Botley Hotels

Enstone, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction NW)
Heythrop Park Hotel Golf & Country Club is a wonderful hidden secret tucked away in a beautiful corner of the Cotswolds. Arrive at the sweeping 2 mile drive and see all manor of wildlife as you pass through its 400 acres and approach this impressive historic venue. We have 17 elegant, individually furnished 4 star standard bedrooms in the Main House and 253 contemporary 3 star rooms in two adjacent wings. It is an ideal base to explore the outstanding beauty of the market towns of Chipping Norton, Stow on the Wold, Chipping Campden, Broadway and Woodstock, yet only 20 miles from the historic city of Oxford. Whilst here why not enjoy a game of snooker, a few lengths of our indoor pool, go fishing in one of our lakes, play croquet on the lawns, a set or two of tennis or just relax and enjoy a splendid meal in Parks Restaurant overlooking the South Lawn and Italian Gardens.
Facilities: Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £89.00
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Sheep Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, England (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction W)
Few could resist the rustic charm of the Bay Tree, whether it is for a leisure break, Christmas or New Years celebration Off Burfords awarding winning high street, this town is famous for its historic visitors including Nell Gwynn. The limestone building dates back to the sixteenth century and it is steeped in history and awash with character, from the foundations of its mellow stone walls - clad with pinkish-purple wisteria blooms - to its wooden beam rafters. Also within easy reach of Cheltenham for Gold Cup races (20 miles).
Facilities: Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £82.00
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Sheep Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction W)
Situated at the heart of the Cotswolds, in the delightful and picturesque town of Burford, is to be found the Lamb Inn. A traditional English country hotel, the Lamb is ideally situated for exploring this beautiful area. The Lamb Inn has seventeen bedrooms, each having individual character and decorated in warm traditional colours with fine, often antique, furniture for a true country feel.
Facilities: Parking
Hotel Prices: from £77.00
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High Street, Deddington, Oxfordshire, England (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction N)
This elegant 17th century hotel offers exceptional hospitality and service in a relaxed atmosphere, in both the hotel and our award-winning Mediterranean restaurant. The hotel and restaurant are non-smoking. Individually decorated bedrooms offering every comfort. The hotel is an ideal venue for smaller meetings. Golf courses are nearby.
Facilities: Parking
Hotel Prices: from £60.00
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Horsefair, Deddington, Oxfordshire, England (16.1 miles, 25.8 km, direction N)
The Deddington Arms Hotel overlooks the beautiful market square of Deddington. We are located in a medieval village lying between Oxford and Banbury at the gateway to the Cotswolds. The hotel has offered a warm welcome to travellers since the 16th century when, as a coaching inn, it offered food and shelter to weary stagecoach passengers. Today the hotel has a superb fresh food restaurant with air conditioning, warm welcoming bars with log fires and 27 en suite bedrooms including cottage suites and four-poster luxury. Cars are secure in the private car-park monitored by CCTV cameras. Deddington is a village steeped in history dating back to an early 6/7th century settlement. The Deddington Arms Hotel is well situated for visits to many beautiful and interesting places locally, making it an ideal place to stay for a long weekend or a longer break in the countryside. The Deddington Arms Hotel is now a non-smoking hotel in all the public areas.
