Fox Country Inn (Junction 5, M40) - In the heart of the Chiltern Hills, in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this 300-year-old country inn offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and stylish, modern 3-star hotel accommodation. Situated in woodland at Ibstone Common, only 1.5 miles (2.5 km) from junction 5 of the M40 and just a short drive from High Wycombe, the Fox Country Inn has a peaceful, relaxing, and yet convenient, location. The beautiful, tranquil setting and easy access to the region's major roads has made the hotel popular with both business people and weekenders. Free private parking is available on site. The bar has the friendly atmosphere of a traditional English inn, with low beams and log fires in winter. The restaurant offers fine dining, with traditional meals made with locally sourced produce. The hotel has received a 3-star rating from the AA and all of the rooms offer high-quality contemporary comforts and facilities, including satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.

Springs Hotel and Golf Club - Nestling deep within the beautiful South Oxfordshire region, this hotel is the ideal place for a relaxed gathering. This fine example of a Victorian Tudor style country house with 18-hole Springs Golf Course has easy access to both Oxford and Reading. Reward success on the golf course with a delicious evening meal and comfortable night's stay. Enjoy peaceful hours by the spring-fed lake and majestic gardens. Other facilities include a putting green, croquet lawn, coarse fishing on the banks of the Thames, a sauna and an outdoor swimming pool. The award-winning AA Rosette Lakeside Restaurant offers an excellent menu for both lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. On Sundays there is a superb lunchtime carvery. Please note that all bedrooms are non-smoking.

Eynsham Hall - In 3,000 acres of beautiful gardens, in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, this beautifully preserved Jacobean-style mansion boasts superb leisure facilities, including an indoor pool. On the edge of the Cotswolds, close to Witney and within easy reach of the university city of Oxford, Eynsham Hall is a Grade II listed manor house. The main reception lounge still retains many beautiful period features, including a wooden floor and a stone fireplace, alongside a new log burner and modern furnishings. There are traditional-style rooms in the main house and more modern rooms in the beautiful grounds. All rooms have complimentary toiletries, telephones, TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms in Eynsham Court also have free Wi-Fi. With real log fires for the winter and a large terrace for the warmer months, the Gun Room is Eynsham Halls award-winning bar. The superb leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a gym and outdoor tennis courts.

Bignell Park Hotel - This friendly and charming hotel is situated in the pretty village of Chesterton near Bicester. On the doorstep of Oxfordshire, the Bignell Park Hotel is set in 2.5 acres of secluded informal gardens. Construction of Bignell Park Hotel started in the mid 18th Century and was originally part of Bignell Park Manor House as the Estate Mews. By the 19th Century, Bignell Park was converted into a private residency, but with its beautiful Cotswold charm and its two and a half acres of land, its potential was all too obvious, so it was transformed into a country house hotel with a restaurant. Since then, the hotel has undergone many upgrades and extensions to allow us to cater for most requirements from conference and wedding to romantic weekend breaks. All our rooms are individually designed and seek to maintain the original charm of this wonderful property, whilst providing all the modern amenities desired by the most discerning clientele. Each of our rooms is decorated and furnished to an exceptionally high standard. All take advantage of the beautiful surroundings and views. There are a variety of rooms to suit any occasion and requirements from a romantic 4 poster to a family room or spacious double superiors for a lengthy stay to a twin bedded room with disabled access. So whether you join us for business or pleasure, Bignell Park Hotel is the popular choice, where nothing is overlooked but the countryside.

The Upper Reaches - Set within an old corn mill with a working waterwheel, this traditional hotel enjoys a tranquil setting on an island between the historically significant Abbey Ruins and the banks of the Thames. Overlooking the River Thames, The Upper Reaches is an ideal choice for a relaxing break in the historic county of Oxfordshire, with the quaint village of Dorchester, Henley and Marlow all nearby. For shoppers, Oxford, Reading, Bicester Retail village and Abingdon are just a short drive away through the beautiful countryside. With its idyllic water-front setting and spectacular views, the Upper Reaches Hotel is well integrated into the life of the river, and as such can offer mooring for up to 6 boats.

