The Kings Arms Hotel

This 17th-century hotel with historic charm has a friendly pub, good-value food and free car parking. It is about 350 m from Bicester Town Train Station.

One of Queen Victoria's sons used to visit the hotel, and the ghost of a Victorian lady is said to haunt it. The popular bar hosts regular entertainment and live music events.

Completely refurbished, each of the rooms at the Kings Arms Hotel has an iPod dock, a radio, a telephone, a work desk, a safe and video games. There is also free internet access, a city view and an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Bicester Village retail outlet is 10 minutes' walk away.