Oxfordshire’s 12 Most Romantic Hotels (2025)

Oxfordshire conjures up images of ethereal "dreaming spires", scholarly pursuits and thatched roofs, but there is much more to the county than the university and Oxford itself. The landscape is varied, with the charming villages of the Cotswolds to the north and the rolling vistas of the Chilterns to the south. If you want romance but in a town, well-heeled Henley is also worth a look, as is the Cotswolds' Chipping Norton. But you’ll find several of our Gurus' recommendations out of town, near Blenheim Palace with its beautiful gardens by Capability Brown or Wallingford Castle dating back to the medieval period. To set the scene, our experts have come up with a collection of Oxfordshire's 12 most romantic hotels to help you plan the perfect couples' escape.

For a romantic Oxfordshire escape

• Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons is a beautiful country manor house turned Raymond Blanc hotel and restaurant. There are 32 charming rooms and 13 suites, extensive gardens and an acclaimed, two Michelin-starred restaurant - obviously. Le Manoir also runs cooking classes.
• The Manor, Oxfordshire is an elegant, historic 25-room country house hotel close to Bicester Village, ideal for couples who like some serious retail therapy. The decor is stylish and traditional and the restaurant is in a stunning, wood panelled hall. The gardens are also idyllic.

• Stadhampton’s Crazy Bear Hotel is an eclectic, eccentric, one-off converted coaching inn with 16 individually designed rooms featuring such treasures as padded leather walls, silver beds and copper free-standing baths. There’s a London bus in the front garden, a farm shop and two restaurants, one serving British food and one Thai.
• Relax together by the Windrush River at Minster Mill. Modern rooms have a Scandi feel - some come with waterside views and wood-burning stoves on private terraces. There's also a spoiling indoor pool and dreamy ESPA spa for an indulgent weekend away.

• The Bell at Charlbury is a charming 17th-century pub with plenty of wonderful country hikes right from the doorstep. The 12 rooms ooze romance and some boast four-posters. Large inglenook fires provide a welcoming place to relax, whilst the Snug is a quiet corner tucked behind the bar. A cosy choice.

The most romantic hotels in Oxford 

• The Old Parsonage Hotel is a luxurious boutique hotel with 35 rooms in a simple, contemporary style. There’s a small but well stocked library and an excellent restaurant. A perfect place to escape to with a loved one.
• The Old Bank Hotel is right in the centre of town and oozes sophistication and style. It boasts great city views and Quod is one of the best restaurants in town.
• Rolltop baths, four-poster beds and ornate fireplaces are all on offer at Vanbrugh House Hotel, a chic boutique property in the heart of Oxford. Beautifully styled rooms perfectly merge the old and the new, creating a very romantic couples' retreat.

For great value

• Set in the gorgeous Oxfordshire countryside, Holmby House offers everything you need for a relaxing couples' escape with an appealing price tag. This restored Victorian house offers pretty, spacious bedrooms with fantastic views, plus there's a tennis court, heated pool and croquet lawn. It's within easy reach of Oxford, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. 

• The Miller of Mansfield is a traditional, ivy-covered inn in the pretty village of Goring on Thames. There are 15 individually designed rooms and suites at reasonable rates, plus an acclaimed restaurant and bar and beautiful views. Romance by the river.

For romantic character

• Snuggle down in four-poster beds under 100-year-old beams at The Old Swan, close to Blenheim Palace. Traditional wooden beams, open brick fireplaces, and a Tudor-style facade give historic charm. A wonderfully atmospheric spot to base yourselves for exploring Oxford and The Cotswolds.
• For quirky but luxurious accommodation amid lovely countryside, you can't beat the Artist Residence Oxfordshire. There are five lovely rooms tucked in the eaves, a further three in the converted outbuildings with private terraces and a quirky Shepherd's Hut at the end of the garden. The perfect romantic bolthole.

If you haven’t found your idea of the most romantic hotels in Oxfordshire on our Gurus' list of Oxfordshire's 12 Most Romantic Hotels you could:

• Expand your search by consulting our Ultimate Guide to the Most Romantic Hotels in the UK or maybe start with just 66 of the Most Romantic Hotels in the South East of the UK
• Or you could browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Oxfordshire or all the best places to stay in Oxford
• Or you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.