Premier Inn Banbury - On a quiet B road in the middle of the Cotswolds, close to Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon, this modern hotel offers great value, with comfortable, spacious en suite rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Banbury has a convenient location, on the B1400, within easy reach of the M40 motorway. Royal Leamington Spa and Blenheim Palace are just a short drive away, as is Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is available each morning and includes the expected cooked items such as scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site Brewers Fayre restaurant offers traditional, great-value pub favourites in a family-friendly environment.

Foxcombe Lodge - For a comfortable stay located in peaceful surroundings yet 4 miles from Oxford & Abingdon, we are the place for you. Foxcombe Lodge Oxford, was officially opened in July 1985 by his Grace the Duke of Marlborough. Set with beautiful south facing gardens in the tranquil setting of Boars Hill located 4 miles from Oxford and Abingdon. The hotel is an ideal base for visiting Oxford's historic colleges & exploring the picturesque villages of the Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace. We are a traditional family run hotel that is very individual, if you're after white walls and something modern with time, then we are not the place for you. All bedrooms were recently re-furbished and are en-suite, equipped with a terminal PC with free 24 internet access, colour televisions, direct dial telephones, hairdryers and tea and coffee making facilities. The 'Club Bar' and 'F1 Bar' boasts a selection of over 300 drinks to choose from and if you like your whiskey then you're coming to the right place.

Oxfordshire Inn - This hotel is close to Oxford, adjacent to the A34 and just 5 minutes' drive from junction 9 of the M40. Its attractive rural location is also convenient for Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds. There is a superb selection of en suite bedrooms including a number of luxurious four-poster rooms and suites, all of which have feature bathrooms. Many rooms have jacuzzi baths and some have large showers or wet rooms. The four-poster family suite is ideal for a family leisure break. There is unlimited free car parking on site and free Wi-Fi access in public areas. The hotel has a large bar and restaurant, and the recently constructed Blenheim function suite can accommodate up to 120 people for weddings, conferences and other functions.

Cotswold Lodge Classic Hotel - Recently refurbished in the style of a country manor house, this beautiful Victorian building is set in a peaceful conservation area of Oxford, only 10 minute's walk from the historic city centre. With subtle yet impressive features, the Cotswold lodge Hotel aims to provide an atmosphere of elegance from the moment you arrive. It offers many different types of room in a variety of styles and sizes, including individually commissioned executive and deluxe rooms. The Cotswold Lodge Hotel is a haven for those travelling away from home. Whether your visit is for leisure or business, the welcoming and comfortable surroundings and friendly staff will make your stay relaxing and memorable.

Kings Head Inn - Located in Bledington, midway between Oxford and Stratford Upon Avon and east of the M40, this privately-owned free house is set in the heart of the Cotswolds countryside. Set back off the perfect Cotswold village green with a meandering brook at its side, the Kings Head Inn has a timeless spirit which has in more recent times gained an excellent reputation. A former 16th century cider house, it has been elegantly furnished and modernised without losing any of its original charm.

The Best Western Jersey Arms Hotel - Possibly one of England's finest coaching inns, certainly the best located, this charming 13th century property is set in the natural beauty of the Cotswolds, within easy reach of Oxford and Bicester Village. Built around 1243 as the ale house for Lord Jersey's Estate, Middleton Stoney, as it was once known, is in the Doomsday Book, valued at 10 pounds, 10 shillings and 6 pence. Today it boasts 20 stylish en suite bedrooms, built around an attractive courtyard garden. The ideal location for meeting friends and family, the Jersey Arms serves good food and wine in the newly-refurbished restaurant. Light meals are available at lunchtime in the bar, and a traditional Sunday roast is served every Sunday from 12:00-14:15. The Jersey Arms is very near to Bicester Village's discount shopping, and close to Oxford and its beautiful colleges.

