Oxford will soon be hosting its annual Oxford Literary Festival (22-30 March 2014) when over 350 writers will flock to this famous university city to celebrate all things literary.  An exciting and intriguing programme of events is planned to suit all ages and interests so this is the perfect time to enjoy a great value break in the city with Four Pillars Hotels. The group has four hotels in and around Oxford with breaks at the Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel - within walking distance of the city centre -  starting from just £49 person per night* on a bed and breakfast basis plus children stay and eat breakfast for free**.
 

Visitors to this nine day event can enjoy guided literary walks, lunches and dinner parties with prominent authors.  There will also be a festival bookshop, cafe, specialist pop up shops and various creative writing courses available to book. A fantastic list of speakers includes thriller writer Robert Harris, previous Man Booker winner Ian McEwan and broadcast journalists Peter Snow and Jeremy Paxman. There is also an exciting children's programme that includes Children's Laureate Malorie Blackman, famed author Michael Morpurgo and everything from honey sandwich tea parties with Winnie the Pooh stories to a special birthday party for famed bunny ' Miffy' with stories, songs and games. 

Located less than half a mile from the centre of Oxford in tranquil parkland, The Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel is perfectly placed for enjoying both this literary event and visiting this famous city. With over 170 stylish bedrooms and suites, a full-service restaurant and bar, as well as recreational facilities including an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam-room and gymnasium guests can retreat and relax after a day of exploration.

Four Pillars Hotels also has a further three hotels in and around Oxford: the picturesque riverside Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Oxford Witney Four Pillars Hotel and Oxford Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel. Prices at Oxford Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel and Oxford Witney Four Pillars Hotel start at just £32.50 per person per night*.  

For full details and conditions on Four Pillars Hotels' offers, or to book, please visit: www.four-winter.co.uk or call 0800 374 692.

For further information on the Oxford Literary Festival please visit www.oxfordliteraryfestival.org

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Notes to Editors

*Rates listed are on a bed and breakfast and are per person, per night, based on two people sharing a standard room for a minimum of two nights. On certain dates, rates are available for one night stays. Rates are available until 31 March 2014.  For bookings on these offers, full prepayment for the stay is required at time of booking and will be non-refundable and non-transferable. Fully flexible rates are also available, see our online booking system or call our Central Reservations. If you depart early, you will not receive a credit or refund for the unused nights. Rates are subject to promotional room availability and are only available on selected dates. Applicable to new bookings only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

**Children stay and eat breakfast for free: Based on a maximum of two children sharing their parents' room and also includes complimentary breakfast. For children up to 12 years old, a charge of £5 per night will be made when dinner is taken. For 13-16 year olds dinner will be charged as taken. Children aged four and under will not be charged for dinner.  

See www.four-winter.co.uk for full terms and conditions on all offers.

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About Four Pillars Hotels:

Based in Witney, Oxfordshire, Four Pillars Hotels operates six predominantly four star hotels in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire with an inventory of over 900 rooms.  The company's operating philosophy is that it "does the simple things well" - essentially a no-fuss approach to quality hospitality offering comprehensive facilities together with swift and friendly service at competitive rates.  Four Pillars Hotels are located in Witney, The Cotswolds, Oxford, and south Gloucestershire.  For reservations, please access the website at www.four-pillars.co.uk.