Hotels near Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
The Feathers
WOODSTOCK - 0.5 miles away
‘The best of old-world charm and modern facilities’, this child-friendly hotel in a Cotswolds market town near Blenheim Palace has bags of personality.
The Bell at Hampton Poyle
OXFORD - 3.9 miles away
Owner George Dailey revitalised this honey-stone roadside pub from a tired pub into a popular village hub.
Artist Residence Oxfordshire
SOUTH LEIGH - 6 miles away
That artful couple Justin and Charlotte Salisbury have transformed a 16th-century thatched village inn (albeit one that had a helipad) into the newest Residence in their small, quirky boutique hotel chain.
Burlington House
OXFORD - 6 miles away
The scent of freshly baked bread wafts through this affable B&B in a leafy suburb, gently hailing the start of a new day.
Old Parsonage Hotel
OXFORD - 7 miles away
‘We visit Oxford every year and the Old Parsonage never disappoints.’
Vanbrugh House Hotel
OXFORD - 8 miles away
Conveniently located near the Oxford Union, this Cotswold-stone town house once held council offices; today it banishes the workaday as a ‘friendly, boutique' hotel’ with 'very pleasant staff'.
Old Bank Hotel
OXFORD - 8 miles away
A former draper’s and mercer’s–turned–bank, opposite the Bodleian Library, is these days a smart bar, restaurant and hotel.
The Maytime Inn
ASTHALL - 10 miles away
A ‘delightful, friendly place’, this ‘extraordinarily good-value’ 17th-century mellow stone coaching inn has an authentic country air.
The Swan Inn
BURFORD - 10 miles away
‘Swooning views of the Windrush valley’ lead the way to this ‘informal inn’ hung with wisteria, where Guide inspectors were welcomed by 'a charming family of resident fluffy-legged bantams'.
Bay Tree Hotel
BURFORD - 12 miles away
A wisteria-festooned arch frames the entry to this prettily refurbished hotel, in a hilly Cotswold town.
B&B Rafters
MARCHAM - 12 miles away
Sigrid Grawert is the warm hostess of this inviting B&B on the edge of a pretty Oxfordshire village, .
The Lamb Inn
BURFORD - 12 miles away
On a tranquil side street in a picture-postcard market town on the River Windrush, this higgledy-piggledy old inn pleased Guide inspectors with its ‘classic Cotswold ambience’.
The King’s Head Inn
BLEDINGTON - 13 miles away
Ducks glide on a brook that bisects a village green, overlooked by a Cotswold stone pub, owned by Nicola and Archie Orr-Ewing, who also manage The Swan Inn at Swinbrook (see entry).
The Pointer
BRILL - 13 miles away
In the hilltop village that inspired JRR Tolkien’s Bree, this red brick village pub-and-restaurant-with-rooms is a logical extension to new owner Harry Aubrey-Fletcher’s farm.
The Feathered Nest
CHIPPING NORTON - 14 miles away
Far-reaching views across sheep-spotted countryside spool away from this ‘splendid’ 300-year-old malthouse-turned-restaurant-with-rooms above the Evenlode valley.
The Old School
MORETON-IN-MARSH - 14 miles away
Epicurean delights and country comforts add up to a top-notch B&B in a Cotwolds village.
From £120 per night
The Five Alls
LECHLADE - 15 miles away
Quirky and sophisticated: Lana and Sebastian Snow twist expectations at their 18th-century Cotswold dining pub-with-rooms.
The Plough
KELMSCOTT - 16 miles away
A popular pub-with-rooms in a tiny, ‘beguiling’ village close to the Thames, The Plough’s warm welcome and foodie credentials are appreciated as much by locals (and their dogs) as by guests from farther afield.
Lords of the Manor - Spring in the Cotswolds
UPPER SLAUGHTER - 18 miles away
A coat of arms and portraits of past owners set the tone at this honey-hued former rectory, recommended by Guide readers for a ‘welcoming, comfortable, relaxing’ country house experience
The Five Arrows
WADDESDON - 19 miles away
A Victorian inn, originally built to house architects and craftsmen constructing nearby Waddesdon Manor, is now a ‘comfortable’ hotel run by the Rothschild family trust and the National Trust.
The Greyhound Inn
LETCOMBE REGIS - 19 miles away
‘A truly wonderful place to stay,’ writes an approving guest, who savoured the 18th-century red brick pub as much as Greyhound regulars do their pints of Titanic Plum Porter.
The Horse and Groom
MORETON-IN-MARSH - 20 miles away
Close to Batsford Park, once home to the Mitfords, and its arboretum, this Cotswold-stone Georgian inn remains friendly and affordable after a seamless transition from private ownership to the Cirrus Inns group in 2016.
