Oak Lodge At Bridge Lake Farm & Fishery
- 2 guests
- 1 bed
- 1 bathroom
- No pets
Description
Nestled on the idyllic grounds of Bridge Lake Farm & Fishery, in the quaint village of Chacombe, Northamptonshire, rest this attractive holiday home, Oak Lodge.
Boasting breath-taking views across the peaceful lake, Oak Lodge offers an intimate escape for a couple looking to explore the scenic landscapes of the East Midlands.
This cosy wood-panelled dwelling offers an inviting studio-style layout, featuring a sumptuous double bed alongside an open-plan living space, boasting a pint-sized kitchenette, fit with everything you need for a self-catering stay, and a sweet dining/seating area, perfect for nestling up with your loved one for an evening in front of the TV.
Tucked away at the back of the lodge is a delightful shower room, offering an area of privacy.
Step out onto the decking, idyllically nestled on the banks of the lake, to unwind with a refreshing glass of fizz, soaking in the breath-taking views across the still water, enveloped in the warmth of the fire pit in the colder evenings, and end each day in style with a luxurious soak beneath the stars in the woodfired hot tub.
Take the short stroll along the footpath leading from the holding into the center of Chacombe, where the streets are lined with enchanting stone-built, thatched cottages, and indulge in a bite to eat at the 17th Century village pub, The George & Dragon, serving locally sourced produce in a rustic setting.
Avid walkers can join the Jurassic Way as it passes through the entrance of the site from Banbury, following a limestone ridge through varying landscapes, as far North as Lincolnshire.
Spend a fun-filled day visiting the nearby market town of Banbury, offering an array of amenities and attractions, from shopping opportunities at Castle Quay Shopping Centre to the local history on display at Banbury Museum & Gallery and the landmark of Banbury Cross.
Further afield are the towns of Royal Leamington Spa and Buckingham, along with Bicester Village, where you can treat yourself with a luxurious shopping trip.
Make memories with your loved one that will last a life time with a stay at Oak Lodge.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- EV Charging
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Wifi
- EV Charging
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Hot Tub
- Pets Not Allowed
- Off Road Parking
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
What guests are saying
Absolutely lovely cabin!
Has everything in it you need to escape from the world. So peaceful and tranquil looking over the lake. The hot tub was amazing and having use of a fire pit too and enjoyed fishing from our decking. 2 minor critiques - would be good to be provided with a lockable container for fishing equipment (not rods and nets) as we had no where to put it over night, left it out the first night and some local rodents decided they would take their chance to get into the bags, unsuccessfully mind but the bag lid was ate, so the second night we put it into our car after to discourage round 2! The comfortness of the mattress. We woke achy and sore as the mattress was just foam and we could feel the bed frame underneath us. However we would definitely return again and also recommend to others.
We had a lovely stay at Oak Lodge!
! And would highly recommend!! The Lodge itself is beautiful, cosy and welcoming. It has everything you need to enjoy a break away from kitchen amenities to the outdoor firepit/bbq. It's well equipped and the addition of towels and towel robes was just amazing! The towel robes were amazing when getting out of the hot tub as we were basically dry by the time we were back in the Lodge!! We will even be purchasing some for home! The addition of the hot tub is amazing aswell, it was ready for us to use as soon as we got there and Brendan was amazing at letting us know how to use everything when we arrived. We did have a small issue with the hot tub whilst we were there but again Brendan was amazing! Got it sorted for us in no time at all so we have no complaints regarding it. My husband did fish whilst we were there and although we didn't catch we are aware that this is due to the weather change and cold not that there wasn't fish in the lake as we saw plenty of them swimming around! We would highly recommend a stay here and will be returning ourselves! The overall experience is a 10/10 for us from arriving to leaving we had a brilliant time!! I can't thank the hosts enough for everything!
The lodge was beautiful and finished to a really high standard.
There’s a lovely village nearby, along with a traditional pub a very short walk away, but the surroundings are so quiet and peaceful that you really feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere. The lake was teeming with wildlife, and there are plenty of fish in there too, even if my husband didn’t manage to catch any! We loved relaxing in the hot tub overlooking the lake, with that lovely smell of the wood fire burning. The underfloor heating and dressing gowns were lovely touches. It really did feel like a five-star stay. Communication with the owner was great and he couldn’t do enough for us and replied to any questions immediately. If you’re looking for a few days to relax and switch off, this is the place to go, we just wish we had booked for longer! We’ll be back in the summer for sure!
Wonderful, relaxing,help if required.
Sadly I left my walking stick behind so hopefully it will be there on our next visit!! Will definitely return for another relaxing break
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful, relaxing stay and that any help you needed was available throughout your visit. We also wanted to let you know that your walking stick has been safely found and is being kept here ready for you. We'll make sure it's waiting for you when you return! It was a pleasure to host you, and we're so pleased to hear you'll be visiting us again. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing break in the near future.
