Hotels and Inns at a glance

Hotels in Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds, Rutland

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Nottinghamshire

NAME OF HOTEL / INN	AMENITIES	ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS AT THE HOTEL OR NEARBY
Saracens Head Hotel SOUTHWELL	Historic 17th century coaching inn with all modern comforts	Excellent situation in the historic town of Southwell
Clumber Park Hotel CLUMBER PARK, Near WORKSOP	Limetree Restaurant and Conservatory, together with 48 comfortable bedrooms, make Clumber Park Hotel the perfect business or leisure venue.	Set in glorious countryside around Sherwood Forest, this hotel’s team will make you feel welcome and it is perfectly located for exploring the area and is convenient for both M1 and A1
The Unicorn Hotel GUNTHORPE	Stunning location on the banks of River Trent. 14 rooms within the pub building. Large car park. Traditional meals and real ales on draught.	Stunning location on the banks of the River Trent in the tranquil village of Gunthorpe. Close enough to the A46 and Nottingham for easy access. 1 mile from the nearest train station
Ye Olde Bell RETFORD	One of England's oldest coaching inns, with oak panelled rooms, log fires and leaded windows. St. Leger Bar, Oak Room Restaurant	Set within tranquil gardens on the edge of Sherwood Forest, 10 minutes from the A1 and 10 miles from the M18/M1 link.
Best Western The Lion Hotel WORKSOP	Recently refurbished we offer modern and contemporary facilities. We have not lost the character that have made us a destination of choice for four centuries.	Excellent links to both A1 and M1.
Unicorn Hotel GUNTHORPE, NOTTINGHAM	17th century former coaching house. 15 individually styled bedrooms.	Situated on the banks of the River Trent in the picturesque village of Gunthorpe.
Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds
Bay Tree Hotel BURFORD	Dates from 1584. Friendly and attentive service, gourmet cuisine, exposed beams, flagstones and crackling log fires.	The Bay Tree is situated in picturesque Burford, "The Gateway to the Cotswolds"
The Duke of Marlborough WOODSTOCK	A gem of Great British inns. Delightful pub with excellent reputation for food.	Nestled just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the historic town of Woodstock
Inn For All Seasons THE BARRINGTONS, BURFORD	Historic traditional Cotswold inn. Excellent food, fine wine, real ales, open fires, wood beams. Delightful en-suite rooms include a four poster.	Superb setting in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, 3 miles west of Burford.
The Kingfisher Inn SHILLINGFORD	Family owned and operated hotel. Bar and Restaurant, strong emphasis on good food.	Located at the head of the old wharf road in the small village of Shillingford by the River Thames near Wallingford.
The George Hotel DORCHESTER-ON-THAMES	15th century coaching inn. Oak beams, inglenook fireplaces,En-suite bedrooms	Located in Dorchester-on-Thames in the heart of Oxfordshire.
The Talk House STANTON ST JOHN, OXFORD	Delightful Inn. Exposed beams, open fireplaces, great food and Fuller's award winning beers. Four recently refurbished, ground floor annexe bedrooms.	Set in rural surroundings close to the historic city of Oxford.
Head of the River OXFORD	Popular traditional inn, bar and restaurant. Attractive rates, excellent home cooked cuisine, wines and Fuller's award winning ales and beers.	Set in a stunning location overlooking the River Thames, just 5 minutes walk from the city centre
The Kings Head Inn BLEDINGTON	Privately-owned free house set in the heart of the Cotswolds countryside. Former 16th century cider house	Located in Bledington, midway between Oxford and Stratford Upon Avon and east of the M40
The Plough at Clanfield CLANFIELD	Authentic 16th century Elizabethan Cotswold Manor House, with wonderful food, roaring log fires in winter, al fresco dining in summer.	Set in the beautiful Cotswold countryside within striking distance of Oxford
The White Horse Village Inn DUNS TEW, DEDDINGTON	Cotswold village Inn. Fantastic food, accommodation and atmosphere! 8 comfortably furnished en-suite rooms	The honeystone White Horse has stood at the heart of the North Oxfordshire village of Duns Tew for more than 3 centuries.
