Countryside

Relax and unwind at the Shillingford Bridge Hotel, with tasteful individually decorated bedrooms, delicious food and friendly, helpful staff.

Boating has always been popular and river trips are available locally, or perhaps a leisurely walk along the tranquil river banks. The historic city of Oxford is within easy reach providing endless options for sightseeing and leisure activities including shopping.

For a short break set in the beautiful countryside of Wallingford near Oxford, the Shillingford Bridge Hotel has beautiful views over the lawns and down to the longest lock free stretch of the River Thames. This relaxed and comfortable hotel offers modern convenience with an old fashioned charm that makes it the perfect place to settle of a weekend break or short break just outside the bustle of the city.

Oxford is only 11 miles away and is one of the most beautiful and vibrant small cities in England. Many visitors are drawn by the history of the University and want to see for themselves what is meant by the "city of dreaming spires". It is undeniable that a short break in Oxford will not disappoint your architectural sensibilities with a such a variety of styles, the majority however being the warm honey colour of the Cotswold stone.

On a short city break, the best way to get around the many and varied things to see and do in Oxford is on an organised tour. There are many to choose from depending on your energy levels! You can take a river boat, an open top tour bus, or one of the many themed walking tours that will introduce you to some interesting theatrical characters along the way.

For a taste of the Oxford countryside and close to the Shillingford Bridge Hotel there is the Brightwell Vineyard to do allow visitors for guided tours of their 14 acres and tastings of their award winning wine, by appointment. Indeed for a quintessentially Oxford thing to do, you could try Punting on the river from the Cherwell Boathouse where there is a café and punt house.

There are so many sights to see and things to do, one weekend break in Oxford could never be enough, so come and enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the Shillingford Bridge Hotel time and again.