Oxfordshire

Borrow the mountain bikes, pootle to Oxford, cruise on the canal – come back to big peaceful rooms, gorgeous gardens and winter fires

Generosity, hospitality and wonderful food combine at this charming pub in a leafy estate village. Explore the Cotswolds and stay the night

Relaxed family farmhouse and racing yard with views over paddocks and hills. Arrange for stable tours, meet the horses, chat to the trainer

Tasteful interiors and hugely welcoming hosts in this Georgian town house in Cotswolds Witney. Shops, pubs and cafes all on the doorstep

Weekend getaways in a converted barn filled with intriguing art, quirky antiques and an honesty gin bar - 30 minutes from Oxford

Explore all the Cotswold gems - Blenheim, Burford; you can be in Oxford in 30 mins. Return to a contemporary conversion for grown-ups

Rest, restore, and explore… from this smart, successful Cotswolds’ gastropub with plenty of beams, rafters and real log fires

A laid-back young feel for an old inn in Charlbury, all friendly log fires, beautiful food, a beer garden in the offing and 8 enticing rooms

A carefully renovated dog-friendly cottage with a private garden surrounded by countryside, many footpaths and a good pub

Blenheim events and Oxfordshire Way on tap. Traditional home with amusing, helpful hosts, comfortable rooms and an Aga spread at breakfast

Edwardian Summerhouse overlooking water and rose gardens. Sumptuous rooms, sunny terrace for drinks, charming host who looks after you well

Converted stables in the grounds of a manor house in a peaceful village just outside Banbury with lovely walking in the Cherwell Valley

Set in rolling fields with woodland views on the ancient Ridgeway, this place is a magnet for artists, walkers and peace seekers

A sprint from London: a Cotswolds pub modernised with sympathy and care. Happy staff, organic ales and food, gorgeous rooms

Converted water mill in countryside near Oxford, with a river in the garden, footpaths to follow and the local pub a short stroll away

Feel blessed to stay in such a grand manor. Organic eggs and bacon for breakfast, and a garden carpeted with snowdrops in spring too

Candlelit suppers with Graham and Poppy, big bedrooms, interesting books. Enjoy lounging in the scented garden or relax in the orangery

For Cotswolds, comfort and antique-lovers – a flagstoned old bar, open fires, a grown-up restaurant, bedrooms with gorgeous garden views