Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire blends historic university city charm with scenic countryside and heritage sites.

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Grange Stables

This accommodation offers a luxurious garden hideaway set in the gently rolling landscape of the Northern Cotswolds, featuring a private garden, hot tub, and outdoor heated swimming pool in a peaceful countryside estate.

Near Upton House and Gardens

Upton House and Gardens in Warwickshire is a 1930s honey-coloured country house featuring a world-renowned art collection and fine Chelsea porcelain, set within dramatic terraced gardens designed for leisure and pleasure. Visitors can explore the accessible ground floor of the house, extensive gardens, enjoy the Pavilion Café, and take part in family-friendly outdoor activities and seasonal events.

Near Upton social walks

19 Mar, 17 Apr…

Volunteer-led social walks explore the countryside around Upton House, with routes introducing participants to the local landscape, its nature and history. Two routes of different lengths and difficulty alternate throughout the year.

3 miles from Priory Cottage

Priory Cottages is a 14th-century former monastic grange and manor house in Steventon, Oxfordshire, notable for its historic architecture and managed by the National Trust, open to visitors by appointment.

Located in Abingdon-on-Thames

Abingdon-on-Thames is a historic market town in Oxfordshire known for its rich archaeological heritage, historic abbey remains, annual traditional fairs, and cultural contributions including the birthplace of the band Radiohead.

Near Great Coxwell Barn

Great Coxwell Barn is a large medieval tithe barn built in 1292 for Beaulieu Abbey, now preserved by the National Trust. Visitors can explore this historic agricultural building with its impressive stone and timber architecture and original threshing floor. The barn is open to the public daily and features no other indoor exhibits.

3 miles from Guided Tours: Secrets of Coleshill

10 Oct (this Saturday)

A guided tour around Coleshill explores the lost Coleshill House, the estate’s secret Second World War training history and the former Model Farm, now home to the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre. The tour includes a walk of approximately 1 km and a chance to look around an exhibition afterwards.

3 miles from Farnborough Hall

Farnborough Hall is a Grade I listed Palladian country house in Warwickshire with outstanding ornamental parkland and gardens, featuring historic architecture, art collections, and scenic walks with multiple viewpoints including an obelisk. It offers a blend of indoor historical interiors and outdoor landscape experiences.

Near King John’s Palace (Langley Farmhouse)

King John's Palace at Langley Farmhouse is a historic house in Oxfordshire offering stays with accommodation for 12 guests, featuring six bedrooms, indoor leisure rooms, a children's playroom, and extensive outdoor gardens with dining areas. Visitors can enjoy a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences in a family-friendly setting.

3 miles from Blenheim Palace – Park & Gardens

Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Oxfordshire, is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and an 18th century baroque masterpiece with over 300 years of history. Visitors can explore the palace's interiors, extensive formal gardens, and vast parkland while enjoying family-friendly facilities, educational tours, and a café.

2 miles from Ashdown

Ashdown House is a 17th-century Carolean country house in Oxfordshire with historic gardens and parkland open for guided tours. Visitors can enjoy indoor historic interiors and outdoor grounds including rare Iron Age earthworks nearby.

3 miles from The Living Rainforest

The Living Rainforest is an indoor tropical rainforest visitor attraction and ecological centre in Berkshire featuring three glasshouses with diverse rain forest layers, rare plants and animals, and educational exhibits including sustainability themes. It offers a café, gift shop, and an outdoor children's playground.

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Near Rollright Stones

The Rollright Stones is a complex of three prehistoric megalithic monuments in Oxfordshire, England, including a stone circle, dolmen, and monolith, known for their archaeological importance and folkloric significance. The site is managed by the Rollright Trust and attracts visitors interested in history, archaeology, and contemporary Pagan practices.

3 miles from Farnborough Hall

Farnborough Hall is an 18th-century country house in Warwickshire with exquisite plasterwork interiors and grand landscape gardens. Visitors can explore the historic house, its fine collections, and enjoy scenic walks through its Grade I-listed parkland.

Olivers Barn

A barn conversion holiday home situated in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a countryside setting with family-friendly accommodation and accessible features.

3 miles from Ditchley Park

Ditchley Park is a historic Grade I-listed Palladian mansion set in 300 acres of parkland in Oxfordshire, featuring rich interior decorations and offering guided tours by appointment. It has a long history as a retreat for royalty and notable figures.

