Oxfordshire

Feel blessed to stay in such a grand manor. Organic eggs and bacon for breakfast, and a garden carpeted with snowdrops in spring too

Explore all the Cotswold gems - Blenheim, Burford; you can be in Oxford in 30 mins. Return to a contemporary conversion for grown-ups

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

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

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

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

Barn loft on a working farm with a natural swimming pool and laid-back hosts. Walk to an excellent pub, cycle country lanes, visit Oxford

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

6 swish open-plan retreats in the Cotswolds hills: trees, wildlife, a stream, wonderful service, chefs if you need them …

A laid-back young feel for an old inn in Charlbury, all friendly log fires, beautiful food, a beer garden in the offing and 8 enticing rooms

Generosity, hospitality and wonderful food combine at this charming pub in a leafy estate village. Explore the Cotswolds and stay the night

A carefully renovated dog-friendly cottage with a private garden surrounded by countryside, many footpaths and a good pub

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

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

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

Rural peace near Oxford in this traditional Cotswold stone barn with friendly owners, eco-credentials and plenty of space to relax

A charming inn on the village green with beautiful interiors - you’ll find low ceilings, pretty rooms and a fire that burns on cold days.