The Best Castle
Hotels near Banbury

Close to beach front. Elegant. Great views. Set in the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, Charingworth Manor is a 14th-century manor house in 54 acres of grounds, providing the perfect base from which to explore the picturesque area. Charingworth Manor boasts an indoor heated swimming pool. There is also a fully-equipped gym and an outdoor tennis court. Guests will enjoy scenic walks in the attractive gardens. The John Greville Restaurant serves excellent cuisine, using local produce, in elegant, intimate surroundings. Each spacious room is furnished with antiques and fine fabrics, with en suite facilities and a plasma-screen TV. Some rooms have charming period features and boast wonderful views of the Cotswold countryside. Show full description

Charming. Great location. In the centre of Moreton-in-Marsh, the 4-star Manor House Hotel offers luxurious accommodation and an award-winning restaurant. Each room in this 16th century building has its own distinctive charms. Most rooms have views of the historic high street or the Manor’s gardens. The Manor House has a long history. All rooms have been luxuriously decorated and have a TV, and an en suite bathroom with Molton Brown toiletries. The Mulberry Restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes. The restaurant features local and seasonal produce. The Beagle Bar offers light meals and afternoon tea. Cooked breakfasts include kippers and vegetarian options as well as a full English. The present building is believed to date back to 1545. It has private walled gardens, including a water feature and a 300-year-old mulberry tree. Moreton-in-Marsh Railway Station is 5 minutes’ walk away. Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birth place, is a 20-minute drive away. Show full description

This 15th-century farmhouse has stone floors, original wood beams and real fireplaces. It is in quiet gardens and has free Wi-Fi, free parking and individually decorated en suite rooms. The rooms have bottled water, tea/coffee, TVs, telephones, a hairdryer and toiletries. A full English breakfast is available each day and is made with fresh, local produce. A continental breakfast is also available. Vegetarians can be catered for. Easington House is close to Banbury town centre. The pubs, shops and restaurants are a short walk away. The M40 is 3.2 km away and the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Silverstone and Oxford are a short drive from the house. Show full description

Beach front location. Beautiful. Tennis court. Set in 11 acres of parkland, Billesley Manor is a 16th century Elizabethan manor house. Located just 3 miles from Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, this historic property features an 11th century church and an ornate topiary garden, which was planted 100 years ago to replicate a chess board. Bedrooms combine traditional character with 21st century luxuries, options include a variety within the manor house or cedar barns. The Billesley Manor Hotel is where Shakespeare wrote ‘As You Like It’. The Stuart Restaurant and Great Hall offers dinner set-up with oak panelling and original fireplaces. The Spa has everything needed to unwind and keep fit, relax in the beauty rooms and guests can take advantage of the extensive range of Decleor treatments on offer. Historians also believe the All Saints Church in the grounds is where Shakespeare married his wife, Anne Hathaway. Show full description

Beach front location. Historic. Gorgeous surroundings. This luxury, 4-star Gothic mansion is set within 40 acres of lush parkland. With the River Stour running through, it offers luxuriously furnished rooms, award-winning dining, and an indoor swimming pool. Dining at Ettington Park can be enjoyed in the stunning Great Drawing Room Restaurant, with its elegant decor, 18th-century ceiling, and historic features. The historic town of Stratford-Upon-Avon and its rail station are 10 minutes’ drive away, and Warwick Castle is a 25-minute drive. Rooms at The Ettington Park Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon are spacious and decorated with sumptuous furnishings. Each room includes a large flat-screen TV, bathrobes, luxury toiletries and free mineral water. Guests can also enjoy free magazines and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer scenic views and open fireplaces. Locally sourced, seasonal produce is used to provide unique, modern British cuisine. Guests at The Ettington can also relax in the hotel's swimming pool, steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi. The car park offers 1 complimentary electric car charge point. Show full description

