This bed and breakfast offers comfortable en suite rooms in a peaceful courtyard. It is within walking distance of Abingdon town centre and has a heated indoor swimming pool.
An excellent alternative to hotels in Abingdon, this bed and breakfast is on the outskirts, just 8 miles (13 km) from Oxford. There are amenities such as petrol stations, cash points, shops, many restaurants and a sports centre all within walking distance.
All rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, Freeview TV, toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities. You can leave your car in the ample private car park and, on a sunny evening, enjoy the walk to the local pub on the banks of the River Thames.
Hotel information
Staff are available in the office from 07:00 until 19:00 to help you with any faxing, photocopying or booking of a taxi.
Staff are available for emergencies 24 hours a day.
A private swimming pool is available to guests between 07.00 and 08.00. If used outside of these hours, charges will apply.
Room information
The courtyard bed and breakfast rooms are ideal accommodation for business people, tourists and holidaymakers.
All rooms are accessed by their own private door, so you can come and go as you please.
Spotlessly clean rooms – pre-warmed in the winter and freshly aired in the summer – are great for a one night stopover or week-long business stay.
Food & beverage
A continental breakfast including freshly brewed coffee, yogurt, cereals, fresh fruit, juice and toasts with butter and jam will be brought direct to your room at a time you request. Breakfast is suitable for vegetarians.
For evening meals there is a wide choice of restaurants, including Italian, French, English and Asian all within a 5-minute walk.
Area information
Abingdon town centre is approximately one mile away, where you can easily find cash points, shops, petrol stations, doctors, dentists, vets and a large sports centre.
Enjoy the local countryside by cycling and walking along the Thames Path. Venture further afield to Oxford, a city steeped in history, or even head to the Cotswolds for a bit of antique hunting.
Bleinham Palace with its amazing grounds and gardens is only 20 minutes' drive away.
Locally you can enjoy golf, the cinema, the theatre, many museums, bowling, dog racing, ice skating, clubbing, boating, punting and fishing. The office holds information on all these attractions and many more.
Travel information
By Public Transport
The nearest train stations are Oxford and Didcot, both similar distances away (around 8 miles).
By Car
The bed and breakfast is close to major routes such as the A34, M4 and M40.
From the A34;
- Head for Abingdon town centre and continue across 3 roundabouts.
- After the 3rd roundabout you will find yourself on Ock Street (A415).
- Proceed to the traffic lights.
- Turn left onto Stratton Way and pass the 1st set of traffic lights.
- Continue up to the 2nd set of traffic lights, but please notice that the road will widen to go left or right.
- Approach the traffic lights in the right-hand lane.
- After the traffic lights turn right into Stert Street.
- Once in Stert Street you pass 2 pedestrian crossings and the church clock tower on the left.
- Continue straight on the A415 over the Abingdon bridge and pass the Nags Head pub on the left.
- Just over the bridge, turn left into the public car park and follow the single-track lane in front of you. This will lead to Kingfisher Barn.
Important information
Travel cots, high chairs are disabled equipment are available on request. Please contact the cottages in advance.
American Express is not accepted as payment.
Well-behaved pets are welcome, and there is an extra charge. Please contact the cottages in advance.
Office hours are from 07:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 14:00 on Saturdays, and from 08:00 to 12:00 on Sundays. Ideally, guests should check-in before the office is closed, although checking-in after this time is possible if agreed prior to arrival. Strictly no checking-in after 23:00.
