The Island in Oxfordshire

Island in Hardwick, United Kingdom

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 8 bedrooms
  3. 15 beds
  4. 5 bathrooms
Hosted by The Island
  1. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Your very own spa

Relax with the outdoor shower and hot tub.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.
A real island in the middle of a lake with access only by boat. Two small boats are provided on a hire agreement (cost included for 2 drivers).

The space
A private island in the middle of a waterskiing lake in the grounds of Hardwick Parks, Oxfordshire. You will have exclusive access to The Island. The actual house is huge! It sleeps up to 22 people. It has 8 bedrooms one of which is a dorm style room that sleeps 8.

Please note that Airbnb prices only go up to 16 guests. We can add additional guests on for an additional price, please enquire.

So 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a beautiful dining room & family room complete with a pool table foosball, X-Box, huge wood burner, fireplace and hanging chair.

Outside you will have sole use of the “Wonky” Bar (not stocked) Arctic Spa hot tub, BBQ area, pizza oven, table tennis table, hammocks swings and plenty of green areas.

Whether you are fishing or watching the water skiers go round, we’re sure you’ll enjoy this unique holiday let.

We can also help with Watersports bookings, private chefs, private magician, mixologists & pampering.

Guest access
You will have exclusive access to The Island.

Other things to note
This is a private island in the middle of a lake but I’m afraid we don’t own the lake. We only have access rights across the lake and areas around the perimeter of the island that are suitable for fishing. If you would like to do watersports then these are available at the next door lake (Hardwick Watersports) for an additional fee.

Our water comes from a bore hole and is treated and regularly tested by the council.

Our drainage system does not cope with wipes, nappies etc.. we supply bins for disposal of these.

You are on an island surrounded by water and with this comes nature; ducks, geese, moorhens, coots, bats but also the smaller ones:- gnats/midges around April, spiders(we like them..they eat the flies)! wonderful dragonflies and then September …wasps...although last year there weren't many of them thankfully!

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view
Lake view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

5 nights in Hardwick

28 Mar 2023 - 2 Apr 2023

Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Hardwick, England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Sleeps 16-22 In-between Oxford and the Cotswolds, this is real island in the middle of a water-skiing lake. Its quirky and fun yet peaceful and relaxing all in the same breath! Fabulous for group bookings. One side of the lake is Hardwick Water Sports and the other side is Waterside Therapy Rooms. You can fish from the island, chill out in the hot tub or *party in The Wonky Bar. There are 8 double bedrooms (6 can be made up as twins) plus an Epic Dorm-style Room designed NOT just for kids!

*whilst you would be on your own island….sound travels across water so we ask that you respect our lovely friends and Hardwick Parks rules

Meet your host

Host
43 reviews
4.88 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
My work: The Island
Hi, Welcome to The Island in Oxfordshire. YES we are The Island featured in The Sidemen YouTube video! I am Adele & have owned the Island for over 20 years. We've had fun, games and some challenging moments renovating it in 2022/3. I am so happy we are able to share our work. We hope you love it as much as we do. Follow our progress on social media & get yourselves booked in to our little piece of magic called The Island in Oxfordshire
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Additional details

Things to know

House rules

Check-in: 15:00 – 17:00
Checkout before 10:00
Pets allowed

Safety & property

Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Nearby lake, river, other body of water

Cancellation policy