The urban guide to the countryside -
Hotels & Inns
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The Shaven Crown
Elizabeth I stayed here - what more do you want? A quirky, homely, lovely inn in Shipton-under-Wychwood from which to explore the Cotswolds.
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A classic Ridgeway pub
A superlative Sunday lunch at a rejuvenated country pub near the Ridgeway in South Oxfordshire? Shall we?
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The Porch House, Stow
We came, we ate, and we loved the romantic nooks and roomy spaces of The Porch House, Stow-on-the-wold, just over the Glos border.
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Want to take over Stoke Place?
An attractive Queen Anne country hotel in South Bucks with Capability Brown grounds (ooooh!) and good value conference and wedding facilities. Oh, and did we mention the 'Bottomless Sunday lunch'?!
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Five star getaway
Like your hotels super luxe, with world class spa and celebrity chef to boot? Pack your bag, we're heading to Stoke Park - conveniently situated in Buckinghamshire!
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Hotel of the year, you say? Muddy checks in
The Pointer in Brill is hoovering up awards but what's the Muddy verdict on its new B&B rooms? Kerry Potter goes for a sleepover and fry-up.
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The secret’s out!
The secret's out! Once a WW2 secret service centre, this stunning Victorian hotel in leafy Bucks has had a game-changing £7m boutique makeover. Filing my dosier now, sir.
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THE WOBURN HOTEL
This refurbed hotel in the middle of the pretty Georgian town of Woburn offers fine dining and a family-friendly vibe to keep you happy after you've had your fill of the Safari Park and Abbey Gardens.
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THE DOG & BADGER
This slick inn near Henley has added six luxe hotel rooms for an appealing 30 second stagger to bed after dinner. Shall we?
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THE PORCH HOUSE, STOW
Take one 10th century stunner, add an award-winning restaurant, boutique rooms and a quintessential Cotswold location. Now add gin, book up and enjoy