Cotswolds & Oxfordshire Guide
Sightseeing
About 10 miles form the property midway Oxford, a monumental country house in Woodstock. It is the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough, and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace, one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987
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Palais de Blenheim
About 10 miles form the property midway Oxford, a monumental country house in Woodstock. It is the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough, and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace, one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987
Less than 10 miles from the property is the Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens exhibiting over 260 different species of animals. A must see if you have kids with you or you are into wildlife yourself.
The park is set in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens 2 miles south of Burford, on the A361, Oxfordshire, England.
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Parc animalier et jardins de Cotswold
Less than 10 miles from the property is the Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens exhibiting over 260 different species of animals. A must see if you have kids with you or you are into wildlife yourself.
The park is set in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens 2 miles south of Burford, on the A361, Oxfordshire, England.
Less than 14 miles drive is the Historic Estate with early 18th century landscaped gardens!
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Rousham Gardens
Less than 14 miles drive is the Historic Estate with early 18th century landscaped gardens!
Amazing Neo-Gothic Architecture. About 20 miles away but worth a drive for an afternoon tea. This hotel is a favourite event venue and also a filming location ... especially for haunting movies.
Ettington Park Hotel
Amazing Neo-Gothic Architecture. About 20 miles away but worth a drive for an afternoon tea. This hotel is a favourite event venue and also a filming location ... especially for haunting movies.
Standing in its dramatic location at 65 feet high Broadway Tower has some of the best views in England. Did you know we can see up to 16 counties from the top of the Tower
Scenic country drive about 20 miles from our place. Do swing by Broadway village high street for some local delicacies.
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Marche jusqu'à la tour de Broadway
Middle HillStanding in its dramatic location at 65 feet high Broadway Tower has some of the best views in England. Did you know we can see up to 16 counties from the top of the Tower
Scenic country drive about 20 miles from our place. Do swing by Broadway village high street for some local delicacies.
Kiftsgate Court Gardens is situated above the village of Mickleton Gloucestershire. With rich history and beautiful gardens it is a must see for visitors.
This is about 25 miles drive from the property.
Kiftsgate Court
Kiftsgate Court Gardens is situated above the village of Mickleton Gloucestershire. With rich history and beautiful gardens it is a must see for visitors.
This is about 25 miles drive from the property.
Only 5 miles from the property, Heythrop Park is a Grade II listed early 18th-century country house just 5 miles from the property in West Oxfordshire. Entrenched in rich history the house is now the main site of the Heythrop Park Hotel, Golf & Country Club.
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Heythrop Park Resort
Only 5 miles from the property, Heythrop Park is a Grade II listed early 18th-century country house just 5 miles from the property in West Oxfordshire. Entrenched in rich history the house is now the main site of the Heythrop Park Hotel, Golf & Country Club.
Cotswolds Towns/Villages
A quaint little Cotswolds hamlet. Across the street from the property. Perfect for a nice morning or evening stroll.
Chilson
A quaint little Cotswolds hamlet. Across the street from the property. Perfect for a nice morning or evening stroll.
A lovely Cotswold village about 6 miles from the property with many shops, pubs, restaurants and local attractions.
6 miles drive.
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Burford
A lovely Cotswold village about 6 miles from the property with many shops, pubs, restaurants and local attractions.
6 miles drive.
A lovely little Costwolds village on the river Coln.
15 miles drive.
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Bibury
A lovely little Costwolds village on the river Coln.
15 miles drive.
Another charming Cotswolds village, known as the Venice of the Cotwolds. Situated on the River Windrush, it's ideal for a day out.
15 miles drive.
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Bourton on the Water
Another charming Cotswolds village, known as the Venice of the Cotwolds. Situated on the River Windrush, it's ideal for a day out.
15 miles drive.
A historic market town, home of Blenheim Palace. Not exactly in Cotswolds, but worth a visit. You drive through this town in any case on your way to Oxford.
10 miles drive.
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Woodstock
A historic market town, home of Blenheim Palace. Not exactly in Cotswolds, but worth a visit. You drive through this town in any case on your way to Oxford.
10 miles drive.
Stow-on the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold towns standing exposed on 800 feet high Stow Hill at a junction of seven major roads, including the Roman Fosse. The high street has many nice cafe's and restaurants.
About 12 miles drive.
