Title: Bruern Travel Guide: Best of Bruern, Chipping Norton Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Bruern](https://expedia.co.uk/Bruern-Hotels.d553248635118513414.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Bruern](https://expedia.co.uk/Bruern-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635118513414.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Bruern Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bruern.d553248635118513414.Car-Hire-Guide)[Bruern Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Bruern.d553248635118513414.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Bruern Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Bruern Abbey, near to Bruern Abbey, Oxfordshire, Great Britain. Bruern Abbey viewed from the rear, today this country house is a boarding school.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4871/33bbd21a-23f3-4a70-97da-e479ec8dee28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4871/33bbd21a-23f3-4a70-97da-e479ec8dee28.jpg) by [Philip Halling](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1837) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Bruern Abbey, near to Bruern Abbey, Oxfordshire, Great Britain. Bruern Abbey viewed from the rear, today this country house is a boarding school.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4871/33bbd21a-23f3-4a70-97da-e479ec8dee28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4871/33bbd21a-23f3-4a70-97da-e479ec8dee28.jpg) by [Philip Halling](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1837) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Bruern Abbey, near to Bruern Abbey, Oxfordshire, Great Britain. Bruern Abbey viewed from the Oxfordshire Way. One of the pleasures of walking is discovering the unexpected such as this imposing Georgian house which today is home to a boarding school for boys aged 7-13 with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties. See: LinkExternal link The house was built on the site of a Cistercian Abbey, founded in 1147. In 1947, the house was bought by Michael Aster, third son of Waldorf, 2nd Viscount Astor and his wife American born Nancy. See: LinkExternal link](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4871/c5cf0a28-d728-43f2-86a5-06ddfc3e6c86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4871/c5cf0a28-d728-43f2-86a5-06ddfc3e6c86.jpg) by [Philip Halling](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1837) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Bruern Abbey: pond and sculpture, near to Bruern Abbey, Oxfordshire, Great Britain. Heavily cropped to show details of the superb lily pond and sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4871/f53c2dac-77e4-403e-aa4c-d494a8ea43e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bruern Abbey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4871/9cf3e7f2-37cd-4ae3-b50f-5d944b758932.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Bruern Things to do - Top hotels in Bruern - Top Holiday Rentals in Bruern ![Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13110000/13106900/13106835/3f1456f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cotswolds Hotel & Spa Southcombe Chipping Norton England £52 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Chipping Norton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews) Staff were very friendly, they offer 25% off treatments at this time of year. Had the gym to myself. The rooms were very clean. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you! Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=13106835&PinnedHotelID=13106835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118513414) ![Malmaison Oxford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7733900/7733850/84dc4c15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Malmaison Oxford 3 Oxford Castle Oxford England £143 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this boutique hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Great room in the old cells. Staff were very good. We dropped our case in the morning and it was in our room when we returned to check in. Only quibble, restaurant area for breakfast isn't great. Cooked breakfast should come with toast rather than having to make your own. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=7733850&PinnedHotelID=7733850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118513414) ![De Vere Cotswold Water Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1770100/1770053/ddd168a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### De Vere Cotswold Water Park Lake 6 Spine Road East Cirencester England £89 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Cirencester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Very good stay Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=1770053&PinnedHotelID=1770053&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118513414) [See all 3,621 properties in Bruern](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635118513414) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Crescent Place by Mansley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101470000/101460100/101460037/0418974d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crescent Place by Mansley 1a Crescent Place Cheltenham England Stay at this aparthotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and Netflix. Popular attractions Cheltenham Racecourse and The Promenade are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews) Communication beforehand was excellent with all instructions very clear The apartment and parking were central and easy to access The accommodation was luxurious, clean and well equipped - the bed was amazing. A great stay and the staff we met and liaised with were friendly, smiley and helpful. Would ... Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Crescent-Place.h101460037.Hotel-Information) ![Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19090000/19086500/19086451/c4b6506e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley 55 St Georges Place Cheltenham England Stay at this apartment in Cheltenham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (203 reviews) Love this place. Second time we have stayed, it's a must if you're visiting Cheltenham. We had the Napoli suite Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Strozzi-Palace-Suites-By-Mansley.h19086451.Hotel-Information) ![The Lakes By YOO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88170000/88166900/88166864/5763c436_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lakes By YOO Coln Park, Claydon Pike Lechlade England Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lechlade. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sailing Lake and Conservation Lake are ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (35 reviews) A lovely stay from arrival to departure. Staff done an exceptional job with making us feel so welcome by going above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and making my partner’s birthday so special. Lakes by Yoo truly feels like a home away from home and I would I highly recommended. Thank you ... 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Discover the beautiful countryside and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairytale-Farm-Chipping-Norton.d553248634329672774.Attraction) #### Rollright Stones Learn about the local history of Rollright with a stop at Rollright Stones. Discover the beautiful countryside and spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rollright-Stones-Chipping-Norton.d6094187.Attraction) #### Chipping Norton Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Chipping Norton at Chipping Norton Golf Club. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Golf-Club-Chipping-Norton.d6261065.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46934658/27ad6825-2b54-498c-9165-0b98563f97aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham £80 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cotswolds-full-day-tour-from-birmingham.a46934658.activity-details) ![Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45914415/865b3bf8-de5d-40fa-832c-c83c457174e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon £80 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cotswolds-in-a-day-tour-from-moreton-in-marsh-stratford-on-avon.a45914415.activity-details) ![Guided Tour & Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45387570/2ed4f8e7-1095-4bac-8216-60c9fb287a73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Tour & Tasting £25 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tour-tasting.a45387570.activity-details) ![Oxford walking tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3569687/b6313649-967f-4d14-a7fb-125f82b6877d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxford Walking Tour - 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