Travel & Stay
Discover the latest travel and stay news and stories in Oxford and Oxfordshire – whether you’re local, new in town, or just passing through.
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Best village pubs with rooms in Oxfordshire
Eat, drink, sleep, repeat. We’ve picked out some of our favourite village pubs and inns around Oxfordshire where you can treat yourself to an indulgent staycation.
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Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel appoints new Director of Sales
The boutique hotel has appointed Isabela Dumbrava to design and implement new creative strategies for the hotel, overseeing all marketing and help put the venue on the map as a go-to destination in Oxfordshire.
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TreeDwellers to unveil its inaugural property in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds in March
The seven distinctive dwellings, enveloped in timber and glass to mirror the organic contours of nature, will be nestled within the expansive 1,700 acres of ancient woodland in Cornbury Park.
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Beyond Oxfordshire: Four great Italian cruise ship destinations
Italy is a truly beautiful country, with its rolling hills, history-laden cities, and distinct culture. And one way to take in as much of this amazing destination as you can is a cruise.
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Luxury amenities by La-Eva launches at The Oxford Collection
The Oxford Collection has announced the launch of its new partnership with La-Eva, a sustainable British wellness brand inspired by organic beauty, a love of art and the alignment of luxury with simplicity.
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The Bell at Charlbury is set to reopen as part of Daylesford Stays this autumn
The Bell at Charlbury will reopen this September and join the newly formed Daylesford Stays – a collection of beautifully restored venues comprising The Wild Rabbit, The Fox and The Cottages
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voco Oxford Spires appoints former MasterChef contestant as Executive Chef
Former MasterChef: The Professionals contestant Claudio Costea joins voco Oxford Spires as Executive Chef, having previously led food and beverage at its sister hotel, voco Oxford Thames, for the ten years.
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Look inside Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel £3.5m refurbishment
One of Oxford’s best-kept secrets, Hawkwell House, has been transformed into a stunning boutique hotel following a £3.5 million refurbishment.
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Home rentals business StayCotswold sees soaring booking levels
The company, which is based in Stow-on-the-Wold, is experiencing record trading, with year-on-year letting income for the final quarter of 2022 doubling to £1.7m as a result of its ‘agile’ pricing strategy.
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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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Darwin Escapes unveils plans for Blenheim Palace Lodge Retreat
Launched in partnership with Blenheim Palace and nestled beside the estate’s 2,000-acre grounds, the collection of luxury holiday lodges in the heart of Oxfordshire is set to open for Summer 2023.
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A Insider’s guide to travelling to and around Oxford City
Oxford is a small city. The city centre is small enough to cover on foot, and getting to other parts of the city is relatively easy via bike, bus, taxi, or car.
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Work progressing to transform Boswells building into a luxury hotel
Oxford’s iconic Boswells store building is on course to become a new 4-star luxury hotel, following the demolition of the inside of the historic building.
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Park & Ride sites in Oxford
Park and ride is the easiest way to get into Oxford by car. There are five Park & Ride sites located around Oxford’s ring road, with regular bus services to the city centre.
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Soho Farmhouse gets permission for 20 new bedroom huts
It will transform the site of a former camping field and football pitch into new bedrooms, adding to it’s collection of cabins, farm buildings, gym, restaurants and walled garden cottages.
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‘The Room With The View’ at Old Bank Hotel recognised in industry awards
Room 1 – aptly known as ‘The Room With The View’ – at the Old Bank Hotel, was awarded The Good Hotel Guide’s ‘Editor’s Choice’ 2022 award in its ‘rooms with a view’ category.