Dolphin House in Burford | Stunning Oxfordshire Group Cottage

About Dolphin House

Dolphin House is a Grade II listed townhouse sleeping 8 people in the heart of medieval Burford, Cotswolds. This late 17th-century property offers four spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms across three floors, making it perfect for larger groups and families seeking a historic base.

Burford sits at the gateway to the Cotswolds. The medieval town features old stone houses, independent shops and local eateries. You'll find the famous medieval bridge and historic church within walking distance.

The accommodation includes one first-floor king-size bedroom with en-suite shower, two additional king-size bedrooms and one twin room on the second floor. There's a family bathroom with bath and separate shower, plus an additional shower room. The ground floor features a gorgeous sitting room with sumptuous sofas, dining room connected to the kitchen and a light conservatory perfect for group relaxation.

Groups can explore Stow-on-the-Wold (8 miles, 15 minutes), Bourton-on-the-Water (10 miles, 20 minutes), Chipping Norton (7 miles, 12 minutes) and Blenheim Palace (15 miles, 25 minutes). The Tolsey Museum sits right in Burford town centre.

Dolphin House combines historic character with modern comfort. Perfect for multi-generational families and friend groups wanting authentic Cotswolds accommodation with easy access to major attractions.

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Need To Know

✓Central heating
✓Induction hob and oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, tv with freeview and wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Cot and highchair available (please note no bed linen supplied for the cot)
✓Off-road parking (restricted space)
✓Private courtyard garden to the rear of the property with table and chairs
✓One well-behaved dog welcome
✓Shops and pubs 0.1 miles

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Dolphin House

Perfect for family gatherings

Spacious layout across three floors ideal for multi-generational families and larger groups staying together.

Historic character throughout

Grade II listed townhouse retains original period features while offering modern comfort and amenities.

Prime Burford location

Right in the heart of medieval Burford with shops, restaurants and attractions on your doorstep.

Comfortable group spaces

Gorgeous sitting room with sumptuous sofas plus bright conservatory for group relaxation and socialising.

Well-equipped kitchen

Modern kitchen with induction hob, oven, microwave and dishwasher perfect for preparing group meals.

Gateway to Cotswolds

Easy access to Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and other famous Cotswolds villages nearby.

Getting To Dolphin House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Dolphin House by car, head to Burford in the Cotswolds via the A40. The property is located on the main road through this historic medieval town with restricted off-road parking for one car.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Kingham, approximately 8 miles from Burford. From there, you can take a taxi or bus service to reach Dolphin House in the town centre.

Off-road parking for one car

Kingham station (8 miles)

Located on Burford High Street

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Blenheim Palace

Distance: 15 miles

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Cotswold Wildlife Park

Distance: 3 miles

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Tolsey Museum

Distance: 0.1 miles

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Burford to Swinbrook Walk

Distance: 2 miles

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Wychwood Way

Distance: 1 mile

OX18 4RE

River Windrush Path

Distance: 0.5 miles

OX18 4RY

Burford High Street

Distance: 0.1 miles

OX18 4QA

Witney Market Square

Distance: 8 miles

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Chipping Norton High Street

Distance: 7 miles

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Burford Garden Company

Distance: 2 miles

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Minster Lovell Hall

Distance: 3 miles

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Swinbrook Village

Distance: 2 miles

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Blenheim Palace

Distance: 15 miles

OX20 1PP

Cotswold Wildlife Park

Distance: 3 miles

OX18 4JP

Tolsey Museum

Distance: 0.1 miles

OX18 4SN

Burford to Swinbrook Walk

Distance: 2 miles

OX18 4DY

Wychwood Way

Distance: 1 mile

OX18 4RE

River Windrush Path

Distance: 0.5 miles

OX18 4RY

Burford High Street

Distance: 0.1 miles

OX18 4QA

Witney Market Square

Distance: 8 miles

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Chipping Norton High Street

Distance: 7 miles

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Burford Garden Company

Distance: 2 miles

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Minster Lovell Hall

Distance: 3 miles

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Swinbrook Village

Distance: 2 miles

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Is Dolphin House Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Dolphin House offers good facilities for families with children. A cot and highchair are available upon request. The three-floor layout provides plenty of space for kids to play, while the private enclosed courtyard garden offers safe outdoor space. The conservatory makes a bright play area during poor weather.

