Refurbished Oxfordshire barn among 6 best UK holiday homes

This year’s destinations include Bath, Edinburgh, Dorset, Herefordshire, the Isle of Skye and Oxfordshire.

The properties all feature special outdoor amenities that are inspiring Brits to look closer to home when considering a holiday for 2024.

The Vrbo Holiday Homes of the Year list features beach view homes, unique cottage escapes, modern city stays and historical houses, all in the UK.

Many market towns emerged in England in the medieval period 🛍️

Market squares allowed space for trading, especially for animals as photographed here in Faringdon, Oxfordshire.

Find out more about the history of English market towns and halls ➡️ https://t.co/WlB8yvXy84 pic.twitter.com/hfcaskAmcq

— Historic England (@HistoricEngland) March 20, 2024

The Oat Barn in Faringdon

As reported by The Sun, The Oat Barn in Faringdon, Oxfordshire is "a meticulously refurbished getaway property nestled in the picturesque English countryside near the Cotswolds".

The retreat invites guests to immerse themselves in the unique features such as a hot tub, exposed timber beams, and a welcoming open fire.

Outside, the terrace and landscaped garden offer further spots to unwind after days of exploration in the nearby villages, towns, and countryside.  

Recommended reading:

• Plans to turn Faringdon primary school into SEND school
• Cotswolds hotel in Telegraph's 30 greatest spring getaways
• Oxfordshire hotel named among the cosiest UK spots for 2024

It sleeps a total of 14 across seven bedrooms and can be booked on Vrbo from £1,361 per night, or £97.20pp.

Jon Gieselman, president of Expedia Brands said: “What stands out to me is the range in this year’s Holiday Homes of the Year.

"This year’s list is the best of the best but represents the high calibre of private holiday homes across Vrbo."