Very small cabin very difficult to cook anything never been anywhere with no microwave settee felt made out of solid wood Fishing was ok but only seemed to fish in afternoon till around 7pm Did catch plenty but long periods of nothing
Had a lovely relaxing week.
Cooking utensils a little sparse could do with a colander and a few Bowls to maybe mix salad or heat something up in the microwave also a pair of scissors would be useful. Thank you for a great stay. Jerry.
Thank you for your feedback, Jerry. I'm delighted to hear you had a lovely and relaxing week. I appreciate your comments regarding the kitchen equipment and will take them on board as we continue to review the facilities for guests. Thank you for staying, and I hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Amazing customer service, clean, well taken care off
Thank you for your kind feedback. I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the lodge clean, well maintained, and comfortable. It means a great deal to know that the service provided met your expectations. I truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back to Bridge Lake Farm again soon.
We had such a wonderfully relaxing stay at Oak Lodge.
The setting is peaceful and quiet and we spent most of our time outdoors enjoying the surroundings. My husband loved having private fishing right outside and I settled in with my book while he fished, a really lovely way to unwind. The wood‑fired hot tub was a real treat in the evenings. Brendan, the owner, even messaged ahead to ask if we’d like it lit before we arrived and had it ready and warming for us when we got there. Such a thoughtful touch that made our first night feel extra special. We barbecued on the fire pit, ate outside and enjoyed being away from everything. It’s the kind of place where you naturally slow your pace and feel properly rested. There’s a great pub less than a mile away with lovely food and a friendly feel, definitely worth the short walk. Oak Lodge is ideal if you want quiet, nature and proper downtime. We left feeling refreshed and we are already thinking about when we can return.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Oak Lodge provided such a relaxing escape and that you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, private fishing, and cosy outdoor living. It’s especially pleasing to hear that Brendan’s thoughtful preparation of the hot tub helped make your stay extra special. We’re so glad you left feeling refreshed and rested, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another stay in the future.
We had three nights in Oak Lodge at Bridge Lake Farm and enjoyed every moment.
This place is a real gem, tranquil and serene (with the occasional light aircraft buzzing overhead). Brendon the owner was very friendly and helpful, a lot of effort has gone into this place to make it the idyllic getaway. The lodge itself was best described as “cosy” but with a comfy bed and a nice shower. The fishing was good, I caught over 40 fish during the stay, mainly Crucian Carp, some Mirror Carp and a couple of Tench. We will be booking a return visit sometime in the future.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Oak Lodge and found Bridge Lake Farm such a tranquil and relaxing retreat. It’s great to know you appreciated the fishing, comfort of the lodge, and the warm welcome from Brendan. We’re especially pleased that you’re already planning a return visit, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another peaceful stay in the future.
Absolutely loved the time spent here.
Will be coming back to spend time fishing and enjoying the quiet.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear you loved your stay and enjoyed both the peaceful surroundings and the fishing. It’s great to know you found it the perfect place to relax and unwind, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another stay in the future.
Loved our stay at oak lodge.
It’s the perfect relaxing get away and the area is lovely. It’s so quiet and calm and the lodge has everything you need. Hot tub was lovely and the lake is stunning. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Oak Lodge provided the perfect relaxing getaway and that you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, stunning lake, and hot tub. It’s great to know the lodge had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon.
A great location a beautiful apartment if a little snug a great place to get away from it all and relax
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful apartment and its peaceful location. While the space is cosy, we're pleased it provided the perfect place to relax and get away from it all. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.
What an absolutely lovely place.
We had the best weekend here — the fishing was fantastic, the hot tub was amazing, and the facilities were excellent throughout. We genuinely didn’t want to leave. The owners were fantastic and made us feel so welcome. A full 10 out of 10 from us. We stayed in the Oak Lodge and are already looking at booking another visit soon.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable stay at Oak Lodge and that you enjoyed the fishing, hot tub, and facilities. It’s especially pleasing to hear that Brendan and the team made you feel so welcome. We truly appreciate your 10/10 review and look forward to welcoming you back for another visit soon.
The place is spotless the owner is a lovely guy and all his staff very helpful,it's so quiet and peaceful,the fishing was difficult due to the amount of weed,they are trying to get on top of it,bit of a trek to the pub,food at the pub is excellent.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you found the property spotless, peaceful, and enjoyed the welcome from Brendan and the team. We appreciate your comments regarding the fishing and are continuing our efforts to manage the weed growth and maintain the best possible experience for guests. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
2nd time we stayed here and can’t wait to come back, absolutely lovely and relaxing place just chilling and listening to lake and birds.
Fishing a bonus straight from my lodge, Brendon the host very friendly and helpful, site very well maintained and clean will be back soon.
Thank you for your lovely feedback — it was a pleasure to welcome you back for your second stay. I’m really pleased to hear you were able to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting by the lake, and that the fishing right from the lodge was a bonus for you. It’s great to know you found everything well maintained and clean throughout your visit. I really appreciate your kind words, and I look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Booked a little weekend away for myself and partner to relax and fish.