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Stow-on-the-Wold
Stow-on the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold towns standing exposed on 800 feet high Stow Hill at a junction of seven major roads, including the Roman Fosse. The high street has many nice cafe's and restaurants.
About 12 miles drive.
This charming village of Blockley is a unique collection of buildings reflecting its past glory of mills and silk production and is quite different in character to other north Cotswolds villages.
20 miles drive.
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Blockley
This charming village of Blockley is a unique collection of buildings reflecting its past glory of mills and silk production and is quite different in character to other north Cotswolds villages.
20 miles drive.
Stanton is an outstandingly beautiful village, situated below the wooded Cotswold edge.
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Stanton
Stanton is an outstandingly beautiful village, situated below the wooded Cotswold edge.
15 miles from our place. You can cover this charming little village with Bourton on Water ...
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Lower Slaughter
15 miles from our place. You can cover this charming little village with Bourton on Water ...
16 miles from our place. You can cover this charming little village with Bourton on Water ...
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Upper Slaughter
16 miles from our place. You can cover this charming little village with Bourton on Water ...
Food scene
As hidden and easy to miss cafe/shop, definitely worth stopping on if you are in the area. Excellent breakfast/ brunch, good quality and value, generous portions. Ambience welcoming and service efficient and friendly.
The Cotswold Outpost
As hidden and easy to miss cafe/shop, definitely worth stopping on if you are in the area. Excellent breakfast/ brunch, good quality and value, generous portions. Ambience welcoming and service efficient and friendly.
Pubs
The Bear Inn (or just "The Bear") is one of the oldest pubs in Oxford, England, dating back to 1242. Its 17th century incarnation stands on the corner of Alfred Street and Blue Boar Street, opposite Bear Lane in the centre of Oxford, just north of Christ Church. A must visit if you want to have pint is soak up some history.
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The Bear Tavern
6 Alfred StThe Bear Inn (or just "The Bear") is one of the oldest pubs in Oxford, England, dating back to 1242. Its 17th century incarnation stands on the corner of Alfred Street and Blue Boar Street, opposite Bear Lane in the centre of Oxford, just north of Christ Church. A must visit if you want to have pint is soak up some history.
One of the best beer selections in the area with eight handpumped ales plus six traditional ciders and perry. Its in Charlbury town centre so 5 minutes drive from the property.
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The Rose and Crown
14 N Parade AveOne of the best beer selections in the area with eight handpumped ales plus six traditional ciders and perry. Its in Charlbury town centre so 5 minutes drive from the property.
This contemporary boutique hotel and pub, housed in a former 17th-century Cotswold stone coaching inn is a short drive from the property
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The Wheatsheaf Inn
West EndThis contemporary boutique hotel and pub, housed in a former 17th-century Cotswold stone coaching inn is a short drive from the property
Take a step into this beautiful 18th Century traditional English pub and enjoy some of the best food and drink to be found in Burford.
The Cotswold Arms
46 High StTake a step into this beautiful 18th Century traditional English pub and enjoy some of the best food and drink to be found in Burford.
The Royal Oak in Burford is a charming grade II listed public house offering gastro pub fare, an excellent range of conditioned Ales, Lagers, Ciders and Fine Wines.
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The Royal Oak
Church RoadThe Royal Oak in Burford is a charming grade II listed public house offering gastro pub fare, an excellent range of conditioned Ales, Lagers, Ciders and Fine Wines.
The Tite Inn
Mill EndWarm and welcome pub in the nearby village of Chadlington
Nestled in Gloucestershire Countryside, run by Daylesford Organic, this pub is offers cocktails and craft beers, local ales, and hand-picked wine from independent vineyards. Organic pub food is only the beginning.
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The Fox at Oddington
High StreetNestled in Gloucestershire Countryside, run by Daylesford Organic, this pub is offers cocktails and craft beers, local ales, and hand-picked wine from independent vineyards. Organic pub food is only the beginning.
Set in a lovely landmark building in the heart of Charlbury, The Bull is a rural-chic old inn with eight stylish bedrooms. It is cosy in winter, offers ample outdoor space in summer and serves good honest food that celebrates the flavours of the Cotswolds
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The Bull
Sheep StreetSet in a lovely landmark building in the heart of Charlbury, The Bull is a rural-chic old inn with eight stylish bedrooms. It is cosy in winter, offers ample outdoor space in summer and serves good honest food that celebrates the flavours of the Cotswolds
The Swan, Ascott-under-Wychwood
4 Shipton RdLocal food stores
The Co-operative Food
Albion StreetFor all your grocery needs. Open till late everyday.