Facilities: Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £60.00
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Town Farm Cottage, Brook Street, Kingston Blount, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England (16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction E)
On the outskirts of Oxford South, stunning farmhouse B&B, gorgeous garden by lakes, with no passing traffic. At the foot of the Chiltern Hills, featured on TV's Gardeners' World, Oxford Channel and Sunday Times. We have recently been upgraded to the special ETC/AA 4 Red Diamonds. We now have Broadband internet access for all our guests in the guest lounge. Ideal for romantic breaks, business visits, RAF personnel, and all tourists wanting to visit nearby Oxford. So spend a relaxing few days in our beautiful, peaceful, country farmhouse in a small village, with loads of character, including inglenook features and an agar kitchen. Sit by the lakes and a restful, tinkling waterfall, viewing the red kites and an abundance of other wildlife. We are a working farm in a quiet lane with no passing traffic, behind automatic secure gates. There are cosy, local, walkable pubs serving excellent food. Wake up to the appetising smell of fresh baked bread, and enjoy a hearty breakfast, farmhouse style, cooked by Jim, or a hot vegetarian alternative. You will not be disappointed. Adult orientated because of the restful nature of our accommodation, so sorry, no children under 10. London Heathrow 30 minutes. Oxford 20 minutes. Two night minimum stay. Fully non-smoking. We accept most cards. 2.5% surcharge for credit cards but not on debit cards.
Facilities: Parking
Hotel Prices: from £55.00
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23 High Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England (16.9 miles, 27.1 km, direction NW)
The Crown and Cushion Hotel is situated on the High Street of Chipping Norton, in the heart of the Cotswold countryside. Privately owned and run, this historic hotel offers all modern facilities, including a leisure centre with indoor pool, squash court and gym. The popular restaurant and cosy bar offer guests the finest in fresh local produce and the ultimate in comfort and luxury. The Crown and Cushion has 40 guest rooms, all with private bathroom, colour television, tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone and full laundry and ironing facilities upon request.
Facilities: Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £55.00
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Henton, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction E)
Our awarding winning restaurant compliments the glorious views of the Chilterns. The friendly and attentive service at the Peacock Hotel will leave you planning your return visit! This is an ideally situated hotel for the business people staying in the area. We are close to Thame, Princes Risborough, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Marlow, Oxford and Henley - all are within 15-30 minutes drive away and London is only 45 minutes away via the m40 motorway - turn off at junction 6. Quiet and secluded, this is the perfect location for small business meetings for companies in this area. Local attractions include the beautiful Chiltern Hills, the Ridgeway Path, Henley and The Regatta, Oxford and its colleges and history and West Wycombe village and caves. Golf courses nearby include Whiteleaf, Ellesborough, Weston Turville and Chiltern Forest. We are also only 45 minutes from the West End theatres by the M40 motorway. The dining room offers a very wide selection of superb English food with a international influence, served to you in an intimate friendly atmosphere. The hotel has a superb open log fire all winter long! This forms part of the original building dating back to the 16th century.
Facilities: Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £70.00
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70a High Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, England (17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction NE)
This Victorian coaching inn, set in the beautiful village of Waddesdon, offers comfortable accommodation with a warm, friendly atmosphere. Guests can take a walk through the famous Waddesdon Manor. Built in 16th century French chateau style, here you will find an impressive array of art including work by Gainsborough and Reynolds. The house is set in beautiful Victorian gardens, with a rococo style aviary that houses exotic birds. Aylesbury is 5 miles away, offering all the facilities of a busy market town, while Bicester village, a designer outlet centre, is only a 20 minute drive away. Heathrow, Birmingham and Luton airports are all within an hour's drive. The hotel offers classic British food from a la carte menus. Free Wi-Fi internet is available throughout the hotel.
Facilities: Parking
Hotel Prices: from £80.00
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Station Rd, Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England (17.7 miles, 28.5 km, direction NW)
The Mill House Hotel is the leading independent family owned country house hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. This superbly converted stone mill house dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The Mill House Hotel is set in ten acres of fabulous lawned gardens in a designated area of natural beauty, and within easy travelling distance of many of England's finest attractions. The 23 luxurious en-suite bedrooms have views over the hotel gardens, the Cornwell Brook, and the Cotswold Hills. The wide range of facilities that the hotel offers make it an ideal choice for holidays, leisure breaks, wedding receptions, conferences, functions, parties and celebrations of all descriptions. Recommended by AA Britain's Best Hotels.