Grooms Cottage

A stylish and tranquil cottage in a picturesque north Cotswold village close to Stow-on-the-Wold, offering a super king-size bed and a courtyard garden with barbecue, suitable for 2 guests and 2 pets, with Wi-Fi and on-site parking included.

Studio Quercus

Studio Quercus is a ground-floor holiday cottage in the village of Todenham located within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a peaceful and accessible stay for couples with a private garden and parking.

Renwood

A charming two-bedroom cottage in the village of Eynsham, Oxfordshire, offering a peaceful and comfortable retreat surrounded by scenic countryside and village amenities within walking distance.

Shipton

Shipton Cottage is a luxury ground-floor barn conversion set in rural Cotswolds grounds with shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool, gym, games room, and children's play areas, offering a family-friendly and peaceful setting with scenic outdoor space including an orchard and terrace.

The Green - The Mews on the Green

Charming two-bedroom cottage with courtyard garden, located on a peaceful green in Chipping Norton within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ideal for couples or small families seeking a relaxing base near historic sites, villages, and natural attractions.

2 miles from Chastleton

Chastleton House is a well-preserved Jacobean country house with original interiors and a series of intimate historic gardens. Visitors can explore rare textiles, enjoy conservation tours, and browse a second-hand bookshop. The venue offers a unique time capsule experience without modern intrusions, set in peaceful Cotswold surroundings.

The Barn

A spacious barn conversion holiday home in a popular Cotswolds village with countryside views, an enclosed front garden with seating and BBQ, private parking, and open plan living with two bedrooms across two floors.

3 miles from Boarstall Duck Decoy

Boarstall Duck Decoy is a historic 17th-century duck trap in Buckinghamshire set in natural woodland. It is still operational with demonstrations organized by the National Trust, offering a unique insight into traditional waterfowl catching methods and ornithological study.

3 miles from Birdland Park and Gardens

Birdland Park and Gardens is a wildlife park in Gloucestershire housing around 500 birds in aviaries and natural habitats, famous for the only king penguins in England, Wales, or Ireland, plus dedicated breeding programs and nature reserves.

2 miles from Kirtlington Park

Kirtlington Park is an 18th-century Georgian Palladian mansion set in Capability Brown designed gardens and parkland in Oxfordshire. It offers visitors tours of the historic house and scenic outdoor grounds, with good wheelchair accessibility.

Brookend Cottage

Brookend Cottage is a characterful three-bedroom cottage nestled in the peaceful hamlet of Chastleton in the Cotswolds, surrounded by picturesque countryside and ideal for families, friends, or couples seeking an escape with access to countryside walks and local attractions.

3 miles from Chastleton House

Chastleton House is a Grade I listed Jacobean country house in Oxfordshire with extensive historic interiors and well-preserved gardens. Owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors a combined indoor and outdoor heritage experience including the Long Gallery, historic rooms, and gardens that are the birthplace of croquet as a competitive sport.

The Courtyard

The Courtyard is a peaceful and cosy two-bedroom barn conversion located in the Northamptonshire countryside hamlet of Falcutt, offering private outdoor terraces, scenic rural surroundings, and a relaxed atmosphere near local pubs and notable attractions such as Silverstone Circuit and Stratford upon Avon.

2 miles from Sulgrave Manor

Sulgrave Manor is a historic Tudor house in Northamptonshire, notable as the family home of George Washington's ancestors. Visitors can explore the restored interiors and gardens, enjoy the café, shop, and facilities for children, with accessible features throughout.

The Coach House - The Coach House Flat 1

A charming first-floor studio retreat set in the Oxfordshire countryside within the gated grounds of a Georgian Manor House, opposite the village church, with shared garden space and private parking, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside stay.

3 miles from Broughton Castle

Broughton Castle is a historic moated manor house in Oxfordshire, featuring extensive 16th-century architecture and parkland, open for tours including group and educational visits with onsite café and shop.

3 miles from Waterperry Gardens

Waterperry Gardens near Oxford features nine acres of ornamental gardens including a spectacular herbaceous border, formal gardens, and creative plant displays. Facilities include a plant centre, shop, art gallery, and teashop, offering a rich outdoor experience.

3 miles from Ilmington Manor

Ilmington Manor is an Elizabethan Cotswold stone manor house surrounded by extensive gardens featuring yew topiary, ornamental trees, shrubs, and herbaceous borders. The house and gardens are accessible to visitors by special arrangement only, primarily catering to historical societies.

