Boddington Lane, North Leigh, Witney, Nr Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX29 6PU Telephone: 01993 882292 Fax: 01993 881895 Visit Britain Rating 4 Stars Silver Award
Check Availability
Check in is after 4.30 pm each day
You can check availability by clicking on the button below. Please note that most prices are lower and there is no booking fee if you book directly with Gorselands Hall by telephone, email or fax.
If you phone us direct and if you book 2 rooms before Easter you can get the 2nd room for half price.
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 four guest bedrooms. There is ample off road parking.
English breakfast, made with delicious free-range and local produce, is served in the sunny dining room which looks out onto the garden. Alternatively, guests can choose a continental or vegetarian breakfast.
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 three double rooms, one twin bedded room all with garden views and private en suite shower or bathroom.
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. WiFi is available free of charge.
Guests are welcome to enjoy the garden, play tennis or just relax on the terrace in fine weather.
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. Situated at the gateway to the Cotswolds, Burford, Chipping Norton and many beautiful villages are only a short drive away.
For more information about the surrounding area, please go to www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org
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. The Cotswold Wildlife Park is about twelve miles away near Burford.
For golfing enthusiasts there is an excellent and welcoming club and course enjoying fine views over the city of dreaming spires at The Oxford Golf Course www.oxford-golf.co.uk
Places to eat There are a number of excellent pubs and restaurants within easy reach.
Ratings Visit Britain Rating 4 Stars Silver Award
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.
Accessibility
For more details about Gorselands Hall and the facilities available please email for a copy of our Access Statement.
Tariff
Prices are Per Room Per Night, including Full English or Continental Breakfast
Double or Twin
From £62 to £68
Family (for 3)
From £78 to £84
Family (for 4)
From £86 to £94
Single Occupancy
From £55 to £65
Extra bed/cot
£12 per day/£6 per stay
Most major cards accepted. Cancellation less than 3 days before will incur a charge of 60%.
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. After 1 1/2 miles, take the left turning to Church Hanborough. At the mini-roundabout in Long Hanborough, 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.
