Perch and Pike - Situated in the picturesque village of South Stoke, this charming country retreat is ideally located for exploring this part of the Thames Valley on bike, foot or horse-back. The Perch & Pike is an owner-run property offering a warm family welcome and comfort, with typical homemade hearty pub meals alongside an ? la carte menu. The house also has a bar, restaurant, garden and patio. The Ridgeway Hiking Trail passes directly outside the front door, and the River Thames is just a few minutes walk away. Midway between Oxford and Reading, close to the M4 and M40, and just one hour by train from London Paddington, the Perch & Pike is easily accessible.

Easington House - 15Th Century Farmhouse with gardens stone floors beams fireplaces privately owned and operated. Convenient for town bars restaurants and shops etc close to Cotswolds Stratford oxford Woodstock silverstone Bicester Village and a mile or so off the m40 Junction Full English or continental Breakfast included in price of rooms Free range eggs, British Bacon and Sausage, Organic yoghurts, selection of Fresh fruit and Juices Cereals etc Broadband and Wi Fi included. Afternoon tea served from May 08

Parklands - Parklands is in a beautiful tree-lined residential area of North Oxford, and within 15 minutes' walk of the city centre. It has free Wi-Fi access throughout. A frequent bus service passes by, and there is ample free on-site parking. All rooms have been refurbished and have en suite facilities. A full English or a vegetarian breakfast is included in the price. Parklands also has a licensed bar, a comfortable guest lounge and a private walled garden.

A Lakeside Town Farm B and B - With a peaceful location, on a 300-acre working farm, surrounded by gorgeous gardens and lakes, this beautiful farmhouse offers unique charm and original character. The Lakeside Town Farm B&B has a wonderful, peaceful location in a small village, bordering Oxford South, at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, with no passing traffic. The farmhouse boasts beautiful original features and historic charm, with inglenook fireplaces, original wooden beams and a traditional farmhouse-style kitchen with an Aga stove. Free Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout. For extra peace and privacy, guests can stay in the farm's garden lodge, situated by the lake, with up-to-date decor and a 'shabby chic' style. With its gorgeous gardens and lakes, the B&B is perfect for a relaxing break and has been featured on TV's Gardeners' World, the Oxford Channel and in the Sunday Times. Sit by the lakes and the restful, tinkling waterfall, with far-reaching views over the 300-acre farm.

White Hart Nettlebed - The White Hart is a stylishly refurbished 14th century Country inn, in the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Nettlebed, just outside the thriving Thames side town of Henley. The restaurant has a daily changing menu of Mediterranean and British cooking, including many traditional pub favourites. The ingredients are mostly local and seasonal. The White Hart has 12 individually designed en suite double rooms, 6 of which are in the main building and 6 in the converted stables alongside the inn. There is a cosy bar with a log fire and free Wi-Fi. Near the historic market towns of Wallingford and Abingdon, the White Hart is not far from Reading, Oxford, Ascot and Windsor. The restaurant and bar are not open on Sunday or Public Holiday evenings.

Lakeside Guesthouse - This beautiful Edwardian property is 15 minutes' walk from historic Oxford city centre. Lakeside Guesthouse has recently been refurbished to a high standard, with a contemporary decor throughout. Breakfast is continental and full English. It is cooked to order and served in the sunny breakfast room overlooking the local park area. Lakeside is a family-run guest house and the proprietors have 20 years' experience and will offer a warm welcome and friendly service.

Shakespeare House Guest House - With great reviews from national newspapers, this Gold Award winning, 5-star Guest Accommodation (from Quality in Tourism for Visit Britain) is said to have been visited by Shakespeare. In the village of Grendon Underwood, 20 minutes from Oxford, Shakespeare House is a beautifully restored Grade II Listed property that dates back over 500 years. Once a coaching inn, the building is part Elizabethan and part Tudor. Today it has luxury rooms, a welcoming drawing room with large fireplace and TV, and an elegant dining room with log fire. The house also has front and rear gardens. Shakespeare House was voted one of the top 50 romantic places to stay in the UK by The Sunday Telegraph newspaper (December 2008). The Guardian newspaper said "great for solo travellers and dinner's such fun", while The Observer liked the "plush furnishings and super-swish bathrooms". Shakespeare House was also praised by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine.

The Chequers Inn - The Chequers Inn is a charming and peaceful countryside inn, with en suite rooms, free Wi-Fi and pleasant dining areas. The Chequers Inn is in a delightful Oxfordshire village of Charney Bassett. The rooms are bright, spacious and pleasantly furnished to ensure your stay is comfortable. All have a separate entrance, king-size bed, digital LCD-screen TV, hairdryer, desk and tea/coffee. Free parking is available on site and early check-in is possible on request.

Railway Inn - The welcoming Railway Inn provides good value bed and breakfast accommodation, with free Wi-Fi. Culham rail station is adjacent, offering excellent access to central London. All of the en suite rooms have a TV and comfortable beds. An inclusive full English breakfast is available. The stylish restaurant at the Railway Inn serves traditional English food in a cosy setting and the bar has real ales. The new hosts are friendly and efficient. This traditional pub and inn offers entertainment in the games room and an attractive garden. There is ample free parking.

Athena Guest House - In East Oxford, this friendly, family-run guest house offers comfortable en suite accommodation at good value rates in well-equipped rooms, all with TV, DVD player, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The Athena Guest House is one of the original red brick Victorian detached houses common in the area. Today, the original building has been converted to house 7 comfortable en suite rooms, though it still retains lot of charm and atmosphere. The guest house is just a short distance from the city centre, but remains within easy reach of the city's ring road. Public transport is readily available, with plenty of buses and taxis available nearby. There is a selection of twin, double, triple and family rooms available, each of which includes a number of small but welcome touches, such as a water filter and a choice of wireless or wired free internet access.