Hope House, Woodstock near Oxford

Hope House offers stylish, air-conditioned accommodation, luxury breakfasts, free Wi-Fi and free parking. It is in the pretty village of Woodstock, with easy access to Oxford and Blenheim Palace.

Hope House was built at the same time and from the same stone as Blenheim Palace. The suites have been beautifully restored and mix original character with modern luxury.

The large rooms have high ceilings, luxury bedding and handmade silk duvets and pillows. There are flat-screen satellite TVs, Blu-ray players, work desks, minibars and built-in surround-sound systems with iPod docks.

The bathrooms have heated marble floors, Victorian-style metal baths, monsoon showers and luxury toiletries.

Breakfast features local, organic produce and is served in the Vanbrugh Restaurant.