Bicester Holiday Cottages

Looking to take a cottage holiday in Oxfordshire close to the city of Oxford and the Cotswolds?  If so, the market town of Bicester with its fantastic location around half an hours drive from Oxford and a similar distance from the unspoilt Cotswolds could be the perfect base for discovering some of the best of Oxfordshire on a break away.  The market town of Bicester lies on the east of Oxfordshire, close to the border with Buckinghamshire, about halfway between Banbury to the north and Aylesbury to the south. Bicester has been existence since at least 1086, there is a record of it in the Domesday Book.

About Self-Catering Holidays in Bicester

Nowadays Bicester is probably best known for its designer village which lies on the outskirts of town but this town also offers visitors a reasonable choice of cafes, pubs and shops and is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Top Places to Visit on a Self Catering Break in Bicester

• The city of Oxford is one of England's finest cities and is rich in historical significance, historic architecture, parklands, shops, cafes, restaurants and atmosphere.
   
• The Cotswolds is one of England's best loved areas and deservedly so as this part of Oxfordshire is dotted with picture perfect villages and towns like Burford where the buildings are made from honey coloured stone and surrounded by idyllic English rolling countryside.
   
• If you enjoy visiting historical houses and gardens, this is a good part of England to holiday in with an excellent choice of National Trust and historic houses to visit within an hours drive including Claydon House, Waddesdon Manor, Stowe, Boarstall Tower and gardens and glorious Blenheim Palace which is owned by the Duke of Marlborough.
   
• Woodstock, where Blenheim palace is found, is worth a visit in its own right with ample historic charm and its cafe culture.  Sir Winston Churchills unassuming grave in nearby Bladon can also be visited.

Accommodation can be found in apartments or townhouses in Bicester.  Stay in the countryside close to Bicester and options include rural retreats, barn conversions and farm stays.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Bicester, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Oxfordshire.