Ascott House
Ascott House from Thame
Ascott House, an easy day from Thame. 34 minutes each way, near enough, over 17.7 miles. The route goes by Haddenham, Stone and Fairford Leys. Ascott House lies north-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Ascott House is looked after by the National Trust. Ascott House is Grade II* listed. One Thame landmark is The Birdcage Public House, listed Grade II*. Historic England lists Thame's 91 and 92, High Street at Grade II*. Some 13,000 people call Thame home.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur calls for you in Thame at the agreed hour. Opening: mid-March to early November, Tuesday to Sunday plus some Mondays; house afternoons only, weekends only mid-September to late October. The car brings you to the entrance of Ascott House and stays close for the return. Pair it with Waddesdon Manor, 31 minutes by road. Return to Thame: 17.7 miles. Positioning from Oxford to Thame is 32 minutes, built into the booking.
- Thame to Ascott House34 min, 17.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Ascott House to Thame34 min, 17.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Ascott House is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgAscott House is Grade II* listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe Birdcage Public House, in central Thame, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk91 and 92, High Street, in central Thame, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThame had about 13,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgMid-March to early November, Tuesday to Sunday plus some Mondays; house afternoons only, weekends only mid-September to late October
Source: ascottestate.co.ukLeopold de Rothschild remodelled a 17th-century farmhouse from 1874; given to the National Trust in 1947.
Source: ascottestate.co.ukCollection includes paintings by Cuyp, Gainsborough, Reynolds and Stubbs, plus Han Dynasty Chinese ceramics.
Source: ascottestate.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Thame to Ascott House?
34 minutes (17.7 miles) via the B4445, A418 and A4156 in clear traffic; the return is 34 minutes.
Can we add a second house?
Waddesdon Manor is 31 minutes from Ascott House.
Which way does the car go from Thame?
Via the B4445, A418 and A4156, passing Haddenham, Stone and Fairford Leys; 17.7 miles in all.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.