comfortable bed, friendly and helpful staff and great breakfast

staff and locals friendly,loads of parking on site next to the canal,bed comfy and a well stocked bar

were so helpful, will on greeting and showing us our room, and lovely efficient and friendly bar lady who also served us our food and helped with our room towel change

the bar closing at 9pm. bed was a little noisey.

bar manager ashley was super friendly and went above and beyond for us

front desk, room service, restaurant

the wifi was not great.

to find out that the gym/pool and health spa facilities at this holiday inn are being removed

so i would recommend using the restaurant, particularly if you're traveling with kids

friendly staff, prompt room service after a later-than-scheduled arrival

since we visited with family for the mid term break, it was quite crowded and not big enough for kids to swim

the room was spacious,clean, and well-appointed

food and drinks in leo's were excellent

we arrived quite late and they upgraded our booking to make our stay even better and comfortable with an executive

the sauna and pool and steam room were good

clean room, friendly staff, delicious breakfast!

no real bar drinking area, more for diners, hence not much atmosphere

the included breakfast was hot and delicious

the bar and restaurant served a good selection for our evening meal

good range of food for breakfast with a good choice of freshly cooked food

i really liked the hotel. cozy, warm room. delicious breakfast. very responsive staff.

staff were very welcoming and allowed us early check in

the breakfast is always excellent. great staff. a really nice hotel.

lovely clean and comfortable rooms, fantastic breakfast and friendly staff

and guidance in anything we needed ( like extra plates /cutlery for dinner , helping my kids with tv remote etc) the breakfast options were great , ample , everything was super clean

parking

breakfast basic but good and having the room service was a bonus

wifi a bit off.

that it had parking and the in room breakfast.

parking is on the side road

our room had a huge comfortable bed and we had a lovely breakfast in the spacious clubroom of an equestrian centre next door

clean comfort. lovely breakfast, good hosts

location, cleanliness, staff and the amazing breakfast

breakfast could have included fresh fruit

from speaking to laura and asked for early check in to check out after a wonderful breakfast - first class even recliner deckchairs

the breakfast is basic in that it only provides eggs fried, boiled or pouched with toast, cereals and

very nice breakfast and kind host

we were offered a hot breakfast of eggs-your-way on toast in the morning, which was simple but really good, and i also

hot breakfast served

wish they offer meat for breakfast like sausage and bacon

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

leen was lovely at check in and helped us with parking and late check out arrangements

thank you josh and diana for the late check out and thank vi and aura for the lovely check in

everything thank you josh and bruce for helping with my late check out

there were often kids of the housekeeping staff playing inside my room and sometimes the dusty clothes that they

no water or ac in the gym

gym for working out, although a bit of a pain to access (have to ask reception person to unlock the

i didn’t get to try the gym - looked great!

a free upgrade and early check in, let us keep the car there post check out whilst we explored

nice bar area and room

downstairs the bar / dining area is lovely

the atmosphere in the bar in the evening is really relaxing

we also enjoy a full english breakfast in the morning

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

early check in, good staff.ease of parking.location near bus's.elevator. breakfast ok

misinformed about the 24/7 room service which wasn t available after our trip to the theatre

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

better coffee at bar and breakfast

placed an online order for room service, but items were unavailable, so we cancelled - upon checkout we requested

i think the breakfast tea was a bit weakish

they accommodated our early check in and noted the comments on the booking so we arrived to a personalised anniversary

two proper beds for the kids along with the double bed

room had a door direct to the garden, big garden to sit outside, nice for the kids, nice and very friendly

they went out of their way to facilitate an early check in. room was great and staff lovely.

was no wifi in the bedroom you could only make and receive phone calls or messages in the car park

love the pool and spa was just a perfect night break away

stay with last minute booking but all facilities still available , we used the gym, swim pool and spa facilities

in the swimming pool absolute chaos, love kids swimming and having a nice time but they were screaming and splashing water

breakfast was fab

clean and comfortable in a beautiful well kept hotel that comes with parking

especially if you have children with you, it was really spacious even with 2 extra beds for the kids

close to the room i stayed, they use a corner of the staircase to store cleaning and laundry stuff

this meant that the room service that was ordered on the first night sat in the room for the remainder of the stay

a bit old fashioned, the wifi didn t work in my room

dinning room service slightly inconsistent but that is picky

our room service breakfast wasn t very nice, eggs had no seasoning and the porridge was very watery

pre organised parking onsite included in price of stay

also arranged a parking space in the

wifi

the staff were lovely with the kids, the family room was spotless, and the breakfast was a big hit

the staff were brilliant with kids, and the breakfast had plenty of options for everyone

everything was clean and well kept, and the staff were wonderful with the kids

breakfast was fresh and varied, and the wifi was fast

the staff were accommodating and lovely with the kids

very nice room, excellent location, and in general very pleasant. good wifi. quiet.

