Oxfordshire
Eccentric English countryside meets urban art speakeasy. Bohemian, design-forward, and deliberately irreverent — more colourful mismatched vintage furniture and neon signs than chintz and hunting prints.
Book direct via the official website — breakfast is included with direct bookings
Why It Matters
Awarded 1 Michelin Key in 2025. One of the few UK boutique inns where the art direction is genuinely excellent — curated by founders Justin and Charlotte Salisbury — rather than just decorative wallpaper. The Mason Arms is a real village pub, not just a hotel restaurant, which means locals actually eat here.
A 16th-century thatched farmhouse in the Oxfordshire village of South Leigh that's been transformed into a 15-room boutique country inn. On the outside it's all honey-stone walls and pastoral calm; step inside and you get flagstone floors and inglenook fireplaces going head-to-head with House of Hackney wallpapers, neon sculptures by Andy Doig, and Pulp Fiction–inflected art by the Connor Brothers. The Mason Arms pub anchors the ground floor with proper pints, local ales, and a kitchen that punches well above average.
Where You'll Stay
11 room types available
Farmhouse Double or Twin
Under the pitched farmhouse roof with original lead windows and wooden floors. Super-king or twin beds, a roll-top bath big enough for two, signature artwork on the walls, and a well-stocked bar cabinet. Dog-friendly at £15/night.
Super-King or Twin (request at booking)Farmhouse Loft
Set in the eaves of the main pub building — 27 sqm of original wooden beams, bare timber floors, and that particular kind of rustic-cool that only comes from genuine old materials. Bathroom has both a clawfoot roll-top bath and a rainfall shower. Two loft rooms (Loft 1 and 2) are dog-friendly.
Double or Twin (request at booking) · 27 sqmFarmhouse Suite
The star of the farmhouse rooms at 19 sqm, though 'suite' is a generous label for the footprint. What earns it the title is the showpiece: a freestanding copper Catchpole & Rye bathtub positioned centre stage under original beamed ceilings, alongside William Morris wallpapers, Berber-style rugs, and artwork by the owners' circle. There's also a separate walk-in rainfall shower ensuite.
Double · 19 sqm
Hideaway
The family option — tucked in the converted outbuildings and big enough for four adults. Two bedrooms (one super-king, one with full-size single bunks), a cosy lounge with a log burner, and a copper bathtub in the family bathroom alongside a walk-in rainfall shower. Looks out over green fields.
Super-King (main) + Bunk Beds (second)
Shepherd's Hut
A genuine shepherd's hut tucked at the end of the garden, looking out over the herb patch. Inside: a double bed, a log burner for cold nights, and a compact ensuite with a walk-in shower. Stocked with minibar goodies and Nespresso. Cosy for two but no room for extras — no cot, no extra bed. Note: it sits adjacent to the garden and marquee, so check for events before booking.
Double
Stable
In the converted stables, with original high-pitched ceilings and a private terrace. The design twist here is the freestanding bathtub positioned in the bedroom itself, alongside a separate ensuite with rainfall shower. Super-king bed, wooden floorboards, and comfy armchairs.
Super-KingStable Suite
Open-plan and roomy, with original beams still in the pitched ceiling, exposed stonework on the walls, and a brick fireplace. The brushed-metal roll-top bath sits in the main room alongside a log-burner, writing desk, leather armchair, and a private terrace. One of the most popular rooms for couples who want genuine space and privacy.
Super-KingThe Barn Suite
The biggest and most theatrical room at 45 sqm — a converted barn with the original hay loft door still in the vaulted ceiling, exposed corner beams, and patches of stonework. The centrepiece is a bespoke four-poster bed made from stripped tree limbs. A wood-burning stove, patterned sofa, antique coffee table, and a large green-tiled ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bath and rainfall shower round it out. Private terrace, dog-friendly.
Super-King Four-Poster · 45 sqmThe Burrows
In the converted outbuilding with its own small terrace overlooking the Oxfordshire countryside. King-size bed, rainfall shower, and the standard Artist Residence kit: Roberts radio, Nespresso, Bramley toiletries.
KingThe Potting Shed
A converted farm outbuilding with its own private entrance and terrace. The super-king bed and a statement roll-top bath plus walk-in rainfall shower elevate it a notch above The Burrows. Private, quiet, and well away from any pub noise.
Super-KingThe Rabbit Hole
The smallest room in the house at 13 sqm — compact but deliberately so, done up in classic Artist Residence style with pictures on the walls, wooden flooring, and colourful furnishings. Overlooks the courtyard and surrounding countryside. Good for a solo stay or a very cosy two.
King · 13 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Footpaths start directly from the hotel door across fields and through ancient woodland. The hotel provides a suggested local walking route on arrival for the spring and summer offers. The surrounding area has wheat fields, quiet farm tracks, and very few people.
The hotel offers free bicycles for guests. Witney market town is 5km away; the surrounding countryside has quiet lanes suitable for casual rides. A good way to reach local pubs, the church, and Cotswold villages without the car.
Blenheim Palace — birthplace of Winston Churchill and one of England's grandest stately homes — is 16km away by car.
Oxford city centre is 25 minutes by car or 15 minutes to Hanborough Station then a short onward journey. The Ashmolean Museum, Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, and the famous colleges are all walkable from the station.
The hotel sits on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds. Burford (20km) is the nearest town with antique shops and good pubs. Daylesford Organic Farmshop is 18 miles away; Kelmscott Manor (William Morris's home) is 16 miles.
Table tennis table available on-site for guests.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Free WiFi throughout the property — in rooms and public areas.
Gift vouchers available to purchase via the official website.
Luggage storage available for guests.
Room service available — including breakfast delivery to your room.
Expansive grounds with a garden, herb and vegetable patch, and outdoor seating. Many outbuilding rooms have their own private terraces.
Ample free private parking on-site.
Tesla destination chargers available and operational on-site, confirmed by recent guest reviews.
12 dog-friendly rooms, including 7 with private terraces. Surcharge of £15–£20 per dog per night includes Lily's Kitchen organic dog treats, a bed, and bowls. Dogs are also welcome in the pub and garden.
Complimentary bikes available for guests to borrow.
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