Facilities: Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £75.00
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The Barringtons, Burford, Oxfordshire, England (17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction W)
This 17th century Cotswold Coaching Inn has been in the Sharp family for over 20 years. Now under the direction of chef/Proprietor Matthew Sharp and his wife Heather the Inn continues to enhance its reputation for good food in a relaxed traditional setting. The ten en-suite double and twin rooms (including a lovely four poster room) are all different but all overlook the rolling countryside. Matthew is a classically trained chef and has worked in some of the best London hotels; he now puts together a daily changing menu that takes advantage of locally available produce. The inn also specialises is fish and shellfish which is all sourced direct from Brixham. The Inn is ideally situated between Oxford and Cheltemham and just to the west of Buford, the gateway to the Cotswolds. Bibury, Bourton-on-the-water, Stow-on-the-wold and Chipping Norton are all very close and well worth a visit. Please be aware that every booking on Friday and Saturday, requires a 2 nights minimum stay.
Facilities: Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £65.00
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High Street, Nettlebed, Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, England (18.0 miles, 28.9 km, direction SE)
The hotel is located between Wallingford and Henley-on-Thames on the a4130 in Nettlebed. Local places of interest include The University of Oxford, Stonor Park, Grey's Court and Blenheim Palace. The village of Nettlebed is 5 minutes drive from Henley-on-Thames, 15 minutes from Reading and half an hour from Oxford. The White Hart has 12 en suite bedrooms, each named after food flavours and each with its own individual character.
Facilities: Parking, Lounge / Bar, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £90.00
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Oxford Road,Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England (18.3 miles, 29.4 km, direction E)
Surrounded by the picturesque village green, the hotel is centrally located in Stokenchurch, High Wycombe. Easy to find on M40 Motorway Junction 5. Stylishly decorated restaurant with innovative menus to suit all tastes. This privately owned and passionately run boutique hotel is a unique place where old meets new. A former 16th Century coaching inn, the hotel interior has been transformed with chic, cutting-edge design, which blends seamlessly throughout with an attention to detail and many stylish touches. An elegant combination of neutral tones, clean lines of dark woods and sleek furnishings, the Kings is a real exclusive find. The relaxed and stylish ambiance of the Kings Restaurant reflects the sophisticated feel of the hotel with a fresh, unpretentious approach to top quality dining. As well as offering the ultimate in comfort, cuisine and leisure, The Kings Hotel provides the perfect venue for your next conference, meeting or special occasion.
Facilities: Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £85.00
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The Green, Adderbury, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England (18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction N)
The inn overlooks the old village green. The bar has a list of landlords dating back to before the Civil War. In the civil war, the inn was a Royalist-owned hostelry. The restaurant serves the best English and Continental cuisine, and the hotel offers facilities for small private functions and conferences. The Red Lion is an appropriately tawny colour to suit the noun, if not the adjective, in its name. A former coaching inn, it has old oak decoration and stone chimneys. It is most pleasantly situated overlooking the old village green. The bar has a list of the inn's landlords, dating back to before the Civil War, when it was a Royalist owned hostelry. The restaurant serves the best English and Continental food, fine wine and traditional ales. What's so special about us? The twelve comfortable en suite bedrooms all have modern facilities. The Red Lion can cater for small weddings and private functions of up to fifty people, or small conferences with up to ten delegates.
