About this property
An enchanting Cotswold retreat in the picturesque town of Burford, few could resist the rustic charm of this 16th century residence, whether it is for a leisure break, business trip or special occasion. Bay Tree won Small Hotel of the Year at the National Enjoy England Excellence Awards 2011. The hotel also has a Gold Award for Excellence from Enjoy England. The Bay Tree is steeped in history and awash with character, from the foundations of its mellow stone walls - clad with pinkish-purple wisteria blooms - to its wooden beam rafters. Oak-panelled public rooms, bare stone walls and original stone fireplaces, including an inglenook fireplace, provide a textured canvas upon which rich fabrics, woven tapestries and antiques have been laid down with exquisite flair. For your relaxation, you can select a good book from the hotel library, sink back into a comfortable chair and allow the stresses of everyday life to gradually seep away. In the summer months, the tranquillity of the walled gardens make for a relaxing haven where you can enjoy a refreshing drink on a warm evening.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
Sustainability
Green Tourism
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- David
United Kingdom“Proximity to the High Street of Burford. A very lovely room with great facilities and view of the garden.” - Samantha United Kingdom“We had a fabulous upgrade due to a noisy dog next door. We can't thank the reception staff enough for this upgrade. Beautiful location and building. The staff were really lovely.”
- Kristi United Kingdom“Location . Great bar and restaurant .Food and service very good”
- Jennifer United Kingdom“The evening meal was lovely and Alana was the such a lovely member of staff.”
- Derek United Kingdom“The building, the room and the situation were all lovely. Plus the staff were very friendly and everywhere, especially our room was very clean.”
- David United Kingdom“Breakfast was very good, as was the dinner the previous evening. Hotel was well situated with private and street parking. Very comfortable rooms. We have stayed many times and will continue to do so. Highly recommended.”
- Mary United Kingdom“Fantastic location & the staff were very accommodating, attentive, helpful and super friendly.”
- John United Kingdom“The hotel was amazing. The staff was great. I would recommend this hotel and I'll definitely be back in the future.”
- Audrey
Australia“We stayed 1 x nite here and were extremely pleased with the room provided to us. We had a drink and a shared plate for dinner which was delish !” 
Simon United Kingdom“Beautiful building outside and inside, all the staff were so lovely and helpful, really incredible location, love the area”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner • High tea
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The hotel will contact you within 48 hours to advise these policies.
