Henley on Thames. There are also lovely walks through the Blenheim Estate.
Place to Visit:
- Blenheim Palace – spectacular palace and gardens that was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, a great day out for the whole family (4 miles)
- Kirtlington Polo Ground – one of the leading UK polo clubs, come and experience the thrills and spills of a polo match in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere (6 miles)
- Oxford Polo Club – one of the UK’s most reputable polo school which give you the opportunity for an introductory lesson, even if you’ve never ridden before (6 miles)
- Nicholsons – a wonderful garden centre also offering Yurt based wellness experiences and dining (6.5 miles)
- Oxford – England’s oldest university city (10 miles)
- Soho Farmhouse - Cotswold outpost of the elite London members-only club (10 miles)
- Train - Tackley railway station (0.3 miles)
- Taxi - Kidlington Taxis
Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
- Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences
- Buff Lodge is one of our pet-free properties and therefore dogs and other pets are not permitted.
- Please be aware there is no washing machine or tumble dryer at Buff Lodge
- Please note, if you would like bedroom 1 to be arranged as a twin, please clarify this on the booking form.
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Why we love this
- Charming, spacious cottage with open-plan living, elegant bedrooms, and modern comforts
- Peaceful Oxfordshire courtyard location with countryside walks and the Oxford Canal close by
- Ideally placed to experience Woodstock, Blenheim Palace, Oxford, and the surrounding Cotswolds with ease
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The Location
Tackley is a charming village with a strong sense of community. The Village Shop is run by the locals and offers a wide range of groceries, newspapers, locally grown produce and freshly baked goods. The Village Hall hosts a pop-up pub on a Friday, which is well supported and a wonderful way to meet the locals. Woodstock and Blenheim Palace are just three miles away, whilst the ancient university city of Oxford is only 10 miles away. There is a bus stop with a direct service to Oxford moments away and a direct rail link to Oxford, London, and Bicester Village, within walking distance.
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Read our reviews
The location was perfect just a few hundred yards for a local village shop, and various places of interest within a few miles.. Beautiful countryside and walking routes etc , a fantastically beautiful village church as you enter the village , there is lots to find and see, special memories Spotting a Fawn and Deer in the surrounding woodlands just outside the village and seeing beautiful wildlife The hosts were Lovely and they came to greet me, they had supplied milk coffee tea and various other items to help us settle in and feel welcome. The property was beautifully clean comfortable and an air of luxury everywhere I looked my stay felt luxurious carefree and very comfortable.. I would definitely stay here again.
Maria
Buff Lodge was perfect! Beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and with everything you need to make you feel at home. A lovely village location with wonderful views of horses in the field and just a short walk away from the station plus the bus stop was just steps away. Our host was lovely and made sure we had everything we needed. Thoughtful little touches like fresh milk in the fridge and teabags/ coffee were so appreciated after a late night check in. Would highly recommend and hope to come back again for a longer stay next time!
Stephanie
The owner was an amazing hostess with a beautiful property that one can tell she takes great pride in. Very well kept and made for a wonderful holiday experience. Highly recommend.
Joseph
Another fabulous stay at Buffs Lodge
We first stated at Buffs Lodge during Christmas 2019. Now under new management, the property has been beautifully refurbished and tastefully decorated with the addition of two new and very comfortable sofas. It was just lovely to be back !
Very much looking forward to our next stay at Buffs Lodge in the not too distant future.
Guest
We first stayed at Buff Lodge during Christmas 2019. Now under new management, the property has been beautifully refurbished and tastefully decorated with the addition of two new and very comfortable sofas. It was just lovely to be back ! Very much looking forward to our next stay at Buff Lodge in the not too distant future.
Julia
Luxury accommodation in beautiful village location.
The accommodation was so pleasant, clean, with comfortable beds, and beautiful outside seating, dining, and lounging area.
Kitchen was well equipped with a comprehensive set of necessary items to cook and prepare meals.
We really enjoyed our relaxing break there. Highly recommended.
