Stunning Barn in rural idyll

Entire home in Compton Beauchamp, United Kingdom

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2 bathrooms
Hosted by Caia
  1. Superhost
  2. 1 year hosting

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Beautiful area

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Newly converted, the Barn at Compton Marsh offers spacious, secluded accommodation for up to 4 guests. Situated on a quiet country lane just outside the hamlet of Compton Beauchamp, near Shrivenham, the Barn is surrounded by open fields and farmland, a stone’s throw from The Ridgeway National Trail and Uffington White Horse AONB. With a variety of local pubs, cafes and farm shops to walk or cycle to, or visit the pretty market towns of Wantage and Marlborough, and the cultural mecca of Oxford.

The space
The Barn is a detached, single storey, large open plan living space that has been renovated over 2023/24 to an exceptional standard. The vaulted ceiling with exposed beams adds rustic character and gives a feeling of light and space.
Enter through your own private entrance from gravelled off-street parking that leads to an enclosed private garden.
Through the entrance hall and spacious boot room lies an open plan kitchen with island, dining and sitting area centred around a wood burning stove and smart HDTV.
The kitchen is fully equipped including electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and separate drinks fridge, toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils.
There is a dining table (seats 6) and more informal seating at the island.
The sitting area can comfortably seat 6 people around a Hwam wood burner.
Along the hallway are two bedrooms, one king size double with en-suite bath/shower, and one twin/super king size with separate shower room. (The twin beds can be zip locked together to make a super king size bed.)
Feather filled pillows and duvets of various togs, cotton bed linen and fluffy towels are provided with guest comfort top of mind.
A utility room lies off the boot room with a butler sink, washing machine (separate tumble dryer available on request), clothes rack, iron and ironing board.
There is underfloor heating throughout and wireless broadband.
Outside the Barn is a fenced off, dog friendly garden with patio seating area, fire pit, BBQ and spectacular views of the setting sun on the surrounding fields.

Guest access
Access is to the entire Barn and garden for you to enjoy.
It lies to the west of the main house so you may see us and our dogs from time to time.
There is off-street parking for 2 cars and an EV charger directly outside the Barn; more parking is available by the main house adjacent to the Barn on request.
There is a secure covered storage area for bikes.

Other things to note
The miles of footpaths, bridleways and country lanes accessible from the Barn can be wet and muddy in winter, so suitable outdoor footwear is advised.
An outside tap is available by the entrance to the Barn.
One basket of logs is provided. Additional logs are available to purchase on request.
There is a secure covered storage area for bikes.
The nearest convenience stores for any forgotten essentials are 3 miles away in Shrivenham.
A local business (McIntosh Nosh) offers homemade meals/freezer food which can be pre-ordered and delivered prior to your arrival. Please ask for contact details.

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Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed

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Where you’ll be

Compton Beauchamp, England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Whether a reviving walk across the fields for a rewarding pint from a choice of local country pubs, or a more energetic excursion along The Ridgeway National Trail, the ancient 87 mile pathway crossing the North Wessex Downs AONB; or a haven of peaceful seclusion wiling away the hours observing the abundant wildlife or luxuriating in a good book in front of the wood burning stove - all this and more is on your doorstep at The Barn at Compton Marsh.

Local amenities including two convenience stores, farm shop, delicatessen and café are 3 miles away in the nearby village of Shrivenham.

Numerous historic, leisure and cultural interests are within a short distance; explore the Saxon legend behind the Neolithic burial chamber at Wayland's Smithy; experience majestic views from the pre-historic Uffington White Horse; walk the River Thames footpath to its source; shoot clays at Barbury Shooting Ground or play golf at Wrag Barn and Shrivenham Park; or indulge in the multiple National Trust Estates, as well as the cultural meccas of fine architecture, literature and gastronomy in Oxford, Bath or Cheltenham.

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Where I went to school: Oxfordshire
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Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 16:00 – 22:00
Checkout before 12:00
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm