Maison White: Putting Benson on the map.

WELCOME TO Maison White, a Mecca for JelLycat Toys and more

We love sharing the gift of gorgeous things online and yet nothing quite beats seeing our charming and welcoming shop in the heart of south Oxfordshire yourself. So why not come and visit us in person? With our wonderful neighbouring market town of Wallingford so close and the infinitely explorable Oxford a piffingly short drive away, we are in the perfect place for a day out somewhere new.
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Bucolic Benson village is situated along the River Thames with long stretches of beautiful countryside on all sides. Our shop on the quintessential English high street in Benson has truly delightful neighbours to make your visit even more enjoyable. Some of the best coffee (and ice cream) can be found right next door at the luxuriously styled coffee shop, No. 25, where you can muse your finds and fuel your shopping mojo. Their cakes are outrageous and worth the drive alone! On the other side of us, you’ll find Mercy In Action, one of Oxfordshire’s best charity shops with an ever-changing window display- they really channel the Gene Moore spirit! It’s a veritable treasure trove!

Nestled cozily in between these two wonderful establishments, is our beloved shop. Manager Naomi, herself a talented interior designer, is often in store creatively curating our wares and on hand to offer professional advice.

Just a few miles down the road is wonderful Wallingford. Mystery enthusiasts will know it as the home of Agatha Christie whose recently erected statue can be visited on the Kinecroft field. The town has featured in many a Midsummer Murders episode and is home to a bevy of coffee stops and independent shops like our own; the kind you won’t find in shopping centres including arguably the best cheese deli and independent bookshop you could find. The staff at the Wallingford Bookshop are simply incredible. Name some books you have enjoyed, a few interests or just your star sign and shoe size and somehow they are able to pinpoint the perfect recommendation every time like the literary wizards they are. 

We really are lucky to have the company of these independent businesses all within a few miles of each other despite the ever-looming spectre of the soul-sucking retail parks so come and support local, even if it’s not your local! 

Just a 20 minute drive away, you have everything that Oxford has to offer culturally, recreationally and retail-y. We have a reliable bus service (Thames Valley Travel X39/40) that scoots along between Oxford-Benson-Walling-Reading all day long too. 

Benson village vibe!

Our customers love our calm and inviting shop which showcases seasonally changing wares. 

We proudly stock a huge range of brands including instantly recognisable names: We have the best selection of Jellycat in Oxfordshire, more Katie Loxton Bags, accessories and gifts than you can shake a stick at.  Visit us for the largest Maileg range in the South of England, we have a handpicked rage of Wrendale, Dcuk, Dollyhotdogs, Emma Bridgewater, Gisela Graham to name just a few more. As well as homeware to suit all tastes, we have an increasingly wide range of stylish and on trend jewellery from makes such as Tutti & Co, Ashiana, Boho Betty, Misgraceful and Joma Jewellery. So much choice for gifting – or treating yourself! 

We’d never forget our youngest customers and in fact one of our most popular spaces is our Jellycat room- a room full of the fanciest floofs imaginable!  

We have a variety of high quality and unique children’s brands such as Le Toy Van, Maileg, Moulin Roty, Tender Leaf, Sylvanian Families and so many more! 

Need something that just flirts on the fine line between nice and naughty?! We’ve got you. Our House of Disaster range and Mischief Candles feature some of the funniest finds for friends and family:

We have something for the colleague, the quirky friend, the loyal bestie, the tricky tweenster or the last min kid’s birthday party you forgot about …

We just love being part of Benson community and can’t wait to welcome you to our little shop.  If a visit is a long way off, keep checking our website for ideas and gifts galore: www.maisonwhite.com 

If the choice is just too much or you know someone lucky enough to be popping by, perhaps you’d like a gift card option which can be used both online and in store. Happy shopping!

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How to find Maison White

Our full address is 27 High Street, Benson,Oxfordshire, OX10 6RP

From Wallingford:

1. Start on the A4074: Head towards Benson on the A4074.
2. Enter Benson: Continue on the A4074 until you enter Benson village.
3. Turn onto High Street: Once in Benson, turn right onto Church Road, then turn right onto Castle Square/B4009. Travel 250 feet and continue onto Benson High Street.
4. Maison White: Maison White will be located on your left at 27 High Street, OX10 6RP.

From Oxford:

1. Head South on the A4074: Travel south from Oxford on the A4074 towards Benson.
2. Continue on the A4074: Stay on the A4074 until you reach the roundabout before Benson.
3. Elm Bridge Roundabout: At the Elm Bridge roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the B4009.
4. Castle Square: Take a slight right onto Castle Square in Benson village.
5. High Street: Continue onto Benson High Street.
6. Maison White: Maison White will be located on your left at 27 High Street, OX10 6RP.

There is usually plenty of free parking on the side road outside the shop or outside the Co-op, there are also 2 car parks – one next to the parade of shops and the other behind the coop – Millstream.