Best Boutique Hotels in South Leigh
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in South Leigh is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
This property is located in the village of South Leigh, just 15 minutes' drive to Oxford city center and a 20-minute drive from the Cotswolds. This unique property features 5 bedrooms, 3 suites and a converted Shepherd's Hut overlooking the herb garden. The hotel also features a pub, dining room, and large terrace garden. The individually styled rooms feature free WiFi, private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, comfy beds and tea/coffee making facilities. Deluxe Double rooms and Suites have roll-top baths, some Suites also feature private terraces and log burners. The pub and dining room, The Mason Arms, serves an inventive menu of seasonal British food, local ales, hand-crafted cocktails and a variety of wines. Artist Residence is a short drive from many Oxfordshire attractions, including Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village. The nearest airport is London Luton Airport, 46 mi from the hotel.
Guest Reviews:
- "Well decorated and lay out" - "The hotel is wonderful and worth every penny. Don't hesitate to book this hotel. The team on site, the location, the rooms, bedding etc etc are all wonderful. Really loved it!" - "Staff members were helpful, polite and friendly. The accommodation was an experience. Had to walk through a herb garden to the quarters. Really nice. The location was great; peaceful with bird song. Well proportioned with everything you could need. The bar/dining area was interesting. Pictures, a large fireplace; what caught my eye was the cabinet with woven reincarnation of food stuffs long since made redundant. I though they were real at first. The different types of outdoor seating was amazing. I aim to try the rooms as they were all unique, quirky. Just what I like. All in all it was a pleasant environment with all age groups catered for. I will be visiting again."
Very Good
75 reviews
The Old Parsonage Hotel is a boutique hotel set in a building dating back to 1660. It has 2 terraces, a new residents garden library, a restaurant, a bar, and is a 5-minute walk from Oxford city center. All rooms at the Old Parsonage have an private bathroom, a desk, storage space and a flat-screen TV. Every room has air conditioning, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The Parsonage Bar & Grill is open from breakfast until late and serves British classics with a modern twist. The property also has a private dining room that seats up to 20 people. The hotel is also licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies for up to 20 guests. The hotel is a 17-minute walk from Oxford Train Station, a 3-minute walk from Keble College and Somerville College.
Guest Reviews:
- "Everything. Well run, great staff, lovely surroundings, comfortable bed, and great attention to even the smallest detail. Good location for exploring Oxford." - "Beautiful historic hotel in a great location with comfy rooms, friendly staff.and a great breakfast." - "The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the hotel characterful and wonderfully located. The breakfast was delicious and it was a treat to get a free newspaper." - "Fantastic in every way:friendly and helpful staff, the building-outside and inside, cleanliness, location, parking space, breakfast, the library, comfortable bed plus the decor was inspiring."
Fabulous
753 reviews
Just beside the River Thames, The Trout at Tadpole Bridge enjoys an beautiful location between Oxford and the Cotswolds. Less than 3 miles from the village of Bampton, this award-winning 17th-century inn provides luxurious rooms and high-quality dining recommended by, among others, the Good Food Guide. Each guest room has been individually designed and includes a flat-screen TV with tea and coffee facilities. All have an private bathroom with a bath or shower, where toiletries and bathrobes are supplied. An extensive breakfast menu includes Cereals, fruits & pastries, and a menu with hot breakfast choices including a Full English Breakfast. There is also fruit juice and a selection of coffees and teas. The Trout at Tadpole Bridge offers a relaxed, informal setting for dining and enjoying real ales and fine wine. Oxford is around 17 miles from The Trout at Tadpole Bridge, and picturesque Cotswolds destinations including Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water are 20-30 minutes’ drive away. Nearby Bampton has featured as a location in the popular TV drama ‘Downton Abbey’.
Guest Reviews:
- "Excellent" - "The trout has recently been refurbished to a high and thoughtful standard. The bedroom was very comfortable and well equipped. Lovely outside space to sit in the Sun and cozy eating areas inside. The staff were extremely helpful. We went off season and it was quiet however there is a large Teepee style wedding venue in the garden so best check if there is a function on." - "Lovely decor and atmosphere." - "Beautiful rooms finished to a very high standard, staff couldn't have been more helpful , great value for money"
Superb
518 reviews
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.
Guest Reviews:
- "Amazing place, personnel outstanding." - "Everything. Super high end interior. Not a penny spared. Beautiful fabrics. Lovely food and drinks menu. Serene garden dining. Exceptional." - "Lovely people, comfortable stay, looking forward to next time." - "The poached eggs snd avocado on toast was the best I’ve had." - "Food, rooms, staff and location all excellent." - "Lovely quiet location, high quality finish. Very comfortable and dog friendly. We stayed in the Cob room, lovely bath and excellent facilities. Spotlessly clean. Great to have excellent food and drink on the premises."
Fabulous
667 reviews
Located in Woodstock and with Blenheim Palace reachable within a 12-minute walk, The Crown has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 8.1 miles from University of Oxford, 22 miles from Notley Abbey and 31 miles from Walton Hall. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. The Crown provides some accommodations with city views, and rooms are equipped with an electric tea pot. The rooms have a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving British, Italian and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. London Heathrow Airport is 52 miles from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "The staff at The Crown were all fantastic from the moment we arrived." - "Bed was really comfy, dinner was delicious and breakfast was very tasty." - "It was just gorgeous" - "We stayed in the attic room, with the freestanding bath. It was wonderful and Peaceful. Bed was comfortable and the pillows were very high quality duck feather, had the best sleep. The air con unit was a god send. The bath was lovely, be aware there is no shower in this room, we liked the fact we had to run a bath and take the time to chill and relax but it’s not for everyone. Staff were lovely, absolute credit to the establishment. The food in the pub was delicious. As were the cocktails. Management removed our puddings from the bill as it was my birthday which was really lovely. Breakfast before we left was so tasty and they put a little birthday candle in it which was so cute! Thank you so much we had such a nice time. We would definitely stay again if in the area."
Fabulous
530 reviews
