Claire's guidebook 2021
Sightseeing
Oxford is a stunning University city, its great for shopping, eating out, there are stunning walks by the river and Punting is a must do, lots of fun!
556 residents recomanen
Oxford
Oxford is a stunning University city, its great for shopping, eating out, there are stunning walks by the river and Punting is a must do, lots of fun!
Blenheim Palace is a must see!! It is the most beautiful palace located in stunning ground, it was the home of Winston Churchill. If you take a look at their website there are often events. It is situated in the gorgeous small town of Woodstock, it has many pubs, cafes and small shops to browse.
657 residents recomanen
Palau de Blenheim
Blenheim Palace is a must see!! It is the most beautiful palace located in stunning ground, it was the home of Winston Churchill. If you take a look at their website there are often events. It is situated in the gorgeous small town of Woodstock, it has many pubs, cafes and small shops to browse.
If you love to shop, this is definitely one of the best designer outlets in the country. It gets very busy so my advice would be to visit first thing in the morning or later in the afternoon.
413 residents recomanen
Bicester Village
If you love to shop, this is definitely one of the best designer outlets in the country. It gets very busy so my advice would be to visit first thing in the morning or later in the afternoon.
Beautiful cotswold stone market town with boutique shops and pubs and restaurants.
360 residents recomanen
Stow-on-the-Wold
Beautiful cotswold stone market town with boutique shops and pubs and restaurants.
Very pretty cotswold village with tearooms and a very shallow stream where people paddle on a warm day. It can get very busy in the summer.
450 residents recomanen
Bourton on the Water
Very pretty cotswold village with tearooms and a very shallow stream where people paddle on a warm day. It can get very busy in the summer.
Our local cotswold town with shops, restaurants, pubs, sports centre, supermarkets and petrol station.
90 residents recomanen
Chipping Norton
Our local cotswold town with shops, restaurants, pubs, sports centre, supermarkets and petrol station.
Oxford Punting
High StreetGreat fun, a must do!
Small, very lovely theatre, based in Chipping Norton 15 mins from here. Take a look on the website for booking.
36 residents recomanen
The Theatre Chipping Norton
2 Spring StSmall, very lovely theatre, based in Chipping Norton 15 mins from here. Take a look on the website for booking.
Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetThis is a beautiful museum in the heart of Oxford
Food scene
Daylesford farm shop is about a 25-30 min drive, its gorgeous. It has a few restaurants, this is where the cotswold set shop :). Lovely local food, it can be a little pricey, however yummy food! It also has a yoga studio and spa, have a look on their website for booking details.
273 residents recomanen
Daylesford Kingham, Gloucestershire
Daylesford farm shop is about a 25-30 min drive, its gorgeous. It has a few restaurants, this is where the cotswold set shop :). Lovely local food, it can be a little pricey, however yummy food! It also has a yoga studio and spa, have a look on their website for booking details.
Our favourite Italian family run restaurant. Based in Woodstock, 15 mins from here.
18 residents recomanen
Brothertons Brasserie
1 High StOur favourite Italian family run restaurant. Based in Woodstock, 15 mins from here.
I would consider this pub our local. Its 5 mins drive away in the village of Great Tew, its very popular small stone pub.
11 residents recomanen
The Falkland Arms Hotel
19-21 The GreenI would consider this pub our local. Its 5 mins drive away in the village of Great Tew, its very popular small stone pub.
Fab for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake of a yummy ice cream. 5 mins drive from here or a 40 min walk.
26 residents recomanen
Quince and Clover at Great Tew
Fab for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake of a yummy ice cream. 5 mins drive from here or a 40 min walk.
White Horse Inn
14 Newport SquareVillage pub approx 5 min drive away, lovely pub menu
Pub 10 min drive away, with lovely food- you need to book
30 residents recomanen
The Killingworth Castle
Glympton RoadPub 10 min drive away, with lovely food- you need to book
This is our local cotswold town with small shops and restaurants. It also has supermarkets, m & foothill, Aldi, Sainsbury's and a coop.
90 residents recomanen
Chipping Norton
This is our local cotswold town with small shops and restaurants. It also has supermarkets, m & foothill, Aldi, Sainsbury's and a coop.
This is located in a lovely local garden centre. They serve breakfast and lunches, coffee and cake, lovely food.
16 residents recomanen
The Yurt at Nicholsons
The ParkThis is located in a lovely local garden centre. They serve breakfast and lunches, coffee and cake, lovely food.
Small bistro restaurant with lovely food with local ingredients. Located in Chipping Norton- must book!
11 residents recomanen
Whistlers
9 Middle RowSmall bistro restaurant with lovely food with local ingredients. Located in Chipping Norton- must book!
About 15 mins drive, this pub has lovely food, it can be a little more pricey. It is located on the road between Chipping Norton and Banbury.
32 residents recomanen
The Boxing Hare
Banbury RoadAbout 15 mins drive, this pub has lovely food, it can be a little more pricey. It is located on the road between Chipping Norton and Banbury.
This is our local Indian restaurant, it situated in the village of Deddington, 10 mins from here.
Bengal Spice Restaurant
New StreetThis is our local Indian restaurant, it situated in the village of Deddington, 10 mins from here.
Located in the village of Deddington, 10 mins drive from here. It is only on the last Saturday of each month. Check the website for dates.
Deddington Farmers' Market
Market PlaceLocated in the village of Deddington, 10 mins drive from here. It is only on the last Saturday of each month. Check the website for dates.
This is a 5 min drive away. Lovely quirky village pub in the gorgeous picturesque village of Great Tew. If you would like a meal booking is essential it’s quite popular.
The Falkland Arms Hotel
This is a 5 min drive away. Lovely quirky village pub in the gorgeous picturesque village of Great Tew. If you would like a meal booking is essential it’s quite popular.