Brendan was very helpful upon arrival and whole stay. Lodge was amazing. Despite catching no big fish on this occasion , caught a few float fishing. Lovely relaxing weekend enjoyed by us both. Would definitely recommend and will be back
Thank you for your lovely feedback — we’re so pleased to hear you both had a relaxing stay and enjoyed the fishing, even if the big one got away this time! It’s great to know Brendan made you feel welcome and that you found the lodge amazing. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
A beautiful, peaceful place to stay.
My husband especially enjoyed the fishing. Brendan was a fantastic host, and we’ll definitely be returning.
Thank you for your lovely feedback — it was a pleasure to host you both. I’m so pleased to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting and that your husband made the most of the fishing during your stay. I really appreciate your kind words, and I look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Our stay was amazing, couldn’t have asked for anything better, the hot tub was perfect and the view was incredible there’s pubs and restaurants which are a five minute walk from our cabin.
Everything was perfect and couldn’t have asked for a better weekend stay away.
We had an amazing time the cleanliness and attention to detail was outstanding all the staff and Brendan in particular was very helpful and very nice.
Even Brendan neighbours mark,polly and zoe who own the alpacas were very nice too they let us feed and walk the alpacas around the lake. That made Anne’s holiday. We will definitely be back thanks again guys see you all soon Regards Tony and Anne
I was text all the information I needed to know gate codes where to park.
And was met by Cam. Who showed to my accommodation and showed how things worked. It was a great couple of nights and caught loads of fish approx 100 roach and small commons. I will be coming back. Hopefully catch some bigger fish.
Absolutely amazing place, I can't fault anything, very relaxing and peaceful, me and my husband wished we booked for longer, lovely local pub just walking distance,food was outstanding and such friendly owners and Staff,felt very welcome!
We will definitely be going back!! Thankyou for the great experience.
Would highly recommend, only downfall was I didn’t stay long enough!
Have been back home for a few weeks now and we are still talking about our stay at Oak Lodge and how we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
We were looking for a peaceful place for a few days to recharge and my husband to do some fishing and we weren’t disappointed luckily the weather was beautiful.The lodge is small but had absolutely everything we needed and was spotless the bed was comfortable which is important to us. There are plenty of places near to visit including fantastic pubs serving lovely food.Lastly need to say a Big Thank you to Brendan for all his help and we hope to see you again next year. Anna&David
Oak lodge has been professionally fitted out with great attention to detail, workmanship and detailing to a high standard.
Everything was spotlessly clean giving the appearance of being brand new. Anything we thought we needed had already been thought out and was provided.
A Great week spent at Oak Lodge and Brendan was a wonderful host.
Highly recommended. John & Mary.
Wow, what a place!
If you are looking for a relax and recharge, bridge lake is a place to go. The peaceful, tranquil setting with only noise of nature and water to listen to. We stayed for 4 nights and it was absolutely perfect. Brendan was a great host, there if you needed him but also left you to enjoy your stay. The lodge was cosy, yet had everything you could possibly need. It is finished to high standards and the space is very well utilised. We spent hours watching the world go by on the decking, fishing, bbqing and making use of the hot tub. The location was also ideal to visit neighbouring places such as Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick and Leamington Spa. Would highly recommend and will certainly be back. It really was the perfect place to switch off.
We had a lovely relaxing stay in a nice location.
Brendan the owner was a great host , polite friendly and helpful. The fish are not massive but there are plenty of them and give you plenty of action. We would definitely recommend this place.
This is our second time staying at Bridge Lake Fishery and we had a fantastic time.
Our lodge was right on the lake so super convenient for fishing, and loads of space to relax in the sun. Will definitely be back again soon!
We enjoyed our stay.
Very relaxing but my only criticism would be the bed. Very hard & uncomfortable. A thicker mattress may be needed Other than that the whole site is beautiful
We had an excellent experience here from start to finish!
The location is absolutely beautiful, and the lodges themselves are perfect. Brendan was extremely friendly and welcoming, helping us with any questions or needs, he made our stay easy and comfortable. We will definitely be returning!
Myself and my partner stayed at oak lodge, there is nothing at all that we could complain about.
We had the best 4 nights away. The break away it’s self was relaxing but just being in the peaceful settings of bridge lake farm and fishery was amazing. Everything was very well taken care off and very clean. The staff that we did see were very helpful and friendly. There is honestly nothing I could complain about. Will definitely booking again!
Amazing place.
We had the best time at Oak Lodge.
The Lodge was beautiful and the host couldn’t have been better - there were tea, coffee and some biscoff biscuits provided within the lodge, a golf cart ride from my car so I didn’t have to carry my bags, and they pre-lit our hot tub for us twice so that it was ready for us when we wanted it. I would recommend 10/10. Thank you for a lovely weekend.
Brendan was amazing the lodge was beautiful clean, has everything you need!
