At the ripe old age of 300 years old, The Lord Nelson has taken on many guises before becoming the public house that it is today. Originally a thatched cottage, the building was subject to some modifications prior to becoming a popular haunt for locals. In 1905, however, the local...
Read more about The Lord Nelson in WatlingtonSet in its own pretty grounds – which include a golf driving range – the smart Oxfordshire Inn Hotel is a gem of a find for visitors to the Oxfordshire and Cotswold countryside. Despite its rural setting, it is just six miles from Oxford city centre, so guests here can...
Read more about Oxfordshire Inn Hotel in Nr. KidlingtonOffering the opportunity to enjoy canalside dining in the summer and fireside dining in the winter, The Jolly Boatman is a top choice throughout the year. As well as outside seating from which to watch the canal boats sailing by, there is a cosy bar and lounge area to retreat...
Read more about Jolly Boatman in KidlingtonAfter a canalside walk or countryside hike, there’s nothing more pleasurable than retreating to a traditional pub like The Boat Inn and enjoying some wholesome food and drink. Located in a picturesque spot by the canal, a short drive from Blenheim Palace and Oxford Airport, this inn has retained its...
Read more about The Boat Inn inWe entered The Swan at Tetsworth through an idyllic garden, where wooden furniture and homely presentation lend a wonderful country-garden feel - never would you imagine yourself to be just a few miles away from the M40. The Swan serves as a veritable focal point for the local community, hosting...
Read more about The Swan at Tetsworth in TetsworthThis thatched, white-painted pub on the B480 between Watlington and Oxford is a gem of a find. From the artwork on sale by local artists to the homemade lemonade, crisps and pork scratchings (available to take away too) and neatly written chalkboard menus, the feast for the eye hints at...
Read more about The Half Moon in Nr. WatlingtonIt’s obvious when perusing the menu at The Half Moon in Cuxham that the food here is a cut above the rest. Boards outside boast ‘traditional French’ food and that’s exactly what you get (aside from one Sunday roast, kept to uphold British pub tradition). This is not an eatery...
Read more about The Half Moon in Nr. WatlingtonInside this gorgeous Georgian manor house, surrounded by 20 acres of stunning parkland, is the Milton Hill House hotel. Within, you’ll find a restaurant that treats guests and visitors to a menu full of well-prepared, classic food. Dishes are split into three categories (salads, stove and grill) to match your...
Read more about Milton Hill House in Nr. SteventonThe Black Horse is bursting with history – how many local pubs do you know that have been serving customers since 1672? This place is proud of its heritage – the pub sits on land bought for Anne of Cleves in a marriage settlement by Henry VIII – but in...
Read more about The Black Horse in StandlakeFleur de Lys (Flower of the Lily) originates from the 17th Century and is the only remaining pub in the picturesque village of East Hagbourne. A short walk from Didcot, Fleur De Lys is surrounded by countryside that’s perfect for walking, and dogs are very welcome. There is a comfortable...
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