everything was as expected the bar staff were realy efficient and friendly

welcome by reception, everything was spotless, lovely room, nice bar and breakfast

though might be time for a new one)

bedroom was clean, spacious and comfortable and the ambience in the bar was excellent especially for a solo traveller

hotel and friendly helpful staff on check in and also the bar and breakfast

the food in the bar was delicious, the staff were very attentive and polite

safe area, very quiet, modern & clean bathing facilities, please bar & gardens.

great ambience to bar with smells of a real

the breakfast bar was superb and the room (3) was lovely

friendly staff nice in room breakfast comfortable nice clean room good food in the bar

re fire routine and escapes, breakfast serving times, surrounding area, etc although leaflets in bar describing three local walks were useful

the room is very clean and quiet, and the bar is very cute with a fireplace

the bar and restaurant don't open on a tuesday

the bar had a welcoming log fire

staff helpful & friendly this is a good restaurant first just happens to be in a pub with a nice bar & beer garden room fairly basic but clean , all you

the lovely lady behind the bar was chatty and warm, just what is needed after a long day

the bar staff were really great

the bar is lovely, friendly staff & our friends played cards while we enjoyed delicious food from the

restaurant and bar were very good

for dinner was understandably closed as there weren't a lot of people but the pizza we had at the bar was obviously frozen beforehand and definitely not worth the 14 pounds

the bar area was pleasant and very comfortable

reception staff and and bar staff great. rooms comfortable and food and drink good standard.

ybe designed to

bar is very small, and for the rest of the house not very upmarket, but there was cold beer and

dinner was great in the bar restaurant too

the bar served some very nice real ales and the food we had in the evening was of a very good standard

the bar has a lovely relaxed atmosphere

the biscuits and chocolates in the room for the hoomans and although there were dog treats at the bar it would of been nice too of had some in the room maybe instead of the chocolate

staff were friendly as usual and agreat food at the bar the previous

lovely scenery and bar staff

the rooms were clean and well decorated with large bathroom and, mini bar, coffee machine even an ironing board and iron

small thing, i would suggest, at the end of the night, the staff putting out the bottles from the bar into the recycling bins, do it earlier or move the bins

dogs in restaurant/ bar area.

we were given prosecco on arrival and enjoyed the friendliness of the bar / restaurant

room, cosy restaurant and bar area

booking in it would have helped to have been shown where the bar area was so that we could have a drink

the bar was closed on sunday evening ud83dude09

only little disappointment was the bar area wasn t open in the evening when we stayed there, however you can use the bar in the

the breakfast was delicious and the bar was cosy and welcoming

even had a mini bar well stocked

our room was above the entrance and bar and on the saturday night there was an event on in the bar area - music and banging doors kept

prices at the bar were expensive

the bar was a bit pricey

bar are is nice & a nice place to relax

i was staying for a wedding and the bar manager was excellent

a lovely room. comfy. liked the breakfast bar too.

only a 1 night stay but rooms were perfect, the staff were very helpful,,,,great bar as well!

was excellent staff were friendly and breakfast bar was impressive- lady owner was really

breakast was 'help yourself' from a food bar for consumption in the bedroom

the bar staff were great, very friendly and helpful in explaining the beers and food choices

very quite clean very helpful staffs nice bar although closed , can still buy drinks and some snacks staffs extremely

comfy bed, room was spotless, other guests were quiet, bar well attended and all the staff were helpful and pleasant - no problems whatsoever

very convenient having a bar and restaurant on site

special thanks to the reception and bar team who were on shift from 4th to 5th september for their outstanding hospitality

downstairs had a lovely bar and restaurant area

large comfortable room cosy bar nice restaurant excellent food lovely friendly people

food was excellent, good bar and a good location.

a bar with a good selection of cask ales

staff were very friendly and there was a good atmosphere in the bar and restaurant

nice bar with a good variety of drinks, the menu was also very good

on arrival was given the room key and no explanation of times of breakfast or wifi access nor any pleasantries

the main male member of staff, i want to say his the manager at the bar was so welcoming

nice stay as a break together and was so peaceful and quiet too in the room or more lively in the bar if you wanted

the food was excellent and a friendly bar in the evening. great parking available.

you to the welcoming bar lady and the other staff

e night of our stay) as we were enjoying a cozy evening in the pub

the bar staff could have been a bit more attentive they seemed to be distracted

room was very clean the part we stayed at was very private all staff was lovely and the bar staff was sooo nice and friendly, there was a lovely anniversary note in our room which was so

nice bar and liked the covered oriental themed gardens and ponds

breakfast exceptional, bar and venue really quirky

the bar was very small with only 3 or 4 tables

just a drink in the relaxing bar area

the first minute, the staff were really helpful, from the receptionist to the bar and kitchen staff

area was brilliant , plenty of parking , all staff were brilliant , rooms comfortable , bar & restaurant lovely and menu choice very good

big thank you to steve in the morning service on breakfast and the bar man working on tuesday

the bar staff were friendly and informative

pricing on mini bar in room

there are lovely grounds to wander about in & relaxing areas such as the crusader bar where you can relax by the fire, get a bite to eat or have a drink

didn't use the bar or restaurant so can't comment

staff were excellent, a big thank you to bar staff josh and patrick

the bar area is more welcoming than at many hotels and the room was reasonable size and comfortable

satisfied -animal friendly very important for us -sweet staff -nice evening bar good service and -communication -will come back many times in future if our dogs still allowed

location; lovely river views from our room and the restaurant; cosy bar options; great service

we had to pay at the bar and in the restaurant each time rather than put on the room bill.

the bar closed at 7 very disappointed about that. shame really

hotel now even better refurb is complete with bar /restaurant serving really nice food, idyllic location in lovely

loved that, nice little bar and pool table to keep you busy downstairs

tv in bar did not work

perfect location for williams factory, friendly and helpful staff. great breakfast and bar food.

the comfy sofas in the bar and the decor in our room was clean minimal and bright

the bar area and food were nice.

the staff in the bar were extremely happy to provide more when asked though

good value for money pub food in bar food & drink at reasonable

it was close to our location for a party. bar and staff are great

friendly pub in a great location. good bar menu and helpful staff.

wonderful location with friendly bar staff

so it was the icing on the cake ud83dude0d the staff were lovely the food was delicious the bar & restaurant were lovely too, with pretty lights all around making it more special the pictures

we travelled with our 2 dogs who were welcomed and allowed in the bar area where we ate in the

bar & restaurant area, also the outside terrace and an excellent location

we could hear everything in the bar below and the bathroom was an odd shape with sloping ceiling which made it difficult to get in

staff, lovely room with good view, outstanding food, welcoming bar all set ina beautiful village on the

the pizza etc offered in the bar menu was a much needed tasty snack after our late arrival and long journey

everything the breakfast the bar the rooms

lovely rooms, iron in room, nice bar area, staff very good

very clean modern hotel, bedroom was very nice. nice bar area too

only the bar prices. no other issues.

location is great, the bar buzzy, no private car park, but the rail buses stop outside and a car park across the road

it was separated from the outside bar area by a single glass panel door with a net curtain for privacy

cellent food with plenty of choice without being

the bar and restaurant are really good

good restaurant and bar

the location and staff, food both in the bar and restaurant were excellent

the noisy pair of couples in the bar but the choice of real ales compensated.

great location close to oxford town centre. nice welcome, comfortable bar and good breakfast.

actual bar side of the hotel had a good atmosphere the locals were very pleasant and very talkative all

the rooms are comfortable and noise from the bar downstairs is not intrusive (if, and when you can hear it) and the bar itself is olde english

the staff were exceptionally helpful. bar area was lovely

lounge bar area was not manned during the day and too 20 mins to order a cup of tea

and bar area is very welcoming and comfortable to lounge in

garden really nice sat outside, bar very nice

food and drinks were great along with the bar area and outside terrace / garden staff very welcoming with a chilled

also the pool area was warm and peaceful claire was sooo helpful, as were the bar staff and lovely mali at breakfast bless him

the food at the bar was very good to with a good selection

that the bar closed early

an excellent room, the bar facilities with excellent food and friendly staff.

10pm bar closure

and gastropub below (we didn't get to try the food but had drinks the first night outside - the bar was lovely and the barstaff were very friendly) situated in a beautiful, typical english (+) really nice room, staff very friendly & helpful, locals in the bar welcoming and the food was great, highly recommend this little gem (-)we had to shut the window as smokers from the bar were talking/smoking outside (-)sun opening times, we arrived at 7pm hoping for a meal but had already stopped cooking and the bar closed at 9 (+)the bar staff on arrival was very good and welcoming (-)being served in the evenings which is not ideal, i was allowed to order a delivery and eat in the bar which was fine (+) sonia deserves a mention for warm check in and she worked the bar and served food cleared tables on her own on a busy friday night like superwoman on a good day (+) staying at the bar and ball inn is like stepping into a true village pub and being privileges to being included

great room terrific breakfast

location in rural village comfortable room (small) parking (+)nice room. staff were great. free parking. great breakfast! (-)parking could be improved. (+) its in a nice village, reasonably close to oxford without oxford prices or parking or traffic (+)the staff, the food, the room, the off street parking, the hard working owner. (+) parking was easy and wlan was super (-)parking with a van is hit or miss. narrow roads. (+) they have parking in back (-)limited parking (+) parking was available, toilets were clean, pub was cosy, we just loved everything about it we

very comfy room, quick wifi, great beer on tap and the staff were really friendly and hospitable

the only fault i could really lay at the feet of the hotel, couldn't access the wifi, eventually they got me hooked up to the staff wifi

arrived not long before the bar closes on a monday

the bitters were excellent as well as the evening bar meal

it is comfortable, with a spacious bar and restaurant, with modern facilities but - as an inn originating in the 19th century or even

restaurant & bar service great, delicious food both for my evening meal & and good choice at breakfast

pm), but they were very happy to let me relax before heading to the room

staff, beautiful rooms, nice bar facilities, great food for dinner & breakfast

the little bar/café/restaurant by the entrance - which doubled up as breakfast room

guest snack bar with fruits and crisps and everything one needs

the onsite restaraunt and bar has a wide variety of choices in food and drink

late check out, big comfy bed, great wifi, happy passionate chef, on site parking, good location

really enjoyed the old village feel of the location and enjoyed sitting at the bar after a long day

in particular, ollie the bar manager and ruby the waitress were helpful and friendly

nice big restaurant in the new part of the property and a real log fire in the original bar area of the building

) at reception was so kind and helpful and shirley ann at the bar treated us so cheerfully

bar area- very homely

our room was just outside the bar rear exit i would imagine it could be noisy on a busy night

the originality of the front of the building and the bar staff .

not to like room and bar we’re so clean and tidy also serve a lovely meal and pint at a reasonable

bar staff friendly and

the public bar is a little small for the number of customers they get but nobody seems to mind and i certainly

reception, bar and restaurant staff couldn't be faulted and we thought the standard of the meals were

the bar and restaurant were both lovely to eat and drink in whilst unwinding

was perfect, the room was quiet despite being above a very busy bar

we didn t dine but had a drink in bar food that past us looked great

great bar to hang around in the evening, hi-spec bedroom, excellent breakfast with the finest of

we came in from being out in the evening, one of the staff said that they were just closing the bar and asked if we would like a drink before they closed for the night

we were there on a wednesday so can t say if the bar gets noisy on weekends

the bar below is super cute and quirky too

he waived the cover charge for the jazz night in the bar downstairs, which is also decorated in the whimsically funky style of alice in wonderland

only negative would be the fact that it was above a bar and karaoke rooms which you could hear

the bar closed too early in the night.

the bar maid who checked us in and showed us to our room was friendly and helpful

bus stop just up the street and just one street up a lot of places to eat and drink and a bar downstairs

some street noise esp in early hours when wine bar opposite closes

the lady running the breakfast bar was helpful and answered my request and the request made by the other diners

slight critism was the restricted menu on the bar menu

we stayed 5 nights, the facilities are excellent, restaurant bar till 21

feel very at home ;) , thanks mate, in regards can you please send me £628 refund for the gold bar i asked

great bar area with a superb breakfasf

the room itself was modern clean and stylish, had a lovely bar and breakfast room downstairs and a lovely rooftop terrace which i think would be amazing in

city

especially the new part we stayed in ,breakfast good and good variety of options,friendly bar staff ,comfortable bed and nice facilities ,close to all the sights in oxford

was a sign at the entrance of the keepers bar that asked people to wait to be seated but no one came

lovely bar and restaurant

min walk) the staff were very nice and helpful, the drinks are a little expensive at the bar otherwise overall fantastic

of staff were lovely but one staff member in the bar lacked customer service but maybe he had had a bad day

the happy hour in the hotels bar is an outstanding deal

we did not eat here in the evening but we used the bar for pre-show drinks & breakfast in the morning

jed in the bar and the staff in the restaurant are an asset to the company

for christmas 2026 & highly recommend the venue, very friendly & helpful staff, loved the bar area & room was just fab, loved the decor

i had an after dinner drink in the bar while my husband used a room in the library for a conference call

common areas special residents lounge which was quiet and relaxing when hotel bar / dining room was busy

mini bar far omexpensive as was cost of room service

location is excellent with beautiful views of oxford at the front, a great restaurant and bar and terrace downstairs

one member of the bar staff

a bit pricey and bar could have a better range of beers and spirits

bar in the ground floor is amazing and breakfast exceptional

a fine spot for dinner before a night out in oxford, but the food, service and atmosphere in the bar was so good we just stayed and tried as many cocktails as we could manage

great breakfast really friendly and welcoming staff great bar downstairs

bar and restaurant was fab

we check in the night, we should go true a bar and it was a little bit hard with suitcase and child

noise from bar -

bar and the hotel don't have anything in common

got back late thankfully, as music in bar downstairs was pretty loud

it was very noisy. the bar is in the hotel.

beautiful hotel with great bar and spa facilities

lovely facilities like the spa and the rooftop bar and it only added to our weekend

we had breakfast included and it was incredible - a selection from the continental bar as well as hot food cooked to order

but we also really appreciate how the mini bar wasn't filled with pay to drink cocktails but a couple of non alcoholic drinks, which we

the cocktail bar with the views is only open on friday and saturday nights

ich i didn't have time to take advantage of, but

i ate in the morse bar - i was dining alone so preferred that to the slightly more formal alice restaurant

would have liked some more white wines on the bar menu ie pinot grigio.

morse bar was small and crowded and a bit disappointing

from the morse bar to the charming alice restaurant, the spa

t enough alternatives in the area)

the opening times of the bar downstairs were a bit obscure.

really, we personally don't like buffet breakfast which is why we didn't have one, maybe the bar could have opened a little later than half ten

bar was closed earlier than advertised

close to the bar the eagle and child

i asked to pay the full amount when i checked in, and thought i had, also there were 2 mini bar charges that i hadn't incurred

and helpful staff on check-in, called us when our room was ready and arranged a table in the bar for drinks with friends that evening

we liked sitting in the bar by the fire

the bar is quite small and was very crowded and noisy of a saturday evening; it could use an expansion

i felt the bar tender was rude and arrogant

a great fire in the bar to warm yourself by after eating delicious food

bar and catering were amazing - food was exceptional, and the staff were so welcoming and

mins) to pick up the 400 bus to

would have loved the option of hot breakfast in the pub

the food and breakfast was excellent

the honesty bar was a nice touch too after the staff had gone to bed

in fact, the bar was closed from 6:00 pm, yet the owner kindly prepared drinks for us, demonstrating a level of

we also enjoyed drinks and dinner in the bar downstairs in the evening, plus breakfast the following morning - both of which were very good

the bar is very comfy and cosy with an open fire

excellent bar and breakfast - good choice of food options - lovely decor

serving staff are some of the most professional i have come across, from the restaurant to the bar they were exceptional

great first impressions on entry to reception, lounge and bar areas

a gorgeous hotel with excellent facilities, wonderful staff, great location and fantastic bar and

lovely cosy bar area plus the whole place is spotlessly clean

wonderful bar with fabulous staff

lovely atmosphere in the bar area

notes of speaker music from bar below can be heard in the room

beautiful setting , cosy rooms / bar area

could have done with more soap in the bathroom, just had one tiny bar for the two of us.

are on a six week trip) but if just a weekend stay

nice to have a bar and a dinner area in a service station hotel

it was great having the bar option when i got to the hotel

cleanliness of hotel, fact they also have a restaurant on site and a bar where one can relax and have a drink

close to oxford clean and comfortable sorry that no bar or restaurant available due to covid restrictions but take away available to take to your room

well done welcome break for raising the bar with this site and please give suzi and here team the recognition they deserve for a first

bar & restaurant (food and service); comfortable rooms without the need for 'new' (-)hotel is in the process of upgrading the bar and ground floor facilities this spring which will improve the layout (+) didn't hear noise from the bar at night, opposite a coop so very handy (-)the hotel bar was closed in the evening ! even to residents. (+) seemed like a friendly bar that was busy until 10pm but then immediately quiet (+) ate in bar and food was well cooked, quick and hit the spot after a day of exercise (+) food and bar choices are great, meals are wonderful, and the breakfasts are great to start the day with

onsite parking was very convenient

parking very limited,

bacon was over cooked and we had asked for an early check in but we had to change in another room, which was much nicer

wifi was fabulous, really strong signal

we went to the bar and ordered dinner to eat out at the terrace, services was amazing, everything was so chill and

huge bed, the bar staff were friendly and happy, the herd restaurant

loved everything about this place - a great chocie of food in the bar area

beautiful decor the bed was awesome & the staff were just so lovely caring & very polite & in the bar

was a busy traditional bar the public rooms were beautiful my single room was small but amazing

the food was amazing, the bar was great and the rooms were beautifully decorated and presented

accommodation, great bar and restaurant didn t have evening meal due to late arrival however breakfast in the morning

lovely property just outside newbury with a good bar and restaurant

the bar had a good selection of gins and whiskeys and the restaurant had a great selection of white and

like what time breakfast was or check out time but there was always a member of staff at the bar to

oxford gold ale behind the bar was excellent

bar is also clean and welcoming in the period decor

restaurant and bar was lovely and food

liked the ambience of the bar and restaurant

the continual playing of the same music in the bar and at breakfast was a little tiresome

the bar prices seem a little pricey!!

hotel, really thought out areas - cafe, bar , tv / reading room

in outskirts of town, lovely clean comfy bedroom, great shower room, friendly helpful staff, nice bar in foyer, safe free parking

the spanish ladies on reception and the bar restaurant area very polite

friendly staff and a small but pleasant bar with a separate tv

we enjoyed an eve meal then brunch in the bar area

would like more healthy bar food options

i had a few drinks in the bar area and the bar man was very friendly and took the time to talk to me

like a more elegant restaurant option and alternative bar area swimming pool needs to be

pool and spa facilities, lovely restaurant and bar and polite staff especially on reception

the bar could have been opened ???

from the bar was very helpful when the dinning room was closed due to a christmas party booking

and bar staff were so welcoming and went out of their way to accommodate two aging guests could not

lovely bar and hot cookie on arrival

the bar prices. very steep. swimming pool and changing facilities were freezing.

there were several places nearby where we enjoyed evening meals (joe's bar & grill, and the dewdrop)

my room was not cleaned: there was a chocolate bar wrap on the floor and the rubbish hadn't been taken out

the guest house is opposite a wine bar and close to a selection of supermarkets

mollie’s bar and restaurant is also fantastic value for money - portion sizes are well worth the money

when i told them it was my partners birthday, they gave us 2 free drink vouchers for their bar and when they saw us come in with a caterpillar cake,they immediately got us plates and a knife

they are adding a bar this week in the front area, which will a add a new element to your stay

the hotel bar drinks were slightly overpriced.

