Title: Islip Travel Guide: Best of Islip, Kidlington Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Islip](https://expedia.co.uk/Islip-Hotels.d553248635149807879.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Islip](https://expedia.co.uk/Islip-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635149807879.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Islip Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Islip.d553248635149807879.Car-Hire-Guide)[Islip Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Islip.d553248635149807879.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Islip Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Entering the cutting on the Oxford to Bicester line west of Islip, Oxfordshire](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182555/70626969-6368-4bc0-a0e2-e3fec4dfa365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Entering the cutting on the Oxford to Bicester line west of Islip, Oxfordshire](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182555/70626969-6368-4bc0-a0e2-e3fec4dfa365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lower Street, Islip A view facing NE up Lower Street, in Islip. Just to the left and out of frame, is The Swan pub, and to the right just out of frame, is the bank of the River Ray which flows through Islip.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182555/df539c31-259b-4c01-a123-17e20c51f9d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182555/df539c31-259b-4c01-a123-17e20c51f9d2.jpg) by [Kurt C](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Track to Brookfurlong Farm.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182555/d10c7cbf-3866-4363-b607-7502a3fa9f7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182555/d10c7cbf-3866-4363-b607-7502a3fa9f7e.jpg) by [Jon S](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2548) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![River Ray at Islip The view east of the bridge looking upstream towards Ot Moor, which this river drains.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182555/176d3849-d5fb-4898-9903-e3ce7bae23ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182555/176d3849-d5fb-4898-9903-e3ce7bae23ec.jpg) by [Jonathan Billinger](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/8569) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Islip - Top hotels in Islip - Top Holiday Rentals in Islip ![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=553248635149807879) ![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=553248635149807879) ![The Store](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91430000/91426300/91426225/e69ab659_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Store 1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK Oxford England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £189 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions New Theatre Oxford and Covered Market are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (286 reviews) Staying at The Store was a pleasure. The staff were incredibly helpful, friendly and polite. The room was comfortable with excellent facilities and a beautiful calm interior decorating scheme. I would happily stay again if visting Oxford. Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=91426225&PinnedHotelID=91426225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149807879) [See all 2,101 properties in Islip](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635149807879) 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. ![Beautiful central apartment with parking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74800000/74794700/74794621/e92df8e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful central apartment with parking Castle Mews Oxford England Stay at this luxury apartment in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Oxford Castle and New Theatre Oxford are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews) The apartment was clean, kitchen area was nice to have, plus washer/dryer. There are 2 flights of stairs up to the apartment, so something to keep in mind. The QR code was helpful for info about the radiator, but there was nothing about the towel rack. I’m assuming it’s not functional. Beds were ... Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Beautiful-Central-Apartment-With-Parking.h74794621.Hotel-Information) ![Noa Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11900000/11900000/11899946/43a1cbda_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Noa Residence 200 Woodstock Road Oxford England Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blenheim Palace and Port Meadow ... 7/10 Good! (38 reviews) It was good Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Hotels-Noa-Residence.h11899946.Hotel-Information) ![Country House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61460000/61459700/61459650/bc3d51aa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country House Banbury England Stay at this golf holiday home in Banbury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Spiceball Country Park and Banbury Museum and Gallery ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews) Great place to stay and relax with family just before Christmas.Loved the pool and snooker table! Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Banbury-Hotels-Country-House.h61459650.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Islip](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635149807879&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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A public footpath runs across this field but I had trouble finding it as the line was not marked.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179915/fcbe8cf1-aeb7-45e2-9e95-999bfc668e79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [David Hawgood](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/560) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Weston-on-the-Green - Cities near Islip - Places of interest [Oxford](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford.dx9272)[Bicester](https://expedia.co.uk/Bicester.dx179915)[Kidlington](https://expedia.co.uk/Kidlington.dx182555)[Weston-on-the-Green](https://expedia.co.uk/Weston-On-The-Green.dx182690)[Bletchingdon](https://expedia.co.uk/Bletchingdon.dx6258130) - [Silverstone Circuit ](https://expedia.co.uk/Silverstone-Circuit-Towcester.d6144681.Attraction) - [Blenheim Palace ](https://expedia.co.uk/Blenheim-Palace-Woodstock.d6094177.Attraction) - [University of Oxford ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Oxford-Oxford-City-Centre.d6193233.Attraction) - [Thames River ](https://expedia.co.uk/Thames-River-England.d553248621532493801.Attraction) - [Bicester Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bicester-Village-Bicester.d6245634.Attraction) - [Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cotswold-Wildlife-Park-And-Gardens-Burford.d6152196.Attraction) - [John Radcliffe Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/John-Radcliffe-Hospital-Headington.d553248624475941957.Attraction) - [Oxford Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Castle-Oxford-City-Centre.d6193211.Attraction) - [Christ Church College ](https://expedia.co.uk/Christ-Church-College-Oxford-City-Centre.d6092231.Attraction) - [Waddesdon Manor ](https://expedia.co.uk/Waddesdon-Manor-Aylesbury.d6265198.Attraction) - [Bodleian Library ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bodleian-Library-Oxford-City-Centre.d6092267.Attraction) - [Oxford Brookes University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Brookes-University-Headington.d6094167.Attraction) - [Chiltern Hills ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chiltern-Hills-England.d553248634855571068.Attraction) - [Oxford University Museum of Natural History ](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-University-Museum-Of-Natural-History-Oxford-City-Centre.d6094165.Attraction) - [Aylesbury Waterside Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aylesbury-Waterside-Theatre-Aylesbury.d553248621532491670.Attraction) - [North Wessex Downs ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Wessex-Downs-England.d553248621593965841.Attraction) - [Churchill Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/Churchill-Hospital-Headington.d553248634329737067.Attraction) - [Broughton Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Broughton-Castle-Banbury.d6219455.Attraction) - [Ashmolean Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashmolean-Museum-Oxford-City-Centre.d6094151.Attraction) - [Kassam Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kassam-Stadium-Littlemore.d6094153.Attraction) - [Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nuffield-Health-The-Manor-Hospital-Oxford-Headington.d553248634329727350.Attraction) - [Fairytale Farm ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairytale-Farm-Chipping-Norton.d553248634329672774.Attraction) - [Stowe House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Stowe-House-Buckingham.d553248621532491678.Attraction) - [Rollright Stones ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rollright-Stones-Chipping-Norton.d6094187.Attraction) - [Hook Norton Brewery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hook-Norton-Brewery-Banbury.d553248621532491329.Attraction) - [Kelmscott Manor ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kelmscott-Manor-Lechlade.d553248621532491015.Attraction) - [Cotswolds Woollen Weavers ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cotswolds-Woollen-Weavers-Lechlade.d6265242.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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