J & G’s guide to West Oxfordshire and beyond
Eating out
A community-owned pub just 3 miles from our accommodation full of character and charm, with log fires, beamed ceilings and pretty gardens. The menu features classic British dishes made with seasonal and home grown produce from the kitchen garden and sourced from local farmers and the bar is well-stocked with a selection of real ales showcasing the best local breweries. Our favourite local pub.
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Red Lion
Standlake RoadA community-owned pub just 3 miles from our accommodation full of character and charm, with log fires, beamed ceilings and pretty gardens. The menu features classic British dishes made with seasonal and home grown produce from the kitchen garden and sourced from local farmers and the bar is well-stocked with a selection of real ales showcasing the best local breweries. Our favourite local pub.
Contemporary Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine. Offer a fixed price Sunday buffet. Will deliver to our accommodation.
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The Bayleaf
4 Lombard StContemporary Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine. Offer a fixed price Sunday buffet. Will deliver to our accommodation.
Quaint thatched pub in a rural setting just 2.5 miles from our accommodation. Great place for a Sunday lunch.Check website for opening days/times. Booking ahead recommended.
The Masons Arms
Quaint thatched pub in a rural setting just 2.5 miles from our accommodation. Great place for a Sunday lunch.Check website for opening days/times. Booking ahead recommended.
Harcourt Arms
Local gems
Handmade ceramics, beautiful gardens & delicious food! A lovely place to browse fabulous displays of patterns and designs produced in the pottery, together with large selection of classic and contemporary gifts for people of all ages. Don't miss a stroll through the lovely garden borders and treat yourself to something nice from the award-winning cafe.
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Aston Pottery and Trading Company
Handmade ceramics, beautiful gardens & delicious food! A lovely place to browse fabulous displays of patterns and designs produced in the pottery, together with large selection of classic and contemporary gifts for people of all ages. Don't miss a stroll through the lovely garden borders and treat yourself to something nice from the award-winning cafe.
This beautiful 18th century building in the centre of Witney with its riverside garden is well worth a visit. Take time to view the displays of Witney's blanket making and brewing Enter through a lovely shop at the front selling woollen goods and other crafts, and take time to view the displays of Witney's blanket-making and brewing history before stopping off at the cosy cafe serving delicious home made pies, soup, platters, cakes, teas and beer.
The Witney Blanket Hall
100 High StThis beautiful 18th century building in the centre of Witney with its riverside garden is well worth a visit. Take time to view the displays of Witney's blanket making and brewing Enter through a lovely shop at the front selling woollen goods and other crafts, and take time to view the displays of Witney's blanket-making and brewing history before stopping off at the cosy cafe serving delicious home made pies, soup, platters, cakes, teas and beer.
If visiting Oxford, take a stroll through the Covered Market, where trading has been taking place since the 1770’s. You’ll find a real mixture of independent traders with many businesses having been run by the same family for generations.
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Oxford Covered Market
Market StreetIf visiting Oxford, take a stroll through the Covered Market, where trading has been taking place since the 1770’s. You’ll find a real mixture of independent traders with many businesses having been run by the same family for generations.
The family home of Lord Faringdon houses an interesting collection of pictures, furniture and ceramics and is surrounded by lovely grounds full of seasonal interest. Check website for opening times, as this property is not open all year round.
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Buscot Park
The family home of Lord Faringdon houses an interesting collection of pictures, furniture and ceramics and is surrounded by lovely grounds full of seasonal interest. Check website for opening times, as this property is not open all year round.
A ten minute drive away, this is a historic farm, manor house and grounds, featuring a walled garden and 17 acres of open space to enjoy. An opportunity to glimpse past times in rural Oxfordshire.
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Cogges Manor Farm
Church LaneA ten minute drive away, this is a historic farm, manor house and grounds, featuring a walled garden and 17 acres of open space to enjoy. An opportunity to glimpse past times in rural Oxfordshire.
Sightseeing
This world-famous university, set in the City of Dreaming Spires, is made up of a multitude of different buildings including colleges, gardens, libraries and museums. Check websites if you are looking to visit somewhere in particular, though a wander round the streets and alleyways will give you a flavour of University’s unique historic charm. Walking tours and the Hop On Hop Off bus tours are an excellent way of learning more about the city.
