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Exclusive look at £24m Cotswolds holiday resort opening in 2027
It was announced last month that design-led eco cabin resort brand CABÜ would develop a new destination in the iconic strip of UK countryside.
CABÜ in the Cotswolds is a luxury cabin retreat scheduled to open next year on a 25-acre woodland space in Langley, near Witney.
This site was originally built as a radio transmission station and was then redeveloped in the late 1980s, used by British Telecom as a residential training centre for 15 years.
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From 1993, the renamed Leafield Technical Centre was expanded into a specialist motorsport facility, but it has stood abandoned since 2014 when the Caterham team went into administration.
Planning permission for the CABÜ’s Cotswolds project was approved by West Oxfordshire District Council back in November 2023.
Last month, the brand said that construction is “well underway”, with the resort firmly on track for its planned 2027 opening.
Now, new drone photographs show the West Oxfordshire site being transformed in preparation for its 2027 opening date.
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Diggers can be seen in the shots, which also show the land cleared, ready for the foundations to be set in.
Some buildings are already there, but it is expected these will be joined by the new cabins and other facilities over the coming months.
The resort will feature 51 self-catered eco-cabins ranging from one to three bedrooms.
Bosses say each cabin will showcase “beautifully considered interiors, combining contemporary finishes, natural materials and warm, inviting living spaces that complement the surrounding setting”.
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In keeping with CABÜ’s ethos of mindful, low-impact tourism, the resort will offer a variety of facilities focused on relaxation and connection with nature.
These include an indoor swimming pool as well as a natural swimming pond.
Elsewhere, there will be a nature spa with saunas, hot tubs and plunge buckets as well as an on-site shop, two bars and an events studio.
CABÜ House, a central social hub with reception, lounge and dining spaces, will also be available alongside “low-adrenaline” experiences such as woodland walks, yoga sessions and digital-detox retreats.
The brand’s founders, JP Ledwidge and Olivia Hutchinson, said in a statement: “CABÜ in the Cotswolds reflects our belief that modern hospitality should be both design-forward and environmentally responsible.
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“Today’s travellers are seeking more than just a place to stay — they want immersive experiences that support wellbeing, foster connection, and allow them to slow down.
“This new resort has been designed with exactly that in mind.”
It has been announced this week that bookings are expected to open in late 2026, with year-round stays available.
The company already runs two popular resorts, CABÜ by the Sea on Romney Marsh, Kent, and CABÜ by the Lakes in County Cavan, Ireland.
Northamptonshire Police is appealing for witnesses to the serious collision on the A43 in Towcester, Northampton, at about 11.30am today (Monday, April 27).
Described as a ‘single-vehicle collision’, the incident occurred on the southbound carriageway at the junction of Towcester Road, and involved the driver of a white Toyota Aygo.
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The driver, a woman in her 50s, was taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’, according tot the force.
Officers from the serious crime investigation unit are now appealing for anyone who may have seen the incident or who may have dash-cam footage to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to email collisionappeals@northants.police.uk or call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 26000241000.
A significant police presence and paramedic emergency responders were spotted in Godstow Road, Wolvercote, on Sunday evening after an incident on Port Meadow.
Eyewitness reports say the incident was a ‘stabbing’ and a man was injured on the scene, though this has not been confirmed by the force.
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Thames Valley Police confirmed that officers were called to reports of a public order incident at Wolvercote Bathing Place off Godstow Road in the park, at about 6.30pm on Sunday, April 26.
Two men from Oxford, aged 45 and 22, have been arrested on suspicion of affray, and a 30-year-old man from Ealing has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
All three suspects remain in police custody.
Commenting on Monday afternoon, a spokesperson for the police said: “Officers were made aware of a report of a public order incident at around 6.30pm yesterday (April 26) on Wolvercote Bathing Place, Godstow Road.
“Enquiries are currently ongoing into this investigation and there is no wider concern at this time.
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“Anyone with any information please ring 101 and quote the reference 43260204156.”
Thames Valley Police did not confirm if anyone was injured in the incident and has been asked for more information.
The force said a medical episode attended at the same time in Wolvercote was a separate, unrelated incident.
Contractors have been working at The White Horse on the corner of Spring Road and Ock Street, and the pub is expected to reopen at noon on Thursday, May 7.
The pub shut on April 4 so that work could get under way.
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Kitty and Sean, the new managers, said they “can’t wait” to welcome patrons to the White Horse.
The landlords said in a joint statement: “We’re really looking forward to becoming part of this amazing community, getting to know you all, and making the pub a warm, welcoming place for everyone to enjoy.
“Please do pop in after the refurb, say hello, and join us for a drink—we can’t wait to meet you.”
The renovation is expected to include a comprehensive remodelling, including a colour touch-up ‘all over’ the pub, a newly decorated back bar, a ‘face-lift’ for the toilets, a new darts and bar area. and a redesign for the beer garden.
Staff could be seen working on the renovation outside the pub earlier today.
Before the Greene King pub shut a notice to customers said: “We’ll miss you. From Doreen and the team at The White Horse, we would like to say a big thank you for everything over the last three years.”
Greene King had been advertising for a new team to take over the management of the pub.
It said in an advert at the end of last year: “Pub managers of Oxfordshire, looking to run your own show?
“The White Horse, Abingdon is becoming a Hive franchise pub.
“We’re looking for someone to front the business, who is community minded, passionate about great hospitality and who can keep the guests coming back for more.
“A Hive Pub franchise offers you: the chance to be your own boss, and lower operational costs than a tenancy model.
“As a franchisee, Greene King will offer you: a comprehensive induction programme, a fully refurbished pub, that’s ready to trade, we’ll even cover most of the operational costs.”
The White Horse was previously run by the town’s Morland brewery which closed in 2000.
The White Horse has been popular for dining, with reasonably priced pub food including fish and chips, and for its big screens which feature sports including Premier League football matches.
The Oxford branch of real ale group CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) said the pub building was Grade II listed.
It added: “Originally owned by the Borough of Abingdon, the White Horse dates back to 1845 and had a number of tenants who were coal merchants and publicans before the Morland family ownership.
“In 1999, Greene King became the new owners and extended this Grade II listed building to provide dining facilities.
“This traditional English pub has a beer garden in front and its own car park.”
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