Evie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful walks, family events, historic Palace, Christmas light trail and Palace decorated for Christmas.
657 locals recommend
Blenheim Palace
Beautiful walks, family events, historic Palace, Christmas light trail and Palace decorated for Christmas.
Waddesdon Manor
Beautiful National Trust property
A lovely place to visit for snowdrop walks and to see the snakes head fritillaries. They often have open air theatre in the summer. A little cafe for a bite to eat, a garden to explore and a garden centre and shops for a mooch.
33 locals recommend
Waterperry Gardens
A lovely place to visit for snowdrop walks and to see the snakes head fritillaries. They often have open air theatre in the summer. A little cafe for a bite to eat, a garden to explore and a garden centre and shops for a mooch.
Oxford Botanic Garden
Rose LaneAmazing botanical gardens.
A lovely place for a walk or picnic by the river. Two good pubs on the way - The Perch in Binsey and The Trout in Wolvercote. I recommend parking at either of these, going down to the river for a walk and then stopping for lunch or a drink at one (or both) of the pubs.
102 locals recommend
Port Meadow
Walton Well RdA lovely place for a walk or picnic by the river. Two good pubs on the way - The Perch in Binsey and The Trout in Wolvercote. I recommend parking at either of these, going down to the river for a walk and then stopping for lunch or a drink at one (or both) of the pubs.
Neighbourhoods
Henley Regatta, Henley Festival, walks by the river, rowing, boutique shops and restaurants.
173 locals recommend
Henley-on-Thames
Henley Regatta, Henley Festival, walks by the river, rowing, boutique shops and restaurants.
Historic market town with lots of boutique shops and restaurants. A lovely place to spend an afternoon.
46 locals recommend
Thame
Historic market town with lots of boutique shops and restaurants. A lovely place to spend an afternoon.
City/town information
Packed with history, beautiful buildings and famous museums. Extensive shopping. Rooftop restaurants and bars. Punting on the river is an Oxford institution and is a must-try when visiting the city, you can do this at The Cherwell Boathouse.
556 locals recommend
Oxford
Packed with history, beautiful buildings and famous museums. Extensive shopping. Rooftop restaurants and bars. Punting on the river is an Oxford institution and is a must-try when visiting the city, you can do this at The Cherwell Boathouse.
Food scene
Our favourite pub/restaurant. A quintessential English country pub with amazing food, a log burner and a lovely terrace with beautiful views across the countryside in the summer.
11 locals recommend
The Mole & Chicken
Chilton RoadOur favourite pub/restaurant. A quintessential English country pub with amazing food, a log burner and a lovely terrace with beautiful views across the countryside in the summer.
Exquisite French food in a chocolate box village pub only a 10 minute drive from the cottage. They do 'Tour de France' French special nights every Wednesday and Moules Frites nights every Thursday at around £20 per person for 2-3 courses.
6 locals recommend
La table d'Alix at The Plough
Rectory RoadExquisite French food in a chocolate box village pub only a 10 minute drive from the cottage. They do 'Tour de France' French special nights every Wednesday and Moules Frites nights every Thursday at around £20 per person for 2-3 courses.
The village pub, less than a 5 minute walk from the cottage. Relaxed setting serving lunch, dinner and drinks.
The Bat And Ball Restaurant
28 High StreetThe village pub, less than a 5 minute walk from the cottage. Relaxed setting serving lunch, dinner and drinks.
A cosy pub serving amazing gastro-pub style food. This is a must visit in the summer as the garden is a rabbit warren of cosy nooks to dine in all lit up by hundreds of fairy lights. Truly magical. About a 10 minute drive from the cottage.
19 locals recommend
The Mole Inn
A cosy pub serving amazing gastro-pub style food. This is a must visit in the summer as the garden is a rabbit warren of cosy nooks to dine in all lit up by hundreds of fairy lights. Truly magical. About a 10 minute drive from the cottage.
Historic hotel situated right in the centre of Oxford. Home to the historic Morse Bar named after Inspector Morse, serving classic cocktails harking back to the art deco era. Beautiful newly refurbished restaurants inspired by Alice in Wonderland which was written and based on famous Oxford sights.
6 locals recommend
The Spa at The Randolph Hotel
Beaumont StreetHistoric hotel situated right in the centre of Oxford. Home to the historic Morse Bar named after Inspector Morse, serving classic cocktails harking back to the art deco era. Beautiful newly refurbished restaurants inspired by Alice in Wonderland which was written and based on famous Oxford sights.
Lovely country pub serving amazing food with outdoor dining pods under an observatory roof. A really special place.
14 locals recommend
The White Hart of Wytham
Lovely country pub serving amazing food with outdoor dining pods under an observatory roof. A really special place.
Fine-dining pub offering seasonal menus. Beautiful indoor and outdoor dining options. A bit of a drive away but well worth the trip.
