Minster Lovell, near Witney, Oxfordshire

Minster Lovell is a village on the River Windrush about 2.5 miles west of Witney in Oxfordshire.

A village of three parts

Minster Lovell village has three parts:

  • Old Minster
  • Little Minster
  • New Minster

Old Minster includes St Kenelm's parish church, Minster Lovell Hall and the Old Swan Inn and Minster Mill Hotel.

A large part of New Minster is the Charterville Allotments, which were founded by the Chartists in 1846?50. Chartism was a working-class movement for political reform between 1838 and 1857.

Where is Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire?

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Attractions, businesses and places to visit in the local area

Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

The picturesque ruins of Minster Lovell Hall, a 15th century Oxfordshire manor house, lie in a beautiful rural setting beside the River Windrush.

The Blue Boar

The Blue Boar, Witney

Overlooking the market square in the historic town of Witney, The Blue Boar offers a 70-seat restaurant, bar area, function room, imposing courtyard and 20 boutique-style bedrooms.

Witney

Witney, Oxfordshire

An Oxfordshire market town on the edge of the Cotswolds.

Cogges Manor Farm

Cogges Manor Farm, Witney, Oxfordshire

At the heart of Witney, everyone who visits Cogges for the first time is bowled over by its beauty

Burford

Burford, Oxfordshire

An extremely popular town in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, hidden just off the main A40 Cheltenham to Oxford road that has hardly changed since Georgian times, when it was an important coach stop between Oxford and the West Country.

The Highway Inn

The Highway Inn, Burford

15th Century coaching inn with 11 individually decorated country house style bedrooms

Manfred Schotten

Manfred Schotten, Burford

Manfred Schotten Antiques has been established for over 40 years, specialising in antique sporting items, along with a wide selection of equestrian artwork, taxidermy, club, leather and library furniture, games and accessories

Tolsey Museum

Tolsey Museum, Burford

Tolsey Museum is housed in the Tudor Market/Court House. The wide-ranging collection illustrates Burford's social and working culture, including the Town maces, seals and charters.

The Cotswold Arms

The Cotswold Arms, Burford

Take a step into this beautiful 18th Century traditional English pub and enjoy some of the best food and drink to be found in Burford

Burford Golf Club

Burford Golf Club

Burford Golf Club is situated less than one mile from the historic and picturesque Cotswold town of Burford.

The Bay Tree Hotel

The Bay Tree Hotel, Burford

The Bay Tree Hotel in Burford offers 4-star accomodation and an award-winning restaurant in the heart of the Cotswolds

The Lamb Inn

The Lamb Inn, Burford

A charming inn tucked away in a quiet side street in Burford

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, near Burford

The Cotswold Wildlife Park, near to the Cotswold town of Burford in Oxfordshire, is set in 160 acres of parkland and gardens around a listed Victorian Manor House and has been open to the public since 1970.

North Leigh Roman Villa

North Leigh Roman Villa, near Witney

At North Leigh Roman Villa, near Witney, you will find the remains of a large, wellbuilt Roman courtyard villa.

Charlbury Museum

Charlbury Museum

Charlbury Museum is an independent museum, run entirely by volunteers. Its five rooms are crammed with exhibits revealing the history of this ancient market town

The Harcourt Arms

The Harcourt Arms, Stanton Harcourt, Witney

The Harcourt Arms is a delightful country Inn with two AA Rosettes and a very flattering review in the 2021 Michelin Guide.

Combe Mill

Combe Mill, Oxfordshire

A Grade II* Listed Building, Combe Mill is the original sawmill and workshop of the Blenheim Palace Estate

Banbury Hill Farm

Banbury Hill Farm, Charlbury

Bed & Breakfast at Banbury Hill Farm - A truly unique location in the Oxfordshire countryside

Cotswold View Caravan and Camping Park

Cotswold View Caravan and Camping Park

Cotswold View Caravan and Camping Park is set in 54 acres of rolling, wooded farmland