Travel & Stay
Discover Travel & Stay inspiration in Oxford and just beyond, from distinctive hotels and country-house retreats to memorable escapes and exceptional places to explore.
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Crazy Bear hotels close after second administration in less than two years
Crazy Bear’s hotels in Stadhampton and Beaconsfield have ceased trading after the group’s operating companies entered administration. The closures come less than two years after a previous administration and a £6.5 million management buyout.
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Oxfordshire visitors are loyal, but many potential tourists still know little about the county
New research suggests Oxfordshire has a strong base of repeat visitors, with 83% saying they are likely to return. But the survey also highlights a challenge for the county’s visitor economy: many potential tourists know too little about what Oxfordshire has to offer.
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The characterful inns and townhouse hotels in Oxfordshire well worth a stay
Discover Oxfordshire’s most characterful country inns, historic coaching inns, and elegant townhouse hotels, where heritage architecture, warm hospitality, and distinctive stays come together. While each has its own personality, these properties still carry traces of their original purpose as inns, residences, and stopping points for travellers.
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Discover JAZ Elite Hotels: redefining luxury along Egypt’s sun-drenched coastline
JAZ Elite Hotels is redefining luxury along Egypt’s Red Sea coast, blending contemporary design, understated service and immersive coastal experiences — reflecting a new era of Egyptian hospitality shaped by space, wellbeing and a deeper connection to the landscape.
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Discover Porto Carras Grand Resort: a timeless luxury escape on the shores of Halkidiki
Set on a private peninsula in Halkidiki, Porto Carras Grand Resort combines luxury accommodation, Mediterranean dining, vineyards, marina life and spectacular Aegean Sea scenery to create one of Greece’s most iconic holiday destinations.
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Discover Dormy House Hotel & Spa: A contemporary countryside retreat in the Cotswolds
Kick off your shoes, put your feet up and make yourself at home in one of thirty-eight rooms spread across a courtyard, a lodge and a converted farmhouse in the Cotswolds.
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Discover Coworth Park: A countryside escape where you can do as much or as little as you like
A luxury countryside escape near Oxford set within 240 acres of Berkshire parkland, Coworth Park is a refined country house hotel where you can explore, unwind or simply settle into your own pace.
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Discover 7Pines Resort Ibiza: Clifftop calm and contemporary luxury above the Mediterranean
A clifftop sanctuary on Ibiza’s western coast, 7Pines blends contemporary luxury with laid-back Mediterranean living. From infinity pools to sea-facing suites, it’s a place where time slows and the horizon takes centre stage.
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Love is in the air at voco Oxford hotels this Valentine’s
voco Oxford Thames and voco Oxford Spires are inviting couples across Oxfordshire to share their love story for the chance to win a romantic night away.
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Discover love is in the Alps: Could Innsbruck be your perfect romantic getaway for Valentine’s?
Set against snow-capped mountains, Innsbruck can provide the perfect destination for couples to experience an unforgettable Valentine’s celebration, blending an urban city break with romantic winter-themed activities.
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Win an overnight stay at voco Oxford Thames Hotel in Sandford-on-Thames
For the third year running, voco Oxford Thames is helping the people of Oxford banish Blue Monday by giving them an overnight hotel stay to look forward to for free.
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Win a luxury getaway worth £4,000 with The Oxford Collection Summer Competition 2023
The Oxford Collection, in partnership with Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village, has announced its Summer Competition 2023, offering participants a chance to win an exclusive three-day luxury experience in Oxford worth £4,000.
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Discover four picture-perfect ski experience destinations for the new year
With ski season starting and many travellers looking to hit the slopes this winter, our friends and travel experts at Booking.com share some of their favourite destinations for a picture-perfect ski experience.
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Discover The Slaughters Manor House: a refined country retreat in the heart of the Cotswolds
Set in the picturesque village of Lower Slaughter, The Slaughters Manor House is a refined Cotswolds retreat where historic charm meets relaxed country house living.
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Discover The Gleneagles Hotel: A getaway to the Highlands
Luxury 5-star accommodation, fine dining, excellent golfing, leisure activities, and countryside pursuits in the heart Scotland.