Kathryn Woolley
The accommodation was so pleasant, clean, with comfortable beds, and beautiful outside seating, dining, and lounging area. Kitchen was well equipped with a comprehensive set of necessary items to cook and prepare meals. We really enjoyed our relaxing break there. Highly recommended.
Kathryn
We had a wonderful week at the cottage. First time in the Cotswolds. I must have looked at 100 different options before deciding, and this one had everything I wanted out of our stay and a break from London's hustle and bustle. This was a lovely, picturesque village with beige stone houses and plants. In the countryside, without being too remote. Great links to places we wanted to visit. I love that I could see and hear horses from the bedroom and sheep a bit further on. We also wanted to be able to sit outside and there was lovely garden space. Cottage was spacious with lots of light and the kitchen had so much provided. All rooms were spotless and beautifully decorated. I also like that, as soon as I booked it, all relevant information was provided immediately and clearly. Parking is outside, in the yard and away from the street. Highly recommended.
Irena
Excellent stay.
Alan
The owners were super friendly and could not do enough to help. It was super clean and brilliantly maintained and in a perfect location. It was a little gem.
Nigel
Stayed for British Grand Prix weekend. Lovely cottage in a pretty village. Spacious with private garden. Not far from Bicester. Great peaceful stay.
Erika
Great location to explore Oxford and Cotswold
A great cottage at very affordable price to explore Oxford and Cotswold. We stayed 5 days as a family and everything was perfect. Super clean, spacious, all needed amenities are there. We didn't have a car but it was easy to get to Oxford nevertheless as the cottage is only one train stop away and the trains are quite frequent.
Would love to stay again in the future.
Nadzeya Homazava
A great cottage at very affordable price to explore Oxford and Cotswold. We stayed 5 days as a family and everything was perfect. Super clean, spacious, all needed amenities are there. We didn't have a car but it was easy to get to Oxford nevertheless as the cottage is only one train stop away and the trains are quite frequent. Would love to stay again in the future.
Nadezya
Good central location
Stayed for two nights in the cottage to tour the Cotswolds. We arrived a couple of hours early and Lisa was ready for us. The cottage was lovely, clean tidy and comfortable with all mod cons. Milk tea and coffee was a nice added touch. All the villages we visited were within a half hour drive and buses or train to the centre of Oxford are right on the doorstep. All in all a great place to stay.
Guest
Beautiful house
Buff lodge is an amazing little house perfect for our family of 4. Super clean and in a lovely villiage perfect for exploring the Cotswold's.
Little starter.kit of tea and coffee lovely touch too.
Will definitely come back next time we visit the Cotswolds.
Rebecca Smith
A pleasant break in the Oxfordshire countryside
Buff Lodge was easy to find and with off road parking. The cottage was very clean and tidy, with a well equipped kitchen and was in a quiet location. It was also close to the railway station and not far from the Oxford Canal Path. Lisa the owner was very helpful.
Keith Hammond
A Convenient, Comfortable and Cosy Cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 nights at Buff Lodge.
The building retains much of the ambience of its former use, I’m guessing to buff the barley for the production of ale. It stands in the grounds on a former pub after all.
We found the conversion to be sympathetic and attractive.
The sitting room was delightful, furnished with two squishy sofas ,coffee tables, and attractive table lamps.
Beds were very comfortable and both the bathroom and en-suite were immaculately clean with lots of hot water and a plentiful supply of towels including the traditional but hard to find bath sheets.
The kitchen was well equipped for preparing an evening meal after our days out in Oxford.
(The addition of a coffee machine would be a great addition ahead of my next visit !)
We visited the city by bus which has a convenient stop just a two minute walk from The Lodge. They run about every hour, terminating just opposite The former Randolph Hotel a 2 minute walk to the Ashmolean. Scheduled journey time is 40 minutes but there are inevitable traffic jams of course.
We had made an appointment in the print room to view some Pre Raphaelite prints, cartoons and sketches one morning which was pure joy ! Museum staff were wonderfully generous with their time and knowledge.
