Kingfisher Barn Holiday Cottages, Abingdon

Rye Farm, Abingdon, OX14 3NN 4

This bed and breakfast offers you your own front door key to one of 10 comfortable en suite rooms in a peaceful courtyard, within walking distance of Abingdon t... more

 

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8/10 Overall rating

Category Average Rating
8/10 Check-in process
8/10 Your room
7/10 Working order of facilities / equipment
8/10 Order and cleanliness of the hotel
7/10 Performance of staff
7/10 Overall experience
8/10 Overall value for money
  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  October 3, 2008

    "Would recommend this hotel to friends visiting this area" (107598057)

    Lovely setting and gardens. Nice varied breakfast hamper.

    Did not realise there was a pool there.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Family with older children) 

    on  September 30, 2008

    "At £90 per room per night the hotel represents poor value for money when compared to the branded budget hotels. The room was poorly furnished with cobwebs hanging from the ceiling, although plenty of towels were supplied and the bed was comfortable. It was "adequate if expensive" for an overnight and the staff was helpful. I would not have wanted to stay there for any length of time." (107255748)

    The booking process and receptionist were very good. She even offered to get up 30 mins early to deliver our breakfast, which was of a reasonably and acceptable standard.

    I thought the room was surprisingly tatty and far too small. We squeezed an extra child bed in, but to be charged £12 for that is not right. You have to unfold and make up the bed yourself as it can only go behind the door.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  September 28, 2008

    Good service

    Bit expensive compared to some others I have stayed at

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Same sex couple) 

    on  September 15, 2008

    Very quiet and peaceful.

    Breakfast 20 minutes late on first morning.

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  September 14, 2008

    "Pricey for what it is. Next time will look for traditional B&B with better rates." (107272596)

    Spacious bathroom and comfortable bed.

    Not particularly clean, paint flaking off walls, noise from hot water boiler and neighbouring room, window openning not resticted so I felt vulnerable leaving the window open at night as a lone female.

  • 4/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  September 8, 2008

    "Looks great from the outside--I was very excited, until I saw the poor quality of the room." (107247013)

    Nice, helpful staff

    Room was very dirty--cobwebs in corners, dirty carpet, etc. Odd, rubbery bathroom floor and open shower that got everything drenched.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  August 26, 2008

    "An ok stay for one night, not for longer." (107214174)

    - Clean room - Big beds - Functioning equipment - Ok checking-in process for late check-ins - Got wireless internet (didn't check whether it worked)

    - Damp on the toilet wall - Side wall in main room and toilet needs revamping (bricks are visible) - Window and door frames made of obsolete material (wood still?) - No separating structure to keep shower water inside shower area

  • 9/10 Edward ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from Milwr , GB  on  July 30, 2008

    "Excellent all round." (97808585)

    Nice location,near to town.

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  July 29, 2008

    Very pretty setting with all necessary facilities provided, including toiletries.

    Water for shower not very hot and taps in sink need repairing although are functional. Facilities in room for eating breakfast were somewhat limited as the room was quite small.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Same sex couple) 

    on  July 29, 2008

    "Very peaceful and enjoyable. Lovely setting in the countryside. If I were to stay again, I would be very interested in the self catering barns, looked gorgeous." (97397244)

    Friendly staff, lovely setting, rooms cleaned every day to high standard, breakfast and nibbles in room enjoyed and appreciated. Nice communal patio area to sit and enjoy breakfast.

    Wasn't too keen on the wet room idea in the toilet. I would have loved a bath as I was on my feet all day. Realised however that the accomodation was designed with disabled and infirm people in mind, which is more important than my feet. Perhaps a few more seats outside for B&B people to sit at, not enough for every room.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  June 15, 2008

    "Very good location with accommodation in a very good state of repair, a relaxing place to stay after a hard days work." (97075182)

    Very peaceful location. Staff were friendly, rooms were extremely clean and fresh. Food was good and plentiful.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 30, 2008

    "Nothing to add - very well organised all through!" (97863652)

    Convenient and quiet! It was a cold weekend so the heating was welcome.

  • 7/10 ( Family with older children) 

    from Norwich , GB  on  March 13, 2008

    "It would have been helpful to know in advance that staff would not be available on arrival. Also we did not know that breakfast was delivered to the room, that there was no dining room. As no-one was available on arival, we could not book a breakfast delivery time, and did not discover the arrangement until reading the information book in the room. Otherwise the room was clean and comfortable and as stated, the location was good. the breakfast was varied and adequate." (97620345)

    Pleasant rural location within walking distance of town centre. Very quiet.

    No staff on duty to welcome us and direct us to our room.

  • 5/10 Gillian ( Mature couple) 

    from South molton , GB  on  November 15, 2007

    "When we arrived, we were very pleased with the outside appearance of the property, and the ample parking, as well as with the welcome and helpfulness of the young lady on duty at reception.We thought the room was small and pokey, but went off to visit our relatives. It was when we returned at 6 pm that we realised how very unclean the bathroom was. As there was no one on duty at reception, we were unable to ask to be moved. It was very disappointing, especially as we maintain high standards of hygiene in our holiday letting cottage.The breakfast was good and was delivered to our room precisely when ordered the day before." (97791855)

    Good position, easy to find,convenient for Abingdon and very peaceful. Attractive buildings with courtyard gardens, most provided with garden chairs and tables.