!! The only issue we had we was getting the hot tub up to temperature
Minor change to lodge in that it would be nice to have dimmers on the lighting to soften this at night
Can honestly say that we have had more relaxation at oak lodge than at most other venues.
The peace, serenity and beauty of nature helps the rigours of life and what this world throws at you, pale into insignificance. Brendan was so helpful and answered every one of our requests, promptly and with good nature. What more can I say. Go back? Oh yes.
We had a really lovely stay in the Oak Lodge.
The lodge was exactly as the pictures looked - very picturesque, peaceful and perfect for a relaxing weekend. The guide in the room was full of information with things to do/ places to eat locally. Brendan was extremely helpful, accommodating and friendly throughout. Have already recommended to friends and family. We will definitely be coming back!
We had a fantastic few days away.
The cabin was perfect and everything you would need has been thought of. It’s a beautiful, peaceful place. It’s very easy to get to Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon from Chacombe. Brendan was lovely and answered a couple of queries we had really quickly. We felt very well looked after and are planning to revisit next year for a longer stay.
Very clever use of the restricted space With functional provision of appliances and utensils.
Personally I thoroughly enjoyed the fishing, no monsters but plenty of bites
The whole experience from beginning to end was exceptional.
On arrival we were met by brendan, who i think was the owner, who drove us to our lodge with our luggage in a covered cart. The lodge was stunning, very secluded and quiet. The facilites were over and above what was required and the location, right on the waters edge on a secured pontoon was sooo relaxing. We had a daily visitor who remained with us even though we sat next to her, the resident female duck. She even came to say goodbye. Visiting bicester village is a must and is only about 20 mins drive away. Upton park and manor is lovely too. The alpacas on the way to the pub are amusing with their hair cuts. In all a lovely relaxing time away in a beautiful location and the owners the jenkins family are very lovely people. Thank you for a lovely time.
The property was absolutely perfect and will definitely return.
Brendon was really welcoming and nothing was a problem. Thankyou for the eggs !
What a wonderful place to stay and relax Absolutely stunning !
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Simply stunning!
Peaceful, beautiful setting and the lodges are cosy! We definitely be returning next year.
What an amazing time we had in Oak Lodge the fishing was fabulous and so nice to just step out of the door and start fishing on our very own decking .
An absolutely 5
The stay was excellent and Brendan as a host excelled.
The whole site is extremely well finished. The short walk to the pub in the village is well worth it and even better if the alpacas come up for a pint!
Thank you for a pleasant stay
Fantastic place and what a brilliant idea Brendan had !
I have already recommended to people we had an amazing time. If I could criticise anything it would be having to buy additional logs to keep the hot tub useable. The reason for booking this venue was because of the hot tub as well as other things and the cost to stay in these type of venues is because of the hot tub so we felt that we couldn’t use the tub when we wanted because we had to heat it first. We feel that the logs should be provided as part of the stay and there shouldn’t be a charge to be able to use it. It was still lovely and relaxing nonetheless! Next time we may book the tunnel as that looks fantastic !
Hi Sharron Thank you for your feedback - we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again soon! Regarding the hot tub - the cost of the wood to initially bring the hot tub to temperature is included in the price of a stay with us. We use this to heat the hot tub prior to our guests arrival so it can be used straight away, as it takes several hours to reach temperature. The only cost incurred is for the wood to then keep the hot tub to temperature - for this we sell logs on site, or our guests are always welcome to bring their own. If we didn't charge for the additional wood it would mean increasing our prices - this way it keeps our prices down for those who don't wish to use the hot tub or fire pit.
We had an amazing time, the lodge was absolutely excellent, Brendan was a fantastic host, the lake and surroundings was beautiful and tranquil we have already booked for next year, would recommend to everyone, Next year will be even more incredible as the weeds will be less and the lake will have developed, put a few predators in the lake so less tiddlers, Can’t wait till next year Kerrie and bob
My wife and I had such a lovely week at oak lodge.
The site is beautiful, immaculately kept and well equipped. The kitchen area has everything you need to make proper meals, full range of utensils, pots and pans and the oven with microwave was ideal. Underfloor heating means no cold nights and mornings like other lodges, high quality mattresses, linens, towels and robes made our stay very comfortable. The wood fired hot tub was lovely and water quality was well maintained by the owner. The lake and surroundings are very peaceful and secure. We will definitely be booking a return visit.
Staying in this place is magical .
We live in Banbury, we were surprised that such a beautiful place is 7 minutes by car from our house ☺️. If you need peace and quiet so this is the place for you. We work as Area Managers on a daily basis so for us the best holiday is, a holiday away from the people. Everything was ready on time, there was a hot tub waiting for us, the standard was very good. The cottage was perfectly clean, the hot tub too. Although the cottages are not far from each other, you have complete privacy. Every morning the duck was already waiting for oatmeal
Thank you for this lovely review of Oak Lodge. I do pride myself on my attention to detail and our guest's needs. To hear the farm and fishery described as ‘magical’ is an absolute delight to read. It would be great to have you here back with us for a future stay.
