Oxfordshire

Fabulous old inn in the heart of Woodstock. Warm, happy and hospitable, with robust British cooking and 3 super new bedrooms above

Proper village pub with good food and cosy upstairs rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

Converted stables in the grounds of a manor house in a peaceful village just outside Banbury with lovely walking in the Cherwell Valley

For Cotswolds, comfort and antique-lovers – a flagstoned old bar, open fires, a grown-up restaurant, bedrooms with gorgeous garden views

Tasteful interiors and hugely welcoming hosts in this Georgian town house in Cotswolds Witney. Shops, pubs and cafes all on the doorstep

Gorgeous gardens, pretty bedrooms, heaped breakfasts, Oxford and Cheltenham a half-hour drive. An ideal Cotswolds getaway for families

A sprint from London: a Cotswolds pub modernised with sympathy and care. Happy staff, organic ales and food, gorgeous rooms

The sort of inn we all love - open fires, original beams, ancient flags, tasty food, with lovely bedrooms thrown in for good measure

Candlelit suppers with Graham and Poppy, big bedrooms, interesting books. Enjoy lounging in the scented garden or relax in the orangery

Blenheim events and Oxfordshire Way on tap. Traditional home with amusing, helpful hosts, comfortable rooms and an Aga spread at breakfast

Not-for-profit social enterprise bang in the middle of Oxford with a popular kitchen restaurant and a clutch of pleasant rooms

Peaceful country house with smooth lawns, long views, trout fishing, walking, fire-warmed drawing room and generous hostess

This super-stylish inn with hip rooms is nothing short of fantastic - come for the cool vibe, stylish interiors and excellent food

Rest, restore, and explore… from this smart, successful Cotswolds’ gastropub with plenty of beams, rafters and real log fires

Converted water mill in countryside near Oxford, with a river in the garden, footpaths to follow and the local pub a short stroll away

Relaxed family farmhouse and racing yard with views over paddocks and hills. Arrange for stable tours, meet the horses, chat to the trainer

Borrow the mountain bikes, pootle to Oxford, cruise on the canal – come back to big peaceful rooms, gorgeous gardens and winter fires

Edwardian Summerhouse overlooking water and rose gardens. Sumptuous rooms, sunny terrace for drinks, charming host who looks after you well