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STAYCATION SPECIAL

Packages which include a two course dinner from our set menu, bed and breakfast are available with free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to check in.

Planning your perfect Staycation in Oxford & Witney

The Oxfordshire Cotswolds is an area of rich heritage and striking beauty with shaded woodlands, rolling hills and chocolate box villages with their distinctive honey stone cottages. 

Discover the delights of Oxford…

You could stay for a week and not cover all the colleges, museums and art galleries in Oxford. This beautiful city is a delight to visit and very compact and pedestrian friendly. For another view of view take to the water and hire a punt to glide down the river – make it that dreamy relaxing afternoon you promised yourself.

and enjoy the Cotswolds on your doorstep

Witney is the ideal base to explore the Cotswolds and the many different towns and village with the famous golden stone and the rolling hills, the ‘wolds’. Discover the filming locations of Downton Abbey nearby or venture further to Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, Castle Combe or Stow-on-the-Wold

 

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Historic Houses & Castles

Explore the ‘Dreaming City of Spires’, visit the elegant Blenheim Palace or uncover the story of wartime code breaking – there is so much to discover with Witney as your base.

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Museums & Art Galleries

As a world class seat of learning and education it’s possibly no surprise that there are so many museums in Oxford, and the best part is many are free to visit.

Theme Parks and Days Out

Discover the many Downton Abbey filming locations near here, go an a brewery tour or get up close and personal with some extraordinary animals – including crocodiles!

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Shopping & Retail

Whether it’s bargain designer shopping in Bicester, antique shopping in Burford, or window shopping in Witney – we’ve got you covered.

Activity Breaks

Who knew you could have a beach holiday in the Cotswolds! Or why not bring your bikes to explore Oxford and the beautiful surrounding countryside. 

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Gardens, Parks & Walks

The Oxfordshire cotswolds offers so many wonderful walking opportunities exploring the countryside, rivers and ancient monuments, or get some inspiration for your own garden from the glorious terraces of Blenheim Palace.

Why not take a picnic?

To make things easier we can put together a picnic lunch for you to take on your travels, just ask at reception for more details.