Meadowbrook Farm - The Old Dairy

This is a single storey self catering cottage on a working farm in the hamlet of Moreton near Thame, Oxfordshire, featuring two bedrooms, an open plan living space, and an enclosed garden, set within 500 acres of farm land rich in wildlife.

3 miles from Long Crendon Courthouse

Long Crendon Courthouse is a 15th-century timber-framed building in Buckinghamshire, historically used as a wool store, manorial court house, and village poor house, now a National Trust property.

Located in Thame

Thame is a historic market town in Oxfordshire with notable religious heritage sites, historic buildings, and cultural events. It offers good public transport including a nearby railway station and has a walkable town centre, making it an attractive destination for tourists.

Hailey Cottage

Hailey Cottage is a characterful cottage situated in the peaceful village of Hailey, offering a cosy traditional atmosphere with countryside views and a private enclosed garden, suitable for families or groups.

2 miles from Minster Lovell Hall

Minster Lovell Hall is a historic 15th-century manor house ruin in Oxfordshire, featuring extensive remains including a tower, entrance porch, and dovecote, set beside the River Windrush and managed by English Heritage.

3 miles from Stoke Park Pavilions

Stoke Park Pavilions is a historic house located in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, offering visitors a chance to explore its heritage mainly through indoor tours. Accessibility is limited for people with disabilities, and children require close supervision. Visits are not free and mostly by appointment except for specific open times during certain holidays.

Located in Towcester

Towcester is an ancient market town in Northamptonshire with rich Roman and Saxon heritage, notable historic buildings like St Lawrence's Church, and a vibrant cultural scene including a racecourse and museums.

3 miles from Crocodiles of the World

Crocodiles of the World is a specialized zoo in Oxfordshire featuring over 30 reptile species, including 19 crocodile species, and offers unique keeper experiences, breeding programs, and rescue initiatives.

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Paradise House

This spacious four-bedroom holiday home in Shipston on Stour offers a sociable kitchen/dining area opening to an enclosed garden with patio and barbecue, a separate living room, and a games room, set in a quiet residential area ideal for families and groups exploring the Cotswolds and Warwickshire.

Meadowbrook Farm - Byre Cottage

A cosy one-bedroom self-catering holiday home situated on a working farm in rural Oxfordshire, offering peaceful surroundings and scenic views with an enclosed garden, private parking, and access to farm walks and nearby outdoor attractions.

3 miles from Long Crendon Manor

Long Crendon Manor is a historic medieval house offering unique stays with antique furnishings, beautiful gardens including a maze and croquet lawn, and modern amenities such as WiFi and a bakery café in the converted old stables. It features steep stairs limiting wheelchair access and does not allow dogs except for staff pets.

Curlew

Curlew is a spacious and stylish four-bedroom ground floor retreat in rural Oxfordshire surrounded by tranquil gardens and countryside views, designed as a peaceful and private base for family or group escapes with nearby village and countryside attractions.

Manor Farm Barns - The Old Workshop

This is a rural detached holiday property located on a working farm near Stratford-upon-Avon, set amidst open fields and countryside with public footpaths nearby, offering a homely and functional environment suitable for families, groups, and walkers.

2 miles from Alscot Park

Alscot Park is a Rococo Gothic style country house in Warwickshire with historic gardens and extensive parkland. The house is not open to the public, but educational visits are available by appointment. It offers a blend of history, artistry, and nature experiences.

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This accommodation is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom property suitable for 6 guests, set in large grounds in the Cotswolds with shared access to a heated indoor swimming pool, gym, games room, and children's play areas, combining country house living with family-friendly facilities and rural charm.

Saratoga

A charming romantic holiday property in the Cotswolds ideal for couples seeking peace, privacy, and a countryside retreat with shared sports and leisure amenities.

3 miles from Wayland's Smithy

Wayland's Smithy is an ancient Early Neolithic chambered long barrow in Oxfordshire, notable as a well-preserved example of the Severn-Cotswold tomb style. Visitors can explore the outdoor prehistoric stone barrow and surrounding landscape, reflecting early agricultural societies in Britain. The site is open all year under English Heritage management and features modern cultural significance with Pagan ritual use.

3 miles from Honington Hall

Honington Hall is a fine 17th-century manor house in Warwickshire known for its distinctive octagonal salon and richly remodeled interiors dating back to the 1740s, offering a historic indoor experience for visitors.

