Looking for inspiration before your stay? Here on our blog, we share local guides, travel ideas, and insider tips to help you discover the very best of Oxfordshire and beyond, from world-famous sites like Bicester Village and Blenheim Palace to hidden gems and peaceful countryside walks.
A visit to Bicester Village is one of the highlights of any trip to Oxfordshire. With more than 150 luxury fashion and lifestyle boutiques, it’s a destination that draws visitors from across the UK and beyond. For many, the day follows a familiar pattern. Arrive early, enjoy hours of shopping, then head straight back home. But It doesn’t have to be that way.
Staying nearby turns a shopping trip into a relaxing break, giving you time to unwind and see more of what Oxfordshire has to offer. Just five minutes from Bicester Village, The Windmill at Blackthorn Hill offers something very different from a standard hotel. This beautifully restored 300-year-old Grade II listed windmill combines historic charm with modern luxury, including two ensuites, bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, generous living spaces, and a spectacular sky lounge with panoramic views. It’s not just somewhere to sleep, it’s actually part of your experience. For two couples traveling together, it works out especially well. Instead of booking two separate hotel rooms, you share one remarkable place, with space to cook, relax, and enjoy time together, while still having your own private en-suite bedroom.
Staying over also gives you the chance to discover more of the area. Oxford is around 30 minutes away, with Blenheim Palace, Bletchley Park, and Waddesdon Manor all within easy reach. Shopping at Bicester Village is memorable.
Why not make your place you stay just as memorable? If you’re looking for accommodation near Bicester Village, we’d love to welcome you. Explore our gallery, see what the area’s has to offer and check availability by booking directly through our website. We look forward to hosting you in one of Oxfordshire’s most unique places to stay.
A visit to Bicester Village is one of the highlights of any trip to Oxfordshire. With more than 150 luxury fashion and lifestyle boutiques, it’s a destination that draws visitors from across the UK and beyond. For many, the day follows a familiar pattern. Arrive early, enjoy hours of shopping, then head straight back home. But It doesn’t have to be that way.
Staying nearby turns a shopping trip into a relaxing break, giving you time to unwind and see more of what Oxfordshire has to offer. Just five minutes from Bicester Village, The Windmill at Blackthorn Hill offers something very different from a standard hotel. This beautifully restored 300-year-old Grade II listed windmill combines historic charm with modern luxury, including two ensuites, bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, generous living spaces, and a spectacular sky lounge with panoramic views. It’s not just somewhere to sleep, it’s actually part of your experience. For two couples traveling together, it works out especially well. Instead of booking two separate hotel rooms, you share one remarkable place, with space to cook, relax, and enjoy time together, while still having your own private en-suite bedroom.
Staying over also gives you the chance to discover more of the area. Oxford is around 30 minutes away, with Blenheim Palace, Bletchley Park, and Waddesdon Manor all within easy reach. Shopping at Bicester Village is memorable.
Why not make your place you stay just as memorable? If you’re looking for accommodation near Bicester Village, we’d love to welcome you. Explore our gallery, see what the area’s has to offer and check availability by booking directly through our website. We look forward to hosting you in one of Oxfordshire’s most unique places to stay.

The Windmill
Blackthorn Hill
Oxon, OX25 1TJ
Nr Bicester - M40 jct 9
stay@thewindmillblackthornhill.co.uk
07973 202313

