Welcome to King John's Palace, your holiday starts here!
The Great Hall is now a fabulous and welcoming dining and kitchen space which is very much at the heart of this home.
The cosy snug is so charming and full of original features.
You'll sleep like a prince or princess in this beautiful four-poster bedroom.
The outside dining-area is the perfect place to enjoy a feast with your family and friends.
The palace has a wonderfully grand entrance.
Kick off your boots in the utility-area.
The wonderfully spacious dining-area has plenty of historical features.
The original inglenook fireplace now has an inviting wood-burner.
A banquet fit for a king!
Your four-legged friends will also be welcome in this historic home.
The kitchen adds a modern twist and the six door Aga is a lovely feature.
The view from the dining-area to the kitchen.
The original butler bells would have been used by many kings and queens in the past.
The downstairs cloakroom has quirky features.
Could there be a more cosy room to snuggle up to with a movie?
We just love the original narrow, stone arched doorways, more akin to what you might expect in a castle.
The formal sitting-room is ideal for entertaining.
Lovely views out to the gardens.
Just the perfect place to relax with an evening tipple in front of a roaring log fire.
Enjoy the finer things in life...after all you are on holiday.
While away lazy afternoons with coffee, cake and a few games.
Challenge yourself to a game of snooker!
The Pianola is just the most fun feature - why not fool your companions that you are an accomplished pianist...as it plays itself!
This dreamy bedroom will provide peace and solace, the perfect place to unwind.
The double aspect windows offer delightful views of the gardens.
Tea and cake, and a good read...perfect!
The en suite shower-room.
The first floor hallway leads to to a family bathroom and additional bedrooms.
Enjoy a soak in the family bathroom.
Another cosy bedroom.
Traditional furniture complements the history of the property.
This lovely bedroom has a sweet window seat - the perfect spot to lose yourself in a good read.
Check out the wonderful ancient doorway to the en suite.
The spacious en suite shower-room.
This twin room is perfect for the younger members of the group.
Another delightful window seat with views of the gardens.
The second floor is split level, these steps lead to another spacious bedroom.
What's not to love about this bright and airy bedroom.
Treat yourself to breakfast in bed.
Treat yourself to a bit of luxury!
Relax in this luxurious free-standing bath.
This room has its own private cloakroom.
The lower second floor hall leads to the games-room.
Loads of room for the kids to enjoy.
The large Smart TV is perfect for movie nights.
A game of table-football anyone?
Challenge someone to a game of chess.
Step back in time in this historic bedroom.
There are so many original features to enjoy.
Views out to the gardens from the window seat.
Traditional craftmanship at its best.
The bedroom leads off to a second staircase that takes you downstairs to the snug.
The property is steeped in history.
There is a pretty lawned area to the front and side of the property.
A fantastic opportunity to experience a stay in this historically important home.
Gather your family and friends for a spot of al fresco dining.
The outside dining-area can be accessed from the kitchen.
You can just see traces of the original palace footprint on the banked area to the right of the property.
The western side of the property has the lovely outside dining-area, there is also additional seating towards the front.
Glorious views surround this unique property.
Enjoy long summer evenings dining outdoors in this stunning setting.
Burford is one of the most picturesque towns in the Cotswolds, with its medieval bridge, stone houses and ancient church.
Bourton-on-the-Water is a popular destination with the gently flowing River Windrush running through the centre of the village and crossed by attractive little bridges.
One of the delights of visiting the Cotswolds is exploring the different areas, each with its own identity, yet all with those defining Cotswold features: golden stone and rolling hills, the ‘wolds’.
The bustling marketing town of Stow-on-the Wold is surrounded by beautiful town houses, independent shops, antiques centres, cosy cafes and inns all built in the mellow local stone.
7 Nights from £5500
Features
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Dogs welcome
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Linen and towels included
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WiFi
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Private parking
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Garden/Outside space
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Highchair available
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Cot available
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Working farm
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Games-room
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Barbecue
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Close to London
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Open fire/wood-burner
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Bedroom details
Bedroom 1
KingBedroom 2
DoubleBedroom 3
KingBedroom 4
TwinBedroom 5
KingBedroom 6
KingStay in style at King John's Palace, a beautiful historic home close to the quintessential Cotswold town of Burford. This unique hidden gem is an historic Grade II* Listed farmhouse sitting on a scheduled ancient monument. With views over the surrounding countryside, this idyllic location offers a moment of quiet for those looking to enjoy a retreat from day-to-day life. Formerly a royal hunting lodge it's a special place to spend time with friends and loved ones. A historic home dating back in part to Tudor times it has been sympathetically bought into the 21st Century to offer all the modern comforts you need whilst reflecting its long history. Embracing its rich history and with extensive modernisations, this luxurious holiday home welcomes you, your family, friends and even your canine companions.
