Buscot Manor in Buscot, England

Buscot Manor offers an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, and a public bath open all year. Guests can book archery, badminton, bike tours, canoeing, cycling, darts, diving, fishing, hiking, horse riding, snorkeling, squash, tennis, windsurfing, and pub crawls. Evening entertainment includes movie nights, themed dinner nights, karaoke, and board games.

The six-bedroom house has large four-poster beds and French-inspired beds with seating areas around fireplaces. Each room offers garden views and is furnished by interior designer Dolly Daydream Designs. Bathrooms include deep roll-top baths and are uniquely furnished.

The kitchen centers around a farmhouse table seating 6 and includes a 5-oven Aga, electric oven, 5-ring hob, dishwasher, and washing machine. The dining room seats 12 formally or 20+ informally, and private dining with chefs is available on request. In summer, the stable door opens to a lawn with a BBQ area seating all guests.

The hotel is within walking distance of the River Thames for boating and wild swimming. The National Trust Buscot Park is 1 mile away. Downton Abbey village of Bampton is 15 minutes away; Oxford and Blenheim Palace are 45 minutes away.

Children have access to a playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, board games, and karaoke. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, and the hotel also accommodates horses and leisure vehicles. The large fenced garden allows dogs to be off lead safely.

Location: Walking distance to River Thames and National Trust Buscot Park

Rooms: Six bedrooms with four-poster beds and roll-top baths

Dining: Private chef dining for up to 20 guests

Activities: Archery, canoeing, horse riding, and karaoke

Wellness: Hot tub, outdoor pool, massage & public bath

Pet-Friendly: Dogs and horses welcome by arrangement

Special: Suitable for weddings and large groups