Barrows End
3 The Copse, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3YW
Telephone: 01235 523541
Fax: 01235 523541
Visit Britain 4 Stars
| A warm welcome awaits you in our lovely house. You will be pleasantly surprised at the design when you enter the front door. |
Barrows End is approximately 1 mile from the centre of Abingdon. It is easily reached by public transport. Buses run every 20 minutes and the bus stop is only 250m from our house.
Alternatively you may prefer a 15 minute walk to Abingdon, which could include using the path along the River Thames.
Barrows End is situated in a very quiet road just off the main Radley Road. It backs on to the Abbey Fish Ponds, a BBONT controlled nature reserve.
Built in the 1980's Barrows End is an individually designed, chalet-styles bungalow. Our rooms are attractive, spacious and comfortable. |
Facilities include:
- 3 Twin bedded rooms. (2 en-suite, 1 private bathroom)
- Tea and Coffee making facilities
- TV in all rooms
- Ample off street parking
- Incoming telephone, fax
- Ironing facilities
- Hairdryers
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Abingdon was established besides the Thames in AD 675. During the Middle Ages Abingdon Abbey was considered one of the richest in the land. It was visited by many English monarchs, including Henry VIII. Sadly during the dissolution of the monasteries in 1538 many of the buildings were demolished. However several important buildings remain, including the Bakehouse in Thames Street, Checker Hall and the Long Gallery.
Country Hall, in the market square, was built in 1678. It houses the museum. Now a days local council members congregate on special occasions and throw freshly baked buns to the crowds gathered in the square. (Hence the expression a 'bun fight.') Close by, are the Guild Hall buildings, which used to house the Magistrates Court.
An excellent display of council artifacts can be viewed in the part of the building which comprised of the original John Royse School.
The famous MG cars were designed and built in Abingdon. This area is now a Business Park. You can visit the original in Cemetery Road. There are many delightful views and walks to be enjoyed, including a river trip to Oxford. Abingdon is also ideally situated for touring the Cotswolds.
Oxford is approximately 6 miles from Abingdon. The bus service runs every 20 minutes during the day. There is an excellent Park & Ride car park on the outskirts of Oxford. A frequent express coach service goes to London from Oxford. There are also regular coach services to Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Oxford train station has a good service to Birmingham International Airport. It also provides good services to most places in England, Scotland and Wales. |
How to reach us
By bus from Oxford or Abingdon using No. 35 or 35A. Get off at Peachcroft End.
By road traveling from the North on the A34, exit Abingdon North.
Travelling from the South on the A34 exit Tesco Superstore.
By train from Oxford or Didcot get off at Radley Station and use a 35 or 35A bus.
Why not visit www.abingdonbedandbreakfast.co.uk |
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