Activities

Explore the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, the countryside, Cotswold villages, Blenheim Palace and the Thames Path. Deemed an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Oxfordshire Cotswolds are picture book England, a quintessential cluster of time defying, honey stone villages and towns.

Many yearly events take place in the vicinity such as the Charlbury Music Festival as well as arts weeks and antique sales in Burford. We are also close to the City of Oxford, the famous City of Spires. Elegant buildings and fantastic shopping and don’t miss the covered market and the open top bus tour of the City

The Thames Path

Follow the greatest river in England for 184 miles (294 km) from its source in the Cotswolds almost to the sea. Passing through peaceful water meadows, unspoilt rural villages, historic towns and cities. The Vines is an ideal location for those embarking on all or some of the many miles of wonderful waterway.