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Lime Trees Farm

Name: Lime Trees Farm
Address: Lower Road Blackthorn, Bicester, GB

★★★★·9.4/ 10Excellent

·Bed and breakfasts

Offsite parking discounted rates availableParkingTerraceFire extinguishersInvoice providedSmoke alarmsAll 14 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 119 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-19

Guests overwhelmingly praise hosts Caroline and Keith for their warm, personalized service. Breakfast is consistently highlighted as delicious, fresh, and homemade, often featuring farm eggs. Rooms are spacious, spotlessly clean, and comfortably furnished with historic farmhouse charm. The setting is tranquil with beautiful gardens and secure parking, conveniently located near Bicester Village and Oxford. Minor drawbacks include limited hot water, bathtub-only bathrooms, and some rooms requiring stairs or having low ceilings.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Wi-Fi9.8

Rooms9.7

Cleanliness9.7

Service9.6

Location9.5

Value9.2

Surroundings9.2

Facilities9.1

＋ PraisedWarm and friendly hosts · Delicious homemade breakfast · Comfortable and clean rooms · Cozy and peaceful rural atmosphere

－ ComplaintsLimited hot water · Noisy floorboards · Preference for showers · Loft rooms require stairs/bath-only

KEYIdeal for travelers seeking tranquility, personalized hospitality, and hearty breakfasts. Verify room layout and shower preference beforehand, as hot water may run low.

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Lime Trees Farm

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 2

Deluxe Double Room with En-Suite

Deluxe Double Room with Bath

Facilities · 14

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