Groups Will Love...

The gorgeous sitting room with sumptuous sofas and armchairs serves as the perfect group gathering space. Combined with the bright conservatory and dining room connected to the kitchen, these areas create excellent communal spaces. The three-floor layout allows groups to spread out while maintaining central meeting areas for socialising and relaxation.

Pet Friendly

Dolphin House welcomes one well-behaved dog at no additional cost. The private enclosed courtyard garden provides secure outdoor space for pets to exercise and relax. The historic property's three-floor layout gives plenty of indoor space, while the central Burford location offers easy access to countryside walks along the River Windrush.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Dolphin House

The Angel at Burford

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: OX18 4SN

The Highway Inn

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: OX18 4RG

Huffkins Burford

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: OX18 4QA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Dolphin House

How many people does Dolphin House sleep?

Dolphin House sleeps up to 8 people across four bedrooms. The accommodation includes three king-size bedrooms and one twin bedroom spread across three floors.

Is Dolphin House pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Dolphin House at no additional cost. The property has a private enclosed courtyard garden where pets can enjoy outdoor space safely.

What parking is available for groups?

The property provides off-road parking for one car only due to restricted space. Additional vehicles will need to find alternative parking arrangements in Burford town centre.

What kitchen facilities are available for group cooking?

The modern kitchen includes an induction hob and oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. The kitchen connects to the dining room making group meal preparation and dining convenient.

How many bathrooms does the property have?

Dolphin House has three bathrooms in total. There's one en-suite shower room, one family bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower, plus an additional family shower room.

What are the main group spaces in the property?

The main group areas include a gorgeous sitting room with sumptuous sofas and armchairs, a dining room connected to the kitchen and a light conservatory. The private courtyard garden also provides outdoor group space.

What check-in and check-out times apply?

Check-in is from 4 PM and check-out is by 10 AM. These times allow proper cleaning and preparation between guest stays at this historic property.

What major Cotswolds attractions are nearby?

Stow-on-the-Wold is 8 miles away (15 minutes), Bourton-on-the-Water is 10 miles (20 minutes) and Blenheim Palace is 15 miles (25 minutes). Chipping Norton is just 7 miles away taking 12 minutes by car.

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Dolphin House Reviews

This is a beautiful property on the Hill in Burford. Easy walking distance to all the main attractions. The house is amazing and very spacious. The back garden is beautiful and the conservatory was a favorite to sit, have a slow morning and watch the birds. The kitchen is very well equipped and has everything you need, with lots of cutlery plates and cups. Excellent showers. Fantastic stay. Thank you.

Catherine

We really enjoyed our week at Dolphin House. We thought that the house was very well equipped and appreciated all the space on offer for a party of 6 adults and a baby plus all his equipment! I would say that the kitchen was the best equipped of all the properties we have rented in recent years. We also loved all the games and books available for us to use. The only slight drawback is the road noise heard in the front first floor bedroom but we appreciate there is nothing the owners can do about that. Thank you

We found the property to be clean, spacious, warm, comfortable, well furnished and very well equipped. The only reason for not giving it a perfect score is the limited, slightly difficult to use parking. Although street parking is free it was under a lot of pressure at the time of our visit and it wasnt always easy to park near the property.

Richard

This really Is a lovely cottage. Pretty much everything is spot on. Warm and cosy all through the house. Well appointed kitchen. Really good sized sitting room. Great location in Burford. Only downside is low ceilings which proved painful on occasion.