    The room was very small, only one chair provided meaning one of us had to sit on the bed for breakfast.The carpet was stained and the bathroom had not been cleaned adequately. The toilet was very unclean and no water glasses were provided. Had to drink out of thick cups.

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  • 8/10 Sarah ( Other) 

    from Pinner , United Kingdom;GB  on  July 4, 2007

    "For the price that was paid for the accommodation, it was a good deal. The overall hotel and its setting was beautiful. Very good location being so close to Abingdon town Centre." (99208049)

    The cleanliness of the room

    Not having a bath (only a wet room) was slightly off-putting.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  June 7, 2007

    "It was a lovely place to stay and I shall definitely come back. Although the pool was not working, we didn't actually realise that there was one before we arrived so would not have been prepared. I really have nothing to say as I was happy with every aspect of the stay-although I could imagine that it would beneft from an air cooler in the height of the summer." (99702304)

    I liked the breakfast being delivered to the room

    The room was quite hot

  • 8/10 David ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from Lancs , GB  on  May 19, 2007

    Clean and very quiet at night, also very local to the town.

    Rooms had not enough wardrobe space for a longer stay

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  March 3, 2007

    "No more to add" (99957553)

    Clean and comfortable.

    We had the end room (10)next to the kitchen and it was a a bit noisy on occasions, especially when breakfasts were being prepared. Not used to a shower wet room. Floor marhed with limescale

  • 6/10 Glen ( Mature couple) 

    from London , United Kingdom;GB  on  October 25, 2006

    Semi rural location

    The room stank we had to keep the windows open at all times to make it bearable. Loud party that spilled out from the main building when I was trying to get to sleep.

  • 6/10 Nancy ( Family with older children) 

    from Edinburgh , United Kingdom;GB  on  September 24, 2005

    "The accommodation had a nice ambience and was quite informal. The kids enjoyed the swimming pool. Beds were very comfortable and ensuite spacious. Breakfast quite good but fresh coffee would have been nice. The room and en suite could have done with a makeover. There was a large stain on the carpet and the seals in the ensuite were a bit mouldy." (2677746)

    The accommodation had a nice ambience and was quite informal. The kids enjoyed the swimming pool. Beds were very comfortable and ensuite spacious. Breakfast quite good but fresh coffee would have been nice

    The room and en suite could have done with a makeover. There was a large stain on the carpet and the seals in the ensuite were a bit mouldy. We stayed 3 nights and, as advised on the leaflet in the room, left a towel on the en-suite floor on the second morning as I needed a fresh one. However, this was still there later that day so the en-suite had never been cleaned that day.

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  • 4/10 Stan ( Mature couple) 

    from Barry , United Kingdom;GB  on  September 1, 2006

    "as above" (3305196999)

    nothing

    exspected a self catering room.

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  September 21, 2005

    "We informed the Reception that we would not be arriving until 4.30 on Saturday afternoon. Reception had closed at 2.30. although a member of staff did arrive when we telephoned. Also we were disappointed that in the morning at 7.00 there was no hot water in the shower. The neighbours next door were very noisey during the night. We will not come again." (2672807)

    The appearance of the room was great.

    Information.

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  • 10/10 Andrew ( Mature couple) 

    from Dartford , United Kingdom;GB  on  August 17, 2006

    VERY CHARMING. LOVELLY SURROUNDINGS.SOMETHING DIFFERENT

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  August 11, 2005

    "room spacious and clean, excellent breakfast." (2540075)

    check in could perhaps be a little earlier.

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  • 9/10 Gillian ( Mature couple) 

    from Ystrad meurig , United Kingdom;GB  on  August 16, 2006

    "I have given details of your accommodation to the relatives with whom we stayed and I have told them to recommend Kingfisher Barns to any other visitors that they have, both family and business; we shall certainly try to use Kingfisher Barns when we are near Oxford again. Thank you for a very pleasant week end." (3305144181)

    The accommodation was set in a beautiful situation, the room was very light and airy and the atmosphere was tranquil

    I would have liked a shower tray instead of a wet floor all evening!

  • 9/10 Gary ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Peterborough , United Kingdom  on  January 22, 2005

    "Beautifully furnished rooms, with lovely views of surrounding countryside. Cleaned to a very high standard, and staff could not be any more helpful" (1836364)

    Friendly staff, very clean and breakfast excellent.

