| there's a grand 4-poster canopy bed in 1 room. . on a working pork farm, this elegant b&b in an 800 year-old timber-framed manor is a 6-minute walk from notley abbey and 17 miles from oxford university. there's also a grand, classically furnished lounge, horse stables, a garden maze and an outdoor pool, as well as a cider mill. breakfast is served in an old-world dining room with a beamed ceiling. the 3 antiques-filled rooms with en suite bathrooms, exposed beams and garden views include flat-screen tvs, and free wi-fi. they also come with tea and coffeemaking facilities, and minifridges
Heathrow Airport 48 min
Museum of Oxford (30 min)
Oxford life through the ages, with special attention paid to the university and literary figures. Carfax Tower (29 min)
Landmark 23m-high belltower, once part of a 12th-century church, offering city views from the top. Port Meadow, Oxford (37 min)
Unspoilt ancient meadow by the River Thames for walks, wild ponies, bird watching and wildflowers. West Wycombe Park (26 min)
Garden and classical architecture The Headington Shark (22 min)
Often used as a photo backdrop, Untitled 1986 is a 25-ft. rooftop shark sculpture by John Buckley. Buckinghamshire Railway Centre (19 min)
Veteran engines, carriages and memorabilia, set around a recreated Victorian station (with rides). Bodleian Library (32 min)
The UK's second largest library, established in 1602 and containing over 11 million works. Oxford Botanic Garden (27 min)
Britain's oldest botanic garden, with plants from around the world, both indoor and outdoor. History of Science Museum (32 min)
The university's diminutive science museum, curated around objects such as astrolabes and sundials. Christ Church Meadow (33 min)
Expansive, college grasslands grazed on by Longhorn cattle and strolled on by couples and families. Waddesdon Manor (21 min)
Victorian mansion built for Baron de Rothschild filled with fine artworks and a famous wine cellar. The Divinity School (32 min)
This 14th-century Perpendicular-style Gothic building at Oxford was originally used for lectures. Radcliffe Camera (32 min)
18th-century, Palladian-style academic library and reading rooms, designed by James Gibbs. Oxford Castle & Prison (34 min)
Remains of a large medieval castle, with tours by costumed guides including the 900-year-old crypt. The Covered Market Oxford (33 min)
Legendary 1770s' indoor bazaar packed with artisan grocers, boutique clothing and buzzing cafes. | 