Very comfortable, clean and well cared for property in a great location.

Jacqui

We had the most wonderful stay. Dolphin House felt so homely and was very comfortable situated in the fantastic Burford. We loved it and hope to be back.

Stuart

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It was lovely and warm, we enjoyed the fire. The Christmas decorations were very tasteful and our two year old granddaughter loved the Christmas tree. Perfect for a family Christmas and I am sure it is equally enjoyable in the Summer with the conservatory and garden. The kitchen was very well equipped for guests who enjoy cooking. Sharp knives essential Perfect location in a beautiful town.

Kathleen

An excellent cottage which was clean, well equipped and in a great location to enjoy the many cafes, pubs, shops and attractions in beautiful Burford and the surrounding area. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend.

The property was absolutely amazing and was a dream in every way possible. The living space with fireplace, kitchen, conservatory and bedrooms were all incredible clean and welcoming. It was also in a great spot within Burford. At the top of the high street and near to all the shops, coffee bars and pubs but was peaceful and quiet at nightime. I would highly recommend this property to anyone thinking of visiting the area. The bonus for us is they accept pets so our dog thoroughly enjoyed it too.

Charlotte

Wonderful house situated in the heart of Burford. It was cosy, immaculately clean and beautifully furnished. Our only issue was the fact that the dogs pictured and in photos were not available for a cuddle

Robert

Low doorways were an issue for some party members. Parking arrangements could be clearer on the listing, they were clear in the property handbook. More mugs would be useful.

Overall a great rental property with character, good facilities and excellent location. Only complaint is that it was short on mugs and glasses. Only 6 mugs and 8 water glasses meant constant washing up. Could also do with a teapot

Carole

A beautiful property with everything needed for a Christmas family get together. Decorations and tree were perfect. The only thing that would have enhanced the stay is having an extra set of keys. Sometimes, it's more convenient to come in through the front door and not have to go round the back to the key safe. We would have no hesitation in recommending Dolphin House.

This is a wonderful house, spotlessly clean and comfortable. Very well equipped kitchen, loved having tea towels, dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid there for us. Also tea and coffee and a super welcome pack of goodies! Thank you! Information on website needs to be updated, we arrived at 4pm as per instructions and cleaning staff were expecting us at 5pm. Also the garage is available to use and there is space for two small cars which would have been worth knowing beforehand. Apart from these small issues it was perfect.

Dolphin house is so well situated as a base for the surrounding area, and is in a lovely town. The furnishings, bedding, and kitchen equipment etc, are a very high standard, and the cottage was very comfortable. Being on the main high St of Burford, local shops were most convenient, and quite a few excellent pubs with good food.

Jackie

Very comfortable well equipped house. Great location. Do think the dining room chairs are a little low for the height of the table.

We loved Dolphin House. We were a group of 8 four couples who gathered for 5 days over New Years. We were without cars, so the location in Burford was unbeatable we could walk to myriad restaurants, stores, and local scenery. The house is in terrific shape, is beautifully decorated and maintained, and provides a very pleasant stay. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking though there were a few additional items we would have appreciated, such as a drip coffee maker there is a Nespresso for making one cup at a time, and many supplies were extremely limited in quantity dishwasher detergent, bin and recycle bags, which required us to purchase more. While a number of reviews mention street noise, we really didn't notice! Skyes was reasonably good particularly over the holiday about responding to a few maintenance issues the front door lock was sufficiently sticky that there was one night we couldn't get into the house, they offered a small refund for a nonworking fireplace, etc.

