The Royal Oak is situated in the heart of Whatcote, just outside Shipston on Stour, although we’re in a small village, we’re close to both Stratford upon Avon & local towns throughout the Cotswolds such as Bourton on the Water, Stow on the wold, Broadway, Chipping Norton & Chipping Campden.

We’ve hand picked some of our favourite AirBnB’s & Hotels around the local area for you to enjoy a relaxing break whilst dining with us at The Royal Oak in Whatcote.

The Old Kiln House is located in the historic and quent town of Shipston-on-Stour. This beautiful eighteenth century grade II listed town house is the perfect B&B to make your visit to The Royal Oak that little more special.

The Old Kiln will mean you're located close to major towns such as Stratford-upon-Avon (15 minutes), Chipping Campden (10 minutes), Moreton-in-Marsh (12 minutes), Stow-on-the-Wold (20 minutes) and Broadway (20 minutes).

The Old Kiln House is located 4 miles from the Royal Oak Whatcote.

The Old Manor House in Halford is a luxury Bed & Breakfast based in the heart of the Cotswolds and the perfect weekend escape.

The traditional old manor house offers a luxury bed and breakfast and still allows you to be close to all the major towns and attractions such as Broadway, Chipping Campden & Moreton in Marsh.

The luxury B&B features a range of high end bedrooms all named after previous owners of the Halford manor house.

The old manor house is just a little over three miles from the Royal Oak Whatcote.

The Old Police House is a picturesque 18th century thatched cottage on the northern fringe of the Cotswolds, and was reputedly the only thatched police house in England.

The large peaceful guest room with private bathroom overlooks the garden and has direct access from the car parking area. An English country breakfast with homemade and locally sourced ingredients is served either in our large country kitchen, warmed by the Aga, or in our garden room.

The Old Police House in Tysoe is located just three miles from the Royal Oak Whatcote.

Robbies Barn is set in the South Warwickshire countryside, within easy access of Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds.

This cosy, converted barn has underfloor heating and wood burning stove. The living room is spacious and the kitchen is well equipped.

Outside the living room, through French doors, is a seating area with table and chairs.

Robbies Barn is located under two miles from the Royal Oak Whatcote.

Honeysuckle Cottage is a large semi-detached cottage resting in Middle Tysoe, sleeping up to eight people in four bedrooms laid out across three floors.

Resting within the district of Stratford-on-Avon is the civil parish of Tysoe. This civil parish is made up of three settlements which includes, Upper Tysoe, Middle Tysoe and Lower Tysoe. Tysoe is a pretty base for exploring this part of Warwickshire.

Honeysuckle cottage is three miles from the Royal Oak Whatcote.

A self contained cottage set in beautiful Cotswold countryside near the site of the battle of Edgehill. Fully equipped kitchen dining area, bathroom with shower and & bath on the ground floor.

Lounge space and double bedroom area upstairs. Sleeps 2 but double sofa bed available. Fully enclosed garden allowing a safe haven for your canine friends.

Access to this secluded property is down a 400 yard farm track through the Red Horse Vale woods and offers panoramic countryside views.

Bo'ok End Cottage is three miles from the Royal Oak Whatcote.

3 The Square is nestled within one of the most idyllic Cotswolds villages. It’s one of eight seventeenth century cottages that form the The Square at Upper Slaughter, originally thought to have housed local farm workers and remodelled in the early 1900’s by Sir Edwin Lutyens (a well known country house architect at the time).

Now lovingly redesigned by its owners and dressed with stylish and snug interiors, this two bedroom bolthole is perfect for families of four, couples or small groups of friends in search of a quintessential Cotswolds escape.

3 The Square is twenty miles from the Royal Oak Whatcote with most of the journey via the historic Roman road, the Fosseway.

The Bower House is set in the historic market town of Shipston on Stour. It has five beautiful boutique bedrooms and regularly features in lists of the best places to stay in the Cotswolds. The Bower House also boasts a lovely dining room and bar.

The Bower house is four miles from the Royal Oak Whatcote.

Feldon Valley's accommodation consists of twenty four en-suite bedrooms set across four lodges and one main building, nestled in the beautiful Cotswold hills with woodland running parallel to their 18 hole golf course. They have a bar and restaurant on site as well.

Feldon Valley is a little over four miles from the Royal Oak Whatcote.

Nestled in the heart of Chipping Campden, the award winning twenty eight bedroom Cotswold House Hotel & Spa is a charming, Grade II listed Regency town house, complete with a tranquil spa, brasserie and and restaurant.

The Cotswold House is approximately thirteen miles from the Royal Oak Whatcote.

Farncombe Estate can be found between the villages of Broadway and Chipping Campden – a 400 acre estate of woodland and countryside, with rambling trails and cycle routes, and home to three hotels Dormy House, Foxhill Manor and The Fish. As well as collection of luxury self-let houses, Hillside Hangouts.

Farncombe Estate is thirty minutes from the Royal Oak Whatcote.

Lords of the Manor is a luxury hotel with twenty six bedrooms, a fine dining restaurant and it has dog friendly bedrooms available. The walk between Upper and Lower Slaughter is often called the best short walk in the Cotswolds – it showcases all that is loved most about the area.

Lords of the Manor is twenty miles from the Royal Oak Whatcote with most of the journey via the historic Roman road, the Fosseway.

Neighbouring the Cotswolds villages of Chipping Norton and Great Tew, Soho Farmhouse is spread across 100 acres of Oxfordshire countryside.

Soho Farmhouse has a great mix of bars and casual dining options From Japanese grill dishes to wood-oven pizzas, there are lots of places to eat and drink, as well as a luxurious Spa, cinema and gym.

Soho Farmhouse is fifteen miles from the Royal Oak Whatcote.