Long Crendon Manor B&B - 4-Star Hotel in Long Crendon

Long Crendon Manor B&B occupies a 12th-century building with direct links to the Battle of Hastings and the Magna Carta. The house has been used as a set for episodes of Midsomer Murders, and hosts offer exclusive historical storytelling sessions about the manor's past. Guests can explore the drawing room, grand piano, and a guest sitting room filled with period antiques, including a 14th-century dining room where breakfast is served.

The bed and breakfast offers king rooms, family rooms, and a room with a Georgian antique four-poster bed, each featuring antique furniture and exposed oak beams. Some units include a separate dressing room, a fireplace, and a sitting area with a fridge and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms have a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and views of the garden or the Chiltern Hills.

Breakfast includes a full English/Irish option, locally sourced bacon and sausages, and homemade raspberry jam, marmalade with ginger, and fruit compote. The on-site artisan bakery supplies fresh, locally made breads and pastries for the morning meal. Guests dine in a 14th-century room that has been featured in Midsomer Murders, with homemade preserves and locally sourced apple juice.

The property has a billiards table, a tennis court with equipment, and a games room, all available for guest use. The grounds include a sun terrace, a garden, and views of the Chiltern Hills, with a maze and walking routes on site. Guests can also play the Broadwood grand piano in the guest sitting room or relax with the two resident St Bernard dogs, Marmaduke and Molly.

The manor is in Long Crendon village, a 5-minute walk to two pubs serving gourmet evening meals, including the Churchill Arms and the Angel. Blenheim Palace and Bletchley Park are within a 30-minute drive, and Bicester Village outlet is 9 miles away. Oxford city centre is 26 km from the property, and London Luton Airport is 60 km away.

History: 12th-century manor with links to Magna Carta and Battle of Hastings

Rooms: King rooms, family rooms, four-poster beds, antique decor

Dining: Full English breakfast with locally sourced ingredients, artisan bakery

Activities: Billiards, tennis court, games room, grand piano

Pet-friendly: Two resident St Bernard dogs welcome guests

Location: Short walk to pubs, near Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village