A beautiful house very comfortable and well equipped. In a great location . Thanks for a great stay

Great property & great location. The house had everything we needed, including towels, kitchen appliances & board games. The house was very cosy & a great size. The conservatory part was a little dirty, however the rest of the house was very clean. The front door is very stiff so would have been helpful to know the trick to get in. However, overall lovely house & would stay again! Thank you

Fabulous house in a wonderful town. Bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. The house has everything you need and more. Perfect for a family with 2 grown up girls.There are 3 bathrooms all are super. Walks from the house are delightful Pubs in the town and surrounding areas are very welcoming with great beers,wines and food

Stephen

Wonderful stay thank you

Beautiful cottage in a great position. We all felt that the in and out times were unfortunate and certainly differed from other companies we have used. There was no welcome pack so the note saying there would be one should have been removed. There was a distinct smell of drains which unfortunately prevented us from using the conservatory. Expecting guests to strip their beds is going a little too far, however despite these negative details we all felt we would return.

Louise

Dolphin House is a beautiful property all finished to a very high standard. The cottage has ample space and the photos dont do it justice in that sense it fits a group of 8 very comfortably. They provided lovely welcoming touches such as a fresh cake from a local bakery, milk and coffee. The location is amazing, right in the centre of Burford access to all the shops and restaurants on your doorstep. We loved our stay and are very much looking forward to returning.

Lovely house, beautifully designed, cared for and presented, great location made just the right environment for a family gettogether.

Not really. As it is located on the main road it is very noisy but that is not unexpected. On the other hand, at the time of a fuel shortage it was handy being that close to the High Street. Just one thing It is a bit ridiculous not being able to find the cutlery!

What a surprise. The photos do not do this house justice. It was such a beautiful home to come back to after a day of walking and wandering along the high St. Only downside is the traffic noise that is there all the hours of day and night.

Dolphin House was a super comfortable home from home. Tastefully furnished, well equipped. Burford is beautiful. We would very likely stay here again.

Louise

We had a wonderful week at Dolphin Cottage, we all loved it and wouldnt hesitate on returning in the future.

Gregory

In many respects the property has met our expectations. However, a number of problems needed attention, which meant it was not been all we wished for or might reasonably have expected. On arrival there was an offensive drain smell from one of the 1st floor bathrooms. We found there was no coffee pot or teapot provided. Action from the management company remedied these problems the following day. First one, then both ovens ceased to operate between the third and fifth days of our stay. After a visit from an engineer arranged by the management company we had one oven which intermittently worked and then stopped altogether. This affected our ability to cater as we had planned. On the fourth day of our stay the kitchen tap unit came apart, leaking water when used and requiring a plumber to visit and repair it. I do not think it it reasonable to have encountered so many separate problems in a property marketed at this price point and by a company of your reputation. These issues were raised with Sykes in emails on 15th June and 22nd June. No reply has been received as of 1st July

Lorraine

The communication from you regarding the booking made everything really easy. Everything in the cottage was beautiful and the homemade cake was a lovely touch We couldnt fault anything and everyone raved about the decor and the comfortable beds We loved it all and will use your company again for sure

We have now had several holidays with Sykes and they are now my first port of call for holiday cottages. How we were contacted and dealt with during lockdown was exceptional and they made everything very easy. The cottage was superb beautifully appointed and we all had a much needed break away from life's stresses. We cook a lot on holiday and the kitchen was very well equipped. All in all superb. Thank you x

Pamela

We had a lovely time in Dolphin House. It was the perfect house for our family and the facilities were of excellent quality. We booked it relatively late and it actually wasn't my first choice but how glad I am that we did. I would return without hesitation.

We loved the cottage. It is very well equipped, nicely furnished and in a great location.

Amanda

Perfect house in a perfect location. Was very well stocked with everything we needed so much so that we even managed to cook and serve a full Christmas diner here. The house was beautifully decorated for Christmas too. Lots of lovely homely touches throughout the house, felt more like a home than a holiday let. Top quality property.

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Dolphin House, Burford

About Dolphin House

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Perfect for family gatherings

Historic character throughout

Prime Burford location

Comfortable group spaces

Well-equipped kitchen

Gateway to Cotswolds

Getting To Dolphin House

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Dolphin House Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Angel at Burford

The Highway Inn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Dolphin House Reviews