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The Island in Oxfordshire

Witney, Oxfordshire

A spectacular private island retreat with indoor games and an Arctic spa hot tub.

  • Sleeps 22
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
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Please note that the minimum stay for this property is 3 nights

How to book

The Island in Oxfordshire is owned and managed by Adele.

You can ask a question or make a booking request directly with Adele.

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The highlights
  • A private island retreat, set in the middle of a water-skiing lake in between Oxford and the Cotswolds.
  • Sleeping up to 22 guests, your group will have exclusive use of the house and the surrounding grounds. Well-behaved pets are permitted.
  • Choose from 7 double or twin bedrooms, and an epic ‘dorm’-style room primed for giggly sleepovers
  • Relax inside, with an array of games including Xbox, pool table, table football or outside in the Arctic spa hot tub.
  • You’ll also find a barbecue and pizza oven, a children’s play area, and a table tennis table outside – in other words, you’ll never be bored!
  • The Cotswolds are just 10 miles from the island, and Oxford 11, so exploring the local area will be easy. You could also arrange water-skiing lessons from the park directly, or have a treatment at the neighbouring Waterside Therapy Rooms.

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You should know
  • You cannot do watersports on the lake you're staying on, but you can enjoy watersports activities at Hardwick Watersports nearby.
  • Check in between 4-6pm, check out by 10am.
  • Guests driving the boat must be over 25, provide full details for insurance purposes, and watch a short safety video before accessing the island.
  • Please note that the owners do not own the lake, so you will have access to the crossing-route only.

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The detail

Perfectly positioned in-between bustling Oxford and the scenic Cotswolds, you’ll discover The Island in Oxfordshire a beautiful holiday home situated on a pretty lake.

Just hop on board one of two motorboats provided (your nominated captains must be over 25 and hold a valid car drivers license) and take the two-minute journey across to the island – a glorious way to mark the beginning of a holiday! And if you wish to venture out and explore the local area, Hardwick Parks, Hardwick Watersports and Waterside Therapy Room & Linear Fisheries are all nearby.

Once on The Island you’ll find an array of delights that include an Arctic spa hot tub, a barbecue and pizza oven, a table tennis table, a youngsters play area, and the quirky ‘Wonky’ Bar!

Accommodating up to 22 guests, this is an ideal setting for a fun and relaxed break with much-loved friends and family, without anyone having to miss out including your well-behaved pets!

Choose from 8 bedrooms, cosy doubles or twin rooms, and a wondrous ‘dorm’-style room for big and little kids alike featuring sleeping for 8, your scene is set for an epic giggly sleepover!

Once you’ve bagged your favourite room and poured yourself a drink what will be next? Hang out all together in the large, laid-back dining space, or in front of the welcoming open fire. Indulge your competitive spirits at the pool table or Xbox or sit back on the deck and watch the water-skiers whizzing past on the lake… your choice!

Since you’re in an area with no light pollution, you can also expect to catch sight of the most awe-inspiring sunsets, not to mention a blanket of softly-twinkling stars. And if you can get up early enough, greeting the sunrise with a freshly-brewed coffee is sure to be a memorable holiday highlight.

What to do with the rest of the day? If you’ve been feeling inspired, you can arrange water-skiing lessons with the park, or fish directly from the island. If you’re in the mood for a little extra indulgence, you could even treat yourselves to exclusive use of the salon at the neighbouring Waterside Therapy Rooms.

There’s plenty of scope to explore further afield, too. The dreaming spires of Oxford are a mere 11 miles away, and the Cotswolds 10 miles… just choose your favourite direction, and you’re away.

However you choose to spend your time at this unique retreat, we’re willing to bet a highlight will include coming together in the ‘Wonky’ Bar as evening descends, toasting your amazingly good holiday fortune by another blazing sunset!

Features
Essential
  • Internet / Wi-Fi
  • Dog Friendly
  • Baby Friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Family Friendly
  • Heating
  • Underfloor Heating
  • Strictly No Single Night Stays
Living Spaces
  • Games/Books
  • Open fire/Woodburner
  • Pool table
  • Games room
Kitchen/Utility
  • Coffee machine
  • Cooker
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Fridge
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Highchair
Bed/Bath
Tech
  • Computer games console
  • DVD Player
  • Stereo music system
  • Television
  • Netflix
  • Sonos/Smart Speaker
Outside
  • BBQ
  • Garden/Outdoor Space
Also Available
  • Chef for hire
  • Off road free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Cleaning service
  • Walking distance to pub
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Please note that the minimum stay for this property is 3 nights

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How to book

The Island in Oxfordshire is owned and managed by Adele.

You can ask a question or make a booking request directly with Adele.

Request To Book
Detailed pricing info

Minimum 3 night stay.
Prices are based on 14 guests. An additional £200/extra guest will apply for bookings over 14 people

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