The Midcounties Co-operative
228-240 Banbury RdYour local co-op food store. Open till late everyday.
Ascott Village Shop
High StreetLocal village food shop.
Opened in 2020 by Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan, the Diddly Squat Farm Shop is a small barn full of good, no-nonsense things you'll like. You are likely to run into your favourite motor head!
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Diddly Squat Farm
Opened in 2020 by Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan, the Diddly Squat Farm Shop is a small barn full of good, no-nonsense things you'll like. You are likely to run into your favourite motor head!
In case you want to stock up on food / other items and want the full variety. This supermarket is a short drive in Chipping Norton.
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The Co-operative Food
Albion StreetIn case you want to stock up on food / other items and want the full variety. This supermarket is a short drive in Chipping Norton.
Shopping
The major shopping centre in Oxford City Centre with shops, cafes, restaurants, cinema, arcade, departmental stores and more. About 20 miles drive from the property.
30-40mins drive or take the train from Charlbury
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Westgate Oxford
Queen StreetThe major shopping centre in Oxford City Centre with shops, cafes, restaurants, cinema, arcade, departmental stores and more. About 20 miles drive from the property.
30-40mins drive or take the train from Charlbury
Probably the best designer outlet in the country. Only 20 miles drive if you take A40. I prefer the country route.
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Bicester Village
Probably the best designer outlet in the country. Only 20 miles drive if you take A40. I prefer the country route.
Centred in the middle of the Oxford City the Covered Market has an array of colours and aromas. The building dates back to the 1770s and has a long, varied and interesting heritage.
The Market has always been an attraction for visiting tourists, providing a unique showcase for the very best in local crafts, food and drink. With over 50 traders selling food, gifts, shoes, fashion, flowers and jewellery to name but a few it is the unique ‘one stop shop’.
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Oxford Covered Market
Market StreetCentred in the middle of the Oxford City the Covered Market has an array of colours and aromas. The building dates back to the 1770s and has a long, varied and interesting heritage.
The Market has always been an attraction for visiting tourists, providing a unique showcase for the very best in local crafts, food and drink. With over 50 traders selling food, gifts, shoes, fashion, flowers and jewellery to name but a few it is the unique ‘one stop shop’.
Country Walks
Stretching to the back of the property, Cornbury Park is an estate near Charlbury, Oxfordshire. It comprises about 5000 acres, mostly farmland and woods, including a remnant of the Wychwood Forest, and was the original venue for the Cornbury Music Festival and later the Wilderness Festival.
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Cornbury Park Estate Office
Cornbury ParkStretching to the back of the property, Cornbury Park is an estate near Charlbury, Oxfordshire. It comprises about 5000 acres, mostly farmland and woods, including a remnant of the Wychwood Forest, and was the original venue for the Cornbury Music Festival and later the Wilderness Festival.
Wychwood circular walks, a series of shorter walks linked into the 37 mile Wychwood Way. Most of these are around in the property.
Charlbury and Fawler
Seven miles with an option of a shorter 2.5 mile route excluding Stonesfield and Ditchley Highlights include passing along the edge of Cornbury Park, a designated National Nature Reserve of 647 acres and The Saltway, an ancient broad trackway along which salt was taken from Droitwich to Princes Risborough, and later used as a Drovers Road. This route has some stiles.
Charlbury and Spelsbury
Five miles. Highlights include Dean Grove, an area of ancient woodland; All Saints Church, Spelsbury, with Norman origins, this was rebuilt 1740-1774 and contains interesting monuments to the Lees, and their descendants, of Ditchley and is the burial place of the poet Rochester. Taston derives its name from Thorstan meaning ‘Thorstone’ a small standing stone claimed to be a thunderbolt of the god Thunor, which can be found in the centre of the village. This route has some stiles.
Chadlington and Spelsbury
Six miles: Highlights include All Saints Church, Spelsbury, the hamlet of Dean and the Thor stone and medieval preaching cross at Taston. This route has some stiles.