Nice style. Lovely interior design. Set in over 2 acres of beautiful gardens, The Chesterton Hotel is an 18th-century manor house offering a relaxing bar. Its bright, modern rooms feature lovely views over the grounds. Each room at The Chesterton Hotel is lightly furnished, with large windows and private bathrooms. Rooms feature TVs with sports and movie channels, as well as tea/coffee facilities. Guests can also request a morning newspaper or a fresh fruit basket. Free parking is available at the hotel, and Bicester Outlet Shopping Village is just 5 minutes’ drive away. Bicester town centre is also a 5-minute drive, while Oxford is 25 minutes away by car. The M40 motorway is easily accessible, just 2 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Highly elegant. Great location. Popular among couples. Formerly a 17th-century rectory, Lords of the Manor is set in 8 acres of secluded gardens and parkland. With 4 AA Red Stars, it is one of the top 200 hotels in the country, and offers delicious award-winning food. Lords of the Manor has been awarded three AA Rosettes for its fine food and offers a choice of two dining styles. Atrium at Lords of the Manor is a fine dining restaurant. Each bedroom is individually designed, with elegant furnishings. Some rooms have views of the parkland and pond, or the walled gardens and Upper Slaughter Hill. Here Head Chef, Charles Smith, showcases his culinary skills with a signature tasting menu. Open Wednesday to Sunday with one sitting at 6.45pm. The second restaurant, The Dining Room, is for guests wishing to a choose from à la carte menu but in a less formal dining environment. The Dining Room is available every day from 6pm to 9pm. With a peaceful Cotswold location, the hotel is surrounded by pretty villages. Longborough, with its opera house, is a 15-minute drive away, while Oxford can be reached in an hour by car. Show full description

A 12th-century country house hotel set in 12 acres of mature gardens and grounds, Weston Manor Hotel is situated 10 miles from Westgate Oxford and within a 10 minute drive from Bicester village retail park. Features include flat-screen TVs, a desk, en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, and each room boasts views across the gardens. Weston Manor Hotel is ideally located close to the A34 and M40. The extensive grounds are home to a knot garden, and a croquet lawn. It is situated 10 miles from Oxford, 8.4 miles from Blenheim Palace and The Costwolds Area of Natural Beauty can be reached within 20 minutes by car. Show full description

Situated in the pretty Cotswolds village of Lower Slaughter, this 17th-century manor house offers free internet and free parking on site. It retains original period features and has a sophisticated, award-winning restaurant. The beautifully furnished and individually designed rooms at The Slaughters Manor House have a flat-screen TV. You can relax in the chic surroundings of the Manor, with its fine antique decorations and roaring fires. Some rooms have a four-poster bed or a luxurious freestanding bath. Sixteen58 restaurant has elegant modern décor and serves creative dishes made from high-quality local produce. Breakfast is provided each morning, and special dietary requirements can be catered for. Local leisure pursuits include golf and horse riding, and the centre of Cheltenham can be reached in 30 minutes’ drive. Show full description

Luxurious. Great views. Set within ten acres of elegant, landscaped gardens, Mallory Court Hotel is a country manor house and luxury hotel. It offers 3 AA Rosette dining just a 5-minute drive from historic Leamington Spa. Stratford Upon Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare, is 20 minutes away by car, and Warwick Castle is a 10-minute drive. There is a spa with outdoor and indoor facilities, along with say treatment and spa dining. The property is part of the Eden Hotel Collection which was awarded the 4 Red Star AA Award. Rooms at Mallory Court feature bathrobes and Temple Spa toiletries within the private en suite bathrooms. All rooms also provide digital TVs, free WiFi, desk, telephone, iron and ironing board, hairdryers, tea/coffee making facilities and turndown service. Fine dining can be enjoyed in the dining room at Mallory’s with scenic views from the terrace across the gardens and countryside. Awarded with 3 AA rosettes, all dishes served in the restaurant are provided using seasonal, locally sourced produce. A secondary, informal dining option is available in Sencha, an Asian fusion menu inspired by classic dishes, whilst creating our own unique Mallory twist. Located in Orchard house. Free parking is available. Leamington and County Golf Club is just 5 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Delightful property. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Situated in the village of Broadway, Abbots Grange - Adults Only is a family run hotel set within over 8 acres of parkland and gardens with unrestricted views over the Cotswolds. The grounds offer a croquet lawn, and a helicopter landing pad. This medieval manor house is 2 minutes’ stroll from Broadway’s High Street, which has a selection of boutique shops, inns, and restaurants. Dating back to 1320, Abbots Grange features rooms with a four-poster bed with fine Egyptian cotton sheets. The room also offers a flat-screen TV and a seating area. The en suite or private bathroom has thick fluffy towels, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. In the mornings, full English breakfast is served in the panelled dining room, along with a selection of fresh, seasonal fruit. Dishes are prepared using locally sourced produce where possible. Vegetarian and lighter breakfast options are also available. Birmingham International Airport and Oxford city centre are both each 40 miles away. Free private parking is available at Abbots Grange. Show full description

