The Bell Hotel

In the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, this charming 18th-century hotel has picturesque gardens in over an acre of its own grounds. There is free Wi-Fi and free parking.

The Bell is also 7 miles from Woodstock, which was the birthplace of Winston Churchill and is home to Blenheim Palace.

The Bell Hotel is less than 10 minutes' walk from Charlbury Rail Station, where trains reach Oxford in 20 minutes. There are also direct trains to London Paddington.

There is an annex at The Bell, which house a small number of quiet bedrooms overlooking the orchard gardens. These rooms were refurbished in 2010 and have a modern decor.

The Bell Hotel has a traditional, oak-beamed restaurant, offering fine cuisine in cosy surroundings. During the summer there is a patio area, in addition to a relaxing lounge with winter log fires.