How to Get to Soho Farmhouse – With or Without a Car
Its remote location is one of the biggest appeals about visiting Soho Farmhouse.
You have to drive down endless country lanes before you reach the entrance, and even once you get through the main gates you still have to navigate down a seemingly never-ending lane before you actually arrive at the farmhouse.
It’s all part of the experience to make sure you truly relax and unwind. With zero distractions. But that can make it tricky to know how to find it.
Fear not! I’ve been plenty of times and I’m here to make it really easy for you. By the end of this post you’ll know exactly how to get to Soho Farmhouse – whether you’re driving or taking public transport.
How to get to Soho Farmhouse by train
If you don’t have a car, don’t worry, it’s really easy to get to Soho Farmhouse by train.
London to Soho Farmhouse
#1
Take the train from London Paddington to Charlbury. The journey takes 1 hour 10 minutes and costs £40 for a return ticket. You’ll then need to get a taxi to Soho Farmhouse which takes 15-minutes.
Taxi numbers:
Charlbury Taxis: +447855 806102
Fly by Wings Taxi: +441993 460011
#2
You can also get the train from London Paddington to Kingham. This is the same line as the previous train, except you stay on an extra stop to get to Kingham.
The journey takes 1 hour 20 minutes and costs £40 for a return ticket. You’ll then need to get a taxi to Farmhouse which takes 25-minutes.
Taxi numbers:
Excelsior Taxis of Chipping Norton: +441608 643721
A1 Taxis Chipping Norton: +447528 133960
Obviously this is a longer journey so I’d recommend visiting Daylesford Farm or The Wild Rabbit whilst you’re there.
Daylesford Farm is a very famous farm shop, cafe, spa and place to shop. I’d basically describe it as a fancy garden centre.
It’s one of my favourite places in The Cotswolds, perfect for pottering around and grabbing a spot of lunch, and it’s only a 7-minute taxi journey from Kingham station.
The Wild Rabbit is a gorgeous pub with rooms and one of the best places to eat (and sleep) in The Cotswolds. If you want to visit for lunch, make sure you book WELL in advance.
It’s a 20-minute walk from Kingham station and a good place to stop off before heading to Soho Farmhouse. Or, if you’re not sleeping over at Farmhouse, you could spend the night here.
Manchester to Soho Farmhouse
Take the train from Manchester Picadilly to Charlbury. The journey takes 3 and a half hours and costs £70 for a return ticket.
You’ll need to change at Oxford where you could either spend some time exploring the city, jump straight on the train to Charlbury or get a taxi from Oxford to Soho Farmhouse which takes 45-minutes.
I’d personally take the train as it’s only a 15-minute journey.
You can also get the train from Manchester to Kingham station but it’s a much longer route with more changes so I wouldn’t recommend it.
How to get to Soho Farmhouse by car
Driving is the easiest way to get to Soho Farmhouse, and you have the added bonus of being able to stop off in the neighbouring Cotswolds villages along the way.
It takes about 2 hours to drive to Soho Farmhouse from London, just put this address into your navigation: Great Tew, Chipping Norton OX7 4JS, UK.
You’ll know you’re nearly there when you’re driving alongside a honey-coloured wall that you can’t see over. The other side of that wall is the grounds of Soho Farmhouse.
Make sure you keep an eye out for the Soho Farmhouse sign, it’s easy to miss! Once you drive through the entrance you’ll see a VERY long drive that you’ll need to follow right to the end.
It can feel like it’s going on forever but don’t worry, Soho Farmhouse is tucked away at the bottom.
As you get closer to Farmhouse, the roads become very narrow and windy. You’re in the countryside after all! They’re some of my favourite roads to drive on, but if you’re not used to them, make sure you drive slowly and be careful round corners as there’s often only enough room for one car!
Parking at Soho Farmhouse
Parking is free and there’s two options depending on whether you’re visiting for the day or staying overnight.
For both options, you drive to the bottom of the driveway, but if you’re staying overnight you’ll want to turn right before the hut, and if you’re visiting for the day you turn right at the very bottom, after the hut.
It’s clearly signposted so don’t worry about missing it.
Day guests:
On arrival, you’ll come to a window where a member of staff will ask for your Soho House membership and be instructed to park in the large carpark closest to the farmhouse.
Overnight guests:
On arrival you’ll be asked for your name through an intercom and be asked to park in the small car park closest to the hut, which is actually the reception.
Once you’re parked, you’ll head inside to reception to get checked in. At this point, you’ll hand your car keys over and the very friendly team will park your car for you in the larger car park, and take your luggage to your room.
On check out, they’ll bring your car back round to the entrance with your luggage already inside. Honestly, the service here is unrivalled.
Getting from the car park to Soho Farmhouse
This part is really easy once you know how, but if it’s your first time visiting it can be confusing.
And we’ve all been there where we don’t want to ask because we don’t want to trouble anyone, but ultimately end up looking a little lost.
WALK
The car park is only a short walk to the Main Barn – the central hub of Soho Farmhouse and the perfect place to have lunch or grab a drink.
Head towards the top left of the larger car park (with the reception hut behind you) and you’ll see a small pathway.
Follow the path for about 30 seconds and you’ll come to a large opening. Turn left and follow the road up until you come to a gravelled area, and on your right will be an opening into the main area.
You don’t have to head here first though – the grounds are yours to explore!
Take the milk float
The other option is to wait for the milk float. They run regularly from the reception to the Main Barn and are a really fun way to arrive.
How to get to Soho Farmhouse by bus
You can get a National Express bus from London Victoria to Oxford Bus Station (Gloucester Green).
The journey takes 2 hours and tickets cost £18 return. Buses leave London every 30 minutes (even on weekends) and the last bus leaves Oxford Bus Station at 23:15pm.
