The Bell, Oxfordshire

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“Set in the pretty Oxfordshire village of Hampton Poyle, this is a charming small hotel and pub, with an excellent restaurant and comfortable rooms with egyptian cotton bed linen, large beds, luxury toiletries and bathrooms with monsoon showers or roll-top baths. A great country escape.”

Hotel review

Close to Blenheim Palace, as well as Oxford itself, The Bell is a friendly nine-bedroom countryside bolt-hole in the rural Oxfordshire village of Hampton Poyle. The exterior is that of a traditional country pub and inside guests are met with a buzzing, open kitchen and relaxed restaurant. The menu makes the most of The Bell’s wood-burning oven, while one of the chef’s specialities is an impressive flambéed beef called ‘The Gallows’ which, as an Alpine favourite, is a nod to the owner’s links with Verbier. The nine bedrooms, split between the main building and a picturesque adjacent cottage, vary both in terms of size and headspace. Walk-in showers or roll-top baths feature throughout, as does Egyptian cotton bedding. Explore the area on one of three recommended circular walks from The Bell’s front door. This is a popular spot for both its restaurant and rooms; rightly so.

Helena Hamlyn

Recommended for

  • Great walks

    • Walking in the Cotswolds provides a wealth of choices with gentle strolls, hilly hikes and a variety of circular walks

  • Cycling

    • Cycling in the Cotswolds provides excellent views, stunning scenery and winding lanes

  • Designer Shopping

    • Just 10 minutes away shop at Bicester Village home of many luxury brands

  • Country Escape

    • A hotel and country pub on the edge of the quaint Cotswolds

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the historic UNESCO world heritage Blenheim Palace

  • Golf

    • Enjoy reduced rates at the Studley Wood Golf Club

  • Full of character

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Quiet

  • Contemporary

  • Traditional

  • Village

  • Inn

  • Boutique

  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Rooms

    9 rooms in this hotel

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Private dining room

  • Library

  • Fireplace

  • Bar

  • Parking

  • Wifi

  • Garden

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Walking in the Cotswolds provides a wealth of choices with gentle strolls, hilly hikes and a variety of circular walks

  • Cycling

    • Cycling in the Cotswolds provides excellent views, stunning scenery and winding lanes

  • Designer Shopping

    • Just 10 minutes away shop at Bicester Village home of many luxury brands

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the historic UNESCO world heritage Blenheim Palace

  • Golf

    • Enjoy reduced rates at the Studley Wood Golf Club

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