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Characterful dog friendly holiday cottage - The Granary at Oriel Farm

Apartment in Banbury with kitchen and fireplace

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In the charming Cotswolds, The Granary at Oriel Farm offers a warm retreat in its two characterful bedrooms and spacious open plan living area. Morning sunlight pours in through skylights, while oak beams throughout nod to the property's 200-year-old history. Enjoy family time with free WiFi, a Smart TV with Netflix (account holders only), charcoal BBQs for outdoor gatherings and an enclosed whimsical garden perfect for your four-legged friend to explore!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41216 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Characterful dog friendly holiday cottage - The Granary at Oriel Farm

Apartment in Banbury with kitchen and fireplace
Laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free apartment building. The apartment boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a fridge and a microwave, and other amenities include a stovetop and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this apartment offers fireplaces and a hairdryer. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,216 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

640736

About the area

Map
Shenington, Oxfordshire

What's nearby

  • Shenington Kart Racing Club - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Warwick Castle - 32 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Silverstone Circuit - 37 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 46 min drive - 42.0 km
  • University of Oxford - 50 min drive - 57.2 km

Getting around

  • Banbury Station - 24 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Barley Mow - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Characterful dog friendly holiday cottage - The Granary at Oriel Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Characterful dog friendly holiday cottage - The Granary at Oriel Farm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Characterful dog friendly holiday cottage - The Granary at Oriel Farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful dog friendly holiday cottage - The Granary at Oriel Farm?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful dog friendly holiday cottage - The Granary at Oriel Farm located?

Situated in Banbury, this apartment building is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Shenington Kart Racing Club and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Upton House. Broughton Castle and Banbury Cross are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Characterful dog friendly holiday cottage - The Granary at Oriel Farm Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect accommodation for our break in the Cotswolds. Enjoyed by all including our dogs. I would thoroughly recommend this holiday home, the Garden was so tranquil.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

We had a very pleasant stay. It is a really beautiful cottage and there are multiple stunning walks in the area.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Relaxing stay

A wonderful and relaxing place to stay with lots of character. A must for anyone wishing to pop into I Oxford.
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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous apartment

We loved our stay at The Granary, it's a really beautiful big space and even better than expected from the pictures. Everything was really clean and we had everything we needed for a lovely long weekend.
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10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Fabulous bolthole for a weekend away

What a fabulous place for a weekend away. The property had everything we needed and the owner had added some lovely small touches such as a vase of daffodils and bowl of fruit. The pint of milk in the fridge was very much appreciated as well. The beds were especially comfortable and we slept very well.
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10/10 Excellent

Ronan P.

Highly Recommend!

I had an amazing week's stay at this beautiful property with a friend. We wanted a place where we could relax, cook nice food, and go round the lovely Cotswold towns and villages. The Granary was the perfect place for this. Our stay was extremely comfortable, and the property itself is as great if not better than in the pictures advertised. It is really well located for going around the Cotswolds, with Burton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Broadway all within 30-40 minute drives. We also very much enjoyed the local pub (The Bell) and the gliding club (a 15 minute walk down the road) which has a fantastic outdoor bar (great for summer). The wifi at the property was also great! I would highly recommend this property!
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10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Comfort in a great location

We had a lovely stay at The Granary. The location was very quiet with plenty of walks on the doorstep. The Granary was spacious and comfortable. Use of the garden was great for our puppy. We would recommend to family and friends.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay in a gorgeous cozy apartment

Stayed for 4 nights between Christmas and New Year and the apartment was the perfect place to stay. So cosy yet spacious (plenty of room for a family of 4 and a dog!) Very well equipped with everything you need. Lovely location in a quiet scenic village and village pub across the Green serving great food. Visited Broadway and Bourton on the Water, all within approx 30 mins drive. Highly recommend and would love to stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful relaxing Cotswolds retreat.

We had a very enjoyable weeks stay at The Granary. The presentation of the property was stylish, with lovely added touches like fresh roses in living area & bedrooms. The beds were comfortable & good quality’s bed linen & towels provided. We felt very comfortable & relaxed and would highly recommend it.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect for a relaxing get away.

