A Grade II Listed building, The Bird in Hand offers modern rooms in a traditional setting. The rooms have plasma-screen TVs and there is free Wi-Fi in the public areas.
Built in the 17th century, the Bird in Hand Inn retains many period features including Cotswold stone walls and beamed ceilings. There is a large fireplace in the winter and a terrace for summer dining.
The inn serves traditional British and European cuisine, and the bar offers real ales, wines and spirits.
Just 15 miles from Oxford, the Bird in Hand is a country inn with easy access to the Cotswolds.
Hotel Information
The Bird in Hand is a beautiful Cotswold stone Inn with 16 tastefully appointed bedrooms. A complete refurbishment of the business took place in January and the Inn now boasts a stunning restaurant with private dining facilities and conferencing facilities.
Business Facilities:
Business Lounge equipped with PC's loaded with Microsoft Office & access to the Internet on Broadband. Access points for laptops as well as wireless connection. Available February 2005
Outdoor Activities:
There are many nature and hiking trails in the Cotswolds and we have maps of local walks held in reception. There is an especially pleasant walk in our adjacent Singe Wood. High standard golfing facilities are close by. Special deals available at the nearby Witney Lakes Golf Club & Leisure Centre (6 mins)
Spa Activities:
Nearby (6 mins) Golf course and Health Spa. Beautiful, modern facilities in old world countryside.
Surrounding Area
The inn is ideally located for visits to a number of local attractions, including Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds and the historic city of Oxford, famous for its university.
Transport
From A40 take exit to Witney & Industrial Estates also Coggs museum. As you enter Witney you will see a double mini roundabout and signs for B4022 Hailey and Charlbury, left at first mini roundabout and then immediately right at second. At next mini roundabout turn right and follow signs for Chalbury. Drive through Hailey, look out for the Bird in Hand on the right-hand side as your leaving the village.
From Banbury (or M40) take the A361 from Banbury signposted to Chipping Norton, go through Blowham and South Newington, then take a left onto the B4022 signposted to Enstone & The Tews, follow this road through Enstone to Charlbury. Turn left to Witney and Finstock. As you leave Finstock, look out for Whiteoak Green and the Bird in Hand on the left.
You have arrived!
Restaurants
The extremely talented kitchen team, led by the Head Chef, Mark, who has a Michelin starred background, prepare traditional British and European cuisine with a modern flair. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
The bar has an excellent range of real ales, a varied wine list and a huge selection of spirits.