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Háskólinn í Oxford
Wellington SquareThis world-famous university, set in the City of Dreaming Spires, is made up of a multitude of different buildings including colleges, gardens, libraries and museums. Check websites if you are looking to visit somewhere in particular, though a wander round the streets and alleyways will give you a flavour of University’s unique historic charm. Walking tours and the Hop On Hop Off bus tours are an excellent way of learning more about the city.
Arguably the jewel in West Oxfordshire’s crown, Blenheim Palace is a World Heritage Site with over 300 years of history. As well as the palace, there are extensive grounds in which to walk - and also rowing boat hire on the lake during August and September (again, booking is required). Well worth booking tickets in advance for speedier entry.
To reach Blenheim Palace from our accommodation, you will need to pass through Bladon. If you visit the quiet churchyard of this small village, you will find the final resting place of Sir Winston Churchill, who was born in Blenheim Palace.
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Blenheim Palace
Arguably the jewel in West Oxfordshire’s crown, Blenheim Palace is a World Heritage Site with over 300 years of history. As well as the palace, there are extensive grounds in which to walk - and also rowing boat hire on the lake during August and September (again, booking is required). Well worth booking tickets in advance for speedier entry.
To reach Blenheim Palace from our accommodation, you will need to pass through Bladon. If you visit the quiet churchyard of this small village, you will find the final resting place of Sir Winston Churchill, who was born in Blenheim Palace.
Find out why this charming village in the heart of the Cotswolds is regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England - and why it is known as the Venice of the Cotswolds. Don’t miss a visit to Lower and Upper Slaughter while you are in the area - don’t be put off by the names - they are postcard-perfect villages and offer lovely countryside walks besides!
Plenty of options for eating in Bourton-on-the-Water - or treat yourself to lunch or afternoon tea at The Slaughters Manor House.
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Bourton on the Water
Find out why this charming village in the heart of the Cotswolds is regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England - and why it is known as the Venice of the Cotswolds. Don’t miss a visit to Lower and Upper Slaughter while you are in the area - don’t be put off by the names - they are postcard-perfect villages and offer lovely countryside walks besides!
Plenty of options for eating in Bourton-on-the-Water - or treat yourself to lunch or afternoon tea at The Slaughters Manor House.
Shopping
If shopping is your thing, then a visit to Bicester Village is a must.
Bicester Village has become one of the world’s leading luxury shopping destinations, offering fashion and lifestyle brands, often at discounted prices.
We recommend using the Park and Ride service off the A34 if visiting at peak times.
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Bicester Village
If shopping is your thing, then a visit to Bicester Village is a must.
Bicester Village has become one of the world’s leading luxury shopping destinations, offering fashion and lifestyle brands, often at discounted prices.
We recommend using the Park and Ride service off the A34 if visiting at peak times.
The Westgate Centre is Oxford newest shopping destination and has most major brands plus a rooftop terrace for restaurants, bars, cafes and cinema. It has an underground car park for convenience - a cheaper option could be the Park and Ride Service - and the Seacourt Park and Ride will drop you outside the Centre.
Have a walk away from the shopping centre towards the centre of the city to find other shops and eateries - and don’t miss the Covered Market.
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Westgate Shopping Centre
Queen StreetThe Westgate Centre is Oxford newest shopping destination and has most major brands plus a rooftop terrace for restaurants, bars, cafes and cinema. It has an underground car park for convenience - a cheaper option could be the Park and Ride Service - and the Seacourt Park and Ride will drop you outside the Centre.
Have a walk away from the shopping centre towards the centre of the city to find other shops and eateries - and don’t miss the Covered Market.
Stylish Garden Centre with rustic chic home interiors and gift shop plus cafe and art gallery. Situated on the outskirts of picturesque Burford - so don't miss a stroll round the "Gateway to the Cotswolds" with its famous High Street rising up from the church and river.
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Burford Garden Center
Shilton RoadStylish Garden Centre with rustic chic home interiors and gift shop plus cafe and art gallery. Situated on the outskirts of picturesque Burford - so don't miss a stroll round the "Gateway to the Cotswolds" with its famous High Street rising up from the church and river.
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Parking in Oxford
Parking in Oxford city centre can be expensive. We recommend using the Park and Ride services, which are situated on the outskirts of Oxford. During part of 2023 and 2024, the Botley Road will be closed to traffic heading to the City Centre, due to improvement works to Oxford train station. Please bear this in mind if visiting the city and consider using the Pear Tree Park and Ride to the north of the city, rather than Seacourt Park and Ride to the west.