“With five lovely rooms tucked in the eaves, a further three in the converted outbuildings with private terraces and a quirky Shepherd's Hut at the end of the garden, this Inn with rooms is the perfect romantic or weekend bolthole. Just 15 mins from Oxford and easy access to the Cotswolds.”
“With five lovely rooms tucked in the eaves, a further three in the converted outbuildings with private terraces and a quirky Shepherd's Hut at the end of the garden, this Inn with rooms is the perfect romantic or weekend bolthole. Just 15 mins from Oxford and easy access to the Cotswolds.”
Hotel Review
Artist Residence Oxfordshire is a country pub and restaurant with 8 comfy rooms and a quirky Shepherd's Hut. Recently voted one of England’s most romantic places to stay, this hotly contested accolade is well deserved. The bedrooms are brilliantly imaginative and different from the bland-but-tasteful norm. Where else nowadays (apart from The Ritz ) do you get to sleep in 100% pure linen sheets – it is worth coming to stay just for those. There are all sorts of fun touches throughout – retro Robert’s radios on the bedside tables (which are not just for show, they are digital and work), gorgeously patterned textiles on headboards, cushions and curtains, mad funky lamps, and great bathrooms too. Downstairs is an eclectic mix of William Morris wallpapers, (his country residence Kelmscott Manor is a nearby attraction), Arts & Crafts woodwork and Tracy Emin-style (actually by Andy Doig) neon art pieces. The atmosphere is fun and entertaining. The young and visionary owners are extremely hands on, here and in their other 3 Artist Residence properties in London, Brighton and Cornwall, so the service is bang on, and small details are not overlooked. The pub is packed and popular, and the restaurant menu is inventive and delicious. You would be absolutely delighted to come here for a romantic night or two. You can spend all your money in the nearby Burford Garden Centre too – Harrods of the Cotswolds.
Written by Hugh Graham-Watson
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- You're ideally located both for Oxford and the The Cotswolds.
- Country Escape
- Artist Residence Oxfordshire is the perfect country getaway. Quirky but luxurious accommodation amid lovely countryside.
- Romantic Break
- With just four rooms, in a rural spot, plus great food on site, it's a great couples getaway.
- Sights nearby
- Oxford is just a 15 minute drive away
- Designer Shopping
- Only 30 mins to Bicester Village
- Great walks
- Restaurant
- The Masons Arms is open all day and serves delicious modern British cuisine
- Pet friendly
- Dogs are greeted with bed, bowl and selected organic treats
- Charming
- House party feel
- Full of character
- Romantic
- Contemporary
- Village
- Quirky
- Inn
Facilities
- Restaurant
- The Masons Arms is open all day and serves delicious modern British cuisine
- Pet friendly
- Dogs are greeted with bed, bowl and selected organic treats
- Bar
- Parking
- Wifi
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Suites
- Garden
Activities
- Sights nearby
- Oxford is just a 15 minute drive away
- Designer Shopping
- Only 30 mins to Bicester Village
- Great walks
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Why do people love staying in your hotel? At Artist Residence Oxfordshire you can combine a pinch of country - thanks to its sleepy village and nearby walking routes through golden wheat fields - with a dash of city chic!
What is there to do in the area? Blenheim Palace - The Cotswolds - Cotswolds Life Park - Hook Norton Brewery - Oxford - Great for walks, cycling and fishing lovers! There are plenty of footpaths to explore, with more exotic fauna on offer at the Cotswold Wildlife Park (14 miles/23km). Discover William Morris’s retreat at Kelmscott Manor (16 miles/26km) or the famous Daylesford Farmshop (18 miles/29km).
What kind of breakfast do you offer? Breakfast at Artist Residence is included with direct bookings in our website, it’s a homely affair with a simple menu of wholesome breakfast favourites made with local and homegrown produce served daily from 8am - 10am in Mr Hanbury’s Dining Room.
Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? Yes we do, at Mr Hanbury’s Mason Arms we also offer lunch and dinner both in the Pub and in the Dining Room with an inventive menu created by our Head Chef, Leon Smith, using all things local and seasonal. You’ll need a car to explore the local dining scene. Our recommendations are: The Old Parsonage, Gee’s Restaurant, The Wild Rabbit and The Chequers!
Which are your most popular room types, and why? The most popular rooms are the Farmhouse Lofts and the Farmhouse Suite, they are spacious, light and airy with original pitched ceilings, lead windows and wooden floorboards. Featuring super-king size beds, ensuite bathrooms with rainfall shower and roll-top bathtub, comfy armchairs or a sofa. The Lofts have an English bohemian style with eclectic artwork and touches of luxury.
What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms? There’s an option to add an extra bed or cot in the Farmhouse Lofts.
