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    Chipping Norton.

    Chipping Norton

    7-minute drive

    The former wool trading town weaves the old with the new. The Grade I listed church is a fine example from the 15th century and there’s a Neoclassical Town Hall and alms houses. A broad pick of art galleries and antique and gift shops are full of bustle, as are the pubs.

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    The Rollright Stones | Two miles away is a 5,000-year-old ceremonial landmark comprising The King’s Men stone circle, the King Stone and the Whispering Knights.

    Blenheim Palace.

    Blenheim Palace

    16-minute-drive

    The ancestral home of the Churchill family, 300 years of history lies within this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gilded state rooms in the palace, priceless tapestries and portraits, formal gardens, a yew tree maze and ‘upstairs’ and ‘downstairs’ tours bring it all to glorious life. Book tickets in advance here.

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    The Churchill Exhibition in the palace is dedicated to the lives of one of Britain’s most famous families.

    Cotswolds Distillery

    Cotswolds Distillery

    20-minute drive

    Open since 2014, 90-minute tours explain the distillation process and culminate in a tasting. The award-winning Cotswolds Dry Gin and Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky are on the menu, plus liqueurs. Gin and whisky blending masterclasses - create that perfect serve - are also available. Ticket experiences also available here.

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    The cocktail masterclass is about hands-on mixing, muddling and shaking to create a personalised Martini-style cocktail.

    Bourton-on-the-Water

    Bourton-on-the-water

    30-minute-drive

    Nicknamed the Venice of The Cotswolds, it could win the prize for most handsome village. Low bridges straddle the River Windrush, leading to antique rooms, bakeries, cafes and gift shops. A large bird park, maze, model village and brewery rank among the attractions.

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    Cotswold Motoring Museum | From Jaguars to sporty MGs, rare and classic vehicles and memorabilia provide a ride through 20th century motoring.

    Crocodile World

    Crocodiles of the World

    30-minute drive

    The nation’s only crocodile zoo hosts regular talks and underwater viewings offering a glimpse into the life of 18 species, Nile crocodiles, American alligators and black caiman among them. Otters, meerkats, Galapagos tortoises and a Komodo dragon also call it home. Book tickets in advance here.

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    The feeding demo to witness the crocs in full predatory mode jumping out of the water.

    Stow-on-the-Wold

    Stow-on-the-Wold

    30-minute drive

    Perhaps the best-known of the Cotswolds towns, and the highest, the large market square is edged by town houses and boutiques with the focus on antiques. Local produce is easy to come by in the pubs and cafes and there’s an art gallery and medieval church.

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    St Edwards Church where the fairytale-esque north door is said to be the inspiration for Tolkien’s Doors of Durin in ‘Lord of the Rings’.

    Upton House and Gardens

    Upton House and Gardens

    30-minute drive

    Dating from 1695 and remodelled in the 1930s, Lord and Lady Bearsted’s former country retreat is now National Trust owned. It’s more like a gallery than a home with one of England’s finest collection of artworks, including rare porcelain and famous paintings. Click here for more information on entry prices.

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    The house is an accredited museum with famous paintings by artists such as Hogarth, George Stubbs and Gainsborough.

    Bicester Village.

    Bicester Village designer shopping

    30-minute-drive

    This open-air outlet offers the A to Z of highbrow boutiques with more than 160 brands selling fashion, beauty and homeware. From Armani to Zwilling, shopaholics can enjoy year-round discounts of up to 60% as well as pitstops at a big selection of cafes and restaurants.

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    Food kiosks dot the main street or there’s always the Secret Garden Café for treats beneath an indoor floral canopy.

    Oxford

    Oxford

    40-minute drive

    This medieval city is famous for its university colleges – their cloisters and lawns are a joy to wander. Book shops here are unbeatable too and the Ashmolean Museum, Pitt Rivers Museum and Oxford University Museum of Natural History house extraordinary exhibits.

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    Punting on the river, or even a small boat or pedalo, is a different way to see the sights.

    Hotel address

    Heythrop Park
    Enstone
    Chipping Norton
    Oxfordshire
    OX7 4NF
    SAT NAV - The Drive, Enstone, OX7 4NF

    Arriving by car

    The hotel is less than two hours’ drive from London, Bristol and Southampton and just over an hour from Birmingham. It sits on the edge of the Cotswolds near Chipping Norton, within easy reach of the A44 which is accessible by either the M40 or M5.

    By train

    The nearest rail station is at Charlbury, a 10-minute taxi ride away. From London Paddington the journey takes 70 minutes or 48 minutes from Worcester.

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