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Hotels near Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
The Highworth
Swindon - 21 miles away
Inside a Georgian town house, an elegant bar, restaurant and hotel, overlooking the high street of a charming market town. Some of the ‘high’-dubbed bedrooms retain an antique fireplace and have an eye-catching feature wall. Evening menus in the modern restaurant include European dishes such as chicken and mushroom Stroganoff or king prawn and crayfish risotto. A wide choice of light bites, sharing boards, burgers is available at lunchtime; roasts on Sundays. An enclosed, sunny courtyard has tables, chairs and parasols. Six miles N-E of Swindon town centre.
Home Farm Bed & Breakfast
Milton Keynes - 24 miles away
The New Inn
Reading - 28 miles away
Overtown Manor
Swindon - 29 miles away
Within its own lovely garden and grounds, an immaculate B&B in a Grade II listed house, where arriving guests are greeted with tempting tea-time treats. Part of a working farm, much of the food for breakfast (home-made granola, banana bread, jams and marmalade, fresh fruit salad, honey) comes from just a few steps away. A full English Wiltshire breakfast is cooked on the Aga. Supper trays may be pre-ordered; local pubs and restaurants are nearby. Cookery workshops are held. In a little hamlet, 2 miles from Swindon.
The White Hart
Swindon - 29 miles away
The Walnut Tree Inn
Northampton - 30 miles away
Convenient for Silverstone, the hotel once served as a stopover for Victorian railway travellers; high speed trains still run along its front. The restaurant is popular for rib eye steaks and seasonal menus. Bedrooms are straightforward; breakfasts are tasty. Music and comedy events are regularly held. On the outskirts of Blisworth, 6 miles from Northampton,
The Inn with the Well
Marlborough - 30 miles away
Close to the Ridgeway path (Europe’s oldest pathway), a small, friendly pub serving cask ales from local and micro breweries, and tasty food. The original well can be viewed through a glass panel in the restaurant floor. Comfortable accommodation is in an annexe; pets are welcome in ground floor rooms. 3 miles N of Marlborough.
Woughton House – M Gallery
Milton Keynes - 30 miles away
The Roseate
Reading - 31 miles away
By Forbury Gardens, triking design meets civic grandeur in a grand brick-built building (formerly The Forbury hotel, and County Hall offices). Opulently restored by India-based hotel group Roseate Hotels & Resorts, an impressive chandelier trails down; plush fabrics and ritzy wallpaper add glamour. In luxurious bedrooms there is fine bedding, original artwork, and state-of-the-art lighting and audio systems. Cerise restaurant is for sophisticated dining. Soothing treatments await in Aheli spa. Reading rail station is a 5-minute walk away.
The Old Fourpenny Shop Hotel
Warwick - 32 miles away
Embellished with hanging baskets, a small, brick-built hotel close to the racecourse and main sights in Warwick. Neat, comfortable bedrooms are above a friendly pub/restaurant stocking a wide selection of real ales, craft lagers, ciders and fine wines. In the rustic dining area, pub favourites, char-grilled steaks and burgers are served. Some outdoor seating; limited parking is through a narrow carriage entrance at the rear.
Castle Limes Hotel
Warwick - 32 miles away
Adjacent to a road, a family-run hotel with spacious accommodation in a former 200-year-old former coaching house. All bedrooms have free Wi-Fi, a flat screen TV, I-pod dock/radio and tea- and coffee-making facilities; less mobile guests will appreciate one of the five ground-floor rooms. Satisfying breakfasts are served in the modern dining room, and a small residents’ bar stocks local bottled real ales, lagers, wines and spirits; pubs and restaurants are a short walk away. Limited (first come, first served) on-site parking is possible).
South Lodge
Milton Keynes - 32 miles away
The Green Dragon
Marlborough - 33 miles away
Bedecked with hanging baskets, a friendly local on the high street. It is owned by Wadworth, an independent brewer based in Wiltshire. Comfortably furnished bedrooms (quieter at the back) have restful tones and some original features. Real ales at the bar; pub dishes (sausage and mash, pie of the day) are sered in the characterful wood-panelled dining areas.
The Hopping Hare
Northampton - 34 miles away
Standing grandly over more recent housing development, this brick-built former manor house is two miles outside the town. The family-owned hotel includes a destination restaurant, a stylish bar, fireside sofas and intimate spaces for drinking and dining. Bright jewel colours run through to pleasing bedrooms.
The Old Forge
Marlborough - 36 miles away
Once the village blacksmiths, the 16th-century building is now a peaceful B&B with a TV, fridge, hairdryer, radio alarm, and tea- and coffee-making facilities in contemporary bedrooms. For breakfast, local and homemade produce is served in a large open-plan kitchen. A picnic area at the front is set beside the river bank where the Kennet flows past. In a small village, 5 miles W of Marlborough.
Ecton House
Northampton - 38 miles away
Painstakingly restored, a Grade II listed former rectory in peaceful grounds opposite Ecton village church and within walking distance of a local pub and restaurant. A continental breakfast is served in the elegant oak-beamed dining room, which has an original inglenook fireplace. Five miles from Northampton town centre.
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