The Clifden Arms  

In rural Aylesbury, this cheeky bed & breakfast sits minutes from Waterperry Gardens and Waterstock Golf Club. It’s about 15.6 km from the University of Oxford and 12.6 km from John Radcliffe Hospital, with London sights like Loftus Road Stadium, Hyde Park and Madame Tussauds noted nearby.

Small and friendly with just five guestrooms, The Clifden Arms mixes classic inn charm with simple modern comforts. Rooms feature plasma TVs, desks, coffee/tea makers and bathrooms with tubs or showers, and the property offers a terrace, garden and picnic area for fresh-air downtime.

Expect a lively bar and an on-site restaurant plus a snack bar/deli, complimentary wireless internet and free self parking. Accessible features include an elevator, and a safe-deposit box is available — wake up to garden views and stretch out in the outdoor picnic spots.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected, and in-room desks make light work possible on the go.

The restaurant serves guests with a focus on local flavors, while the bar/lounge is perfect for evening drinks. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, and coffee/tea is available in the common area.