Known as the gateway to the Cotswolds, this gorgeous town is one of the most beautiful things in Oxfordshire and also has one of the UK's most romantic hotels. Famous for its long medieval churches and cozy tea rooms on the High Street, Burford is a luxurious place to stay anytime.
If you're traveling with your partner, you can visit the Times recently voted for the bull, the most romantic hotel in the UK. According to the Times, the pub was purchased and restored by Matthew Freud, the great grandson of famous psychoanalyst Sigmund.
The Times reports: “It's not surprising that the dazzling end result simply shows his ancestor's claim that beauty has no obvious use. But civilization couldn't do it without it. Since opening on Burford's High Street in 2023, Bull has become a star of the Cotswolds scene, with plenty of good old hospitality, including two standout restaurants, a fashionable cocktail bar, world-class art, 18 ultra-modern rooms, and a complimentary cocktail and help Yourself pantry.
The hotel is perfectly located to explore the town of Burford and its incredible medieval history and architecture. According to a Domesday book, in 1086 there were 200 people living in the town.
The town is named after three arched bridges across the Windrush River, taken from the old British bull, meaning fortified town, meaning a river crossing and Ford.
The charming stone cottages lined up the streets are a great photo opportunity and I'm a grade that lists St. John the Baptist Church, worth a look.
According to exploring the Cotswolds, it is one of the county's top 10 most visited churches, and its beautiful medieval stained glass and towering spires make it easy to see why it is so loved.
High Street is packed with antique shops and independent homewear retailers perfect for finding cute memorabilia for holidays. If you're stimulating your appetite with retail therapy, you can soak up one of the tea rooms and pub scores that are very popular with tourists.
One of the things Barfiode famous for is the Lardi Cake. A delicious treat similar to Chelsea bread made with spices, currants and sultanas, and one of the best places to try is Hafkin. This family lamb bakery was founded in 1890 and now has multiple branches serving tea, cakes and other heartfelt dishes, such as jacketed potatoes and afternoon tea.
