The Cotswold
Care home in Burford, Oxfordshire
Operated by Elizabeth Finn Homes
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Cotswold is a 51-bed care home in Burford, Oxfordshire, operated as a not-for-profit organisation in partnership with the charity Turn2us. The home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with Outstanding grades for responsiveness and leadership, and Good ratings across safety, effectiveness and caring.
The home provides care for older people in later life, with a focus on end-of-life care and quality of life alongside clinical standards.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 19 September 2019 · Last inspected 13 August 2019
Inspectors found that staff worked closely with each person to understand their life history and preferences, and that visitors were welcomed without restriction. Staff morale was described as very high, and the team was said to take pride in its work. The report raised no specific concerns about everyday care.
- Staff tailored support to each person's individual wishes, using their life histories to shape the care they received.
- Relatives and visitors were welcomed at any time and encouraged to take an active part in the life of the home.
- End of life care was described as compassionate and dignified, and relatives praised the help they received with end of life planning and palliative care.
- Leadership was described as strong, with the registered manager committed to ongoing improvement and staff given a strong emphasis on development.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Oxfordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,138 |
| 2025 | £1,184 |
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Local health safety net
The Cotswold is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 17 miles away. The local GP practice is BURFORD SURGERY, 2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Burford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Carterton Day Centre for the Elderly Ltd
Providing activities for senior citizens
The Wychwoods Day Centre Limited
Elderly persons day centre
Witney Day Centre
To promote the relief of persons over 60 years of age by the provision of day care services for the benefit of persons living in Witney and surrounding areas.
Part of Elizabeth Finn Homes
The Cotswold is one of 8 homes run by Elizabeth Finn Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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