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Artist Residence Oxfordshire

At first glance, boutique hotel the Artist Residence Oxfordshire (formerly famed drinkery the Masons Arms) looks like your typical English idyll, set in a leafy village close to the city’s famed centres of academia, with not a straw of its thatched roof out of place. However, on the inside, the original inglenook fireplace and flagstone floors clash happily with House of Hackney wallpapers, Andy Doig’s neon signs and pulp mash-ups by the Connor Brothers. They’ve not meddled too much with the formula: sacrosanct pub features (excellent grub, a sturdy supply of local ales and a pervading cosiness) remain.

Surrounded by classic Cotswolds-edge countryside, this farmhouse turned hotel is set in sweet as a cross-stitch Leigh village, a 15-minute drive outside Oxford.

Room Types

The Rabbit Hole

The cosiest of the hotel’s rooms at 13sq m, this stylish warren overlooks the courtyard, stables and surrounding countryside. It’s outfitted in quirky Artist Residence style, with pictures on the walls, wooden flooring and colourful furnishings. There’s a king-size bed, an armchair and an ensuite bathroom with a rainfall shower. All rooms have a flatscreen TV, Roberts DAB radio, minibar stocked with local goodies, Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making kit, and Bramley bath products.

from £278

Farmhouse Loft

Set in the eaves, these romantic lofts (27sq m) have original wooden beams and wood flooring for an authentic rustic hideaway. Less authentic is the artwork hanging on the walls and an array of upcycled furnishings and knick-knacks, but they make the countryside look cool. In the bathroom there’s a rainfall shower and a clawfoot bath tub, and these lofts have a flatscreen TV, Roberts DAB radio, minibar stocked with local goodies, bar cabinet, Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making kit, and Bramley bath products. A baby cot (free) or extra bed (£30 a night) can be added on request. Dogs can stay in Loft 1 and 2 for £20 a night each, which gets them a bed and treats – but do let the hotel know the size of your dog when booking.

from £346

Farmhouse Double or Twin

These refined rustic rooms have pitched ceilings, original lead windows and wooden flooring. Signature artwork hangs on the walls and furnishings are colourful and cool, with a few upcycled or vintage finds. There’s either a super king-size bed or twins (please advise the hotel when booking), a petite seating area with comfy armchairs and an ensuite bathroom with a rainfall shower and roll-top bath tub big enough for two. All rooms have a flatscreen TV, Roberts DAB radio, minibar stocked with local goodies, Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making kit, and Bramley bath products; these rooms have a well-stocked bar cabinet too. A baby cot (free) can be added on request. Dogs are welcome in this room for a charge of £15 a night.

from £346

Shepherds Hut

These quirky boltholes overlooking the herb garden are perfect for two. The rooms are decorated in English bohemian style – pictures on the walls, wooden floorboards and colourful furnishings. There’s a double bed and a log burner for cosy nights in à deux. The company ensuite bathroom has a walk-in shower. There’s also free Wifi, a TV, Roberts DAB radio, a minibar stocked with local goodies, tea and Nespresso coffee, and organic Bramley bath products.

from £288

The Burrows

This room is nestled in the converted outbuilding with a small terrace overlooking the lush English countryside. In the bedroom, there's a king-size bed and the bathroom features a walk-in rain shower. All rooms have a flatscreen TV, armchair, Roberts DAB radio, minibar stocked with local goodies, Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making kit, and Bramley bath products.

from £296

The Potting Shed

This unique room is set in a converted farm with a private entrance and terrace overlooking the surrounding countryside. In the bedroom, there's a super king-size bed and the bathroom features a walk-in rain shower and statement roll-top bath. All rooms have a flatscreen TV, comfortable armchairs, Roberts DAB radio, minibar stocked with local goodies, Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making kit, and Bramley bath products.

from £484

Stable Suite

Found in one of the outbuildings, this suite is a retro-styled reimagining of the traditional country bolthole. The large, open-plan room has a rustic air thanks to the high pitched ceiling (which still has its original beams), worn timber floor, brick fireplace and sections of exposed stonework on the walls. There’s a superking-size bed with a patterned headboard and cushions; a seating area with a sofa, leather armchair and vintage rug; a log-burner; writing desk; and a brushed-metal roll top bath tub in the corner. The ensuite bathroom has a walk-in rain fall shower. The suite also has a private terrace; free WiFi; a flatscreen TV; Roberts Radio; minibar filled with local goodies; Nespresso coffee machine; tea-making facilities; and Bramley toiletries. A baby cot (free) or extra bed (£30 a night) can be added on request.

from £504

Hideaway

Tucked away in the converted outbuildings, these spacious Hideaway rooms look out over boundless green fields and are decorated in an eccentrically English fashion. Accommodating up to four adults, they're a fine choice for families and groups with two bedrooms, a cosy lounge and family bathroom. While the main bedroom benefits from a super king-size bed, desk and wardrobe, the second features two full-size single bunks. In the bathroom, you'll find a statement copper bathtub and walk-in rainfall shower. The cosy lounge has a comfortable sofa, armchair, and a log burner. Plus, there's free Wifi, a TV, Roberts DAB radio, a minibar stocked with local goodies, tea and Nespresso coffee, and organic Bramley bath products.

from £692

Stable

Found in one of the outbuildings, the Stable rooms have a private terrace and a rustic air, thanks to the original high pitched ceilings. They’re decorated in quirky Artist Residence style, with pictures on the walls, wooden floorboards and comfy armchairs. There’s a super-king-size bed, a free-standing bathtub in the bedroom and a separate ensuite bathroom with a rainfall shower. All rooms have free WiFi, a TV, Roberts DAB radio, minibar stocked with local goodies, tea and Nespresso coffee, and organic Bramley bath products.

from £436

Farmhouse Suite

A true Brit eccentric, the Farmhouse Suite (19sq m) brings together William Morris wallpapers, antique furnishings, Berber-style rugs and eyecatching artwork by the hotel owners’ talented friends under original beamed ceilings. However, your gaze will first be drawn by the glint of the freestanding, copper Catchpole & Rye bath tub, set close to the bed. An ensuite bathroom has a walk-in rainfall shower too. This suite has a flatscreen TV, Roberts DAB radio, minibar stocked with local goodies, bar cabinet, Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making kit, and Bramley bath products. A baby cot (free) or extra bed (£30 a night) can be added on request.

from £376

The Barn Suite

Located in one of the outbuildings, this 45sq m suite is a spacious and bohemian-styled country bolthole. It feels particularly roomy thanks to the original pitched ceiling, which still has its hay loft door, corner beams and patches of exposed stonework, giving the room a rustic look. It has a timber floor, a bespoke superking-size four-poster bed made from stripped tree limbs, a seating area with a patterned sofa and an antique coffee table, a writing desk, a wood-burning stove, a comfy armchair and an eclectic mix of artwork. Tiled in various shades of green, the large ensuite bathroom has a freestanding bath tub and a walk-in rain fall shower. The suite also has a private terrace; free WiFi; a flatscreen TV; Roberts Radio; minibar; Nespresso coffee machine; tea-making facilities; and Bramley toiletries. The suite can fit an extra fold-up bed (£30 a night) or a cot (free), and dogs can stay for £20 a night each, which gets them a bed and treats. The hotel asks that guests let them know the size of their dogs when booking.

from £534

Location

The Mason Arms, Station Road, South Leigh, Oxfordshire OX29 6XN, United Kingdom

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