    None

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  • 7/10 Janice ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from South shields , United Kingdom;GB  on  July 18, 2006

    "I would love to return to the cottage if a more relaxed attitude was taken by staff, i can fully understand the need to clean and prepare for the next guest but i felt like i was being bullied infrount of a very dear friend to get out of the room. I may add that under the rules you may not be given a room before 2pm !!!!!" (3304940860)

    Accomodation good

    I was dismayed to have a memeber of staff knocking on my door to say we had to leave the accomodation in five minuets as that what was required and the new guests had arrived to take over the room

  • 9/10 Richard ( Mature couple) 

    from Coulsdon , United Kingdom  on  December 29, 2004

    "We already knew the area and it is ideal for dog walking and running.The B & B room was adequate but a bit small for more than a couple of days stay. Considering it was Xmas, the service was fine and very helpful (we were moved to another (bigger)room without any fuss because the TV remote was missing from our original room)The cottages and lodges on site looked very nice for a longer stay." (1341381)

    Convenient to town and countryside. Easy parking.Dog friendly.Good breakfast.Very friendly and helpful reception.

    Could have done with net curtains at the window and a doormat.Clothes hanging space very limited.

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  • 8/10 Kenneth ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Toronto , Canada;CA  on  May 23, 2006

    "Welcome relief as I had walked from Eynsham in the rain and was wet and cold and tired." (3304584179)

    The heating system; easy to get warm.

    No bar.

  • 10/10 Mike ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Chesterfield , United Kingdom  on  December 23, 2004

    Close by to my event no routine,very relaxed,excelent breakfast

    none

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  • 9/10 Maureen ( Mature couple) 

    from Bath , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 26, 2006

    "We knew and liked the venue because our family had hired the swimming pool previously, but we had not stayed there before. We realised that the hotel catered for disabled persons, but the doorways and general layout of our room would not have accommodated wheelchairs because of the difficulty in positioning the furniture differently. The bathroom, although excellently equipped for the disabled, had washbasin and mirror at an inconvenient height for us. The accommodation therefore was neither one thing nor the other." (3304566853)

    Country setting; use of swimming pool; welcoming staff and general service.

    Room was rather cramped and lacked the table and chairs necessary for breakfast which was brought to the room.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  December 21, 2004

    "The accomodation had everything I needed for an overnight stay." (1751146)

    Warm, clean, comfortable, easy to find, well-situated

    It would be helpful to have an intercom to alert reception at times when it is closed.

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  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  April 5, 2006

    "Would recommend hotel but not room we were in (see below)" (3304455233)

    Nice situation

    TV badly positioned. Room too cramped. Another easy chair but dont know where it would go.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  November 30, 2004

    Room.

    Recepion close during the evening

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 8/10 Lynn ( Young couple) 

    from Alton , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 29, 2006

    The room was clean and very welcoming. The continental breakfast which was brought to our room was superb. Staff were very efficient and pleasant.

  • 9/10 Geoffrey ( Mature couple) 

    from Southampton , United Kingdom  on  November 18, 2004

    basic but clean

    having to eat breakfast in room

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  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  March 12, 2006

    overpriced for the limited service.

  • 9/10 Michael ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Altona meadows , Australia  on  November 15, 2004

    "excellent basic accommodation" (1562850)

    No Phone, proper shower, no minibar

    nil

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  March 2, 2006

    "overall it was a pleasant stay, would definitly return for another stay." (3304298449)

    beautiful countryside, very clean room, excellent breakfast

    the room got rather chilly at night although i had both heaters on.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  November 14, 2004

    Clean, quiet location, convenient to town

    Fresh tea/coffee served with breakfast would be good

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 10/10 Gordon ( Other) 

    from Saltash , United Kingdom;GB  on  December 3, 2005

    Easy access and first class disabled facilities. Superb breakfast

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  November 6, 2004

    "ideal stop for a nights stay" (1633930)

    clean andtidy

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 10/10 Keith ( Mature couple) 

    from Cottingham , United Kingdom;GB  on  October 29, 2005

    "A nice surprise all round. We expect to stay here again." (2890998)

    The buildings were charming and the service efficient. Pleasantly surprised by the variety presented as a continental breakfast.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  September 24, 2004

    Parking, Room, Breakfast

    Did have a problem locating site

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 Simon ( Mature couple) 

    from London , United Kingdom  on  September 15, 2004

    "Good value" (1398145)

    Very quiet, comfortable beds. Friendly welcome. Good for disabled/wheelchair users.

    Room a little small

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 8/10 Keith ( Mature couple) 

    from Daventry , United Kingdom  on  September 7, 2004

    "good value for money, friendly staff, had a problem with lights not working but it was attended to immediately. it served our purpose well. would have liked the option of a full breakfast but we knew this was not available when we booked." (1006486)

    ample parking,good continental breakfast

    reception not manned initially for check in.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 Marc ( Mature couple) 

    from Chippenham , United Kingdom  on  August 20, 2004

    "Extremely helpful staff. Tidy comfortable room and bed. Peaceful surroundings. What more can anyone ask for?" (1217073)

    Particulary impressed with helpfulness of staff. All in all all everything very good.

    None.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 8/10 Nathalie ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Eybens , France  on  November 27, 2004

    "Très bonne surprise : vu le prix de la nuit je m'attendais à quelquechose de catastrophique." (1689172)

    Petit déjeuné apporté dans la chambre. Calme et tranquilité du lieu.

    Isolation faible, difficile d'accès sans voiture.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

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