Fawsley Hall Hotel dates back to Tudor times, and still retains many of its original features. It offers a Health Club & Spa, its own cinema, and luxurious, award-winning accommodation set in stunning grounds. Queen Elizabeth I stayed at the property in the 16th century, and its rooms still retain period features from the time. The spa has been awarded for its range of treatments, which include hot stone therapy, massages and manicures. It features an on-site gym, an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and outdoor hot tub with views over the garden. A choice of dining options is available, including fine dining in The Cedar Restaurant, and The Tudor Bar and Lounge for more informal dining. Afternoon tea can be enjoyed throughout the Bar and Lounge. Guests can also enjoy views across Fawsley Park to the countryside beyond. Fawsley Hall Hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from the market town of Daventry. It has ample space for free private parking on site. Show full description

Cosy. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Dating back to 1637, this coaching inn is situated on the ancient Worcester to London road (B4027), on the edge of picturesque Wootton village, just 2 miles from Woodstock. Ideally located for touring the Cotswolds, the inn is also well positioned for visits to Oxford and Blenheim Palace. Retaining much of the character of the original building, the inn features a beamed ceiling and 2 large stone fireplaces, one with a wood burning stove for a cosy ambiance. 8 tastefully decorated rooms offer en suite amenities and plenty of space. Show full description

Beach front location. Outstanding SPA facilities. Set in 130 acres of stunning Oxfordshire countryside, 4-star Bicester Hotel is surrounded by 11 lakes, with convenient access to the M40. The property is located 2.5 miles from Bicester Village and free parking is available on-site. Bicester Hotel, Golf & Spa offers a health club with gym, tennis courts and an indoor swimming pool. Poolside facilities include a hydro spa, spa bath, steam rooms, sauna and a solarium. All stylish rooms are en suite, with a widescreen Freeview plasma TV and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms on the ground floor have small patio areas and some have views over the golf course or the designer courtyard garden. The Forest of Wellbeing Beauty Spa has a luxurious hot tub garden. Bicester Hotel has an 9-hole Chesterton Golf Course, in the middle of beautiful countryside. Guest can dine at the Grays Restaurant and enjoy the more informal Portrait Bar for more of a relaxed atmosphere. In the Summer months the hotel boasts some lovely outdoor terraces to sit and enjoy a cocktail. Show full description

