The trio are among 100 places named in the annual 'Best Places to Stay in the UK' list by The Times, which is put together by a team of 'experienced reviewers' who stay at 'hundreds of properties' across the country. The Bull in Burford, which opened in 2023, won 'best romantic hotel'. The Bull in Charlbury was ranked fifth in the list, described as 'like the pitch for a bromance movie'. The Bull in Charlbury (Image: The Bull Charlbury) Estelle Manor outside of Oxford, which opened in 2023, was ranked sixth. The Times said whittling down the 'long list' is 'always tough' and the high standards this year 'caused some headaches' in the decision-making.

Source: The Times March 26, 2025 19:02 UTC