Cedar Hollow Oxford’s Fauns Hideaway has received a ROSE Award from VisitBritain, while the woodland retreat also earned a Silver award for Best Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year 2026 from VisitEngland.
Located on 12 acres of woodland near Oxford, England, Cedar Hollow Oxford, The Oaks offers three themed accommodations designed around the fantasy world of Narnia. The property’s recognition comes as themed and experience-led accommodations continue to give operators opportunities to differentiate their stays through design, amenities, and programming.
The Fauns Hideaway was recognized with a ROSE Award from VisitBritain as part of the organization’s 2026 recognition of accommodation providers across England. The ROSE Awards highlight properties that receive high guest satisfaction ratings through VisitEngland’s quality assessment program. The Fauns Hideaway also received the South East regional distinction for glamping, according to the property’s announcement.
In addition, Cedar Hollow Oxford secured Silver in the Best Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year category at the 2026 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. The awards recognize businesses and organizations across England’s tourism sector.
The Fauns Hideaway is designed as an immersive woodland accommodation, with features including lantern lighting, climbing ivy, carved stone elements, a log burner, rocking chairs, and a double bed. The unit also includes a fully equipped kitchen and en-suite facilities. The property describes the experience as a “magical world of illusions.”
The site’s other accommodations include the Cedar Hollow Treehouse, a 750-square-foot unit that can accommodate two adults and four children. The treehouse incorporates features such as a wraparound balcony, rope bridge, climbing ladders, and themed furnishings.
A third option, the Beaver’s Den, is a glamping pod designed to resemble a woodland den. The accommodation includes interior lighting, a fire pit, and a wood-fired hot tub, according to BirminghamLive.
Beyond accommodation, Cedar Hollow Oxford has developed a range of shared recreational facilities intended to make the property itself part of the guest experience. Amenities include an outdoor jacuzzi, sauna, wood-fired hot tub, indoor swimming pool, tennis court, outdoor cinema, honesty bar, communal fire pit, trampoline, slackline, swings, and zipline.
The property also features a restored 1962 Routemaster bus positioned within the woodland. The bus serves multiple functions, including a cinema, themed room, and woodland cafe. Communal outdoor dining areas incorporate Narnia-inspired animal carvings, while a separate Pavilion provides another gathering and dining space.
For outdoor hospitality operators, Cedar Hollow Oxford illustrates how a property can combine accommodation theming with amenities and communal spaces to create a broader guest proposition. Rather than relying on the accommodation unit alone, the site uses recreational facilities, food-and-beverage spaces, and shared experiences to extend guest engagement across the property. Recognition through national and regional tourism awards can also provide third-party validation for operators seeking to distinguish experience-led accommodations in an increasingly competitive market.
Guest feedback cited by the property and source publication has described Cedar Hollow Oxford as “the most beautiful and magical place” and a “stunning fantasy experience.” Another visitor called it “truly memorable and magical,” while a TripAdvisor review described it as a “wonderful, unique, fun getaway for people of all ages.”
The 2026 VisitBritain and VisitEngland recognition provides a recent benchmark for the property as it continues to operate its three themed accommodation options and woodland amenities.
