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Gorselands Hall, Boddington Lane, North Leigh, nr Whitney, Oxfordshire, 
OX29 6PU
Tel: 01993 882292 Email: hamilton@gorselandshall.com Prices : Twin Room, £54, Double Room £48/54, Family Room £66 (for 3) £76 (for 4), Single Occupancy £36/£38 Website : www.gorselandshall.com Location : Map |
Details : The House
Gorselands Hall is an attractive old country house with flagstone floors and exposed beams. Built of Cotswold stone, it is set in an acre of secluded gardens, which include a grass tennis court.
There are six guest bedrooms and a guest sitting room with French windows opening onto a large south-facing terrace.
Breakfast is served in the sunny dining room, which looks out onto the garden. There is ample off-road parking.
The Position
The house is located in pretty countryside roughly halfway between Witney and historic Woodstock. It enjoys the peace and quiet of the countryside but also easy access to Oxford by road or rail providing an ideal location for those visiting the area on holiday or on business. It is well placed for exploring the Cotswolds by car or bike.
There are lovely walks in the surrounding area and walkers can also take advantage of the nearby railway line to explore the beauty of the Evenlode Valley. Gorselands Hall is situated in the Wychwood, once a medieval forest, now of considerable interest to conservationists and historians.
Facilities
There are four double rooms, one twin bedded room and one family room, all with garden views and private en suite shower or bathroom. Ground floor accommodation is available.
All rooms are attractively furnished and decorated, with colour television, radio clock alarm, hair dryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Children are always welcome and dogs can be accommodated by arrangement.
Guests are welcome to enjoy the garden, play tennis or just relax on the terrace in fine weather. There is a snooker table and badminton is also available.
Nearby attractions
Close by is the Roman Villa at East End. Within ten minutes by car are Woodstock, Blenheim Palace and Bladon, all closely associated with the Churchill Family.
Also within ten minutes is the bustling market town of Witney (famed for its blankets and furniture). Situated at the gateway to the Cotswolds, Burford, Chipping Norton and many beautiful villages are only a short drive away.
The University City of Oxford with its numerous attractions is just eight miles from Gorselands. Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick are both about an hour's drive.
Places to eat
There are a number of excellent pubs and restaurants within easy reach.
Ratings
English Tourism Council 4 Diamonds Silver Award
RAC Sparkling Diamond and Warm Welcome Awards
Please note that for health and safety reasons, there is a no smoking policy throughout the house although guests may smoke on the terrace if they wish.
Directions
By Train
Hanborough Station is the first stop after Oxford, on the line which runs from London (Paddington) to Evesham and Worcester. The journey time from Oxford is about 10 minutes. Gorselands Hall is five minutes from the station by car and trains can be met by arrangement. There are through and connecting trains from London Paddington, with a journey time of just over an hour. Oxford is well placed for connecting trains to most major centres of population in the UK.
By Bus
There are buses running to Oxford from London, Heathrow and Gatwick at regular intervals throughout the day. From Oxford there is an hourly bus service to North Leigh (Number 11).
By Cycle
There is an established and growing network of cycle paths in and around Oxford, with a cycle path running along the A4095 near Boddington Lane.
By Car
From the North
Leave Exit 9 from the M40 onto the A34. Follow signs for Oxford, then take the A44 for Evesham. Just before Woodstock, take the A4095 westward for Witney for about three miles. Go through the village of Long Hanborough and after 3/4 mile take the right turn to East End and the Roman Villa, Gorselands Hall is a short distance up Boddington Lane on the left hand side.
From London and the South East
Leave the M40 at Junction 8, following the A40 as it turns into the Ring Road on the north side of Oxford. Then take the A44 for Evesham. Just before Woodstock, take the A4095 westward for Witney for about three miles. Go through the village of Long Hanborough and after 3/4-mile take the right turn into East End and The Roman Villa. Gorselands Hall is a short distance up Boddington Lane on the left-hand side.
From the South
Follow the A34 from Southampton and Newbury around the west side of Oxford, until the A44 branches off for Evesham. Just before Woodstock, take the A4095 westward for Witney for about three miles. Go through the village of Long Hanborough and after 3/4-mile take the right turn into East End and The Roman Villa. Gorselands Hall is a short distance up Boddington Lane on the left-hand side.
From Wales and the West
Follow the A40 towards Oxford. About five miles after passing Witney, turn left at the Eynsham roundabout signposted to The Hanboroughs. Follow the road for about three miles and then turn left onto the A4095, signposted to Witney. Go through the village of Long Hanborough and after 3/4-mile take the right turn into East End and The Roman Villa. Gorselands Hall is a short distance up Boddington Lane on the left-hand side.
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