Oak Lodge was like a little piece of paradise!
The perfect place to get away from everything. Our experience was perfect from beginning to end . Brendan the host could not have been more welcoming. The incredible customer service began even before we arrived with the fantastic set of instructions so we knew exactly where to go. The lodge has absolutely everything you need and more. It’s high quality and the attention to detail is lovely. The lake side setting is breathtaking and the perfect place to unwind. The hot tub is an extra bit of magic ! Thank you so much for a special place to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary! We’ll definitely be back!
It was an absolute pleasure to be the location you decided to celebrate your wedding anniversary. I hope you had the best time. I am glad that the instructions were beneficial for your stay, thank you for choosing to stay with us at Oak Lodge.
Myself and my son stayed a full week we loved the place, the setting the lodges just amazing, we would like to thank Brendan and claire for looking after us, eveything was to hand and if we needed anything it was there, we will be returning for sure, luckily we had agreat weather aswell ,we enjoyed fishing alday and relaxing in the hottub of an evening.
Thank you so much..
This review is greatly appreciated. I am so glad to hear you had such a fantastic time with us, and it would be our pleasure to have you back with us in the future.
Really enjoyed our stay, Brendan was very friendly and couldn’t do enough .
Completely relaxed, lost all track of time and days. The fishing was great , hot tub was superb, thoroughly recommend.
Wow!
What an amazing escape, idyllic, picturesque with the only sounds of nature. My husband loved the fishing and I loved the hot tub and the views. Inside and out the lodge is perfect :) We can't recommend the place enough and will defiantly be returning. Thanks for an amazing few days :) Penny & Chris
My partner and I had a very lovely stay in Oak Lodge.
It was nice and peaceful being on the lake, the perfect romantic getaway for two. We couldn’t fault anything at all ! We loved the hot tub and fire pit and the bed was super comfy. Brendan was very welcoming and accommodating :) We loved seeing the Llamas too. Beautiful location and would absolutely recommend and come back to Bridge a lake Farm and Fishery
Amazing location, beautiful accommodation, Brendan was so lovely and help with the bags was a lovely touch.
We had a wonderful stay and will 110% be back
Me & my partner stayed in oak lodge.
..it was lovely..the hot tub was great too aswell as the firepit which we cooked on..the fishing was good too nearly a fish a chuck..there's some nice carp in the lake cruising around..all in all I would definitely recommend bridge lake darm...thanks too our host brendon who was very helpful..we will definitely be back..
What an amazing place, tranquil and serene.
Privacy, perfect! Really enjoyed our stay here. So relaxing. Attentive to all our needs and on hand if ever you needed. Cleanliness was next to godliness and every facility was catered for, (just bring the food!) So you did not have to venture out if you so wished. Refreshed and rejuvenated, hot tub was amazing, would highly recommend.
I honestly can’t put into words what a wonderful weekend we’ve had!
Everything was perfect….even the weather! (Thanks for arranging that
Wow this place is more beautiful than the pictures we had an amazing time couldn't fault a thing hosts and facilities were great as were the lovely free-range eggs hope to return soon
Hi Angela Thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback - we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic little escape with great hosts.
Peaceful and beautiful setting with a brilliant walk to Banbury along the canal nearby. Would 100% recommend
Hi Keith Thank you for your feedback - we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again soon!
Excellent facility in a beautiful area, really quiet and tranquil.
Hosts were great as well
Thanks Richard great to meet you both hope to see you again
The lodge was very lovely, really clean and well presented.
The whole are was very quite and a beautiful setting. The views were stunning, especially at sunset and the hot tub was a real bonus. The check in and out were very well organized and the owner very friendly. (Just tiny suggestion, could have done with some night lights by the beds) Definitely would return!!
Hi thank you for your lovely review and the feedback regarding night lights. We hope to see you again soon!
We had a great 3 night stay in Oak lodge.
Service was outstanding- there when you needed it but at a distance when you were just enjoying your holiday. Any suggestions for improvements were willingly accepted. Both the cabin and hot tub were exceptionally clean and well organised with all that you needed for a self catering stay. Would recommend.
Hi Hilary Thank you for your lovely feedback and we hope to see you again soon!
Amazing experience, so peaceful and relaxing.
Very clean and tidy and great service provided for Brendan.
Hi Paige we're so pleased to hear that you found your stay relaxing and peaceful. Thank you for the lovely feedback and we hope to see you both again soon!
A great little place to stay.
If you like comfort, peace and quiet, lovely surroundings and a chance to relax then this is the place for you. Brendan is a great host and works enormously hard to keep the lodges, lake and the whole estate at their best. Really loved our short stay and highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback and for recommending us. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay with us, and we would love to welcome you back again soon.
A perfect location on a lovely little lake for a 4 night break the lodge and surrounding erea are well maintained and Brendan is always around if you need assistance.
The lodge itself has everything you need and with the hot tub you can relax the evening away.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay, and you could relax your evening away, we hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience at Oak Lodge.