Facilities: Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £41.00
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20 Market Place, Brackley, Northamptonshire, England (20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction N)
The country market town of Brackley is the delightful setting for this 13th Century coaching inn. When you stay with us, you will step back in time. The hotel is situated right in the heart of the county town of Brackley and overlooks the market square & historic town hall. The hotel's excellent location is ideal if you are travelling on business or touring Northamptonshire for pleasure. From the hotel, you are within easy reach of the m40 motorway and just a short drive away from Banbury, Buckingham, Oxford and Northampton. The Crown's comfortable surroundings offer a cosy retreat after a long day's travelling, coupled with good, old fashioned hospitality. The hotel provides 19 charming bedrooms, which have been carefully and comfortably furnished in order to retain the 'old world' character of this lovely building. For a family holiday, we can comfortably accommodate two adults and two children in our spacious interconnecting rooms. Enjoy a relaxing drink in the informal atmosphere of the Tavern Bar, which offers you real ales and a wide range of bar snacks. Dining in the restaurant at The Crown provides a relaxing setting in which to enjoy the best traditional cuisine. To accompany your meal choose a bottle of wine from the excellent selection featured on the wine list. The Grafton Room with natural daylight is well suited for meetings, functions and weddings: For theatre-style meetings and private functions, we can accommodate up to 130 people. For wedding receptions, we can accommodate up to 100 guests. In addition, the Grafton Room can also be divided into two rooms accommodating 70 and 40 people respectively (if you require the use of audio visual equipment, we will be pleased to organise this for you). Local attractions include: Sulgrave Manor. Althorp Park. Stowe Gardens and Park. Silverstone racing circuit. Towcester Racecourse. Warwick Castle. Unfortunately the hotel does not have a lift.
Facilities: Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £60.00
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9 Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, England (20.4 miles, 32.8 km, direction SE)
Weir View House overlooks the River Thames and is situated in the picturesque village of Pangbourne, Berkshire. Just 15 minutes from Reading, 45 minutes from Heathrow and within a few minutes walk from Pangbourne Station. Weir View is ideally placed to offer outstanding luxurious accommodation at extremely affordable prices. This 9 bedroom luxury bed & continental breakfast Guest Accommodation features 6 large executive suites, most of which have King Size 4 Poster or Sleigh beds, and 3 standard double bedrooms, all with stunning contemporary en suite bath/shower rooms. The rates are inclusive of a continental breakfast. Our new Breakfast Room is open from 7am - 9:30am (Monday - Friday inclusive). Saturday & Sunday mornings when the House is not busy, our guests are encouraged to sleep in and enjoy breakfast in the comfort of their rooms. Breakfast is then arranged in your room the night before. On occasions when the House is busy, the continental breakfast is laid in the Breakfast Room. Rooms are equipped with their own mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities. A recent addition is the introduction of Wireless Internet in all rooms. A 2 minute walk will take you into the centre of the Pangbourne Village, where you will find a variety of small shops and businesses. There are many pubs and restaurants in the village, all of which are only a 5 minute walk away, and who offer excellent cuisine and service, and we will be happy to recommend a particular restaurant to you, to suit your tastes and occasions.

Hotel Prices: from £90.00
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A424 Burford Road, Stow On The Wold, Gloucestershire, England (20.4 miles, 32.9 km, direction NW)
18Th Century manor house in the very centre of the Cotswolds. An award-winning chef, private dining rooms as well as main restaurant, overlooking gardens and valleys. A warm welcome awaits you. This Cotswold Manor House, dating from 1722, stands in l00 acres of land with stunning views across the Windrush Valley, making it the perfect place to escape the maddening rush, yet it is only an hour and a half from London. It is the ideal venue for lunch, dinner. Training course, or that special occasion party. Wyck Hill House is the ideal starting point from which to visit the beautiful villages of the Cotswolds: Burford, Bourton on the Water, The Rissingtons, Bibury, Stow on the Wold, Broadway, Moreton in the Marsh, the list is endless. Stow on the Wold is renowned for its antiques and offers a cornucopia of delights to explore. Cheltenham Spa, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Blenheim Palace are also close by, offering delightful shops, theatre, concerts, excellent sporting facilities and historic buildings. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre company particularly draws guests from all parts of the globe to this delightful triangle of Middle England. The hotel is currently undergoing refurbishment. This is due for completion by October 2006.
