Northmoor Shepherd's Huts

Oxford (25 minutes’ drive) is a fine place for a day out, dipping in and out of the colleges, visiting the Ashmolean Museum and perhaps having a go at punting on the river. There are some great shops too, although for more on that front you may like to try Bicester Village (35 minutes). Once you’ve seen the grand buildings of Oxford, there’s more on that front in the form of Blenheim Palace (20 minutes), where you can walk in the footsteps of Winston Churchill as you tour the state rooms and explore the grounds. The Cotswolds also offers up lots of lovely places to visit, including Burford (20 minutes), Bibury (35 minutes) and Bourton-on-the-Water (40 minutes). Sticking to the outdoors, you may like to take in some of the scenery from a walk along the Thames Path (a short walk from the pub) or head to Newbridge (five minutes’ drive) to launch canoe or kayak trips (you can rent from here or bring your own).