Would highly recommend it.
Thank you for recommending us and we are glad you had a great time. We hope to see you again soon.
The lodge was just perfect for a short stay.
It had everything we needed to fully relax and the local amenities are near by but you are completely in the countryaide. Perfect! Brendon was great and super helpful. Top marks
Myself and my partner thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay at Bridge Lake Farm and Fishery.
Upon arrival the owner Brendan greeted us and kindly took us along with our luggage down to our lodge on his golf buggy, he also set up our log fired hot tub up for us so it was all ready to use upon arrival. The cleanliness and overall standard of the accommodation was outstanding and had a very cosy atmosphere. I would 100 percent stay here again and would recommend it to anyone who seeks a fulfilling, tranquil and peaceful break.
I am reluctant to provide feedback as it will highlight how good this place is.
If you like to sit back and watch a real life nature program then this is the place. With regards to the wildlife, there is always something to watch. Whether it be a kingfisher or a young Coot, there's always something to catch your eye. Idyllic :O)
Lovey lodge, and surroundings.
Only negative we’d have is the lack of basic kitchen things (salt, pepper, oil) The other thing is that the man asked if we wanted him to get the hot tub ready for us when we arrive, which we said yes to. Then when it came to getting in that evening, it was very hot. He had told us to stir it and it will cool down but it just heated up when we stirred it. Was at about 48 degrees which was unbearable for more than 5 minutes Besides that everything was well kept and very tidy for us, and we really enjoyed our stay.
We had a wonderful relaxing time at Oak Lodge.
Brendan was so helpful, meeting us and taking our luggage to the lodge, had received a text earlier in the day of arrival asking if we wanted hot tub ready for when we arrived, which it was. He explained everything and nothing was too much trouble for him. The information before we arrived and directions were absolutely spot on and we didn't get lost!! The Lodge was perfectly clean and tidy with a welcome box of tea, coffee, milk, sugar and biscuits which was appreciated. If you want a peaceful, tranquil relaxing break, this is it and we look forward to visiting again.
A fantastic stay in a beautiful location with a extremely friendly & welcoming host in Brendan.
We mixed our trip up with a couple of short drives to local towns, Stratford upon Avon is definitely worth a visit, coupled with just making the most of the lodge & its hot tub & fire pit…the perfect little short break away in my opinion!! Highly recommended & I’m sure we will be going back again in the not too distant future.
Fabulous holiday caught lots of fish, had good weather, good location for sightseeing.
Our stay at Oak Lodge was incredible.
Brendan met us on arrival and helped load our belongings onto a golf buggy before driving us down to our lodge. Oak Lodge had great privacy but the location was picturesque. The grounds were well kept and the lodge inside and out was clean and tidy. The hot tub was easy to use. The binder in the lodge was helpful, it stated bus times, local pub and restaurant recommendations, supermarkets, walks etc. We have a pleasant stay and hope to return here in the future.
We had a lovely stay at bridge lake farm and fishery.
The accommodation had everything you would need, it is a stunning and peaceful place to be, which made the our time at the lodge very relaxing. Brendan was always on hand for any help we required and there is a book in the lodge with lots of recommendations for restaurants, things to do and other useful information. It is also close to lots of nice places to visit such as Warwick and Stratford upon Avon which was really good to see. Overall we had an amazing time and would recommend it to anyone.
So lovely and relaxing for a couple days away.
We had no faults with any of the property and loved everything about it! We were worried at first that the cars weren’t parking outside the lodges as I had ridiculously overpacked but we were met at the car park with a golf buggy to bring all our stuff down which was incredibly helpful. The hot tub was so easy to use and reheat and was really nice - only fault was that there was no gazebo above the lodge we were in however we did mention this and they said they’re in the process of getting the hot tubs covered within all lodges! All the facilities were so easy to use and we absolutely loved our stay. The only issue we did have was with the about of bugs would get into the property during the evening so it’s best to keep the doors closed but this only happened at times we were having dinner outside or setting the hot tub up. Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting a few nights away with their partner!
Now this is a absolute gem idyllic location in the most beautiful British countryside peaceful and quite spotlessly clean fishing is great first class PS Brendan is a top bloke
What an amazing little find.
Brendan was a perfect host - always ready to help if needed but left us to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the setting and the local area. The local area has plenty of walks, we found a nice loop through Wardington, to the canal, in to Banbury and back - then 40 minutes after lighting the hot tub it was ready for us to chillax in. We cooked every night in the perfectly adequate kitchen - even roast chicken one night! A lot of thought and attention has clearly gone into the design if the lodge (we stayed in Oak Lodge). We will definitely return.
We had an amazing time.
Quiet and peaceful.
A little slice of heaven!
Wonderful place & wonderful owner. Every single thing was so well thought out! Spotlessly clean, has everything you need and is so picturesque. We even managed to catch some fish too! I honestly can’t recommended this place enough! We will absolutely be back! Thankyou Brendan for a fabulous stay!
