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Secluded house with heated pool & tennis court in large exclusive garden.

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Pool
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Sibford Ferris, ENG
  • Place, Brailes Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hook Norton Brewery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Broughton Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Sitting room

1 Double Futon

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Secluded house with heated pool & tennis court in large exclusive garden.

The Courtyard is in a secluded position in the grounds of Holmby House with an exclusive two acre enclosed garden, tennis court, table tennis, croquet lawn and outdoor heated swimming pool which opens in April and closes at the end of October. Situated on the edge of the Cotswolds, the house is surrounded by beautiful undulating countryside. With a dedicated enhanced, fibre-optic broadband hub and smart TV, the accommodation provides a private place to either work or relax with exclusive facilities.
The Courtyard comprises of newly renovated, luxury accommodation, all on the ground floor. The house, which sleeps 8, is comprised of 4 double bedrooms, all with en suite facilities. There is a sofa bed in the sitting room and an extra shower room off this room. Groups of 10 can therefore be accommodated. There are also two z-beds at a reduced rate suitable for both adults and children, available at a reduced rate, plus a travel cot free of charge.
The Courtyard has a large, impressive sitting room with lovely views, a superbly fitted kitchen and a spacious dining room. There is a poolside dining table and sun beds plus two other terraces for exclusive use.
There is a well stocked village shop a two minute walk away. The garden is fully enclosed and together with our adjacent field and lovely walks from the doorstep, it is a lovely place for dogs. A maximum of 3 dogs can stay and the charge is per dog. There are also great cycling routes from the house with a number of local characterful and rural coffee and tea establishments.
There are a plethora of good dining and drinking pubs in the area.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
As the house is on the edge of a quiet village there is a 11.30pm noise cut off time. We also ask guests using the pool to respect our neighbours.
No candles allowed, inside and outside. Battery and solar lights are provided.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Banbury

Banbury is home to this holiday home. Chipping Norton Museum and Wellington Aviation Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Woodgreen Leisure Centre and Spiceball Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Fairytale Farm and Shipston Leisure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Sibford Ferris, ENG

What's nearby

  • Brailes Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Rye Hill Golf Club - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Feldon Valley Golf Course - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Broughton Castle - 14 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Banbury Station - 14 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Easington - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Barley Mow - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Sun - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Steamhouse - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded house with heated pool & tennis court in large exclusive garden. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded house with heated pool & tennis court in large exclusive garden.?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded house with heated pool & tennis court in large exclusive garden. on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$1,449, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Secluded house with heated pool & tennis court in large exclusive garden. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Secluded house with heated pool & tennis court in large exclusive garden.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded house with heated pool & tennis court in large exclusive garden.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded house with heated pool & tennis court in large exclusive garden.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded house with heated pool & tennis court in large exclusive garden. located?

Set in Banbury, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Brailes Golf Club, Rye Hill Golf Club and Feldon Valley Golf Course. Broughton Castle and Hook Norton Brewery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely amenities and a very friendly host, with a beautiful view.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with great facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paul g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting! The kids enjoyed the pool and playing croquet. The grounds and garden were beautiful. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Courtyard at Holmby House was the perfect location for our family (plus one dog). The accommodation was beautiful, spotless, comfortable and extremely well equipped. The gardens are magnificent, with a lovely heated pool and a fabulous tennus court.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

60th birthday celebrations

This was a super place to stay, well equipped to a high standard and some lovely personal touches
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rhia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

Beautiful location, gorgeous house with amazing features! Pool was a perfect addition to a girlie weekend away, with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable stay

Great facilities, just as described. Helpful owner on site - offers advice if needed but allows you to just get on with your holiday, if you prefer. Definitely would book return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cotswolds family Holiday.

A super house with fantastic facilities. The pool was lovely and warm so enjoyable even when the sun wasn’t shining. We had fun on the tennis court which is set in the most beautiful and well kept garden. A great base for exploring the area by car or foot. Had some great meals out at the Wykham Arms, Hook Norton brewery, The George at Brailes and the The Stags Head which are all fairly close by. A big thank you to Sally. We would definitely recommend and love to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Umesh K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great facilities, we did a bbq by the pool and played plenty of tennis and table tennis, overall had a great time over the 2 nights! Well worth every penny.Kitchen is a bit small but most of the time was spent in the living room and outside areas anyway so didn’t make any difference in the end. Sally was really helpful and answered all questions promptly.She had given us a gift basket full of goodies and even baked us a cake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

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Lovely place- pool was amazing

Even when it was cold the pool was super warm. House was very nice and cozy, and the tennis court was good fun too! Sally was very accommodating and even sent my friend’s phone in the mail when we accidentally left it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

We had a fantastic break away at The Courtyard. The teenagers loved the pool, the dog loved the huge garden and field, and we all appreciated the very comfy beds. Plenty of space for our group of 9 with lots of outside seating to soak up the sunshine and enjoy the stunning garden. We’ve already started talking about making a return booking!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Oliver S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect stay

This house was more perfect than we could have imagined for a uni friend get together. Sally (our host) was fabulous, had amazing communication, check in was simple, and we were completely left to enjoy the property. Oh also the freshly baked goods and snacks from family run companies were such a nice touch. The pool was great, the grounds are stunning, and the pub is a very short walk away. What more can you ask for? The property had run
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ali T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Lovely Stay - Wish We Had Longer!