From Oxford Bus Station you have 3 options:
#1 Get another bus
Take the S3 bus from Oxford Bus Station to Enstone the Harrow. The journey takes 40 minutes and you’ll then need to get a taxi from Charlbury which takes 10 minutes.
Total journey time = 2 hours 50 minutes
#2 Take a taxi
Get a taxi from Oxford Bus Station to Soho Farmhouse. The journey takes 40 minutes.
Total journey time = 2 hours 40 minutes
#3 Get a train and then a taxi
Walk from Oxford Bus Station to Oxford Train Station (8-minute walk). From there, take the train to Charlbury which takes 15-minutes and costs £7 return. From Charlbury it’s a 10-minute taxi to Soho Farmhouse.
Total journey time = 2 hours 30 minutes
How to get to Soho Farmhouse by plane
If you’re travelling from overseas, here are the nearest main airports:
- Birmingham (50 miles northwest)
- Heathrow (60 miles southeast)
- Gatwick (65 miles southeast)
From Birmingham airport
#1 Drive
You can drive from Heathrow airport to Soho Farmhouse in 1 hour 10 minutes.
#2 Train
Take the train from Birmingham International to Banbury. The train takes 40 minutes and costs £17 one way. From Banbury, it’s a 25-minute taxi.
From Heathrow airport
#1 Drive
You can drive from Heathrow airport to Soho Farmhouse in 1 hour 15 minutes.
#2 Train
- Take the Elizabeth line from Heathrow Airport to Hayes & Harlington (5mins)
- Take the train from Hayes & Harlington to Slough (10 minutes)
- Take the train from Slough to Charlbury (1 hour)
- Take a taxi from Charlbury to Soho Farmhouse (15 minutes)
From Gatwick airport
#1 Drive
You can drive from Gatwick airport to Soho Farmhouse in 2 hours 15 minutes.
#2 Train
- Take the Thameslink from Gatwick Airport to Farringdon (45mins)
- Take the train from Farringdon to Slough (45 minutes)
- Take the train from Slough to Charlbury (1 hour)
- Take a taxi from Charlbury to Soho Farmhouse (15 minutes)
Total journey time = 2 hours 45 minutes
How to get to Soho Farmhouse – FAQs
Where is Soho Farmhouse?
Soho Farmhouse is located amongst 100 acres of countryside in between The Cotswolds villages of Great Tew and Chipping Norton. It’s a 2 hour drive from London and the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
How do you get to Soho Farmhouse?
The easiest way to get to Soho Farmhouse is by car. It’s a 2 hour drive from London and parking is free. If you don’t drive, you can get the train from London Paddington to Charlbury in just over an hour.
Nearest train station to Soho Farmhouse
The closest station to Soho Farmhouse is Charlbury. You can also get trains into Kingham.
Where to stay near Soho Farmhouse
The Cotswolds is full of incredible hotels if you’re not staying at Farmhouse, but still want to make the most of exploring the area.
The Stables, Chipping Norton
The Stables a 9-minute drive from Soho Farmhouse in Chipping Norton. It sleeps 4 people so it’s perfect for a group, with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and outside there’s even a hot tub!
The inside is basic but has everything you need, with the added bonus of a kitchen if you fancy cooking. If not, there’s several pubs in Chipping Norton so you’ll have plenty of choice.
Alysas Cottage
Also in Chipping Norton, Alysas Cottage is a 17-minute drive from Soho Farmhouse. This home is perfect for larger groups with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a living room and a kitchen. The interiors feel really cosy and there’s a generous outside space.
The Falkland Arms
Just an 8-minute drive from Farmhouse, The Falkland Arms is a cosy 16th-century pub in the idyllic village of Great Tew. There’s 5 beautiful bedrooms and the pub downstairs services hearty food and award-winning ales.
Priory Cottage
Priory Cottage is in Charlbury, where you’ll most likely arrive on the train. There’s 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and a large patio and garden. Inside, it’s finished to a really high standard – it’s the perfect choice if you want to stay near Soho Farmhouse.
The Kingham Plough
Located in Kingham, only a short walk from The Wild Rabbit, the Kingham Plough offers beautiful bedrooms, some with freestanding baths, and a cosy restaurant downstairs. It’s a 25-minute drive to Soho Farmhouse.
The Swan Inn
Also a 25-minute drive from Soho Farmhouse, The Swan Inn is from the Country Creatures group, who also own one of my favourite hotels in The Cotswolds, Double Red Duke. Expect beautiful interiors and excellent food, all at a really reasonable price.
Artist Residence
Slightly further afield, Artist Residence is a 35 minute drive from Soho Farmhouse, but it’s worth the slightly longer journey to stay here. The Artist Residence hotels are amongst my go-to hotel brands and their Oxfordshire location is definitely my favourite.
A traditional pub with rooms, grab a board game and curl up by the fireplace, before retiring to one of the 8 bedrooms above. If you’re looking for something a bit different, there’s even a shepherd’s hut at the bottom of the garden.
The Lamb Inn
30-minutes from Soho Farmhouse, The Lamb Inn is just down the road from The Swan Inn. It’s run by Peter Creed & Tom Noest, who also own The Bell Inn Langford, one of my favourite pubs in The Cotswolds.
So as well as beautiful bedrooms, you can expect excellent food here. In 2019, Peter & Tom actually took up residency at Soho Farmhouse, with Little Bell.
Something to consider is that due to its remote location, taxis will charge a flat fee to come and collect you from Soho Farmhouse and take you to your hotel. But overall it should cost you less as staying at Soho Farmhouse can be very expensive.
Hopefully you found this guide on how to get to Soho Farmhouse helpful. It really is a special place, so I hope you have the best time!
