Must-see hotels in Oxford & the Cotswolds

  • White Horse

    Oxfordshire

    This attractive, half-timbered country pub, a mile north of White Horse Hill, has six surprisingly smart modern rooms, with splashes of colour, in its…

  • Acorn Guest House

    Oxford

    Spread through two adjoining houses, the friendly Acorn offers eight comfortable rooms at very reasonable prices, close to great pubs and restaurants and…

  • Galaxie Hotel

    Oxford

    Smartly updated B&B, spreading through two interlinked Victorian townhouses in Summertown, 1.5 miles north of the centre. The breezy reception hall leads…

  • University Rooms Oxford

    Oxford

    During university holidays – Christmas, Easter and summer – and to a lesser extent at other times, visitors can stay in a student room in one of Oxford's…

  • St Michael's Manor Hotel

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    In a lovely location, with its own lake, this 500-year-old manor offers 30 opulent rooms hidden down hushed carpeted corridors. Those in the manor itself…

  • Volunteer Inn

    The Cotswolds

    Above a busy, locally loved pub, this clutch of simple rooms – not all are en-suite – is a favourite with Cotswold Way walkers and cyclists. Maharaja, its…

  • Lords of the Manor

    The Cotswolds

    Although from the outside this 17th-century mansion appears to embody traditional rural splendour, its spacious, supremely tasteful rooms are surprisingly…

  • Beaumont House

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    A mile south of central Cheltenham, just off Bath Rd, boutique Beaumont House offers a range of carefully designed rooms, overlooking a gorgeous back…

  • Old Bank Hotel

    Oxford

    Slap bang in the centre of Oxford – front rooms overlook the University Church – this grand hotel is liberally scattered with contemporary art and offers…

  • Russell’s

    The Cotswolds

    Housed in the former workshop of furniture designer Gordon Russell, this Arts and Crafts–influenced hotel offers seven sizeable rooms, some with exposed…

  • Wild Thyme

    The Cotswolds

    The three colour-themed rooms in this rambling 400-year-old house, vary in size, but they’re comfy, charming and delightfully unfussy, with Egyptian…

  • Cotswold Lodge Hotel

    Oxford

    A good-value hotel, in a grand Victorian villa half a mile from Jericho’s pubs and restaurants and 15 minutes’ walk north of central Oxford. Ten ‘feature’…

  • Cardynham House

    The Cotswolds

    Each of the nine plush rooms at 15th-century Cardynham House has its own theme, from ‘Old Tuscany’ to ‘Arabian Nights’; most have four-poster beds, richly…

  • Oxford Townhouse

    Oxford

    Fifteen comfortable, subtly chic, minimalist-modern rooms, with white-and-navy striped blankets, varnished-wood desks and blue flourishes, in a gorgeously…

  • YHA Wye Valley

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    On the banks of the River Wye, with its own canoe landing platform, this 46-bed hostel in a Victorian former rectory is set within 16 wooded hectares…

  • Royal Oxford Hotel

    Oxford

    This grand old hotel stares you smack in the face as you set off walking from the train station towards Oxford city centre. And if you’re looking for a…

  • Saracens Head Inn

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    Honey-toned woods, fresh cream decor and understated modern style make this revamped 16th-century riverside inn, overlooking Symond Yat’s ferry crossing,…

  • Five Arrows Hotel

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    This elaborate half-timbered inn was originally built to house the artisans working on nearby Waddesdon Manor. The 16 rooms have been stylishly renovated,…

  • Bull

    The Cotswolds

    Guests at this venerable coaching inn follow in the footsteps of illustrious predecessors including Charles II and Horatio Nelson. Plusher rooms feature…

  • Number 9

    The Cotswolds

    Centrally located and wonderfully atmospheric, set in an 18th-century town house that was once a coaching inn, this friendly B&B is all sloping floors,…

  • Olive Branch

    The Cotswolds

    At the quiet upper end of the high street, this snug B&B offers eight homey rooms cheerfully done up in pinks, creams and whites. Number 4 has its own…

  • Crown & Trumpet

    The Cotswolds

    This very welcoming, locally loved 17th-century inn holds five good-value retro-furnished en-suite rooms, complete with sloping floors, exposed beams and…

  • Battledown

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    If you don’t mind the 1-mile walk southwest to central Cheltenham, this family-run French-colonial-style villa is an especially warm and friendly option…

  • Blenheim Buttery

    Oxfordshire

    Upstairs above a friendly little cafe-bakery, where they serve the excellent à la carte breakfast, this good-value B&B offers simple but spacious and…

  • Macdonald Windsor Hotel

    Windsor & Eton

    The cream of Windsor’s crop, this floral-scented hotel may look small from the front, but beyond its revolving door you’ll find 120 elegant rooms. Rich,…

  • Eight Bells Inn

    The Cotswolds

    This friendly and atmospheric 14th-century inn offers six bright, modern rooms with iron bedsteads, soothing neutral decor, flowery wallpaper and warm…

  • Bear

    Oxfordshire

    Covered in ivy, and dating back to the 13th century, this stately former coaching inn stands near the town approach to Blenheim Palace. Facilities have…

  • Feathers

    Oxfordshire

    Oozing contemporary chic, this handsome 17th-century town house – previously a sanatorium, a draper’s, and a butcher’s – offers stylish, comfortable rooms…

  • Central Backpackers

    Oxford

    A welcoming budget option between the train station and town centre, above a bar that can get loud, this small hostel has basic, bright and cheerful dorms…

  • Greensleeves

    The Cotswolds

    Farmland fringes this modern house on the outskirts of Cirencester, off Gloucester Rd 2 miles north of the centre. Its three comfortable rooms share their…

  • 76 Duke Street

    Windsor & Eton

    Although this central B&B offers two immaculate doubles – complete with draping curtains, sitting space and cakes baked by Julia, its welcoming owner –…

  • Old Brewhouse

    The Cotswolds

    Set in a charming 17th-century townhouse just northeast of the centre, this lovely B&B has pretty pastel-painted rooms with cast-iron beds and country…

  • Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa

    Windsor & Eton

    This sprawling Victorian hotel rests on its superb location, opposite the castle. Some of its hundred rooms, divided between the main street-front…

  • Old Court Hotel

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    Set amid pretty gardens 3 miles northwest of Symonds Yat West, just off the A40 as you head towards the village, this striking 16th-century manor house…

  • White Hart Inn

    The Cotswolds

    Appealingly old fashioned and comfily updated, this bubbly central inn caters particularly well to walkers and cyclists. Choose between the three cheaper …

  • Cotswold House Hotel & Spa

    The Cotswolds

    This elegant Regency townhouse turned boutique hotel, spreading back from the high street, features ultra-comfortable king-sized beds, lush furnishings…

  • Heather House

    Oxford

    This detached home, in a residential neighbourhood 10 minutes’ walk southwest of Magdalen Bridge (an easy bus ride), holds eight simple cream-painted B&B…

  • Number Four at Stow

    The Cotswolds

    The fourth in a small family chain, Number Four is not exactly 'at Stow' – it's at a road junction a mile south of town towards Burford. Its 18 crisp,…

  • Alma House

    Windsor & Eton

    Within this pretty Victorian townhouse, half a mile southwest of the castle, the four smart rooms feature comfy beds, abundant light and tasteful cream or…

  • Old Dairy

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    This comfy B&B has just two bright, stylish rooms done up with fluffy beds, spot lighting and cosy creams and beiges; one is large enough to sleep four…