What an amazing stay we had at the incredible Holmby property. After travel woes/canceled flight from the US to the UK, and heading straight to the Cotswolds for our stay quite word out, Sally and her husband went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and well taken care of - including calling ahead to ensure a oval restaurant they recommended that first (tired) night was still open and could accommodate our group and leaving us with a few essential food/drink items.The property itself is just incredible. Photos don’t do it justice. It’s clear they take great care for their property and guests. Plenty of space for our 8 person group. The kids enjoyed the pool and tennis/sport court. Location is perfect for exploring all around the Cotswolds (and we went up into Coventry). We only wish we could have stayed longer than 4 nights!! We hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

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Fabulous

We celebrated a big birthday this week, bringing together family from across the UK and Australia. Everyone loved the location, gardens, pool and house. Sally, our host, was very hospitable and her extra care and goodies were much appreciated. There is plenty to do in the area if the weather isn’t up to much and we loved Broughton Castle (only open Sundays and Wednesday afternoons), Blenheim Palace, the Cotswold Wildlife Park and the Motor Museum. All in all a fabulous week.
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

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Weekend get together with old friends

We had a wonderful stay, Sally was very welcoming and caring host. it was in a beautiful location and the gardens were lovely. The house was extremely comfortable and very well thought through with plenty of room to sit comfortably in the living room and dining room for all 8 of us together. It was also a welcome benefit that there more than 8 of many of the kitchen items, so we didn’t need to wash up things every time we used them and could just wait and put the dishwasher on! We all felt this was one of the best properties we had stayed in, the quality of everything was very high and clearly maintained (for example lovely soft white fluffy towels) and many little extra details had been thought of, we would definitely come again and thoroughly recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

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Fabulous long weekend

We had a wonderful long weekend! The rooms, (all with ensuite bathrooms), were the perfect set-up for us with quality linen and very comfy beds. The dining room and living room were also a great size and very comfortable. The kitchen is a galley style - quite compact - which takes getting used to but it's very well equipped and was fine for the time we were there. We appreciated having a village shop a short walk away and an excellent gastro pub a 20 minute walk away. We were delighted with the property - Sally and John were helpful and even left us a few welcome treats which were delicious! The grounds are a highlight - we loved playing tennis and croquet and going for a swim (even in October). It was everything we'd hoped! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Georgina S.

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The perfect family trip

I cannot say enough amazing things about our wonderful trip to The Courtyard last week. We had the BEST time! I booked this trip for our annual family Easter trip. It was myself, husband and step daughter (5yo), my parents, my sister and BIL and family dogs. The property was absolutely perfect for our needs. On arrival and the miserable weather, Sally was there to welcome us to her beautiful home. The property was absolutely spotless and the most lovely welcome gifts of homemade cake and bread, Prosecco and crisps made a fabulous welcome. For a self catering property, it was so well equipped with essentials that we didn’t expect. The coffee machine and pods were the ultimate morning treat! Sally’s garden is just out of this world, so well manicured yet welcoming for humans and dogs at the same time. We were so lucky to be able to enjoy the views, pool and tennis court/table tennis during our stay, mainly for our Family Easter Olympics! Sally and family were so welcoming and on hand to answer any questions on the lead up to our stay, yet made the property perfectly private whilst we were there. We are already planning our return trip to such a beautiful part of the country. Thank you again Sally and we really hope to meet you again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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Great Stay

Wonderful property in the Cotswolds, was great fun with many nice walks and pubs around
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

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Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. The pool was amazing and warm for our kids to swim in and the apple tree was in full bloom. Sally was a wonderful host and greeted us with delicious treats. We loved our weekend at the cottage and would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

80th birthday weekend with all the family

What a wonderful place. Absolutely catered for all of us. Swimming,Croquet,Table Tennis, Tennis Court. Barbeque. Weather was kind which helped. Superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

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Lovely family holiday

The property was absolutely lovely. It was comfortable and well maintained for 8 adults and 2 infants. We loved our days playing tennis and swimming. Sally is an excellent host and checked we had all we needed. The house is surprisingly private and we felt like we had it all to ourselves. We also loved the fresh raspberries from the garden. It was a fantastic week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Paulette W.

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Beautiful property

We had a lovely holiday at this property. The gardens are beautiful. The children spent most of their time in the pool, which was kept at a lovely temperature the children loved it. The accommodation was comfortable and spacious. We loved our holiday and would love to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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Beautiful grounds, comfortable accommodation and swimming pool.

Couldn't have wished for a better place to stay. The grounds and adjacent field made for a beautiful setting and the swimming pool was super! Hosts, Sally and John, made us feel very welcome. We all had a very relaxing and enjoyable holiday and hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Janine F.

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Excellent time

We had a lovely week and enjoyed the fabulous facilities at Holmby House . We also enjoyed some of the local amenities . Would thoroughly recommend .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

chris c.

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Paradise in the hills and valleys

Beautiful grounds with a sensible distribution of rooms to accommodate the required number of guests. For families there is a large dining room that is suitable for few generations of families to gather. Owner is extremely helpful and at the same time constructive to an extreme. Pool is warm and very welcoming assuming you get a nice English day.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

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