Ascott under Wychwood and Chadlington
Seven miles via Pudlicote and Chilson; highlights include the remaining fragments of Ascot d’Oilly Castle, a scheduled ancient monument. Thought to have been built around 1129, the castle was named after Roger d’Oilly who was granted it by William the Conqueror. This route has some stiles.
Finstock and Ramsden
Four and a half miles taking in Wilcote and Mount Skipett. Highlights include Finstock Trinity Church which has connections with Sir Arthur de Cros, inventor of the pneumatic tyre, founder of the Dunlop Tyre company and some-time resident of Finstock Manor and a section of Akeman Street, a once major Roman road branches off to the West. It linked Watling Street north of modern day St. Albans and the Fosse Way near Cirencester. This route has some stiles.
North Leigh - East End
A walk of four miles taking in the villages of North Leigh and East End. Highlights include rolling farmland, small copses and woodland areas. You may also wish to visit the local North Leigh Roman Villa. This route has some stiles.
North Leigh - Wilcote
A walk of five miles taking in the villages of North Leigh and Wilcote. Highlights include rolling farmland, historic track ways, ancient woodland and a historic well. Nearby to the route is North Leigh Roman Villa. This route has some stiles.
Leafield
A walk of five and a half miles around the village of Leafield, part following the line of the Roman road of Akeman Street. Other highlights include ancient woodland, green lanes and views to distant hills. This route is stile free.
Wychwood Way and Chadlington
A three and a half mile walk within the five ‘ends’ of Chadlington. This route has some stiles. Highlights include the nearby Chadlington Pocket Nature Reserve and St Nicholas’ Church. Wychwood Way and Chadlington.
Wychwood
WychwoodWychwood circular walks, a series of shorter walks linked into the 37 mile Wychwood Way. Most of these are around in the property.
Charlbury and Fawler
Seven miles with an option of a shorter 2.5 mile route excluding Stonesfield and Ditchley Highlights include passing along the edge of Cornbury Park, a designated National Nature Reserve of 647 acres and The Saltway, an ancient broad trackway along which salt was taken from Droitwich to Princes Risborough, and later used as a Drovers Road. This route has some stiles.
Charlbury and Spelsbury
Five miles. Highlights include Dean Grove, an area of ancient woodland; All Saints Church, Spelsbury, with Norman origins, this was rebuilt 1740-1774 and contains interesting monuments to the Lees, and their descendants, of Ditchley and is the burial place of the poet Rochester. Taston derives its name from Thorstan meaning ‘Thorstone’ a small standing stone claimed to be a thunderbolt of the god Thunor, which can be found in the centre of the village. This route has some stiles.
Chadlington and Spelsbury
Six miles: Highlights include All Saints Church, Spelsbury, the hamlet of Dean and the Thor stone and medieval preaching cross at Taston. This route has some stiles.
Ascott under Wychwood and Chadlington
Seven miles via Pudlicote and Chilson; highlights include the remaining fragments of Ascot d’Oilly Castle, a scheduled ancient monument. Thought to have been built around 1129, the castle was named after Roger d’Oilly who was granted it by William the Conqueror. This route has some stiles.
Finstock and Ramsden
Four and a half miles taking in Wilcote and Mount Skipett. Highlights include Finstock Trinity Church which has connections with Sir Arthur de Cros, inventor of the pneumatic tyre, founder of the Dunlop Tyre company and some-time resident of Finstock Manor and a section of Akeman Street, a once major Roman road branches off to the West. It linked Watling Street north of modern day St. Albans and the Fosse Way near Cirencester. This route has some stiles.
North Leigh - East End
A walk of four miles taking in the villages of North Leigh and East End. Highlights include rolling farmland, small copses and woodland areas. You may also wish to visit the local North Leigh Roman Villa. This route has some stiles.
North Leigh - Wilcote
A walk of five miles taking in the villages of North Leigh and Wilcote. Highlights include rolling farmland, historic track ways, ancient woodland and a historic well. Nearby to the route is North Leigh Roman Villa. This route has some stiles.
Leafield
A walk of five and a half miles around the village of Leafield, part following the line of the Roman road of Akeman Street. Other highlights include ancient woodland, green lanes and views to distant hills. This route is stile free.
Wychwood Way and Chadlington
A three and a half mile walk within the five ‘ends’ of Chadlington. This route has some stiles. Highlights include the nearby Chadlington Pocket Nature Reserve and St Nicholas’ Church. Wychwood Way and Chadlington.