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About Minster Lovell
This village is renowned as one of the loveliest villages along the Windrush valley. It has all the attributes of the perfect English village, including legends of centuries ago. Francis Lovell, a member of the powerful Lovell family of Minster Lovell Hall, supported the 15th-century pretender Lambert Simnel. He hid in a secret room which was known only to one servant, the servant died suddenly, leaving Lovell unable to get out, and to eventually die of starvation. In the early part of the 18th-century, during alterations to the Hall, the skeleton of a man was discovered in a concealed room - thus according to many, it was the body of Francis Lovell, and the legend was confirmed.
Minster Lovell, in its beautiful dream-like setting against the gently rising Cotswold landscape, has a history stretching back to Saxon times. It has a five hundred year old bridge spanning the meandering Windrush, attractive cottage properties, and the spectacular 15th-century ruins of a once great house, home of the Lovell's, which was visited by Henry VII on no less than three occasions. Minster Lovell has beautiful mellow Cotswold stone houses and inns - The Mill and Old Swan is a fine example, it stands in the midst of a lovely estate on the banks of the river, where it has stood for over 600 years.
The Minster Lovell experience is not to be missed. It is a small intimate museum in the private home of artist, Graham Kew. The museum is on the outskirts of the village where Graham Kew, a gifted story-teller, strives to keep alive the many romantic legends of Minster Lovell's past.
If you are seeking peace and quite mixed with a bit of history and a dash of sweet enchantment then Minster Lovell is the perfect place for you. You can wander its quite lanes, picnic at the side of crystal clear waters, spend a few moments of quiet reflection amid the beauty of the historic walls of St.Kenelms church or, just joyfully amble around soaking up a tranquil atmosphere, hard to find in any other place.
Minster Lovell is close to several charming Cotswold villages, and the market towns of Burford, Chipping Norton, Witney and Woodstock lie within easy driving distance.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Minster Lovell
| Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote | (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) | Pictures |
| Witney and District Museum | (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Cogges Manor Farm Museum | (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Burford Church | (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Tolsey Museum | (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| North Leigh Roman Villa | (4.9 miles, 8.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Cotswold Wildlife Park | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Blenheim Palace | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Oxfordshire Museum | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Chipping Norton Museum of Local History | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Faringdon Folly | (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Lodge Park | (10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Bourton on the Water Model Village | (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Charney Bassett Mill | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Glenn Mill | (11.3 miles, 18.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in Minster LovellAll attractions in OxfordshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Minster Lovell
Witney in the county of Oxfordshire (2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction E)
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Burford in the county of Oxfordshire (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction W)
Welcome to Burford - an historical market town in the Oxfordshire part of the Cotswolds. With a character all of its own, and a...
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Chadlington in the county of Oxfordshire (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction N)
Picturesque quiet Cotswold village set on Chadlington Downs amidst attractive walking country just a short distance away from the lovely River Evenlode.
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Great Barrington in the county of Gloucestershire (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction W)
Great Barrington occupies a lovely position in the magnificent valley of the River Windrush. It is a quiet, tranquil spot, sprinkled with picturesque Cotswold cottages.
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Churchill in the county of Oxfordshire (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction N)
The charming hill village of Churchill is to be found a short distance south west of Chipping Norton, it lies amidst what is...
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Woodstock in the county of Oxfordshire (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NE)
Woodstock will be forever inextricably linked with the great Palace of Blenheim and as birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, one of the greatest Englishmen ever.
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Lechlade in the county of Gloucestershire (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SW)
This pleasant little market town, set beside the upper reaches of the Thames, is dominated by the elegant spire of the beautiful parish church of St.Lawrence
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Chipping Norton in the county of Oxfordshire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction N)
Chipping Norton lies in the midst of beautiful cotswold countryside and is surrounded by other villages that radiate the glory of traditional honey-coloured cotswold stone Manor Houses and magnificent Churches.
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Bourton on the Water in the county of Gloucestershire (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NW)
'The Venice of the Cotswolds'. Bourton is a favourite amongst tourists and is a beautiful place to visit all year round.
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Quenington in the county of Gloucestershire (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction W)
The beautiful village of Quenington can be found on the banks of the gently flowing River Colne as it winds its way through unspoilt countryside towards Bibury.
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Coln St Aldwyns in the county of Gloucestershire (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction W)
This village in the fertile Coln Valley has the prestige of being one of the 10 most desirable villages in England.
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Stow on the Wold in the county of Gloucestershire (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NW)
"Stow on the Wold, where the wind blows cold"
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Lower Slaughter in the county of Gloucestershire (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NW)
Lower Slaughter is one of the Cotswold's most idyllic villages where you should abandon your car and roam around on foot.
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Chastleton in the county of Oxfordshire (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction N)
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Fairford in the county of Gloucestershire (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction SW)
Fairford was granted a market charter in the year 1135 but it is believed that village has its origins way back in the Bronze Age. Its beautiful church is world famous for having the most complete set of Medieval stained glass windows of any parish church in the United Kingdom
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| Finstock Station | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE) |
| M40 Junction 9 | (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction E) |
| M40 Junction 10 | (17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction NE) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (46.1 miles, 74.1 km, direction N) |
| London Luton Airport | (50.2 miles, 80.8 km, direction E) |
| Minster Lovell to London | (63.9 miles, 102.9 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Minster Lovell
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Minster Lovell center |
| The Mill And Old Swan | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) |
| The Bird In Hand 4 diamonds Hotel | (2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction NE) |
| The Marlborough | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction SE) |
| Burford Lodge | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction W) |
| The Lamb Inn | (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction W) |
| Eynsham Hall | (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction E) |
| The Lamb Inn | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NW) |
| The Bell Hotel | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction NE) |
| The Plough Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction S) |
| Inn For All Seasons | (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction W) |
| All hotels in Minster Lovell |