The Shaven Crown SHIPTON-UNDER-WYCHWOOD	One of the ten oldest inns in the country, founded in the 14th century by the monks of Bruern Abbey. Many original features remain, including the 14th century gateway and the double-braced roof structure of the Great Hall. Restaurant, Courtyard, Monk's Bar. Real ales, fine wines and excellent food. Cycle Friendly. Dog Friendly.	Set in the heart of the picturesque Cotswold village of Shipton-Under-Wychwood. Perfectly located for exploring the Cotswolds, with Blenheim Palace and the historic towns of Cheltenham and Oxford nearby.
The Red Lion ADDERBURY, Near BANBURY	Old coaching inn with old oak decoration and stone chimneys. The bar has a list of the inn's Landlords, dating back to before the Civil War when it was a Royalist-owned hostelry.	Overlooks the village green in Adderbury.
Mill House Hotel CHIPPING NORTON	Superbly converted stone mill house, dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. 23 luxurious en-suite bedrooms	The leading independent family owned country house hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds.
The Lamb Inn, SHIPTON-UNDER-WYCHWOOD	Beautiful Cotswold Inn with luxury accommodation.	Lovely location in pretty Cotswold village
The Mill and Old Swan, MINSTER LOVELL	The Mill and Old Swan Hotel offers a satisfying blend of Cotswold stone and half-timbering dating back 600 years. A wealth of oak beams and glowing fires welcome you.	Hotel stands in a 60 acre estate along the banks of the River Windrush in a small Oxfordshire village.
The Bell Hotel, CHARLBURY	Privately owned 18th Century Cotswold hotel, cosy traditional oak-beamed bar/lounge and fine cuisine in intimate surroundings.	Located in the centre of the Oxfordshire Cotswold town of Charlbury, only 15 miles north-west of Oxford.
The White Hart NETTLEBED, HENLEY-ON-THAMES	The White Hart has twelve en-suite bedrooms. Number 28' restaurant seats thirty people and has its own saloon for drinks and a terrace for al fresco dining.	Located between Wallingford and Henley-on-Thames on the A4130 in Nettlebed, five minutes drive from Henley-on-Thames, fifteen minutes from Reading and half an hour from Oxford.
The Red Lion Hotel, HENLEY-ON-THAMES	Since the 15th century, travellers - including three Kings of England - have enjoyed the hospitality of The Red Lion Hotel. Extensively restored, includes 26 bedrooms, restaurant, bar	Uniquely situated overlooking the Royal Regatta course on the river Thames, the hotel is close to both central London and Heathrow airport.
The Rose and Crown Inn HENLEY-ON-THAMES	Traditional town centre inn. Beautiful en-suite double rooms including traditional English breakfast. Dogs welcome by prior arrangement, free wireless internet.	Situated in the heart of this historic market town by the River Thames. Great location for M4 and M40, close to Heathrow and London.
The White Hart Hotel, DORCHESTER-ON-THAMES, WALLINGFORD	The hotel has a superb fresh food restaurant, warm welcoming bars with log fires, resident's lounge, and 24 en-suite bedrooms including cottage suites and four poster luxury beds	Situated in the village of Dorchester-on-Thames, 8 miles south of Oxford
The Crown and Cushion Hotel CHIPPING NORTON	Tastefully modernised 14th Century Coaching Inn boasting superb leisure facilities inc. Indoor Heated Pool, Squash Court and Gym Training Room.	Situated in the centre of Chipping Norton in the heart of the Cotswolds, midway between Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon
The Merrymouth Inn CHIPPING NORTON	Beautifully restored and refurbished 13th Century Inn. Fine food and hospitality. Nine double en-suite bedrooms located in converted stables around a pretty garden	Situated within the Cotswolds, just three miles north of Burford.
The Marlborough Hotel WOODSTOCK	Historic 15th century Coaching Inn. Comfortable accommodation	Located in the centre of historic Woodstock just 150 yds from Blenheim Palace and 7 miles from Oxford.
The Fleece, WITNEY	Named one of the top 20 pubs in Britain in 2004. Fully refurbished in January 2007 in a stylish contemporary style. Well known in the area for its food. Free wireless broadband and onsite parking.	Ideally located in Witney town centre overlooking the church green. Under 10 minutes from Oxford and 15 minutes from the heart of the Cotswolds and towns such as Burford, Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Norton.
Mercure Eastgate, OXFORD	Originally a 17th century Coaching Inn.	Most colleges are within walking distance, but Magdalen, Merton and Queen's Colleges are all neighbours.
