Lying close to the borders of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire is the small town of Oxhill in the Vale of the Red Horse which is to be found just below Edgehill and is so called from the figure of a horse that was once carved into the red clay of the hillside. Tracing its history back to the time of the Domesday Book the village was then known as Octeselve, evolving over time to as it is today. Throughout its history the village of Oxhill has relied on agriculture and farming for its economy located as it is in the heart of the countryside. The present village hall located in the village dates back to 1876 when it was opened, not as a hall but, as the village school which closed just after the war and was passed to the villagers as their hall. Dating from the mid 12th century the Church of St Lawrence in Oxhill provides an interesting architectural detail with later additions to the chancel and nave in the19th century. Today Oxhill is a residential village, local shopping would be undertaken in Tysoe, some two miles away whilst for those requiring more retail therapy there is Shipston on Stour around five miles away. Nonetheless Oxhill is a super little village, nestling here in the rolling countryside of South Warwickshire
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Places to Stay near Oxhill
Stable Croft (0.11 miles)
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Set in the Vale of the Red Horse, Stable Croft warmly welcomes you to the peace and tranquility of the countryside. Our bright spacious ... More
Oxbourne House (0.23 miles)
Halford Bridge Inn (3.44 miles)
By choosing The Halford Bridge, we want you to experience the relaxed friendly atmosphere and charisma that this traditional, countryside pub has to offer. Steeped in history and oozing with character, The Halford Bridge is a ... More | visit website
Swan Hotel (3.53 miles)
At the Swan Hotel, we have seven bedrooms, all tastefully decorated and well furnished. Equipped with all the modern conveniences that ... More
Uplands House (3.63 miles)
Uplands House overlooks an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It stands in a garden within old parkland, and it is hidden away down a long drive in the Warwickshire countryside. We are only 15 minutes ... More | visit website
Ettington Park Hotel (4.36 miles)
Ettington Park is a magnificent gothic mansion and the ancestoral seat of the Shirleys, England's oldest family, since 1086. Built from six different types of Cotswold stone, this unique country house hotel is set ... More | visit website
The Poplars (4.37 miles)
Fox & Goose Country Inn (4.54 miles)
Walton Hall Hotel and Spa (4.54 miles)
Sitting in 65 acres of beautiful English countryside, just 10 minutes off the M40, lies Barcelo Walton Hotel.The new Barcelo Walton Hotel has been carefully designed to blend in naturally ... More
Willow Corner (4.54 miles)
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