16 locals recommend
The White Hart at Fyfield
Main RoadFine-dining pub offering seasonal menus. Beautiful indoor and outdoor dining options. A bit of a drive away but well worth the trip.
The Black Horse
11 CornmarketA Raymond Blanc pub in the heart of Thame.
Cosy gastro-pub in the heart of Thame with two massive fireplaces for cosying up around. Great for popping into if you're exploring Thame.
18 locals recommend
The Thatch
29-30 High StCosy gastro-pub in the heart of Thame with two massive fireplaces for cosying up around. Great for popping into if you're exploring Thame.
The Perch
Binsey LaneLovely cosy pub with access to the river at Port Meadow.
Riverside pub serving unfussy food and pizzas. Great place to stop to walk by the river and then eat on their terrace.
73 locals recommend
The Trout Inn
195 Godstow RdRiverside pub serving unfussy food and pizzas. Great place to stop to walk by the river and then eat on their terrace.
The famous Le Manoir aux Quat Saison. Home to Raymond Blanc’s Michelin star dining and just a 5 minute drive from the cottage.
58 locals recommend
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
Church RoadThe famous Le Manoir aux Quat Saison. Home to Raymond Blanc’s Michelin star dining and just a 5 minute drive from the cottage.
The Sun Cafe + Bar
5 Church RoadGreat place for breakfast.
One of our favourite restaurants on the outskirts of bustling Oxford. It has a beautiful Mediterranean style terrace and incredible glasshouse for dining in.
40 locals recommend
Gee's Restaurant & Bar
61-63 Banbury RdOne of our favourite restaurants on the outskirts of bustling Oxford. It has a beautiful Mediterranean style terrace and incredible glasshouse for dining in.
A beautiful riverside restaurant serving exquisite food. You can also hire punts from here and punt to the nearby Victoria Arms to stop for a drink. A must do activity when visiting Oxford.
52 locals recommend
Cherwell Boathouse
Bardwell RoadA beautiful riverside restaurant serving exquisite food. You can also hire punts from here and punt to the nearby Victoria Arms to stop for a drink. A must do activity when visiting Oxford.
One of our absolute favourite places. Everything you want a pub to be, so cosy, relaxed, incredible food! And re most lovely owners. Ask Ben about his extensive knowledge on wine and whisky.
The Lamb Inn
One of our absolute favourite places. Everything you want a pub to be, so cosy, relaxed, incredible food! And re most lovely owners. Ask Ben about his extensive knowledge on wine and whisky.
Shopping
Daylesford Organic Farm is a beautiful place to visit just to have a browse around their carefully curated shops. Pick up some organic produce or something beautiful for your home. Have a coffee or a bite to eat in one of their cafes or restaurants, or even book your self a spa treatment in Bamford Spa. They also offer lots of workshops such as floristry, gardening and cookery.
273 locals recommend
Daylesford Kingham, Gloucestershire
Daylesford Organic Farm is a beautiful place to visit just to have a browse around their carefully curated shops. Pick up some organic produce or something beautiful for your home. Have a coffee or a bite to eat in one of their cafes or restaurants, or even book your self a spa treatment in Bamford Spa. They also offer lots of workshops such as floristry, gardening and cookery.
Bicester Village
The place to go for designer shops at discounted prices.
Large shopping centre in Oxfordshire. Rooftop restaurants and bars. Also a great place to park if you want a day out in Oxford.
157 locals recommend
Westgate Oxford
Queen StreetLarge shopping centre in Oxfordshire. Rooftop restaurants and bars. Also a great place to park if you want a day out in Oxford.
Entertainment
The largest theatre in Oxford City Centre. The best place to go for all the touring theatre productions.
42 locals recommend
Oxford New Theatre
24-26 George StThe largest theatre in Oxford City Centre. The best place to go for all the touring theatre productions.
Pitt Rivers Museum
Parks RoadMuseum
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Exchange StreetBest place for the pantomime at Christmas
Harry Potter Studio Tour
A 45 minute drive away.
Punting is an Oxfordshire institution, you must try it if visiting Oxford. Here you can hire boats to go out on your own, or you can hire someone to punt for you, take a picnic and just sit back and take in the beautiful River Thames.
54 locals recommend
Oxford Punting
High StreetPunting is an Oxfordshire institution, you must try it if visiting Oxford. Here you can hire boats to go out on your own, or you can hire someone to punt for you, take a picnic and just sit back and take in the beautiful River Thames.
Groceries
Waitrose & Partners
108 Crockhamwell RdThe Co-operative Food
152 London RdNearby co-op open late for last minute food shopping.
Asda Wheatley Superstore
London RoadTesco Superstore
Ambassador AvenueM&S Oxford Cowley road Simply Food
Unit 2 Ambassador AvenueSainsbury's