The Vines Hotel, BLACK BOURTON, BURFORD	The Vines Hotel and Restaurant has long been acclaimed for its fine dining in elegant surroundings. Spacious accommodation. FREE parking and WiFi Internet access throughout.	Set in the picturesque village of Black Bourton near Burford
The Star Inn, WANTAGE	17th Century Country Inn. Comfortable en-suite accommodation in separate barn conversion. Excellent restaurant	Conveniently situated near to Oxford, Swindon, Reading and Newbury
Dog House Hotel, FRILFORD HEATH Near ABINGDON	200 year old inn, full of character. Comfortable accommodation, excellent food.	Glorious views over the lovely Oxfordshire countryside.
The Tollgate Hotel, KINGHAM, near CHIPPING NORTON	Historic Cotswold hotel with award winning restaurant. Excellent en-suite accommodation includes a four poster room.	Lovely location in picturesque Cotswold village near Chipping Norton and Stow on the Wold.
The Holt Hotel, Near STEEPLE ASTON	Lovely 15th century coaching Inn. Oak beams, log fires, traditional ales. Comfortable en-suite accommodation including some rooms with four poster beds and Jacuzzi. Award winning restaurant. Wedding receptions, conferences.	Superb location on the edge of the Cotswolds, easily accessible from M40. The university city of Oxford and Blenheim Palace within easy reach.
The George Hotel, WALLINGFORD	Former 16th-century coaching inn boasting attractive bedrooms with every modern amenity, a first class restaurant and friendly bars.	Situated in the centre of Wallingford, a pretty market town with fine Georgian and Elizabethan houses
The Feathers Hotel, WOODSTOCK	Historic 17th century hotel, full of character. Log fires, antiques, traditional furnishings. Bar, Courtyard Garden. Superb en-suite rooms and suites.	Ideally situated at the heart of historic Woodstock just 5 minutes walk from the gates of Blenheim Palace and 8 miles from University City of Oxford.
The Bear Hotel, WOODSTOCK	One of England's original 13th Century coaching inns. With its ivy clad façade, oak beams, open fireplaces and stone walls, the Bear exudes warmth and cosiness.	Ideally situated, the Bear is only 15 minutes from Oxford, handy for the Cotswolds and Stratford-Upon-Avon.
The Cromwell lodge Hotel BANBURY	Stunning 17th century hotel. Oak panelled Restaurant, Bar. Gardens. 29 guest rooms some with four poster beds.	Situated in the historic market town of Banbury. Oxford, Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon within easy reach.
Rutland
The Kings Arms Inn, Wing, RUTLAND	Ancient country inn, flagstone floors, beams, log fires, real ales. A la Carte restaurant, bar snacks. En-suite accommodation. Garden. Weddings, private functions	Guest Club, Speciality Evenings during winter months. Recommended by AA Best Pubs and Inns '99, Which? Consumers Guide to Country Inns '99, Best Pub Guide 1999
The Old Wisteria Hotel OAKHAM	A welcoming country house ambience and 'The Cottage' (circa 1604) lounge bar and restaurant provide an intimate setting for relaxation	In Rutland, the heart of the English Shires. Ideal base for touring, with rolling countryside, picturesque villages and a variety of attractions including Barnsdale Gardens and Rutland Water.
The Old White Hart LYDDINGTON	Beamed seventeenth century inn and pub. Real ales. Restaurant offering regional British cooking at its very best	Set in the middle of a conservation village on the village green, ten minutes drive from Corby or five minutes from Uppingham
The Whipper-In Hotel OAKHAM	17th century coaching inn of great charm and character, with ancient oak beams, real fires.	Situated on the Market Square of Oakham, the county town of Rutland, Britains smallest county.
The Old Pheasant GLASTON, near UPPINGHAM	Traditional English pub. Top quality real ales (Cask Marque). Extensive Wine List. Relaxing English country retreat.	Traditional English pub set in the smallest county.
The Falcon Hotel UPPINGHAM	Renowned 16th century coaching inn of great character and charm offering traditional English hospitality. All guest bedrooms have private bathrooms and include a honeymoon suite with original Elizabethan four-poster bed and cornered Jacuzzi bath	Historic hotel overlooking Market Square at Uppingham.

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