bar and communal dining and lounge area

really enjoyed and appreciated the ambience and excellent food and hospitality - stayed in the bar later for nightcaps and enjoyed listening to the friendly banter between customers and staff

would have been nice to have a lounge or bar area to sit in in the evenings

stuart and all the bar and restaurant staff were amazing

grace stopped eating her lunch whiles on her break to help serve as the bar was a little busy

nice bar work hearty food and kind and welcoming hosts

room brill. bar area historic.

although i didnt eat there the restaraunt was popular and bar area comfortable

food was amazing in bar and restaurant

would have been nice if the bar was open later on a wednesday as i would have liked to relax with a glass of wine or perhaps a

friendly staff although the locals in the bar made social distancing difficult and they all seemed to be dog lovers , however the new

village shop within the bar area - brilliant & useful

noisy bar downstairs went on later than expected

friendly bar staff

convenient bar food served next door and great hearty breakfast in the morning

we had tea in bar which was good and breakfast which was made a served by jenny she is a star

more dinner options - it was either bar food or marco pierre.

we were there for my friends birthday treat and had a family room with two double beds, for a bargain 86

the bar man called dilian was amazing...

nice size very clean room , with a large very comfortable bed, air conditioning, mini bar , large tv , completely still and fizzy water , biscuits tea and coffee

a lovely hotel for the price so much there a costa bar great location plenty to eat at hotel super clean

downstairs the bar and dining a little dated but this was fine for us, we felt adding a little to the charm of the

there's a fabulous log fire in the bar and there are countless beautiful and authentic antiques in the dining room and throughout the

the food was excellent with a varied menu and bar was well

to feel very welcome lovely and clean lovely garden brilliant cosy bar brilliant people the food was excellent too we could not ask for

and pam behind the bar also was great

dora

nice building with typical bar in old style

great bar staff - lovely pub!!

e owner) even gave me her portable phone from the bar so i could sit comfortably and chat with my daughter

nothing on the front door to advise of checking in process, having to enter a full bar to find out

liked the room upgrade price. nice bar area. menu seemed good. easy to get bus into city.

nice bar area

bar staff chatty and friendly

the bar area was very pleasent- with comfy quiet seating and even board games on offer

the food and the bar service were great

liked the bar area, the ambience , the lovely staff, the wishing well room with spa bath, our sunday night

we had early drinks in the bar with friendly locals before a superb meal in the restaurant later

the bar in the evening was lively with two large tv screens showing sport which enabled us to watch the

lovely seating area in bar and restaurant. great staff

friendly bar and restaurant clearly enjoyed by visitors and locals

great bar as well

openly vaping in the bar was a no no for me

sat at the bar by myself and didn t feel uncomfortable at all

arrival i was greeted by a very pleasant bar staff member who welcomed me and sourced the manager/ owner who also welcomed me and introduced

the hotel is a public house so i expected some noise from the bar on saturday night

i have a cows milk intolerance so they replaced the milk in the room as requested but with fresh barista oat milk not cheap little soya plastic cartons

the gratuity they add to bar bills without your consent

enjoyed the spa the most, but the restaurant and the bar are also good

the bar staff advised they could make me a decaf expresso martini

the bar was comfortable and cozy, the food in the restaurant was sublime

downstairs the bar / dining area is lovely

nice bar area and room

the atmosphere in the bar in the evening is really relaxing

the new owners were lovely, the room and bar area were very pretty and breakfast was delicious

car parking at the back and side entrance to go to your room to save you going through the bar everytime you

breakfast was great, with a wide choice so something for everyone and we ate in the bar too both nights

great ambience with log burners going from early in bar and

the bar offered

hotel , very clean , great location , gorgeous outdoor bar , very friendly staff

loved the bar area and easy to