The Crown Inn, Playhatch, Oxfordshire

• Small-town charm: Set in the picturesque Oxfordshire hamlet of Playhatch, The Crown Inn is an award-winning 16th-century hotel that blends historic charm with a distinctly modern twist, creating a boutique country escape that’s both rustic and refined. Simple, stylish, and extremely tasteful, The Crown is a quintessential country escape where guests can expect the very best of standards from morning until night.

• Countryside chic: The hotel boasts 10 exquisitely styled en suite guest bedrooms with large, comfortable beds - ideal for flopping down on after a satisfying dinner. Located in a separate, low-rise outbuilding, each of the chalet-style rooms has its own private entrance and outdoor terrace, creating a private, luxury bolthole from which to explore the surrounding countryside.

• Traditional pub fare: Most people come to The Crown to sample its excellent gastropub-style restaurant - legendary with locals and visitors alike. It offers a high-end traditional menu with a distinctly South African twist on particular dishes, allowing British staples and international flavours to combine. Opt for a classic steak or fish and chips, and be sure to stay on a Sunday to indulge in the pub’s deliciously hearty carvery roast.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.