We had glorious weather during our stay and the beautiful courtyard garden was a delightful place to sit with coffee or your favourite tipple and listen to the birds,
As much thought has gone into designing this little space as it has to the interior. Both had been prepared to the highest standards for our arrival.
We enjoyed a sunny afternoon lunch at The Trout Inn Wolvercote, famous for its riverside shots of Morse & Lewis of course. It’s a very beautiful spot.
Tackley is lovely and the locals are friendly.
Everything is very easy at The Lodge, parking included and you will be sure of a warm welcome from Lisa.
The agency was easy to work with and their description of the accommodation was accurate and well represented on their website.
We hope to return.
Guest
Woodstock Wedding
Short 2-night stay in the beautiful Cotswold village of Tackley. Very convenient for a family wedding in Woodstock, visit to Clarkson's pub, The Farmer's Dog, walk around Oxford and a punt on the river.
The accommodation is spotlessly clean, nicely furnished, comfortable and tranquil and quiet.
We stayed with our daughter and her fiancé – perfect for four people.
Jerry Fowler
A little haven of luxury in the centre of things to do and places to see
Buff Lodge provides everything you need for a comfortable stay away from home. We were lucky to be able to use the patio, in the Autumnal sunshine. Everything was as expected, and the kitchen had all utensils needed to make some special meals after a busy day touring in the area. The beds and bathrooms provided comfort for a good nights' sleep, and the surroundings were lovely and peaceful. Lisa was so friendly, and gave us details of the local bakery / shop, and we found some lovely bread and cake there. Sadly, the church on the hill was closed for renovation, so we'll have to return to view inside. The local pub was also shut and up for sale, but hopefully will find some new owners who will make something of it for when we revisit - hopefully. The village is great for walking around, and the Station is such a bonus.
Lorna Edmonds
Brilliant Buff Lodge
We really enjoyed our week at Buff Lodge in Tackley with plenty of walks from the door long or short.Excellent bus service and even a train station just down the road.Would highly recommend a stay in Buff Lodge
Robin Horner
Warm and welcoming
Having visited the property once before, it felt like coming home. Lisa the owner is very welcoming and friendly. Although we use it primarily as a base to visit relatives it is well placed For Blenheim Palace, Oxford and the Cotswolds.
Guest
Overall good
Both the bath and shower were very slippery. Safety mat necessary.
Instructions book could have been better.
Elizabeth Evans
Effortless stay in Tackley
Buff Lodge was welcoming, impeccably clean, well-equipped and well-located. Effortless place to stay for a long weekend, although given the size, parking and facilities if you're up to 4 people, would be easy to stay longer. Lisa was welcoming and keeps the place SPOTLESS. Couldn't recommend more.
Callum Attfield
Lovely Little Hideaway
Buff Lodge is a lovely two bed cottage perfectly situated for visiting Oxford and the Cotswolds. The property was clean and well-appointed. We were having a short break and planned to spend all our time in Oxford so did not really 'use' the kitchen that much but it was obvious that everything was supplied that you might need.
We chose to use the Park & Ride to get into Oxford but you are also 0.3 miles along the lane to the railway station which would be a great option not to take a car into the city.
The beds were extremely comfortable and proper sized bath sheets were provided.
We felt that a few lamps in the sitting are would have made the ambience better as there are only ceiling lights currently. And lights in general need checking on changeover as the light above the en suite bathroom mirror was not working. There is also a prize for anyone who works out how to turn on the under cupboard lights in the kitchen! It defeated us.
Overall we were very happy with our stay and would happily have stayed longer. We were there in the run up to Storm Babet so a wet stay but the little courtyard garden would have been a perfect spot for a glass of wine in good weather. Thankfully the cottage has a very responsive heating system which made the cottage very cosy within minutes of us returning each evening.
Seriously recommend the Indian Delivery from Ovisher, Kidlington. Perfect for first night supper.
Carolyn Richmond
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