This stunning 17th-century manor house is midway between Oxford and Banbury, off the A4260. It has a bar, ample car parking and free Wi-Fi and telephone calls. Middle Aston House is a residential training and conference centre with 3-star hotel service and standards. It is close to junctions 9 and 10 of the M40, and set in 20 acres of peaceful grounds with a stunning lake. The comfortable en suite bedrooms have glorious views. There is no restaurant, but dinner can be pre-booked for arrivals before 21:00.