Cheltenham

This accommodation is a family-friendly property in the Cotswolds offering shared facilities such as a heated indoor swimming pool, a gym, games room, and children's play areas, set in a scenic rural location with accessible outdoor garden and barbecue areas.

Quarry Hill Farm - The Old Stables 1

The Old Stables 1 is a brand new barn conversion set on the outskirts of Shipton Under Wychwood in the Cotswolds offering a peaceful and private countryside retreat with scenic views and a south-facing enclosed courtyard garden suitable for couples or solo travellers.

3 miles from Ardington House

Ardington House is a Georgian stately home featuring fine brickwork and a classic symmetrical design, set in extensive gardens and parkland. It is open to visitors on select dates in the spring, summer, and bank holidays, and is also available for private events such as weddings and corporate occasions.

3 miles from Buckingham Chantry Chapel

Buckingham Chantry Chapel is a historic 15th-century chapel in Buckingham, noted for its Norman doorway and status as the oldest building in town. Owned by the National Trust, it is currently open to the public as a second-hand bookshop, offering visitors insight into medieval ecclesiastical architecture and local heritage.

Burwood Cottage

Burwood Cottage is a traditional countryside cottage set in the rural village of Chalkhouse Green, Oxfordshire, offering a private and homely atmosphere with views of the garden and countryside surroundings.

3 miles from Greys Court

Greys Court is a Tudor country house with historic interiors and extensive gardens featuring a medieval castle tower, a walled garden with a maze, and ornamental plants, open to the public under the National Trust.

3 miles from Deddington Castle

Deddington Castle is a large earthwork site of an 11th-century motte-and-bailey castle in Oxfordshire, featuring visible ramparts and mounds, now serving as a public park and nature walk managed by English Heritage and the local parish council.

3 miles from Nuffield Place

Nuffield Place is a historic country house near Nuffield, Oxfordshire, that was home to Viscount Nuffield. The house is now a museum managed by the National Trust, showcasing original furnishings, personal items, and the life of its famous automotive philanthropist owner.

3 miles from North Leigh Roman Villa

North Leigh Roman Villa is the visible remains of a large, luxurious Roman courtyard villa in Oxfordshire dating from the 1st to 5th century AD, featuring mosaics, bath suites, and historic farm buildings, managed by English Heritage for public visits.

Epsom

A family-friendly luxury holiday cottage in the Cotswolds with shared facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, gym, games room, and outdoor play areas, set in a scenic rural location with a large garden and terrace.

The Colleys

The Colleys is an elegant holiday home located in the centre of Lechlade-on-Thames, near the Thames Path and Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a comfortable and charming base for friends, couples, or small families with an enclosed courtyard garden and nearby river activities.

2 miles from Buscot Old Parsonage

Buscot Old Parsonage is an 18th-century house with a small walled garden located on the banks of the River Thames in Oxfordshire, accessible only by prior arrangement with the tenant. The property has limited access and no toilets, making it less suitable for groups or wheelchair users.

The Old Stables

A cosy stone cottage set on the edge of the quiet village of Swerford in Oxfordshire, offering a peaceful and private retreat with countryside surroundings and scenic walking routes nearby. The accommodation features a wood burner and a private hot tub on the patio.

The Garden Room

A ground floor holiday property on a working farm in Oxfordshire designed for couples, featuring open-plan living, an ensuite wet room, and access to garden seating with views of the countryside.

2 miles from Buscot Village

Buscot Village is a traditional English village on the banks of the River Thames, known for its tranquil natural beauty and wildlife. Visitors can enjoy outdoor walks, tea-room refreshments, and explore historic cottages by appointment. The village includes National Trust facilities and a car park with member benefits.

2 miles from Blenheim Palace, Park and Gardens

Blenheim Palace Partner Garden in Oxfordshire offers extensive formal gardens and parkland including Italian Garden, Water Terraces, and Churchill Memorial Garden, plus landscaping by ‘Capability’ Brown with notable monuments. Access is free for RHS Members on selected days but does not include the Palace interior.

Located in Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton is a historic market town in West Oxfordshire, set in the Cotswolds with a rich heritage including medieval architecture, a Norman castle earthwork, and cultural venues. It offers arts festivals, a theatre, and local shops and pubs for visitors.

Hatchers Barn

A stylish and luxurious barn conversion holiday home set on a working farm in West Berkshire countryside, offering accommodation for 8 guests with 4 bedrooms, on-site parking, wheelchair accessibility, pet allowance, and various family-friendly amenities.