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A pleasing, symmetrical house built by the Strong brothers in 1720. Ardington is Baroque in style, set in quiet lawns and terraced gardens. The most prominent interior feature is the Imperial Staircase, one of the finest in the country. This style of staircase begins as two separate flights that curve around to join each other halfway to the next floor. There is a variety of period furniture and family portraits.
Ardington,
Wantage,
Oxfordshire,
England,
OX12 8QA
Can one really call Blenheim a "house"? This place is massive, overwhelming, ostentatious, and amazing for all that. A gift from the grateful Queen Anne to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, for his victory over the French at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. Designed by Vanbrugh, and completed by Hawksmoor, with grounds by Capability Brown. Birthplace of Winston Churchill. Take your time, there's an awful lot to take in.
Woodstock,
Oxfordshire,
England,
OX20 1PX
Home of the Fiennes family for over 600 years, begun about 1300 as a fortified manor. Maintains its medieval roots, though much of the decor is Tudor. Lovely little garden.
Broughton,
Banbury,
Oxfordshire,
England,
OX15 5EB
A late 18th-century neo-classical house, set in lovely landscape gardens and parkland. Within the house, owned by the National Trust but administered by Lord Faringdon, are displayed fine furniture and art of the very highest order, including the Faringdon Collection, a superlative collection of Old Master paintings and Pre-Raphaelite artwork. In the grounds is a lovely 20th century water garden composed of canals and classical bridges.
Faringdon,
Oxfordshire,
England,
SN7 8BU
Chastleton House is one of England's finest and most complete Jacobean houses. It is filled with a mixture of rare and everyday objects, furniture and textiles collected since its completion in 1612 by members of one family, in continuous occupation. The gardens are typically Elizabethan and Jacobean with a ring of fascinating topiary at their heart. This house is being conserved rather than restored by the National Trust. Admission by timed ticket. Advance booking strongly recommended as maximum number of visitors admitted per day is 175.
Chastleton,
Moreton-in-Marsh,
Oxfordshire,
England,
GL56 0SU
Farnborough was the home of the Holbech family for over 3 centuries. The Hall is a lovely Grade I listed late 17th century country house built by William Holbech in 1684 and extensively remodelled between 1745-1750 by William Holbech the Younger.
nr Banbury,
Farnborough,
Oxfordshire,
England,
OX17 1DU
A lovely manor built in the 1660s, later remodelled. The interior features a cantilevered staircase, and visitors can view the drawing room, bedrooms, sitting room, and panelled library. The grounds are superlative, with colour throughout the year, offering a mix of formal gardens near the house and parkland further afield.
Kingston Bagpuize,
Abingdon,
Oxfordshire,
England,
OX13 5AX
An elegant 18th century house built by Inigo Jones for Bryant Barrett, lacemaker to King George III. The Gothic library is the most impressive interior room, while the house is set in a splendid garden location with two lakes and enjoyable woodland walks.
Milton,
Abingdon,
Oxfordshire,
England,
OX14 4EN
A lovely, rambling house built by Sir Robert Dormer in 1635, surrounded by unique early landscape garden. The house, as the garden, were the work of William Kent. Much of Kent's work remains, particularly the elegant interiors. The house is still owned by the Dormer family.
Rousham,
Steeple Aston,
Oxfordshire,
England,
OX25 4QX
Stonor Park has been the home of the staunchly Catholic Stonor family for over 800 years. The elegant house sits beside a 14th century chapel, with walled Italianate gardens to the rear. The oldest part of the house dates to the 12th century, with a 14th century hall. A Georgian front was added in the 18th century, but little has changed since that time, meaning that visitors today see a house essentially unchanged for over 250 years.
Stonor Park,
Henley On Thames,
Oxfordshire,
England,
RG9 6HF
A comfortable Tudor manor house built in the mid 1500s by Lawrence Washington, a Northampton wool-trader and great-great-great-great-great grandfather of George Washington, first President of the United States. The manor fell into disrepair, until a major restoration effort was undertaken in the early 20th century.
Manor Road,
Sulgrave,
Banbury,
Oxfordshire,
England,
OX17 2SD
This stone built terraced cottage is close to the centre of the Cotswolds town of Chipping Norton and sleeps four people in two bedrooms. more >> Sleeps 4
Large and very comfortable sitting room with wood burning stove and exposed beams. Fully fitted kitchen with dining area. Beamed double bedroom with 6' zip … more >> Sleeps 2
Witney Four Pillars Hotel is a traditional Cotswold style hotel. Situated just 10 miles from Oxford and 7 miles from Burford, gateway to the Cotswolds. Features include lounge, newly refurbished lounge bar and restaurant, leisure club, outdoor seating and onsite free car parking. more >>
A 3 star hotel in an idyllic 17th Century setting with hidden staircases, original wooden beams & stone fireplace. Offering 69 ensuite rooms. The hotel is deal for exploring the Cotswolds, Stratford Upon Avon, Oxford, Woodstcock & Warwick. Minutes from Banbury railway and coach stations, and 30 miles from Birmingham … more >>
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