You will feel at home as soon as you step across the threshold - as ten previous Kings and Queens of England have done - just to know that you are staying where past royalty resided before you, is surely reason enough to come and experience this unique house. The Great Hall is now a fabulous and welcoming dining and kitchen space which is at the heart of this home, the six door Aga and wood-burner are just two wonderful features. A utility/dog area and spacious boot-room can be found on the ground level, so plenty of space to kick off your muddy boots and hang up your coats after a day exploring the wonderful surrounding countryside.
The ground floor also boasts a cosy snug room, office area and snooker room - complete with a delightfully fun Pianola - and for cosy nights in, you can enjoy the formal sitting-room which is just the perfect place to relax with an evening tipple in front of a roaring log fire.
The first and second floors comprise of six bedrooms, with three en suite shower-rooms, and a family bathroom; all beautifully furnished in keeping with the tradition and history of the Palace. The second floor is home to a spacious bedroom with a unique free-standing bath with private cloakroom.
The second floor is split level with a quirky games-room on the lower level and is the perfect place for the younger guests to let off some steam with a choice of board games, table-football, pool table, Smart TV and sofa area.
Outside the expansive mature garden provides numerous picturesque spots for relaxation, including a gas barbecue and sizeable patio ideal for outdoor dining on warm summer evenings.
Langley Farm is a working stock farm and you can expect to see sheep and cattle, lots of wildlife including barn owls hunting along the hedgerows, brown hares boxing in spring, and of course there will be some occasional rural aromas.
Guests can sometimes visit the farm by arrangement, and the location is also very close to Adam Henson's farm and the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. If you want to visit and take your picture at Jeremy Clarkson's famous Diddly Squat Farm, this is also just across the valley.
This haven in the Cotswolds beckons visitors to indulge in the pleasures of this idyllic setting. Why not enjoy afternoon tea amidst the garden's beauty, or for an extra treat you can book a personal chef, Mike Fishpen, who knows the kitchen well and will look after you like Kings and Queens (further details are available on request).
The property is within easy reach of Oxford, Blenheim Palace, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Cheltenham, Broadway, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the Wold, Cirencester and Bibury. Daylesford is also just across the valley as well as Soho Farmhouse. There is so much to do in the area for all ages. The Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, Bourton-on-the-Water and Cotswolds Farm Park to name just a few of the family attractions make this a perfect place to bring the children. You can of course come on your own or with friends, just to get away from it all and relax.
Ground Floor
Entrance hall
Sitting-room with open fire
Snooker room with record player and coal-effect gas fire
Kitchen/Dining-room with Aga, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV and wood-burner
Office
Cloakroom with WC and wash-basin
Snug with wood-burner
Porch/Boot-room with washing-machine/drier, fridge, WC and wash-basin
First Floor
Bedroom 1 with king-size double bed (5') and en suite Shower-room 1 with shower, WC and wash-basin
Bedroom 2 with double bed (4'6")
Bathroom with bath, fitted shower, hand shower attachment, WC and wash-basin
Bedroom 3 with king-size double bed (5') and en suite Shower-room 2 with shower, WC and wash-basin
Bedroom 4 with twin beds (2'6'' recommended for children only)
Bedroom 5 with king-size double bed (5') and en suite Shower-room 3 with shower, WC and wash-basin
Second Floor
Bedroom 6 with king-size double bed (5') with free-standing bath, hand shower attachment and en suite Cloakroom with WC and wash-basin
Games-room with Smart TV, table-football and pool table
As this is a working farm,guests may be able to visit the animals during lambing season -and this is by prior arrangement with the owner. *Only 1 cot is provided, bring your own travel cot.
More Information
- Dogs welcome
- Travel cot and high chair
- Arrive/Depart Friday
- Short breaks available
- Wood-burner/Open fire
- Private parking for 8 cars
- WiFi
- No smoking
- Pub 3 miles
- Garden furniture and barbecue
- Full oil-fired CH
