Asthal, or Asthall, is a village and civil parish in the West Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, next to the historic town of Burford. The village is on the River Windrush in the Windrush Valley. There is a former Roman settlement on Akeman Street, which once linked Cirencester with St Albans. The village church of St. Nicholas dates back to the 12th century and contains a rare medieval stone altar and an early Norman font. Notable historic residents of Asthall include the Mitford family, known for their six dynamic daughters, four of which wrote best-selling books. The Elizabethan Asthall Manor that was their home overlooks the churchyard. Nancy Mitford penned much of ‘Love in a Cold Climate’ in the manor house. She is buried in the churchyard at nearby Swinbrook. The picturesque town of Burford is 3 miles away. It is popular for its shopping and antiques, and for the wide variety of restaurants, pubs and teashops on offer. Most of the original old inns still exist, with Tudor buildings including the Tolsey Museum in the toll house on the High Street. Less than one mile away from Asthall is the Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote, former home of Richard III’s henchman, Lord Lovell.
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Places to Stay near Asthall
Swan Inn (0.61 miles)
Mill and Old Swan (2.00 miles)
Set in 60 acres of grounds near Oxford, on the banks of the River Windrush, the Mill and Old Swan is the perfect setting in which to relax and offers ... More
Burford Lodge Hotel & Restaurant (2.10 miles)
Reminiscent of its beginnings as an elegant country residence, this Victorian hotel has undergone a remarkable refurbishment. Chosen for leisure, business or romance; Owners Graham and Paula Cox have taken ... More
The Bull at Burford (2.27 miles)
The Bull at Burford has been an Inn and has been receiving visitors since 1610. Famous visitors have included Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton (The room they used, The Trafalgar ... More
Burford House (2.28 miles)
Dating from the 17th century, Burford House is a eight bedroom town house situated in the lovely Cotswold town of Burford. Inside the atmosphere and ambience have a special quality, offering the comfort of a ... More | visit website
Manor Cottages (2.30 miles)
Cotswold Gateway Hotel (2.30 miles)
The Cotswold Gateway is a family run hotel set in the heart of Burford which is situated in the historic Cotswold region of England. This charming hotel, bar and restaurant is ideally located for ... More | visit website
Bay Tree Hotel (2.34 miles)
Dating from 1584, the Bay Tree - a member of Classic British Hotels, was the home of Sir Lawrence Tanfield, a politician during the reign of Elizabeth I. Situated in picturesque Burford 'The Gateway to ... More | visit website
Bay Tree (2.34 miles)
Dating from 1584, the Bay Tree - a member of Classic British Hotels, was the home of Sir Lawrence Tanfield, a politician during the reign of Elizabeth I. Situated in picturesque Burford 'The Gateway to ... More | visit website
Lamb Inn (2.40 miles)
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