hygiene/cleanliness was good tv and wifi worked fine,location excellent and staff very

strong wifi

is no room service and no 24-hour staff to contact in case of emergency

the rooms are above an excellent lebanese/syrian restaurant - i got room service and it was very tasty

room service could be a bit better - someone else's towels were left in my room when i checked in

unreliable wifi but when i spoke to reception they gave me a code to use university visitors

wifi is spotty and elevator lift does not reach the floor levels in my building

they had a comfortable lounge with free coffee and a bar where you could buy food and other drinks

the time we went there

i ate breakfast next morning in the stunning alice restaurant so i didn't totally miss out on diningin

spa prices above average.

i enjoyed an excellent room service dinner though, and my favourite tv programmes in comfortable old armchairs

we had room service for breakfast which was hot and tasty

overall, it's an old stuffy hotel, with up-and-down wifi, limited selection for breakfast, and terribly slow elevators

breakfast was

breakfast was great. coffee good. nice sunny area outside to enjoy an evening beer.

the buffet breakfast was good and had a fresh pancake machine which the kids loved

professional & friendly staff. very accommodating. variety of choices in breakfast.

was lovely plenty of choice, and kids loved the pancake making machine

we're not fancy either, just a family with two small kids

the room was a decent size for a family of four (kids aged 4 and 8)

there was carpet in the bathroom which isn't ideal with kids but we managed

so,my kids had to unlock room door and then toilet door at night

indication of just how close the pub is would be helpful (loud shouting under the window kept my kids

good location and owner happy to allow for early check in.

friendly staff allowing early check in and helping with bags

i requested for early check in time, but he did manage to make it up for me although a day before we are going to

central location. early check in available. staff was friendly on arrival and check out.

early check in (10am) which was confirmed by the accommodation, only to be told upon arrival (had

i had only one disappointment - the steam room in the spa wasn t working all days we have been staying and we weren t even told if it was broken,

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 spa was wonderful, and we were able to easily book sessions

couldn t get any food for an hour after breakfast finished and bar food started

noise from bar -

bar and the hotel don't have anything in common

early check in and late check out for no extra cost

early check in and late check out for no extra cost

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

were really friendly and accommodated an early check in, were very cool and polite

the hotel made no effort to arrange early check in

staff very friendly and helpful with early check in

were very friendly, let us have a late check out, the bed was large and comfortable (it did have the dreaded middle divide when you

accommodated alk our requests such as early check in and printing documents for us

early check in, late checkout

the wifi and water pressure were both great

they offered laundry service at the hotel that was a big suprise, after a week in london we were very happy for

aybe this will happen when the refurb is completed)

it would also have been useful had there been a room service facility

free wifi

perfect for early check in for john ratcliffe hospital….

great location, free parking a bonus staff very helpful early check in useful

shappy, out-dated, no air-conditioning, very slow wifi, the place is running on empty.

charging fees bc their basic wifi is so poor is cheap, akin to ryanair there was no handwash in my room + despite daytime

great location and very good breakfast.

reception staff provided an early check in service to us while we arrived to the hotel earlier than expected

breakfast service on the first morning ; lack of choice on restaurant/ room service menu; poor towel toiletries replacement policy; would benefit from installing sky

great bar area with a superb breakfasf

i arrived super early and because the hotel was not busy and the room was available, i was allowed to have an early

employees super helpful (early check in, cab booking, etc) nice rooms, clean and spacious

advance request for early check in was accommodated even though it meant the manager juggling his housekeeping team

no terrace bar open

openly vaping in the bar was a no no for me

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

the wifi signal was very low, but so was my cell service, so i'm pretty sure it's just a geographical

there was also ample parking and opportunities to purchase breakfast if desired

free parking too

the highlight for us, however, was breakfast

breakfast in the morning was great variety, good quality ingredients and a lovely breakfast room

the four-poster bed was wonderfully comfortable, and to come down to breakfast in the morning to an open fire was real bonus

location, beautiful house and gardens, excellent room, delicious breakfast

breakfast was fantastic and leo was most helpful.

tons of parking

rooms were clean, comfortable and well-equipped the firehouse restaurant and bar is a real highlight delicious bbq-style dishes, a great choice of drinks and a lively but

staff were very friendly and helpful and there was plenty of parking

plenty of parking spaces

dining and bar area very inviting verging on glamorous

the room contained everything we coud use, including a full kitchen

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

we arrived in oxford at an early 8am

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

needs tlc, curtain not fitted correctly. no heating in the bathroom or kitchen.

had some confusion in our order ( ignored our booking references and put the kids room in a different building)

room. bed .breakfast. location and helpful staff.

hotel and great price but lots of unnecessary up-selling - parking £10, early check in £20, late check out £20, super-fast wifi, full english breakfast £5 etc

this meant a run back in to town with our kids to try to find food

bushra was very friendly and helped in getting an early checkin and a late check out

the bed is comfy, wifi works fast

the breakfast was excellent

michael would check on all his guests and customers, whether in the dining room or the bar area, when he saw them to make sure there was nothing else they could do to enhance the

the bar was relaxed and friendly with great food

i had a full english breakfast, it tasted good and was piping hot

the bar staff was very welcoming and friendly and couldn't do enough for us

lf price for

clean. nice room. friendly staff. great food. bar manager very friendly

the room was very nice, free parking for guests and the food was great.