Everything was great prior to arrival, communications were clear and easy to follow.
Once we arrived, Brendan helped us with our bags and had the hot tub warmed up and ready to go. The lake is lovely, the scenery is great and everything about the setting is so peaceful and relaxing. However, despite how private we thought our time would be (the Oak Lodge isn’t overlooked by the other lodges), we did have issues. As we thought we were in a position where no one could see into our lodge, we saw no issue in leaving the blinds open during the daytime. These lodges are aimed at couples – no children and no pets are allowed – so it’s unsurprising to assume that couples will want to “enjoy” their time together, so to speak, and be left undisturbed. This wasn’t the case. Twice we just happened to see Brendan walk onto the decking – from where there is a clear view inside – head around to the hot tub and place a tablet inside (for cleaning, presumably). The first time this happened, he knocked on the side of the lodge, but walked on before we could answer. The second he didn’t even knock. Fortunately, on the first occasion, we just happened to be sat relaxing. The second time we were naked. Luckily the blinds were closed just enough that he didn’t see anything (we hope), however the hot tub is directly next to the lodge – and the lodge is not soundproofed. He could have heard anything. We were fortunate that we just happened to see him cross the decking through a gap in the blinds. He had our number, so we don’t see why he couldn’t have messaged us asking if it was okay to come round and see to the hot tub. We don’t think he realised this was inappropriate, but it was unsettling and ruined what otherwise would have been a nice stay.
Thank you for your feedback. As part of our duty of care we must check the hot tubs daily. This check is mentioned when we meet guests on arrival. We aim to carry this check out between 11am - 6pm and as discretely as we can. However, we take on board your comments and with immediate effect we will look to discuss with all new guests how they wish us to notify them of the timings of these daily checks. We take our guests privacy seriously and we are very sorry to read that this hasn’t been your experience when you stayed with us.
Booked the oak lodge as a surprise for my partners birthday and I was absolutely over the moon!
It was unreal so clean and cosy and was stunning at night. Brendan was amazing making sure we was happy and kept us topped up with logs for the hot tub! Will 1000000% be coming back to stay again was way worth it highly recommend if your looking for a peaceful relaxing time away.
This property is in a beautiful and peaceful location and despite the weather we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
The hot tub was lovely and clean, which has not always been our experience and the owners were very helpful and friendly.
We had a lovely stay at Oak Lodge.
The lodge was modern and had everything we needed for our stay. It was so clean as well! The only down side for us is that there was no shop within walking distance, but this is no fault of Bridge lake farm. Only other thing I’d say is that for the amount of money you pay, you can’t get in the lodge until 4pm and have to check out by 10am, so you only really have 1 full day but apart from that, I would definitely recommend to stay here for a relaxing and peaceful get away.
Wonderful 3 night stay.
Beautiful location, everything we needed for a restful break away, and we loved the hot tub. Highly recommend.
Absolutely stunning place beautifully thought out amazing hot tub the owners couldn’t do enough for us it was perfect had a great anniversary-Birthday and feeding the alpacas made it will definitely be back next year
Absolutely no fault at all, lovely owner who helped us with everything we asked for.
Lovely set up and very relaxing 10/10 Jen&Rach x
Was a fantastic weekend away and will 100% be coming back and recommending it to everyone!
! Brendan was a legend and was super welcoming and helpful throughout our stay.
The whole holiday was lovely, the hosts were very accommodating and helpful and everything was immaculate.
Would definitely go back.
Me and my partner came to Sykes Cottages and stayed in Oak Lodge over New years.
It was absolutely stunning. Brendan the owner was awesome. He kept us informed with a courtesy text the morning of our arrival and even collected us from the entrance gate on his buggy and took us and our bags on his golf buggy so we didn't have to walk around the lake in the dark! Nothing was ever a problem and he made us feel very welcome and looked after. The lodge was bijoux but beautiful. It had all the amenities you would need for a break away. We spent loads of time just looking over the stunning lake, feeding the very hungry fishes and using the lovely hot tub. Again, Brendan offered to meet us on the day of our departure with his buggy however we had already left, regretting not taking his offer as the ramp down to the lodges and lakes was quite a steep walk, but not too bad. There were really no negatives to our stay. It was a wonderful relaxing break in a beautiful setting with very helpful hosts.
Christmas at Oak Lodge On arrival Christmas Eve Brendan had the hot tub ready for us with the starter pack of fuel included which was a lovely touch.
The added touch of lit Christmas trees around the lake made it feel very festive even though the weather was not. The lodge was very comfortable, cosy and warm overlooking the fishing lake. Very quiet and relaxing holiday. 10 minute walk to the local pub passing the alpacas on the way. Brendan was very helpful and on hand if we needed anything. Highly recommend and would love to return in the summer.
Absolute beautiful place, would 100% go again, romantic and private, loved every single moment.
Would reccomend to anyone and everyone.
Myself and my partner spent a lovely weekend at Oak Lodge.
