Black Bourton is a village and civil parish in the West Oxfordshire district, near to Bampton and Carterton. St. Mary's Church in Black Bourton was built in the 12th century and has fine Norman architecture and picturesquely faded 13th-century murals which were whitewashed over after the Reformation until1866 when they were uncovered, only to be whitewashed over again until 1932. The church also has tombs dedicated to the Hungerford family. They, and the major landowners who followed them, used to live in a large manor house with a swan pool which was eventually demolished in the 1930s with only little evidence of it remaining today. Castle Vineyard is a thriving vineyard in Black Bourton producing nine different wines. Visitors are welcome but it’s best to phone in advance The painter William Turner was born in Black Bourton in 1789. Black Bourton has an active village association which puts on different events annually. 3 miles away is Carterton, one of Oxfordshire’s newest towns. Carterton grew rapidly as the result of its proximity to the Royal Air Force base at Brize Norton. The town has a modern centre and many amenities including a leisure centre. The large Thursday Market is well-known throughout the area.
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Places to Stay near Black Bourton
The Vines Hotel and Restaurant (1.79 miles)
Set in the picturesque village of Black Bourton near Burford, “The Vines” has long been acclaimed for its fine dining in elegant surroundings. It is an ideal location for those on business in ... More | visit website
The Coach House (1.79 miles)
A beautifully converted Cotswold stone stable block on the edge of the Oxfordshire village of Bampton, The Coach House has three extremely elegant en-suite rooms. Equipped with great attention to detail they have Egyptian cotton ... More | visit website
Chilli Pepper (2.16 miles)
25 minutes from Oxford or Cheltenham.
Great Restaurants ... More | visit website
Plough Inn (3.82 miles)
Plough Inn at Kelmscott (3.82 miles)
The Trout Inn at Tadpole Bridge (4.08 miles)
Witney Four Pillars Hotel (4.97 miles)
Built in the old Cotswold style, the hotel offers all modern facilities and is ideally situated 10 miles from Oxford and 7 miles from Burford.
The hotel prides itself on its charming ... More
Swan Inn (5.00 miles)
Mill and Old Swan (5.00 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 (5.03 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
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