BURFORD, OXFORDSHIRE - COTSWOLDS

Burford is a Cotswold town in Oxfordshire, England. It lies about 30 kilometres west of Oxford on the River Windrush and is a popular centre for tourists who visit the Cotswolds. The name derives from the Old English words burh meaning fortified town or hilltown and ford meaning ford.

Burford occupies a position on the meandering River Windrush. Burford is built on a fairly steep hill, and the view from the top of the hill looking down the High Street to the river is one of the classic panoramas of the Cotswolds. A lovely 3 arched medieval bridge crosses the Windrush, and though Burford itself does not occupy the northern bank, a walk across the bridge is rewarded by wonderful views across watermeadows to the spire of St. John the Baptist parish church.

Burford is known as the "Gateway to the Cotswolds",the town which is the "cream" of all the north Cotswold towns. Burford is the designer shoppers paradise, where visitors can browse many unique shops along the main street & is an antiques town on the scale of Tetbury.

The town centre features some houses dating from the 15th century. Its most notable building, however, is the Norman parish church. The church itself dates from the 15th century.

The Blue Cross National Animal Welfare Charity has its Headquarters in Burford.

BURFORD HOTELS

Bay Tree Classic

Sheep Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4LW.
Few could resist the rustic charm of the Bay Tree, an enchanting Cotswold retreat in the picturesque town of Burford Off Burfords awarding winning high street, this town is famous for its historic vistors including Nell Gwynn.

Burford Lodge

Oxford Rd, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4PH.
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Golden Pheasant Hotel

High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4QA.
Mellow Cotswold stone forms a backdrop for this privately owned 18th century hotel.

The Bull @ Burford Hotel & Restaurant

105 High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4RG.
The Old Bull Hotel lives, in part, up to its name. The distinctive brick and stone frontage of the Old Bull is indeed old, dating back to 1658. Newly refurbished, the hotel has much to recommend it.

BURFORD RESTAURANTS

The Inn for all Seasons - The Barringtons, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4TN
Bay Tree Restaurant - Sheep Street, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4LW

BURFORD ATTRACTIONS

Cotswold Wild Life Park - A large selection of exotic animals including lions and tigers set in acres of beautiful Cotswold countryside
Burford Golf Club - This exclusive golf course is literally on the door step of the hotel and is open to non-members by arrangement Birdland - Bourton on the Water (14 km) - Opening hours 10.00 - 16.00
Blenheim Palace - magnificent English Baroque Palace with its priceless collections, to the Pleasure Gardens filled with activities for children to enjoy.

TRANSPORT LINKS

Cheltenham Spa train station.
Burford is just off the A40 just 19 miles from Oxford, 29 miles from Gloucester. Burford is easily accessible from London (75 miles), Birmingham, Bristol and Bath via the M4, M5 and M40.