Great value. Sturdys Castle is a 400 year old coaching inn that boasts a bar, restaurant, and free parking. Sturdy's Castles hotel is situated in a separate building behind the main pub. Sturdys Castle is located in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, between the villages of Tackley and Kidlington. The accommodation is split over two levels, unfortunately there is not a lift to the second floor. If you require a ground floor room please contact us and we will be happy to accommodate requests where possible. We have 18 bedrooms that are a mix of Twin bedded rooms or King bedded rooms. We offer free WiFi and Sky TV in our Rooms. In the mornings, guests can select breakfast from the breakfast menu. The restaurant also serves traditional dishes and pub classics. The location is convenient for visiting the market town of Woodstock which is home to Blenheim Palace, and is just 4 miles from the country inn and situated within 1 mile of London Oxford Airport. The university city of Oxford is just 20 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Unique. Friendly staff. Popular among couples. Set in a 17th-century former coaching inn, the White Hart is located in Moreton-in-Marsh’s historic town centre. A four-poster bed, private garden, spacious wet room and a roll-top bath feature in some of the individually designed bedrooms. Flagstone floors and an original inglenook fireplace are in the traditional Snug Bar. Fresh, local ingredients are served on the traditional British menu in the Courtyard Restaurant. Guests can also make use of the The White Hart Royal, Moreton-in-Marsh, Cotswolds’s two period lounges. The The White Hart Royal, Moreton-in-Marsh, Cotswolds boasts Royal connections as King Charles I took shelter here during the English Civil War. Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station is just a 5-minute walk away. Located at the head of the beautiful Evenlode valley, the villages of Broadway, Bourton on the Water and Stow on the Wold are within a 15-minute drive of the hotel. Show full description

Unique. Located in the grounds of Warwick Castle, and featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Warwick Castle Hotel & Knight's Village offers accommodation in the centre of Warwick. The property is situated in woodland and the River Avon is a 1-minute walk away. Please note, tickets for the Castle are not included and need to be purchased separately. Warwick Castle is 100 metres from Warwick Castle Hotel & Knight's Village, while Warwick Racecourse is 800 metres away. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant. Complimentary private parking is available on site. Woodland Lodges can sleep up to 2 adults and 3 children. The Lodge contains a double bed and a set of bunk beds and a wet room with a shower is available. Towels are provided. There is a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and tea/coffee making facilities. Each tent includes a double bed and 2 single beds, towels and linen are provided. There is a shared shower area for the guests staying in the tents. Your booking includes bed and breakfast only. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. It is 15 km to Stratford-upon-Avon. Warwick train station is 800 metres away. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 22 km from the property. Show full description

Dating back to the 13th century, Buckland Manor is set in immaculate gardens, featuring croquet lawns and tennis courts. Sumptuous bedrooms have bathrobes, fresh apples and toiletries. Some of the bedrooms at Buckland Manor have four-poster beds or antique furnishings. Fresh herbs are grown in the Manor’s own grounds and, as you would expect in a house of this heritage, there is a magnificent wine cellar. The award-winning restaurant offers fine dining and a modern British menu. Menus feature fresh local produce from the neighbouring Vale of Evesham, affectionately known as the market garden of England. Buckland Manor overlooks the Cotswolds village of Buckland and is a 25-minute drive from the M5 Motorway. Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station is less than 12 miles away. Show full description

Charming. Comfortable beds. The Swan Inn is located in Ascott Under Wychwood in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. This charming property features a restaurant and opens onto a courtyard with a garden. Rooms at the 17th-century former coach inn have elegant décor. There is a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom. You can enjoy home-cooked dishes prepared with local produce in the Swan’s traditional restaurant. There is also a relaxing lounge area and pub with a roaring log fire. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking with the Oxfordshire Way passing nearby. Cheltenham, Oxford and Gloucester can be reached in 45 minutes by car. Charlbury and Kingham railway stations are within 5 miles of the property. Show full description

Located within 21 acres of beautiful Warwickshire countryside, Stratford Manor Hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Stratford-upon-Avon. The 4-star hotel has a leisure centre. Guests can relax in the sauna and steam room at the Stratford Manor Leisure Club. Stratford Manor Hotel is just a 10-minute drive from historic Warwick, home to Warwick Castle. The bedrooms each have a bathroom with free designer toiletries. All rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV and WiFi access, and all have stylish modern decor. There is also a fully equipped gym, an indoor swimming pool and a new spa with 3 treatment rooms. Shakespeare Restaurant serves a creative British menu featuring fresh local produce. Split over 2 levels, The Terrace Lounge offers speciality coffees, light lunches and real ales. There is free on-site parking, and Birmingham NEC is a 25-minute drive away. Show full description