Facilities: Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £50.00
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Wycombe Rd, Saunderton, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England (20.5 miles, 33.0 km, direction E)
The Rose and Crown is close to Princes Risborough and just a few miles from High Wycombe. THE place in the Chilterns to eat, to drink, to celebrate, to stay...... A major investment by its new owners has transformed this former wayside inn. It has been completely restyled and extended to create a sixteen bedroom hotel that is already becoming known for its individuality and contemporary character. The new, modern interior together with its dedicated and friendly management style, make it a venue equally appealing to local diners, businesses, weekend visitors and to those celebrating a special event.
Facilities: Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £30.00
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Main Street, Long Compton, Warwickshire, England (20.5 miles, 33.0 km, direction NW)
Real ales, fine wines, Superb food and a warm welcome await you from your hosts Sarah and Lisa at The Red Lion. The newly refurbished interior retains and old world charm with log fires, stone walls and oak beams. The Red Lion is a grade 2 listed stone-built coaching inn dating from 1748, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and ideally situated for such major attractions as Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick, Oxford and The Cotswolds. From the moment you step into The Red Lion you will be charmed by the original character of the building and welcomed by the warm and relaxed atmosphere. The Red Lion offers a creative seasonal menu which is changed regularly. Much more than pub food, it has a creative braserie style which is sourced locally and is freshly cooked to order. This beautiful inn also offers a pretty garden where you can relax in a world of your own. Each of the five bedrooms have been refurbished in 2006. All of which are en suite facilities, tea/coffee making facilities and remote control televisions.

Hotel Prices: from £65.00
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61 Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England (21.1 miles, 34.0 km, direction N)
The Lismore is a comfortable and tastefully furnished two star hotel retaining the ambiance of a Victorian house. A friendly and informal hotel with an open log fire in the bar lounge during the winter. A comfortable and informal Victorian home, with 23 en suite bedrooms. The hotel has a bar with an open log fire during the winter months. Meals are served in the restaurant or the bar in the evenings. Car parking is at the rear of the hotel. Five new 4 poster rooms and six family rooms. One family room can sleep up to 8 people.
Facilities: Parking, Lounge / Bar, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £60.00
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Old Vicarage Lane, South Marston, Swindon, Wiltshire, England (21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction SW)
This hotel is superbly located in the village of South Marston, just a short drive from the M4 and Swindon, yet surrounded by beautiful countryside. We are ideal base from which to explore the Cotswolds, Swindon and the surrounding Wiltshire countryside. We offer a unique setting with individual style, complimented by a blend of professional care, attentive and courteous service. With a range of accommodation to suit every need and unrivalled facilities, we offer something for everyone.
Facilities: Restaurant, Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £55.00
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Oxford Road, Banbury, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England (21.3 miles, 34.2 km, direction N)
An elegant Georgian building with lots of charm based in the middle of lovely Banbury. An ideal base for touring the Cotswolds, Stratford and Oxford. Nestling in the heart of Oxfordshire, 3 minutes walk from Banbury Cross, this Georgian property combines traditional elegance and grace with all of the convenience of modern amenities, resulting in a hotel that caters for the individual needs of its every guest. From our excellently appointed guestrooms and suites to the enchanting ambience of our well- renowned restaurant, we will do our utmost to delight you.
Facilities: Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £50.00
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A421 Buckingham Ring Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England (21.3 miles, 34.2 km, direction NE)
This hotel is situated on the A421 Buckingham ring road and is ideally located for Buckingham, Milton Keynes, Bicester and Banbury. The hotel has fantastic facilities, including its own leisure club with 40 foot swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym and solarium. The Best Western Buckingham Hotel is a modern hotel with outstanding leisure and conference facilities.
Facilities: Restaurant, Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £40.00
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The Avenue, Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, England (21.4 miles, 34.4 km, direction SW)
Overlooking a lake and parkland, this idyllic stone house nestles amid picturesque Wiltshire countryside, fusing traditional English surroundings with a hint of the Far East. Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel, free of charge. A traditional-style Japanese restaurant complements the European cuisine also available in the hotel, making for an innovative and unusual addition to this country retreat. Choose from a range of comfortable accommodation in which you can relax and unwind, with satellite TV. There are 4 versatile function rooms to cater for any group occasion, and ample car parking makes it a little easier to explore the beautiful Wiltshire area.