The apartment was beautiful, clean and comfortable in a lovely peaceful village. Everything we needed was included and more. Having the log burner was amazing for our January stay and made a perfect cosy night in after exploring the stunning area all day. Have to mention the nice big towels! Always a bonus. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely return. Thank you
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8/10 Good

Relaxing and warm get away

Overall this is a lovely property in a great location. We wanted a quiet stay in a warm and inviting property and this certainly fulfilled the brief! We loved the log fire. If we had gone at a later date I’m sure we would have appreciated the large garden. A few small touches would make it more welcoming eg there was little or no hand soap in the bathroom but such small things didn’t spoil our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

katrina B.

5 day stay at Oriel Farm

First time visiting the Cotswolds, Shenington is a lovely quiet little village with lovely walks for the dog and a village pub. Great central area to visit the Cotswolds. Our accommodation was everything we wanted, comfortable, clean, great little kitchen with everything you need to cook which we used during our stay. A private outside garden to sit in on a warm evening. We will definitely be returning to The Granary.
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10/10 Excellent

katrina B.

5 day stay at Oriel Farm

First time visiting the Cotswolds, Shenington is a lovely quiet little village with lovely walks for the dog and a village pub. Great central area to visit the Cotswolds. Our accommodation was everything we wanted, comfortable, clean, great little kitchen with everything you need to cook which we used during our stay. A private outside garden to sit in on a warm evening. We will definitely be returning to The Granary.
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8/10 Good

Judith F.

Peaceful and private with room for improvement

Oriel Barn provided quite comfortable and open plan accommodation in a very peaceful village setting. It was well furnished apart from the sofa, which had seen better days and needed replacing. The kitchen was was adequately equipped for self catering. There were odd items missing however, such as a baking tray for the oven and no kitchen foil, plus no black pepper in the pepper grinder, which are basic essentials. There was a large garden which was private and sunny, although a work in progress. Overall we thought it was a very pleasant place to spend a week. It was a convenient location for exploring the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire.
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10/10 Excellent

Really cosy, much bigger than it looks, gorgeous walks right for the door

We'd definitely come back. A great apartment in a beautiful barn. Really quiet location in a pretty village with gorgeous walks straight from the door - we only took the car out twice. The apartment is very cosy and warm, beds are very comfortable with lovely linen. Everything has been very well thought through. Village farm shop and a village store nearby great for provisions. Dog towels a generous bonus! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Arinya N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and cozy

Honestly, wished we had more time to explore the surrounding areas as the walking trailslook so good!The property is generally well equipped (for humans and dogs!), and is perfect for a cold evening - especially the log burner. The garden is spacious if you have a dog so do bring a ball for fetch. The single beds are comfortable enough but the mattress keeps tipping us off haha Can’t fault it really. Would recommend a bigger sign for the property though but Janet was very helpful in helping us find the cottage. :) I’d say definitely arrive before dark when you first check in otherwise it may be challenging. Definitely a good area to stay in for Cotswold visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Absolutely loved it...would love to visit again!

From the minute we walked in the door, this place was special...I had booked it and my partner had no clue so I took a video of my first walk around the place which shows him standing by the dining table looking around with his mouth open...the space...the skylights...the anticipation of a wonderful break! Clean, spacious, well equipped, quiet, cosy...all the right adjectives were perfect (except for the shower head which definitely had seen better days...)! Locally unfortunately The Bell pub was only open from Wednesday evening - appreciate this is a sign of the times though - but was friendly and well worth it on the night we did visit. Wykham Park Farm Shop was absolutely amazing and, for someone who loves cooking, was perfect for buying food to cook in The Granary, plus a base for breakfast at the start of wonderful days in the surrounding countryside. It was lovely to have something so spacious, self-contained and remote and, even without dogs or children, the garden was a very welcome area to chill til the sun went down. Am hoping to book again later in the year.