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Kingfisher Barn

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Abingdon, near Thames River

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Kingfisher Barn offers a tranquil garden setting in central Oxford, just steps from Christ Church College and Oxford Castle. Guests appreciate the convenient WiFi connection and time-saving express check-out option while enjoying this charming property's peaceful atmosphere.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
14 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
14 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
14 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Granary Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Granary Cottage

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hazel Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Hazel Cottage

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Stable Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Stable Cottage

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Comfort Apartment | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Kingfisher Barn, Rye Farm, Abingdon, England, OX14 3NN

What's nearby

  • Christ Church College - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 14 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 14 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Oxford University Museum of Natural History - 16 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • University of Oxford - 18 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon Culham Station - 5 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nags Head - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ASK Italian - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Narrows (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪R&R - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Kingfisher Barn

Bed & breakfast near Thames River
Located close to Christ Church College and Oxford Castle, Kingfisher Barn provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • 14 bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, eco-friendly cleaning products, and travel cribs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (20 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 14 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2689174

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Kingfisher Barn Abingdon
Kingfisher Barn Bed & breakfast
Kingfisher Barn Bed & breakfast Abingdon

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingfisher Barn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Kingfisher Barn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kingfisher Barn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Kingfisher Barn located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Thames River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Christ Church College and University of Oxford. Oxford Castle and Oxford University Museum of Natural History are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Kingfisher Barn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenn-yeu

Liked: Amenities
Great farm setting, quiet & peaceful little village style accommodation. It is very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Lovely rooms and a helpful friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful find, very comfortable and convenient, and so peaceful….
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the fact that we were out in the country but still able to walk to town.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, clean and easy to deal with. A cooked breakfast would be an improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely home
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place within easy walking distance of Abingdon. The accommodation was simple, but perfectly suitable. Sadly, we only stayed for one night as it would have been great for longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful, gorgeous location

Such an idealic spot with walks for the dog into town taking just 10 minutes where there is an abundance if shops, takeaways and pubs located on the Thames. Gorgeous, can rate it highly enough and thank you Millie for your very kind hospitality arranging breakfast around our schedules
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was perfect for what I needed on that occasion. Easy to find and park, simple to check in. Room had everything I needed. All staff encountered were very pleasant and helpful. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Properly excellent but difficult to find using some Satnavs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet location but close to the town

Quiet, Clean and local to Abingdon town centre. Breakfast is continental style. We walked into the town which was only a short walk down an unlit but narrow tarmac dead end road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Working away

Nice clean place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Amenities
Cute, warm and exceptionally clean room with a cozy warm bathroom. A nice comfy bed and lovely morning breakfast of fresh fruit, cereals, and breads. Whilst visiting our son in town, we touch a chance and booked one night at Kingfisher Barn and it won’t be our last!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved staying here and the location was beautiful! Check in was super easy and fuss free. My room was very clean and cosy. Loved that they had oat milk sachets on the tea tray along with normal milk. I would definitely stay here again! Only con is that the road leading to the property has no street lights so I wouldn't recommend going out when it's dark, even though it's only an 8 min walk into town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

One night stay in Abingdon UK

Room was adequate without being palatial - TV was far too small for the size of the room - no racks for suitcases - TV remote didn’t work properly - Hot tap in bathroom needs a new washer - continuously leaked and obviously needed replacing for some time - could not get towel warmer to work - Property was well presented otherwise and quite comfortable - very quiet location Included breakfast was good and certainly accounted for our needs - included parking always a bonus in UK - a little work would make this venue a first class stay - quite close to town -
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely terrible experience. Building is actually old stables converted to small rooms. Very basic but this is not the issue. The issue was the smell in the room, very strong chemical odour. Dead insects are indicating it was some sort of insecticide. It was so strong that I've got headache, heartburn and it's triggered asthma so requested solution. I've been shown another room but it was actually worse. After 30 mins I called reception but they havent answer or returned call. Contacted Expedia same result they couldn't get hold of them. I left the property after just over an hour unable to air out chemical smell or speak to anyone to resolve the issue despite owner seen me through the massive window leaving. I had to book another hotel nearby to sleep. I wouldn't be upset about it if owner would speak to me and try to find solution but instead I've been ignored what is not great when owner ignores health concern of the guest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shibu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Calm and quiet place , nice breakfast, free parking available. Beautiful walking area.!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great venue

Great location, quiet surroundings. Ideal for exploring from.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning location in the countryside!

We are visiting from Australia and this place is absolutely awesome! Amazing location yet within walking distance to pubs / restaurants and town centre. Incredibly quiet being in a country setting and lots of opportunities for walks by the river. The staff were welcoming and friendly and we were able to have breakfast outside in the lovely garden. We felt well looked after. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay with great facilities, friendly staff and so close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely B&B

Lovely B&B. Nice and quite. Rooms clean and comfortable. Self check in. Nice breakfast area and guests are able to use the kitchen facilities during the day. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sören

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Self-check-in without issues. The shower in my bathroom was broken, I was moved to a different room with a functional shower in the bathroom. Room and bathroom clean. The room heating was intermittent, at times a bit chilly in the evening. The breakfast was fine, but rather spartan. None of the breakfast items stereotypical for the UK: no baked beans, no sausage. Also no cheese, no bacon, no salami, no tomatoes, no cucumber. Friendly and helpful staff though.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean. Set in a glorious quiet location. Excellent buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was good but room needed some refurbishment. The staff member at breakfast was very good and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Excellent stay for Abingdon and Oxford

Comfortable room which opened up to a patio and well kept colourful garden. Staff helpful and friendly. Weather was sunny so we were able to have breakfast in the garden. Breakfast was excellent. Easy walking to Abingdon and buses every ten minutes to Oxford.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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