Burford

The Bay Tree Hotel

Name: The Bay Tree Hotel
Address: 12 Sheep Street, Burford, OX18 4LW, United Kingdom

StayScore

/100

Confidence: High

12 Sheep Street, Burford, OX18 4LW, United Kingdom

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★★★★4-star hotel

The Bay Tree Hotel in Burford occupies a series of 16th-century Cotswold stone houses in the centre of the town. The property retains period features such as flagstone floors, exposed beams and open log fires and offers 21 individually furnished en-suite bedrooms, including a Master Suite with a jacuzzi. An award-winning restaurant overlooks a walled rose and herb garden; the hotel also provides a bar, guest lounge, accepts dogs by prior arrangement and has on-site parking and event facilities.

Score breakdown

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StayScore

88/100

8.8/10

4.5/5

4.3/5

Scores last verified: 7 Aug 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 88/100

The Bay Tree Hotel is best suited to travellers seeking a quintessential Cotswolds bolthole in the heart of Burford, with period charm, cosy public spaces and an award‑winning restaurant backing onto a walled garden. Its appeal is strongest for couples, food‑focused guests and those wanting a compact, characterful base for exploring Cotswold villages rather than a modern country resort. The hotel feels intimate and distinctly historic, making it an attractive choice for short stays, romantic breaks and small celebrations.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

Free parkingFree WiFiRestaurantNon-smoking roomsRoom serviceBarVery good breakfast

Highlights

✓ Central Burford location in 16th‑century Cotswold stone houses
✓ Walled rose and herb garden overlooked by an award‑winning restaurant
✓ Intimate, characterful atmosphere suited to romantic breaks and small celebrations

Things to know

• Historic layout involves uneven floors and stairs, so it may be less suitable for those needing step‑free access
• With only 21 rooms the hotel fills quickly at weekends and in peak season

Hotel surroundings