The Merrymouth Inn - The Merrymouth is a 13th-century Cotswold-stone inn situated between Burford and Stow-on-the-Wold. The en suite accommodation is situated in a converted stable block to the rear of the inn. The Merrymouth has a fine reputation for home-cooked food, Real Ale and an extensive wine list. Set in rolling countryside, the inn is ideal for both holidaymakers and business guests. Breakfast is served until 12:00, and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

The Spread Eagle Hotel - Since the 16th century, The Spread Eagle has hosted historic guests such as King Charles II and the writer Evelyn Waugh. Today it offers a warm welcome, excellent food, free parking and free Wi-Fi. The Spread Eagle is in the heart of historic Thame, famous for its 1-mile-long (1.6 km) Main Street. With a rich history, the hotel's guests have included royalty, famous politicians, writers and even French prisoners from the Napoleonic wars. The Spread Eagle was made famous by the unusual John Fothergill, who owned the hotel in the 1920s. He wrote about this in the popular book, "An Innkeepers Diary". Fothergill believed in the highest standards of food and service - this tradition continues in The Spread Eagle's Eden Bar and Grill. A fresh new English menu is served, including a reassuring 'comfort cooking' section. The fantastic city of Oxford is within easy reach, along with the historic town of Aylesbury. For shopping addicts, Bicester Outlet Village is only minutes away.

Westwood Country Hotel Ltd - This hotel rests just 2 miles from the centre of the famous City of Dreaming Spires, surrounded by 400 acres of woodland and gardens. This dream has now been fulfilled with a hotel that provides a relaxing blend of elegance and warmth to all guests. Built in 1910 as a charming Edwardian gentleman's residence, the hotel offers a true haven of tranquillity and a relaxed country house atmosphere. Many of the 21 bedrooms have been recently refurbished, each individually styled to provide maximum comfort and convenience during your stay. With different shapes and sizes to suit all requirements, the rooms all benefit from en suite bath and/or shower rooms, the facilities listed in "room descriptions" as well as fluffy cotton towels. Many rooms enjoy fabulous views over the gardens and woods, adding to the country house atmosphere. We are fully licensed and guests are welcome to join us for a drink at the bar or on the terrace and dine with us in the restaurant. Alternatively, we can serve meals and snacks in your room (at an additional cost).

Best Western Banbury House - 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 guest rooms and suites to the enchanting ambience of our well- renowned restaurant, we will do our utmost to delight you.

Royal Oxford Hotel - Perfectly located, with extensive facilities including air conditioning and free WIFI, this location is suited to both vacation and business travellers. Guests will enjoy historic Oxford with the added convenience of excellent business services. The hotel is located within walking distance of the famous Oxford University Colleges, museums, parks, restaurants, pubs, night clubs, shopping centres, leisure centres and many other attractions. The train and bus stations are only 2 minutes walk from the hotel. Multilingual staff are on hand to offer translation, secretarial and administrative services. Reception is open 24 hours a day and, in addition to wake-up calls, room services and laundry, every bedroom offers selection of fresh fruit (apples and oranges), water, tea and coffee, chocolates and biscuits. Please note that this is a non-smoking hotel.

Barcelo Oxford Hotel - The Barcelo Oxford Hotel is only 2 miles (3.2 km) from the city centre and minutes from the A34 and M40. Modern, designer en suite bedrooms come with wireless broadband internet access (at an additional cost). Enjoy stylish dining in Medio Restaurant and Bar. There is a health and fitness club, and car parking for over 250 cars. The University Suite at the hotel's Cranmer Conference Centre can seat 320 people for a conference and 200 people for a banquet. 25 meeting rooms have natural daylight, air-conditioning and wireless broadband access. A grassed activity area is ideal for team building activities and games.

Malmaison Oxford - This transformed former Victorian prison is now a stunning boutique hotel offering unique luxury in historic Oxford. Stylish rooms, fabulous original architecture, a divine brasserie and bar and a fully equipped gym come together at Malmaison Oxford. Spend a night in a converted cell complete with luxurious additions including a power shower, mood lighting, CD and DVD players and satellite TV.

Steventon House Hotel - The refurbished Steventon House offers fine comfort, a striking wine bar and an exquisite brasserie restaurant amid the Oxfordshire countryside. It has easy access to the M4, M40 and business parks. The hotel's rich history creates an elegant setting for contemporary luxury living with a vintage twist. There are 23 individually designed, en suite bedrooms, a classical library and a spacious conservatory function suite. Beautiful interiors combine with unfaltering personal service for an uplifting experience. Each comfy, modern bedroom exudes classic charm and is decorated and furnished to a high standard. Facilities include free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen LCD TV with Freeview.

