Property History

The building itself is a beautiful 16th century thatched pub with a large inglenook fireplace. It is a lovely village pub, part brick and painted white on two storeys.

The pub was formerly known as the Carpenters Arms (or The Carps) for many years, but it was initially called Fleur de Lys and was recorded by this name in 1774 (although the original building is probably much older than 1774). 

 

B&B Rooms

• The gold bedroom is in the old part of the building to the front and is part of a suite; a double room with a single room opposite it; both overlooking the car park and road. A bathroom is next to the single room and serves both the double and single room (perfect for 2 or 3 people travelling together). It is cosy with low ceilings and shows the historical side of the property. The bathroom has a bath with a shower over it.

• The silver bedroom is in the newer part of the property and overlooks the rear garden; a double room with an en-suite (which has a large shower enclosure). It is spacious with high ceilings and no ducking required for those of us who are taller!

 

Our rooms are furnished to a high standard and the double rooms include:

• Complimentary hospitality trays with various teas and coffee

• Complimentary bottled water and biscuits

• TV with Freeview

• Hairdryer

• Bath and hand towels 

• Toiletries (handwash, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel)

Optional extras are available on request: a bottle of wine or champagne, flowers and chocolates. 

 

Facilities

• Free wireless internet 

• Free on-site parking/street parking

• Restaurant 

• Beer garden

 

Policies

• Check in: 2pm till 9pm

• Early & late check-in available on request

• Check out: 11am

• Child Policy: No preference

• Smoking Policy: No smoking throughout

• Pets: No pets in accommodation 

• Cancellation: Cancel at least 2 days before arrival and a full refund will be given. Cancel after this and the first night is non-refundable.

 

Access Statement

Regretfully, our accommodation upstairs not suited for wheelchairs as access to the B&B is via steps and access to the rooms is via a stairwell and narrow corridor.

 

How to find us

Heading from Oxford towards Banbury on the A4260 Banbury Road, pass through Kidlington and keep following the main road. There is a crossroad junction with a petrol station on the left hand side and a hotel on the right. Turn left just before the petrol station following the sign to 'The Bartons'. Follow the road for about a mile and our property is on the left hand side as you start to enter Middle Barton village.

Heading from Banbury towards Oxford on the A4260 Banbury Road, after Deddington keep following the main road and there is a crossroad junction with a petrol station on the right hand side and a hotel on the left. Follow the sign to 'The Bartons' and turn right just after the garage. Follow the road for about a mile and our property is on the left hand side as you start to enter Middle Barton village.

 

Transport

5 minutes drive to the Heyford train station

15 minutes drive to the M40 motorway

15 minutes drive to London Oxford airport

 

Local Attractions

Middle Barton village is located on the edge of the Cotswolds and there are many local attractions;

5 miles (10 minutes drive) to Soho Farmhouse in Great Tew

9 miles (15 minutes drive) to Woodstock and Blenheim Palace

9 miles (15 minutes drive) to Sir Winston Churchill’s grave in Bladon

9 miles (15 minutes drive) to Chipping Norton and the start of the Cotswolds area

10 miles (20 minutes drive) to Bicester Designer shopping village

12 miles (20 minutes drive) to Banbury Town centre

17 miles (30 minutes drive) to Oxford City centre

23 miles (35 minutes drive) to Silverstone circuit