The House
Set in the glorious, historic market town of Burford, Greyhounds is the B&B that dreams are made of.
Less than a minute from the centre of this famous Cotswold town, where restaurants, pubs, hotels and boutique shops await, this quiet, serene haven is a sanctuary for weary travellers and tourists seeking quiet space for contemplation and relaxation.
From the moment you arrive, which is entirely at your convenience thanks to flexible arrival and departure times, you will feel the strains and stresses of life slip away as you enter the stunning courtyard hallway through an unobtrusive doorway which belies the treasures within.
As if stepping back in time, the courtyard itself is worthy of note: semi indoors, partially open to the skies above, it is filled with antiques and vintage collections from walking canes and watering cans to merchant tea jars. No space is left without something to remark upon, and the vista extends past the various entrances, doorways and overhanging foliage to the steps beyond, leading to a sunny, south facing garden where more adventures await.
Breakfast
Your host, Michael, could not be more convivial or welcoming. His personal attention to detail ensures your stay will be memorable, comfortable, but without fuss or intrusion.
Breakfast is an outstanding selection of fresh fruits, cereals and pastries to be enjoyed in the tapestry lined drawing room, where the open fire offers cosy comfort in cooler months.
The Bedrooms
Garden Four Poster Room
The ground floor four poster bedroom enjoys its own private courtyard garden complete with garden table and chairs where you can relax with tea or coffee (with fresh milk, of course) from the larder store within. Not just a tea tray and kettle, there is a fridge, provisions including hot drinks and biscuits, plus fresh fruit and flowers to make you feel at home. The four poster bed indulges you further with 100% pure Swedish linen, and the private shower room comes equipped with an array of luxurious toiletries. There is a TV and wifi connection.
Garden View Double Room
The first floor double or twin room overlooks the wonderful extended garden from full width leaded windows, the vista enhanced by a mature magnolia tree which borders the windows and which flowers during the summer. The beds, which may be zipped together as a double or left as twin, are fitted with 100% pure Swedish linen; the larder cupboard is filled with complementary tea, coffee and biscuits and the room welcomes you with fresh flowers and fruit; the fridge is available to use for your own purchased beverages and snacks - but stocked with fresh milk as standard. An ensuite shower room offers indulgent, luxurious toiletries. There is a TV and wifi connection.
Greyhounds Four Poster Suite
With a king size four poster bed, this ground floor room overlooks tranquil, tree lined Sheep Street to the front and has a sofa where guests can relax. Furnished with English antiques and its own ensuite shower room with luxury toiletries. Refreshments and fresh milk are provided plus a fridge, TV, Wifi, hairdryer, iron plus board, writing desk, fresh flowers and fruit as well as Swedish linen on the comfortable bed.
Main House Twin Room
Located on the first floor, the main house twin room overlooks quiet, leafy Sheep Street to the front of the building and offers charming twin four poster single beds fitted with 100% pure Swedish linen. A Georgian dresser provides storage drawers plus magazines and books to browse. Finishing touches include a fresh supply of fruit, flowers, complementary tea, coffee and biscuits, plus there is a fridge to store your own purchased beverages. This room has a private shower room with a range of indulgent, luxurious toiletries to be enjoyed.
The Gardens
The double doors open from Sheep Street through a wide archway which opens to a series of courtyards and an acre of tranquil gardens.
Steps lead you past collections of watering cans, a cleverly designed faux wood store cupboard and plentiful potted geraniums to the first courtyard garden which is filled with magnolias, wisteria and topiary.
The beautiful, rambling gardens continue past secluded herbaceous terraces where benches and garden chairs beckon. The gently sloping path leads past scented borders to an unexpected expanse of lawns from where you can view the rolling Cotswolds and the Windrush valley. There is an ancient mulberry tree, walnut tree and small orchard leading the way to a peaceful, private summerhouse furnished and complete with fireplace and lighting where books or games might be enjoyed on wetter days or a picnic lunch out of the sun during hot weather.
A gate in the top garden gives access to designated off road free parking. There is also free parking to the front of the property and along Sheep Street.
