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Manor houses · South East England

Shotover House

In or near Garsington.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Shotover House — a manor in South East England, United Kingdom.

Benchmark on wall on south side of A40. - geograph.org.uk - 2248519

Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Oxford · 7.9 km
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Shotover House is a manor located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Shotover House Garden is a historic garden established in 1718, featuring French-influenced design elements, including a straight canal. It is notable for its Gothic revival folly and an octagonal temple designed by William Kent in the 1730s.

Place summary

Shotover House is a manor located in the West Midlands, postcode OX33. It is noted for its architectural significance and historical context within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.7561, -1.1551
County
Oxfordshire
Parish
Forest Hill with Shotover
Postcode
OX33 1QS
Parliamentary constituency
Henley and Thame
Nearest railway station
Oxford — 7.9 km
Opening
Currently open by appointment only.
Official site
www.gardenvisit.com

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Benchmark on wall on south side of A40. - geograph.org.uk - 2248519📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Shotover House Obelisk

Shotover House Obelisk — a memorial in South East England, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ gardenvisit.com
Lay-by on the A40 approaching Oxford - geograph.org.uk - 1960505📷 5

Forts · South East England

The Obelisk Approximately 200 Metres To West Of Shotover Park

The Obelisk Approximately 200 Metres To West Of Shotover Park — a martello broad in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

↗ gardenvisit.com
Shotover Stables - geograph.org.uk - 1113372📷 3

Follies · South East England

Shotover House Temple

Shotover House Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕↗ gardenvisit.com
Wooded pit by Lyehill quarries - geograph.org.uk - 337600📷 3

Follies · South East England

Gothic Temple at Shotover House

Gothic Temple at Shotover House — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕
Driveway to houses on Main Street, Forest Hill - geograph.org.uk - 8292037📷 5

Mountains & hills · South East England

Red Hill

Red Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 130 m.

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Old Road - geograph.org.uk - 3966768📷 5

Mountains & hills · South East England

Thorn Hill

Thorn Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 154 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Shotover House

Places to stay

Kissing gate to the footpath - geograph.org.uk - 2442960📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Green Acres Farm Camp Site

Green Acres Farm Camp Site — a campsite in england west midlands.

↗ greenacrescampsite.uk
Bridleway around Waterperry Wood - geograph.org.uk - 6534790📷 5

B&Bs · South East England

Common Leys Farm

Common Leys Farm — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.

Smith's Lane, Waterperry Common - geograph.org.uk - 5953319📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Common Leys Farm

Common Leys Farm — a campsite in england west midlands.

↗ commonleysfarmaccommodation.co.uk
Oxford Greenbelt Way at Beckley - geograph.org.uk - 6480815📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Folly Farm

Folly Farm — a caravan park in england west midlands.

Match postponed - geograph.org.uk - 6414141📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Hampton by Hilton Oxford

Hampton by Hilton Oxford — a hotel in england west midlands. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.

♿↗ hilton.com
War memorial in Great Milton - geograph.org.uk - 3950086📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons — a hotel in england west midlands.

↗ belmond.com

Places to eat & drink

The Star Inn - geograph.org.uk - 3217599📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Star Inn Public House

The Star Inn Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Subway on London Road - geograph.org.uk - 6124644📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Britannia Public House

The Britannia Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Abingdon Arms, Beckley - geograph.org.uk - 2768065📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Abingdon Arms Public House

The Abingdon Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Atomic Burger on Cowley Road - geograph.org.uk - 5169085📷 5

Cafés · South East England

George & Delila

George & Delila — a café in england west midlands.

♿↗ gdcafe.com
Boulter Street, Oxford - geograph.org.uk - 5576762📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Port Mahon Inn

The Port Mahon Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

South end of Queen's Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7104721📷 5

Cafés · South East England

Queen's Lane Coffee House

Queen's Lane Coffee House — a café in england west midlands. Cuisine: coffee shop.

Free♿↗ qlcoffeehouse.com

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Bridleway leading to Rowbarns Manor - geograph.org.uk - 69089📷 5

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Horse Bridge, Bowers Lock - geograph.org.uk - 2904758📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shotover House?
Shotover House is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX33 1QS), in the parish of Forest Hill with Shotover.
What is Shotover House?
Shotover House — a manor in South East England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Shotover House?
The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 7.9 km away. The nearest town is Garsington. Drivers can use postcode OX33 1QS.
How do I get to Shotover House?
The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX33 1QS.