Facilities: Parking, Lounge / Bar, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £45.00
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Chalkhouse Green Road, Kidmore End, Reading, Berkshire, England (21.4 miles, 34.5 km, direction SE)
Following an extensive refurbishment, The New Inn now offers a full a la carte restaurant. The New Inn also offer a cosy bar and six luxurious letting rooms. Situated only five miles from the centre of Reading in the picturesque village of Kidmore End, The New Inn mixes the contemporary with the traditional to create a superb dining experience.Reading , Mapledurham and Sonning Golf courses within 10-15 mins drive . Ideal location for Henley 20 mins Drive

Hotel Prices: from £65.00
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M4 Membury West Bound, Motorway Service Area, Lambourn Woodlands, Lambourn, Berkshire, England (21.5 miles, 34.5 km, direction SW)
M4 West between Jctn 14 / 15 close to Swindon/Newbury .Access from East available,24 Hr reception open all year round. En-suite Family Rooms and Executive rooms, all with Sky TV make it the best value under the sun. Days Inn Membury is a smart,comfortable,quiet hotel offering 38 spacious bedrooms from smoking to non smoking rooms,Family rooms,Disabled bedrooms & Executive business bedrooms all at a fantastic standard.At Days Inn we offer modern bedrooms all en-suite with bath & shower option in every bathroom, also in your bedroom is a hot drinks tray,trouser press,hairdryer, in room telephone with modem link for internet or email access,Sky TV(includes Sky news,sky one,sports 1,2 & 3.You can also sit back relax and watch some of the latest films with our in room pay movies currently on special offer. You will also receive a complimentry independent newspaper on check-in/out Car parking is FREE in the main site car park for your total stay. A fresh continental breakfast is available to order to kick start your morning which we deliver to your bedroom at your time of convenience. If you are feeling hungry then you can try the main site facilities from KFC,Burger King,The Bakery,Coffee Primo or the 24 hour food connection restaurant. If you do not fancy any of these places to eat we send our guests to the local village pubs where they do fantastic meals at great prices.Local taxis can be arranged for your convenience if you fancy a drink. We are AA Approved and PET FRIENDLY pets stay free. If you are travelling East bound access to the hotel on the west is available please call the hotel direct on day of arrival for directions. We are just a short drive away from all commercial/retail parks in swindon. ideally located for travelling to swindon,chippenham,reading,newbury,Hungerford,Lambourn,Ramsbury,bath,bristol, marlborough,cotswolds,devises,cheltenham, gloucester,stroud,cirencester,didcot & oxford. London and the surrounding airports like Heathrow & Gatwick are also within a reasonable driving distance from 1 Hour to 1 1/2 hours drive so an ideal stop off the night before or after a flight. Our Hotel location is also ideal for people travelling across the west country or south west area also Bristol airport is just over 1 hours drive away so an ideal stop off the night before or after a flight to catch up on some sleep. Great Accommodation at a low cost ! Days Inn The Best Value Under The Sun !
Facilities: Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £45.00
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17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England (21.5 miles, 34.7 km, direction N)
The Mercure Whately Hall Hotel is several hundred years old, and is spacious and comfortably furnished. The Mercure Whately Hall Hotel, originally a 17th-century coaching inn, is close to Banbury Cross. The bedrooms, varying in size and style, are well equipped. Spacious and very comfortable public areas include cosy lounges and an informal bar. Some of the original oak panelling and the black beams are still intact and service is attentive and friendly. The Mercure Whately Hall Hotel is set in its own gardens and has a croquet lawn for you to enjoy yourselves on and work up an appetite before dinner. Situated on the famous Banbury Cross, the Mercure Whately Hall Hotel dates from 1632, a charming hotel which makes a great base for visits to Broughton Castle, Upton, the surrounding Cotswolds and Oxfordshire countryside. Banbury itself is a pleasant place to shop. Please note: all our rooms are non-smoking.
