Heythrop Park, the Cotswolds

Heythrop Park is a Grade II* listed Italian Baroque country house dating back 300 years. It makes an ideal base for exploring Oxfordshire and the region’s honey stone architecture and culture. (Blenheim Palace is only 15 minutes away).

The hotel offers three distinctive restaurants, two live music venues and a fashionable spa. The 440 acres of grounds are home to a championship-standard 18-hole golf course, plus woodlands, lakes and vibrant gardens. Rooms are grandly refined in the original manor and modern and sophisticated in the north and south wings.

Fact sheet

Location: Heythrop Park, Enstone, Chipping Norton OX7 5UE

Total no of rooms: 337 (13 cosy rooms, 128 standard rooms, 156 deluxe rooms, 40 superior rooms and suites).

Hotel: Heythrop Park is a Grade II* listed country house and grounds set in Oxfordshire, on the northeast shoulder of the Cotswolds. It’s inspired by Italian Baroque architecture from 300 years ago. There are three restaurants, two live music venues, bars, historic lounges, plus an 18-hole golf course and driving range, and traditional games in the grounds. The spa offers a complete feel-good experience with an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room and hot tubs on the outdoor terrace.

Garden space: Heythrop Park is set in 440 acres of grounds with rolling countryside views. It’s home to an 18-hole golf course, ancient woods, cascades and rivers.

Cosy rooms: Cleverly designed for solo travellers, these may be the smallest rooms but don’t forgo all the mod cons. Quality furnishings paired with super-soft duvets and powerful showers (standalone or over a bath) promise a restful stay. They’re scattered throughout the estate, many with lift access.

Standard rooms: Comfort is king in the smallest rooms for two. Standard by name but never by intent, they offer a double bed, all the necessities and lots of personality. Fresh colours are inspired by Adelaide, the countess who introduced Mediterranean elegance in the early 1700s. Earthy tones and vintage artwork connect with the surroundings.

Deluxe rooms: Bags of character and spacious surroundings are ‘the norm’ here. These rooms are layered with little luxuries that elevate any stay – a super king size bed, armchairs and beautiful décor. Velvets, timber panelling and heritage colours add softness and a slice of nostalgia.

Superior rooms: With 13-feet-high ceilings and giant fireplaces, the rooms and suites in the Baroque manor lean into their history. In the south wing they offer modern comfort. Generously sized, all come with a feature or super king size bed as well as sofa. Some have rolltop baths and marble basins, others dual aspect windows.

Brasserie32 in the manor house: The breakfast and dinner menus champion British heritage recipes and traditional ingredients from the 1900s in an elegant setting with an outdoor terrace. Hospitable table service makes it even more of an occasion.

The Travelling Duke Pub & Kitchen: The pub-style eatery serves British classics and local drinks.

The Market Kitchen in the Orangery: The restaurant serves breakfast and three-course evening meals with buffet and à la carte waiter service.

The Theatre: Like going out to see a show, the experience is all about relaxing (maybe with popcorn and a G&T from the box office) as the magic unfolds on stage. Musicals, bands and cinema experiences are on the menu.

The Late Lounge: Open late with a stage and next-door bar, this is the place to forget inhibitions, command the dance floor and feel the energy of live music.

Interesting facts:

Grade II* listed house and grounds
Inspired by Italian artist Bernini who developed the Baroque style of sculpture.
Designed by the architect behind Chatsworth House, Wrest Parkand
Landscaped (probably) by a royal gardener from nearby Blenheim Palace. Revived by the man responsible for London’s Natural History Museum.
The manor was the brainchild of Charles Talbot, the Duke of Shrewsbury. After a five-year sojourn in Europe he had the vision to create an Italian-inspired Baroque palazzo in England.
In 1923 Heythrop Park became a Jesuit college, then a training facility, conference centre and hotel.
Spa facilities, plus treatments and makeup in partnership with Temple Spa, Jessica and Mii Cosmetics.

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