Beautiful property in a beautiful location, quiet and serene. Host was incredibly helpful and attentive throughout our stay. The property was clean and well maintained. Highly recommend.
Perfect little log cabin, hot tub was amazing, definitely recommend.
My partner and I had an amazing stay in Oak lodge to celebrate my birthday.
The facilities were great and our lodge was beautiful. Definitely would recommend and can’t wait to go back!
Amazing two nights in the Oak Lodge at Bridge Lake.
We arrived earlier than scheduled, however we’re allowed to check in slightly earlier and was given all the necessary directions/information ahead of our stay. The lodge was beautiful and had all the facilities we could have hoped for (and also nice and modern). We had a lovely decking area with a wood fired hot tub (already pre-lit and at the perfect temperature ahead of our arrival), a fire pit and table and chairs covered by a gazebo in case of bad weather. The decking overlooked a clear fishing lake with plenty fish and all in all the lodge and scenery was as tranquil as can be! When we left the grounds to visit the local village, it was a 10 minute walk to the local pub (The Green Dragon) which had fantastic food and feel to it. Not to mention we were greeted on each walk by the friendly alpaca’s just outside of the Bridge Lake entrance who allowed us to feed and pet them. Upon checking out a lovely gentleman came by with a good caddy to take us and all of our belongings up to our car ready to leave which was a really nice touch! Overall - a superb stay and couldn’t recommend it enough!
We stayed here for a week and Wow!
! the location of the lodges are excellent - very peaceful which is just what we needed. Inside is everything you would need for a self catering stay. The lodge was very clean, modern and definitely exceeded our expectations. Brendan was a brilliant host - he met us on arrival and took our bags down to the lodge on a buggy and couldn't have done enough for us for the entire stay. We have recommended this place to many people already and we will definitely be staying here again!!
Absolutely lovely experience, we were met by brendan who was very hospitable and escorted us and our bags to our cabin.
10/10
Beautiful cabin, amazing hot tub, lovely setting.
The sky was wonderfully clear and the lake was so quiet even with other occupants dotted about. My only suggestions are nicer linen on the bed, and potentially more privacy for the hot tubs. The path that leads down to the lake has pretty clear views of the hot tubs at each cabin which, especially at night, can be pretty invasive with people returning from the pub.
We had a very relaxed time at Oak Lodge.
The lodge was very well done, a lot of thought must have gone in it. It is not big but ideal to relax in. It is all very clean and offering all one needs. The location is very quiet. The wildlife is great. It was great to sit outside and let the world go by. The fishing was very good. They loved the sweetcorn, as I cought many, from small to big. It was great to relax in the hot tub, with a glass of wine, and watch nature. We do highly recommend it. We will be back. Brendon from Bridge Lake Farm is very kind, helpfull and friendly. He made us feel very welcome.
The setting, the customer service, helpfulness on site and the quality of the Lodge were all outstanding.
On a personal level we found the lodge very cramped but otherwise can't fault the whole experience.
What an amazing week!
Greeted by the owner on arrival and taken down to the lodge with our bags. Very peaceful and private location and close to supermarkets etc. Only 25 minutes from Bicester Village also which was a bonus. I would recommend the Oak Lodge to anyone and will definitely book again (will probably bring our own logs for the hot tub next time though as they were quite expensive and only lasted a couple of days). Still for the convenience of having them dropped at the lodge within minutes of requesting it is worth it if you don't take your own. Thanks again for a fantastic relaxing week away
Fantastic relaxing time at this superb location.
Idilic spot to relax after a hectic couple of years. Hosts are superb. Met on arrival and luggage and ourselves were taken to our lodge by buggy. Would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a great holiday.
This place exceeded our expectations, its so peaceful Its got everything you could want for a short stay will defiantly be rebooking
Beautiful holiday home!
Gorgeous, tranquil setting and well equipped and modern lodge! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it! Brendan was fantastic and very helpful :D
Had the most incredible long weekend at Oak lodge, the lodge itself was utterly spotless surrounded by a stunning lake.
Brendan was incredibly welcoming and helpful when we arrived, and for the duration of our stay. We would definitely come back again, thank you!!!!
It’s absolutely beautiful, clean and friendly.
Little things would exceed expectations a little more like providing coffee and tea sachets or a breakfast package for an additional fee! But it’s still 10/10!
Spent 3 nights here with my boyfriend and we can both honestly say the level of service and quality of the lodge we stayed in was 5*!
We stayed in Oak Lodge and upon arrival all information was clearly emailed over to us to make it as easy and possible, we also got all our bags out the car and to our surprise the owner came over, helped us load them onto his buggy, and gave us a lift down to our lodge!
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: This property does not accept any children under 18 years old - this includes infants.
Please be aware: For wildlife protection, there is an electric fence installed around the perimeter of the lake.
Please note: The car park is approximately 250 meters from the property, and the path leading to the property may be unsuitable for the elderly, disabled, or less mobile guests.
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1078118
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Not accepted
Accessibility
Ground floor