The treehouse
Cedar Hollow
Step-free
A rare gem — a treehouse that’s accessible, thanks to its hillside location.
- Step-free via a decked ramp with handrails
- Front door 82cm
- ~20m from parking, uneven woodland path
Three retreats, three answers
Cedar Hollow Oxford is a woodland, and the ground moves with it. Each retreat sits differently on the hill, so each gives a different answer on access. The short version is here; the detail follows below.
A stone-and-timber cottage
The Faun’s Hideaway
One step, 18cm
A ground-floor cottage with charm and character.
- One step of about 18cm from outside
- Door 82cm
- ~5m via stairs, or ~10m via grass with one step
A rustic shed conversion
The Beaver’s Den
Not step-free
Charming but very rustic, and best for guests without mobility impairments.
- A step of about 20cm, across grass and gravel
- No bathroom inside — 40m away in the pool room
- ~25m from parking, gravel and grass
Some accessibility limitations do exist, and we would rather tell you plainly than have you discover them on arrival. If anything here is close to the line for you, write to us and we will work out the detail together.
Getting here
- Booking
- Through our website
- Nearest stations
- Oxford City Centre, 5 miles. Oxford Parkway, 6 miles.
- Parking
- Free, on site, on a standard asphalt surface.
- Luggage
- We are happy to carry it — just tell us in advance.
- WiFi
- Free, throughout the retreats and in the woodland.
- Mobile signal
- Strong across the whole site.
- Groceries
- Delivered by Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Deliveroo.
From the car to the door
- Cedar Hollow
- About 20m, on an uneven woodland path.
- The Faun’s Hideaway
- About 5m by stairs, or about 10m on grass with a single step.
- The Beaver’s Den
- About 25m, on gravel and grass.
Cedar Hollow
Step-free
A rare gem — a treehouse that’s accessible, thanks to its hillside location.
Getting in
- Entrance
- Step-free, by a wide wooden decked ramp with handrails.
- Front door
- 82cm wide.
- Inside
- Fully single-level, apart from the mezzanine.
Sleeping
- Main level
- One super king and two singles.
- Mezzanine
- Two further singles, reached by a steep ladder. Not suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
Bathroom
- Fittings
- Toilet and shower.
- Shower
- A small step into the cubicle.
Living and dining
- Layout
- Open-plan, with furniture you can move.
- Table
- Standard-height wooden table and four antique chairs, seat height about 45cm.
Outside
- Balcony
- Rattan seating — a loveseat and two armchairs.
- Access
- Through low-threshold patio doors.
- Safety
- The deck has guard rails.
Lighting
- Fittings
- A mix of pendants and spotlights.
- Daylight
- Large windows give plenty of natural light.
The Faun’s Hideaway
One step, 18cm
A ground-floor cottage with charm and character.
Getting in
- Approach
- A grass path, then one step of about 18cm.
- Door
- 82cm wide.
- Floors
- Original stone, a little uneven in places, being reclaimed.
Sleeping and living
- Layout
- Bedroom and lounge both on the ground floor.
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette at standard height.
Bathroom
- Shower
- A small step into the shower.
Lighting
- Character
- Ambient, with task lamps and fairy lights.
- Voice control
- Lights can be voice-activated through our Magic Mirror. Optional — there is a standard switch too.
The Beaver’s Den
Not step-free
Charming but very rustic. We would not recommend it for guests with mobility impairments.
Getting in
- Approach
- Across grass and gravel, with a step of about 20cm.
- Door
- A larger alternative door is available for a wider entry.
Sleeping
- Bed
- One double, on a single level.
Bathroom
- Location
- None inside. The bathroom is in the shared pool room, about 40m away, across gravel and woodchip paths.
Outside
- Hot tub
- Outdoor, for two, reached by low wooden steps.
Warmth
- Heating
- An electric fireplace, and an electric blanket on request.
The woodland itself
- Paths
- Woodchip, gravel and stone, through natural woodland.
- Terrain
- Some areas have steps or uneven ground.
- Fire pit and seating
- On levelled stone or woodchip.
- Lighting
- Soft and atmospheric, in keeping with the forest.
Worth knowing before you book
- Bathrooms
- No grab rails or emergency cords.
- Large print
- Available on request.
- Bedding
- Hypoallergenic throughout.
- Anything else
- Tell us in advance and we will do what we can. Write to us
Help nearby
- Accessible taxi
- 001 Taxis, 01865 240000
- Mobility equipment
- Mobility Hire, 0800 111 6234
- Nearest GP
- Manor Surgery, Osler Road, OX3 9BP, 01865 762535
- Hospital
- John Radcliffe, Headley Way, Oxford OX3 9DU — 1.8 miles, about 10 minutes.
- Emergency
- Call 999
Tell us what you need
If you would like help planning your stay, or you have a question this page has not answered, we would rather hear from you than have you guess.