The Inn at Emmington - Boasting spectacular views over The Chilterns, this traditional countryside inn features 7 en suite rooms and wonderful home-cooked food, complemented by a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, in the delightful village of Chinnor. A cosy rural retreat, The Inn at Emmington offers a roaring log fire for those cold winter nights, whilst in the summer you can enjoy the secluded garden. The restaurant serves British cuisine, cooked to order, alongside a fine selection of real ales, beer and wine. The surroundings provide the perfect venue for walking, horse-riding and cycling. If you venture further, you can enjoy the historic University City of Oxford or a day's shopping at the Bicester Outlet Village. There are also a number of golf courses nearby.

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.

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.

Kingfisher Barn Holiday Cottages - This bed and breakfast offers you your own front door key to one of 10 comfortable en suite rooms in a peaceful courtyard, within walking distance of Abingdon town centre. An excellent alternative to hotels in Abingdon, this bed and breakfast is on the outskirts, just 8 miles (13 km) from Oxford. There are amenities such as petrol stations, cash points, shops, many restaurants and a sports centre all within walking distance. All rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, Freeview TV, toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities. You can leave your car in the ample private car park and, on a sunny evening, enjoy the walk to the local pub on the banks of the River Thames.

Brenal Guesthouse - Friendly, cosy and clean, this family-run guest house offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and en suite rooms, in a great location, just a 5-minute bus journey from Oxford's city centre. Brenal Guest House has a convenient location, close to Oxford's ring road. The very heart of the city centre is within easy reach, with a good bus service running regularly from the nearby bus stop. Alternatively, you can reach the city centre by taking a pleasant stroll along the river. All of the en suite rooms have TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Large family rooms are also available. A full traditional cooked English breakfast is included in the price and lighter continental options are also available. Brenal Guest House is family run and your hosts, Mr and Mrs Ponen, pride themselves on offering a warm welcome and a friendly relaxing atmosphere.

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.

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 Old Crown Coaching Inn - In the heart of the quiet market town, this charming former coaching inn dates back to the 16th century and has retained its original cobbled courtyard and fountain. The hotel's central location makes it an ideal base for exploring Faringdon's picturesque streets and the surrounding countryside. Once a month, the archway leading to the hotel's courtyard, just off the market square, is home to stalls from the local farmers' market. All of the hotel's rooms are decorated in light, neutral colours and have wooden furnishings. Some of the rooms still feature carefully preserved period features, such as original wooden beams.

The Vines - Set in the picturesque village of Black Bourton, near Bampton, this charming rural retreat provides the ideal base from which to explore Oxford, Swindon, Witney or Brize Norton and the beautiful Cotswolds. The Vines Hotel and Restaurant, has long been acclaimed for its fine dining in elegant surroundings. It was famously designed by John Clegg of the BBC's Real Rooms team and provides traditional log fires alongside luxurious contemporary-style d?cor. Due to its success, the hotel now also features a detached wing in the gardens overlooking the lovely Black Bourton church. Independently owned and run by Andy and Karen Gerges, The Vines aims to provide a pleasant and relaxing stay, with packages personally tailored to your needs (subject to availability). They also offer space for functions of up to 100 people.