I love nothing more than kicking back and taking five minutes - or five hours - in traditional village pubs where man, dog and child are made most welcome. At The Bell, sited on Chearsley Village Green, the atmosphere is just that: warm, friendly and inviting. A chocolate-box 14th-Century village...
Read more about The Bell in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire,If you’re looking for a quality hotel in Oxfordshire, look no further than Bignell Park. This excellent hotel is the ideal setting for an unforgettable occasion, tendered by an award-winning team. The recently renamed Oaks Restaurant, with its unique minstrels’ gallery and open fireplace, was built in 1740...
Read more about Oaks Restaurant in Nr. BicesterFor a genuine taste of regional Italy, head to Carluccio’s. Located in the wooden- Shaker-style Bicester Village, complete with wood panelling and high ceilings, Carluccio’s offers the successful combination of an authentic Italian caffè with an ‘alimentari’ food shop and deli. Carluccio’s is the perfect place to enjoy a...
Read more about Carluccio's - Bicester in BicesterVillandry has quickly become a firm favourite amongst Oxfordshire diners, offering a relaxing retreat from a hard day's shopping at Bicester Village. Step inside this bistro and you'll be transported far from Oxfordshire. In fact, you could be forgiven for thinking you'd entered a restaurant in Paris - and that's...
Read more about Villandry Bistro in BicesterMatt and Kieran are the new management brains behind The Nightingale in Bicester. Having recently taken over this pub, the two have set to work on establishing a venue that locals and visitors from far and wide can come to rely on for hot and tasty traditional pub meals and...
Read more about The Nightingale in BicesterThe thatched, 15th-Century Strickland Arms looks so quaint and inviting that it is nigh on impossible to resist popping in for a pint or a bite to eat. Those who do stop by will be rewarded with charming, cosy surroundings and a wide-ranging menu of comforting dishes to choose from....
Read more about The Strickland Arms in Nr. WitneyIf the food at this Oxfordshire inn were a performance, it would deserve a standing ovation. Visit simply to sample the cuisine or stay overnight in one of the lovely bedrooms overlooking the Chiltern Hills for the full Inn at Emmington experience. Perhaps devour smooth paté with crispy delicate toast accompanied...
Read more about The Inn at Emmington in Nr. ChinnorThis traditional inn, complete with open fires and authentic wooden beams, is located at the edge of historic Woodstock. As such, the vast Cotswold countryside is at guests’ fingertips – so it’s not surprising that many visitors choose to stay overnight at this lovely establishment, in one of the 13...
Read more about The Duke of Marlborough in Nr. OxfordLegend has it that The Kings Arms Hotel was once a stomping ground for none other than Queen Victoria's son. It was here, they say, that he entertained his mistress. Now, however, this 17th-Century establishment is more renowned for its hospitable service and memorable cuisine. All that is left of...
Read more about The Kings Arms Hotel in BicesterThis charming pub overlooks Witney’s beautiful Church Green. A fine Georgian building, the pub was once home to the Clinch Brewery and was reportedly a favourite watering hole of Dylan Thomas when he lived nearby. Nowadays, it serves bacon sarnies from early in the morning, great pints of real ale...
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