Luxury holidays in Oxfordshire

When to go

This part of the country is beautiful whatever the season, but it can get a bit tourist-heavy during the summer. And keep away from Henley in the first weekend of July – the Regatta’s on, and the place will be packed.

Getting there

• Planes

  London's Heathrow airport is about an hour away from Oxford by car | Gatwick a little further – about 90 minutes.

• Trains

  Trains run to Oxford from London Paddington every 20 minutes during the day. They’re almost as frequent in the evenings; the journey takes about an hour. There are no direct services from Heathrow or Gatwick, but travelling via London, you’ll still be in Oxfordshire within two hours.

• Automobiles

  Oxford’s an hour west of London along the M40, and 90 minutes from Bristol via the M4 and A420.

• Taxis

  Even outside Oxford train station, it can be hard to find a cab. Ask your hotel for details of a good local company and book ahead.