THE OXBOW's grounds are idyllic, particularly for children who can make camp on the tee pee island or row the boat down to the Mill. You can enjoy the delights of a natural swimming pond, play croquet, badminton or table tennis or simply relax and savour the views. There is a stunning indoor swimming pool with steam room, and a fully equipped gym. The large organic kitchen garden can be freely plundered. This property has well equipped conference facility which is a perfect setting for a small corporate retreat. Daily housekeeping and a variety of catering options can be supplied.
Sleeps
Up to 18 adults
Main House Bedrooms
5 bedrooms with king/Superking
1 bedroom with twin beds
Bathrooms Main House
Master suite bath/wetroom
4 en suite wet rooms
1 family bathroom
Apartment Bedrooms
1 King size en suite wet room
1 twin
Bedroom beyond the pool
1 king or 4 kids dorm
En suite wet room
Bedroom above the barn
1 Superking - wet room
Features
Open fire
Indoor heated pool
Steam room
Gym
Kitchen Garden
Croquet Lawn
Natural swimming pond
Trout Fishing
Camp fire.
Free range eggs.
steam room
Home cinema
Tee Pee Island
Sun loungers
BBQ [charcoal not supplied]
Laundry room
Parking
Connectivity
WiFi
Sky HD
Sonos music system
Your Home Escape includes
Linen
Luxury Towels
Logs and kindling provided
Bathroom products
Make it extra special
Private chef
Spa treatments
Flowers and chocolates
Champagne
Chauffeur
Children
Two cots available
Two highchairs available
Pets
[on request]
Arrive | Depart
4pm | 10 am
Additional information
Sorry, this property is not wheelchair accessible
Luxury towels provided for pool
Mobile Coverage
O2
Facilities
This beautiful property is luxuriously designed and furnished. THE OXBOW is a place destined to create happy memories for a well deserved holiday with special friends and family that will last forever.
This unique property is early 19th Century injected with lively and exciting design from the new, reclaimed and specially commissioned furniture to the bespoke wallpaper and lighting.
This property has been designed for with all ages in mind with playful touches like the tipi for camping in the grounds and the natural swimming pond, tranquil hillside views and exquisite features such as the luxury indoor pool.
The grounds at THE OXBOW offer a variety of options for the whole family. On the lawn below the terrace you can set up croquet or badminton. There is a natural swimming pond , a river to row on, or to fish for trout.
Beyond the river and over one of the two bridges there are walkways cut into the hill amongst trees and ancient ferns and in the spring it is bluebell heaven.
There is an island with a Tee Pee and a pizza oven, a camping area , and a play area with swings and a trampoline. Sit on the terrace and listen to your children as they create adventures , crossing the river by a rope bridge, setting up camp and toasting marshmallows on the camp fire. Towards the field barn is a fenced off field with some sheep and chickens...feel free to pick up your breakfast eggs.
THE GYM
The gym is well equipped with professional Life Fitness equipment.The equipment includes
Treadmill, Exercise bike, X trainer, Multi gym, Free weights, Kettle bells, Medicine Balls
THE POOL
Measures 10m by 5m and is heated like the rest of the house by a combination of wood (from the grounds), air and sun.
The infinity edge overlooks the kitchen garden and the hills that frame THE OXBOW house view
There is also an 8 person steam room, Luxury Towels are provided.
THE WALLED GARDEN.
Kitchen Garden and the fruits of this labour can be harvested at your leisure [subject to availability]. Such like red/green lettuce, salad leaves/flowers inc nasturtium, borage, rocket, mizuna, beet, sorrel, spring onions red/green, garlic, french beans, sugar snaps, mange tout, carrots, potatoes, beet root, chard, various herbs inc, parsley, sage, rosemary & thyme, basil, coriander, some chilies.
Fruits such as strawberries inc. wild woodland varieties, raspberries, blueberries(ripening)and white/red/black currants, rhubarb, and peaches.
NATURAL SWIMMING POND
If you have never swum in a natural swimming pond you are in for a treat. Fed by THE OXBOW's very own spring water (which also supplies the rest of the house) and kept in perfect balance by the plants , swimming in drinking water, surrounded by nature ,is a real pleasure.
There are three access points...a little 'beach', a jetty and a diving rock and carved into the hill below the pool is a changing room and shower
Down by the river there is an area for kids to explore and make camp...there's a Tee Pee on the island (an ox bow lake for those that remember their Geography lessons), and rope bridges, swings and trampolines as well as a camp fire area under cover of a parachute suspended from the trees.
If you sit by the river for long enough you might see an otter or some fresh water crayfish. And you can fish for (small) brown trout.
Bridges across the river lead you to paths cut into the banks and a trail around the grounds.
TEE PEE ISLAND
Down by the river there is an area for children to explore and make camp...there's a Tee Pee on the island (an ox bow lake for those that remember their Geography lessons), and rope bridges, swings and trampolines as well as a camp fire area under cover of a parachute suspended from the trees.
If you sit by the river for long enough you might see an otter or some fresh water crayfish. And you can fish for (small) brown trout.
Bridges across the river lead you to paths cut into the banks and a trail around the grounds.
CONFERENCE CENTRE
The Barn attached to the Pool and Gym has been converted to provide facilities for a small conference or away day retreat. There is a fully connected 60 inch plasma, sonos music system, a soft seating area and a boardroom table with seating for up to 16 people. There are white boards as well and across the corridor to the main room an office with 2 workstations if people need to plug into the office.
For personal bookings the conference area becomes a great home cinema. There is also two sky HD accounts and a full package of channels on offer.
ROOM CONFIGURATION: All bar one of the bedrooms have en suite wet rooms and there is a standalone family bathroom. Luxury towels and a selection of bathroom products are there to be used but not taken away! We will talk to you about your preferred configuration. 6 bedrooms in the main house, all king or super king bar one twin. There is an 'apartment' which has sleeping for up to 4. A large bedroom beyond the pool can be used as a king size room or turned into a kids 'dorm' with 4 beds. Finally, there is a super king bedroom above the barn.
Words can not describe the luxury and relaxation that is awaiting you at THE RANCH.
I went on a girls trip to Merida and this home exceeded our expectations. The property and accommodations were exceptional. The home is beautiful and well maintained with secret treasures all over the property. After spending the day sipping margaritas by the pool we would move to the roof where we could watch the sunset or out onto the lush property to watch the fireflies flicker with breath-taking beauty. I highly recommend this property-you will have an unforgettable experience!
Bailey - Boulder, USA - THE RANCH
THE Catering was truly delicious
Lovely stay with family. This house is so beautiful. The weather was fantastic every day. We had lovely walks, visited The Queen’s Arms four times. Catering was truly delicious. Thank you for everything.
The Pink family -THE MILLSTREAM
Great design, tasteful interior
Wow! That’s what we thought when we looked at the pictures in the web, and it was Wow! Again when we arrived they look as they do on the photos. Great design, tasteful interior. At the same time cosy and comfortable. Hosts gave us a warm welcome. They show up quickly if you need something, without being obtrusive. - October 2015
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