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Our inspectors have been seeking out spirited and characterful places to stay for 25 years. Here are some of our favourites less than an hour and a half from Oxford, perfect for a short break away.
Come for a spot of indulgence, with seriously good food and wine, oodles to do in the courtyard, great bedrooms and a cool spa for a splurge
A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views
An immaculately restored old inn with generous bedrooms, great food, ale and wine. Locals love it as much as those who make it a destination
Proper village pub with much-praised food and cosy rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away
A lovely wisteria-clad inn in a traditional Cotswold village with grand walks, a pretty garden, tasty food and thoughtful bedrooms
A gorgeous house, beautifully refurbished in contemporary style, with chic interiors and a swimming pool in a sublime English garden
Atmospheric manor with heaps of history, sumptuous bedrooms, a cornucopia of quirky finds, an open-hearted host – it’s a treat to stay here
In the beautiful Somerset hamlet of St Catherine, a cosy wooden cabin surrounded by fields and woods. Wonderful walks from the front door...
A majestic renovation of a Victorian 'model' farm with underfloor heating, open plan design, light bright lines and not a whiff of IKEA
A classic period property right on the river, perfectly placed to explore the delights of nearby Marlborough
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