Inn For All Seasons - This 17th century Cotswold coaching inn overlooking the rolling countryside continues to enhance its reputation for good food in a relaxed, traditional setting. Now under the direction of chef/Proprietor Matthew Sharp and his wife Heather, the inn has been in the Sharp family for over 20 years. Matthew is a classically trained chef and has worked in some of the best London hotels. He puts together a daily changing menu that takes advantage of local produce. The inn also specialises in fish and shellfish, all sourced in Brixham. The 10 en suite double and twin rooms (including a lovely four poster room) are all different and boast pleasant views. The Inn is ideally situated between Oxford and Cheltenham, 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.

The George Hotel - The George is a XVth century coaching inn set in the heart of Oxfordshire. Dorchester-on-Thames is central to many major centres of commerce and historic sites in Southern England. The hotel combines the beauty of an historic building, complete with oak beams and inglenook fireplaces, with all the advantages of a modern hotel. Every one of the en-suite bedrooms is uniquely decorated and offers both the business person and those travelling for pleasure every convenience. Hotel is currently undergoing some refurbishment to upgrade our public areas and our bedrooms. This is for the benefit of all our guests to enable them to enjoy their surroundings. No distruption will be caused. THE HOTEL HAS BEEN FEATURED IN THE FOLLOWING TELEVISION PROGRAMMES MIDSUMMER MURDERS MISS MARPLE POIROT TOM BROWN'S SCHOOL DAYS

The Marlborough - Set in the historic market town of Witney, this former Georgian coaching inn overlooks the bustling town square. The Marlborough staff are the friendliest in town. We aim to please and we deliver fantastic service to meet your need Those wishing to explore will find a host of historic and beautiful places nearby to visit. Burford, Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds and Oxford are all a short drive away. For the business traveller, a well-situated central location from which to base yourself. The hotel offers comprehensive banqueting and conference facilities, with 23 bedrooms all equipped with en-suite bathrooms and designed with your personal need and comfort in mind. The Marlborough exudes a natural warmth and charm, ensuring a memorable visit. The Brasserie bar is the perfect place to sit and view the picturesque town square, which plays host to the local market on Thursdays and Saturdays. You will be warmly welcomed into this charming room where you can enjoy a quiet drink at the bar, or a relaxed meal in this informal setting. Our Chef's blackboards offer an extensive range of freshly prepared value for money meals that our certain to tempt the eye. We have live music in the Brasserie bar most weekends - suiting a variety of tastes, from good old rock and roll to traditional Irish knees ups.

Holiday Inn Express - Located on junction 11 of the M40, this hotel is ideally located for Silverstone. The hotel has air-conditioned rooms with complimentary high-speed internet access. Wireless internet can be accessed in meeting rooms and public areas. A complimentary continental breakfast is included for all guests. The Holiday Inn Express Banbury also has 4 well-equipped meeting rooms which can accommodate up to 60 people.

Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel - Situated in the heart of the Thames Valley, only 9.5 km (6 miles) south of Oxford, the hotel, with its unusual and interesting architecture, prides itself on personal service. Offering all the comforts of home away from home, the facilities include the unique Octagon and Conservatory restaurants; relaxing bar and lounge areas; and conferencing and banqueting for up to 140 people. Live entertainment is provided most Saturday evenings, whilst the speciality weekends include murder mystery, dinner dances and cabarets. The hotel is in a fantastic location for Oxford, the Cotswolds and the Thames Valley, with extensive on-site car parking available free of charge. Please note that throughout December there will be limited evening availability in the restaurant. The hotel apologises for any inconvenience caused.

The Tally Ho Hotel - BandB - This stylish, modern and homely hotel in the Oxford area is ideally located for both business and pleasure and offers value and convenience. Enjoy lunch in the lounge, and dinner in Fish Bone restaurant. You will be served freshly prepared dishes from the ? la carte menu. Oxford city, Silverstone, Blenheim Palace and Woodstock are all less than 20 minutes' drive from The Tally Ho. Nearby places of interest include: Bicester Village (3 miles/4.8 km); Bicester Leisure Centre (4 miles/6.4 km); and Magnolia 18-hole golf course (less than 5 miles/8 km).