Facilities: Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £60.00
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Fosse Way, Stow On The Wold, Gloucestershire, England (21.6 miles, 34.7 km, direction NW)
Contemporary country house set in 5 acres with beautiful views of classic Cotswold countryside. Very nice staff. Award winning food served in our splendid brasserie and restaurant. Play boules or croquet in our grounds. From some of the high stone-sided windows, you can enjoy a view of a landscaped garden with a sunken lily pond and old-fashioned sundial. Inside, the interior is conservatively modern, with homey bedrooms. Some are large enough for a family and others have a four-poster bed. Five bedrooms, equal in comfort to the main building, are on the ground floor of a converted house on the grounds. Bathrooms are well organised, mostly with a shower-tub combination. Fine wines and award-winning cuisine are served in the elegant relaxed atmosphere of the fosse restaurant. Our Executive Chef Tom Rains spent his apprenticeship at Claridge's and The Lygon Arms and joins us from Anton Mosimann's Private Dining in London. Lighter snacks and meals are available in the brasserie or served on the patio. Over the last twenty years they have built up an enviable reputation for friendly service, comfort and providing excellent food which is so much part of the tradition of the best English country hotels.
Facilities: Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £77.00
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Watermead, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England (21.6 miles, 34.8 km, direction E)
The Holiday Inn Garden Court Aylesbury offers the Holiday Inn trademarks of quality accommodation and value for money. We provide essential services and facilities combined with a distinctive regional personality and ambiance. With easy access from the m25, m40 and the m1, the Holiday Inn Garden Court in Aylesbury is conveniently located less than five minutes from the centre of Aylesbury and offers the perfect base for the business or leisure traveller to explore all the area has to offer. The hotel provides forty modern, well-equipped bedrooms with the conveniences of modem points, satellite channels including Sky Movies and Sports, and all the efficiencies expected, which add to the quality of the accommodation and excellent value for money the hotel represents. Drakes Bar and Restaurant provides a friendly informal atmosphere in which to enjoy a relaxing drink or dinner from our selection of tempting dishes. The hotel is also able to offer meeting facilities for up to thirty delegates in our modern meeting rooms. All audio visual equipment is available for your convenience. Coupled with our ample free parking, it makes an ideal venue for the location and budget conscious corporate booker. Full leisure facilities are available complimentary to all our guests at the adjacent Reflexions Health and Leisure Club, providing indoor pool, cardiovascular gym, resistance gym, studio classes and tanning, toning, and beauty therapy treatments. A warm welcome awaits with a friendly and efficient service, attention to detail and our famous can-do attitude completing the guest experience here at the Holiday Inn Garden Court, Aylesbury.
Facilities: Parking, Lounge / Bar, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £69.00
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Victoria St, Bourton-On-The-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England (21.7 miles, 34.9 km, direction NW)
The Old Manse Hotel, was built for the Baptist minister Benjamin Beddome in 1748 as a reward from the locals so that he would not be tempted away to work in London or Bristol. The hotel is literally on the banks of the River Windrush in the centre of Bourton On The Water. For centuries the area has been the a tourist attraction as a typical Cotswold village. We serve our full menu throughout the bar and restaurant and aim to suit all taste buds. We have extended our Riverside Patio to accommodate extra people so that you can watch the world go by in the 'Venice of the Cotswolds'. Also, for those of you looking for a quieter spot, we have a small pond-side patio at the rear of the restaurant. For our guests' comfort, the whole building is now non-smoking, this does include the bar area and all of our rooms. Please be aware that the hotel has no lift or ground floor rooms.
Facilities: Parking
Hotel Prices: from £70.00
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