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The Old Bull Hotel. Burford |
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Let Not Poor Nelly Starve... |
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On this site since 1610 – though operating as licensed premises for at least 200 years before that – The Bull Hotel is one of Oxfordshire’s most celebrated old inns. |
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It is said that Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton stayed here in 1802 while visiting Oxford, and the hotel’s Trafalgar Room is believed to be that in which they spent their time here. Other notable visitors include King Charles II (Nell Gwynne is purported to have conveniently lived in the town) and acclaimed artist, William Morris. TripAdvisor |
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The George Hotel. Wallingford |
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Located at the centre of the historic market town of Wallingford, The George Hotel is a sixteenth century coaching inn whose origins are believed to have been as Dower House to the castle (the remains are to be seen at the rear of the hotel). |
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The Bear. Woodstock. |
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It’s a lot more pleasing on the eye than neighbouring Blenheim, if you ask us. |
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Standing many centuries before nearby Blenheim Palace was built, The Bear is, without doubt, one of Britain’s most attractive coaching inns. Alas, though the hotel is said to have played host to numerous famous figures over its long history, there is no record available at present of whom they might have been. |
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It should be noted, however, that it was here that Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor sought to escape media attention during their well-publicised love affair. TripAdvisor | Expedia | Hotel's Own Site |
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The Red Lion. Henley on Thames. |
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Alas, there is little information currently available other than that this old sixteenth century inn is said to have been visited by Charles I, James Boswell and William III. TripAdvisor | Expedia |
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More period and historic accommodation in Oxfordshire |
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Banbury Cross |
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The Jersey Arms. A fine Cotswolds country inn, reputed to date back in parts 800 years. Hotel Site |
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Bay Tree Classic Hotel. Built in 1565, the house was originally the property of Elizabeth I’s Chancellor. Expedia |
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Crown and Cushion, The. A fifteenth century coaching inn. Expedia |
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Great Milton |
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Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons. Raymond Blanc’s beautiful five-star 17th century hotel. Expedia | Mr & Mrs Smith |
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Fallowfields. 300-year-old country house, formerly the home of Begum Aga Khan. Expedia | LateRooms |
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Mercure Eastgate Hotel. Once a seventeenth century coaching inn, now a four star hotel in the City of Dreaming Spires. Expedia | LateRooms | Hotel's Own Site |
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Holt Hotel, The. Operating as an inn since 1475, The Holt Hotel is said to have once been a favoured haunt of the notorious highwayman, Claude du Vall. Expedia |
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Weston Manor Hotel. An attractive 16th century country house. Expedia | LateRooms |
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Wroxton House Hotel. Fans of thatched buildings will like this pretty former manor house. Located only a few miles from Banbury, parts of the hotel date back to 1649. Hotel Site |
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Not Found What You’re Looking For? |
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Don’t forget... Nights In The Past now has a new group on Facebook devoted to the site and historic hotels, inns and other places to stay throughout the UK and Europe. All are welcome to join and share information. |
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We are aiming to expand our selection of historic accommodation in Oxfordshire soon. Please let us know of any boutique hotels, bed & breakfasts, luxury country houses or old inns you think should feature on the site - especially those within sight of the dreaming spires themselves. The county is also famed for its pretty villages, and so small rural pubs offering rooms are also welcome, providing they offer excellent hospitality and are at least 150 years old. And if someone such as William Shakespeare once stayed there, all the better! Thank you. |
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