Hawkwell House Hotel - Our English country house, in the town of Oxford, is set within three acres of well designed mature tree lined gardens. On arrival there is at once a sense of calm...a tranquil oasis. The hotel is in the leafy village of Iffley which is situated near the River Thames, just a short drive from the centre of town, complete with its own Norman Church next door to the hotel; Hawkwell House provides peace in a busy world, and unusually for the area free on site parking. We have 66 en-suite bedrooms which are sumptuously decorated and offer luxurious accommodation with en-suite facilities, direct dial telephones, state of the art televisions, modem points as well as a hospitality tray. Arezzo is our award winning restaurant, the heart of the house and overlooking the fountain patio, is centre stage to a stunning menu of contemporary, yet highly individual dishes. Lovers of fine food and wine will enjoy accomplished meals punctuated by fastidious service and epicurean skill. The versatility of our six meeting rooms provide the right setting for conferences, seminars, training sessions, receptions and parties accommodating up to 200.

The Red Lion Hotel - This wisteria-clad historical hotel is uniquely located by the banks of the River Thames, close to Heathrow and Reading airports. Originally a coaching inn on the road to Oxford, the Red Lion Hotel has been offering hospitality to guests for over 600 years. Previous notable guests include Charles I and Queen Charlotte. The Red Lion Hotel is a combination of 15th, 16th and 17th century architecture and is furnished with antiques throughout. Privately owned by the Gill family, the hotel offers personal hospitality with friendly and attentive service. Rooms in the hotel are individually furnished in an English country style, containing period furniture and antique prints and paintings. Many enjoy tranquil river views.

The Feathers - The Feathers Hotel, situated in the centre of historic Woodstock on the doorstep of Blenheim Palace. Originally seven separate houses, the hotel boasts character and charm with antiques and log fires. Woodstock is one of England's most beautiful and famous country towns. Constructed largely from Cotswold stone, its buildings date from the 12th century. It is host to a wealth of interesting shops, restaurants and historical buildings - including the Oxfordshire County Museum. Situated only eight miles from 'The Dreaming Spires' of the historic University of Oxford, on the edge of the spectacular Cotswolds and huddling next to the gates of Blenheim Palace - home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Woodstock has much to offer its visitors. Woodstock is just one hour's drive from London Heathrow, Birmingham and Cheltenham - Shakespeare's Stratford is a mere 45 minutes away. Due to the age of the building, there is no lift at the hotel.

Express By Holiday Inn Oxford Kassam Stadium - In South Oxford, next to the Kassam Stadium and Conference Centre, this Holiday Inn Express is 10 minutes by car from Oxford city centre. The bus stop for the city centre (buses 1 and 5) is 5 minutes' walk from the hotel. There is free car parking at Express By Holiday Inn Oxford Kassam Stadium. A 5-minute walk from the hotel will take you to Ozone Leisure Centre which has a cinema, bowling, bingo, restaurants, a children's activity centre and a leisure club with pool, large gym, steam room, sauna and spa pool. There is a special offer for hotel guests. The hotel's bar/lounge area shows Sky Sports on a big screen. Food can be ordered from local takeaways and eaten there.

The Bird In Hand Inn, Witney - Surrounded by the beautiful scenery and rolling countryside of the Cotswolds, this Grade II listed building is made of traditional local stone and slate and boasts beautiful original features. Typical of the region, the Bird in Hand was originally constructed in the traditional manner in the 17th century. Today, the inn has been totally renovated, but is still rich in original charm and gorgeous period features, such as natural Cotswold stone and heavy wooden beams. Each of the rooms has its own unique, individual warmth and character. The oldest room is the heart of the hotel. The huge inglenook fireplace blazes away with enormous logs during the cold winter nights and during the hot summer season, the hearth is decorated with a display of local flowers. With excellent service, mouth-watering food and a warm, friendly and relaxing atmosphere, the inn is great as a base from which to discover the delights of the Cotswolds and surrounding areas.