to have a quite drink after the event which we assumed we would be able to do as guests but the bar shut early at 11

plenty of parking and situated close to blenheim palace

staff, clean and spacious rooms, breakfast was freshly cooked and tasty, restaurant food was amazing, though the hotel was busy,

eferred to have a longer lie in).

excellent location easy to find. parking. the bar and restaurant were also brilliant.

car park is massive no additional payment is requirement that s great always plenty of parking front and back

the hotel and spa were both lovely, great massage.

staff were all friendly and professional, from room service to housekeeping, reception staff to restaurant staff, nothing was too much trouble

pool and gym very good and a decent size for a hotel

small gym, smelly, pool reeking of chlorine vapours, and very noisy with splashing and screaming kids, when i visited

good size room, staff very friendly, beautiful english cooked breakfast and lots of continental stuff as well

bar area cosy and accommodating

a late check out is a fabulous bonus too

requested an early check in so as to dress for a edging ceremony

the cleanliness, easy check in and out, fantastic cocktail list, cozy bar area and free parking

well it s brilliant as it s right at the start of the high st, has free parking and rooms are really spacious and well furnished

the breakfast start up times were slack

a lot leon behind the bar was brilliant

not much parking

wifi non existent

wifi didn't work in the room room pretty tired looking, bathroom very poor, needs a refurbishment

efficient, clean room, nice building. the building has a nice kitchen.

room was very comfy; the place has amenities such as kitchen, living room, dining room

team was very accommodating allowed us early check in with a text to say room was ready

clean, easy to find, bus stop in front the guesthouse, common kitchen fully equipped

is really nice, because has an wonderfull living room where you can work if needed and a huge kitchen with all you need to cook for a family

breakfast also hit the spot with everything you needed to set you up for the day

stayed with colleagues & customers for a golf day. most staff were very friendly.

great location for the golf course

you are there for the golf, there is little to do within walking distance

location ok. limited choice of breakfast but ok

the kids loved their bunk bed

very picky i know but parking is difficult when the hotel is busy

staff were accommodating for an early check in

the staff were exceptionally helpful. bar area was lovely

the room service menu was the only real let down of the stay

good breakfast. excellent coffee .

a delicious à la carte breakfast

will be back in feb 22 to visit twins, breakfast included and free car park, that saves you £30

literally booked last minute, with an amazing deal which also included breakfast

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

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

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

both excellent and you are 10 minutes by car from the park and ride that brings you into oxford, bar was very busy as it was a friday evening

bar staff friendly and

several telly's in the bar for sports

the facilities, gym, food, bar, staff etc all perfect

breakfast was a buffet with a great selection of continental and full english cooked dishes

the small gym is great

great if you have kids or

breakfast service was good room was very nice , comfortable

breakfast: we asked for a room with a walk in shower as my husband is disabled

value for money; health club had everything you need, pool great temperature

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

like many hotel pools), lovely breakfast

bit of entertainment in the bar ie pianist.

lovely, friendly staff. comfortable bed, clean room, nice spa bath. tasty food, good selection.

had a good parking

spa bath took ages to fill up

the important advantage was free parking on the drive

is if you are in a rush to get out, and want to use the spa bath, start filling early, it takes a little while to fill

friendly staff, rooms are clean, delicious breakfast

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

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

had early starts so unable to try breakfast but was supplied with toaster and bread, butter and marmalade in the room which was very

dinner in the restaurant was delicious and very much enjoyed the breakfast

nice rooms, bar & restaurant

a quiet night for the establishment, the staff upgraded the accommodation booked and offered breakfast in our room the next morning for no extra charge

also i couldn't log onto the free wifi

location, lovely rooms, best breakfast i've had in a long time

lovely rooms, great staff and delicious breakfast

fitness room was clean and spacious. felt newly refurbished. receptionist was friendly.

modern ,rooms with ice cold aircon ,friendly and helpful staff ,great location great wifi and free parking ,just amazing value for

small banked area behind the ev chargers for dog walking

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

a food court next door and ev charging

after a good night sleep for all, we had a really nice breakfast before leaving

dinner was so nice & breakfast excellent

lovely good quality breakfast and super hosts.

breakfast was great as were the bar & beer garden facilities

building was beautiful, lovely bar and a great beer garden

breakfast was great & we re-met stuart who we last saw in the carpenters arms in aynho

location, bar and breakfast. was also quiet at night.

parking on site was not problem

wifi and telephone signal is appalling, not an issue for the hotel, more to do with the geography

ample parking

wifi is not working efficiently.

there was ample parking too

very poor wifi that made working difficult but possible with patience.

cloud wifi was very slow.

location perfect for golf at frilford clean and good location

the breakfast was fine, located 8 miles outside oxford, buses frequently into oxford where parking not easy

couldn t log onto the wifi

they were very accommodating in getting us extra beds for the kids

good parking and easy taxi ride to le manoir

nice bar work hearty food and kind and welcoming hosts

the breakfast was lovely...

i was refunded the early check in fee to compensate for the lack of sleep

breakfast was great too

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

bar are is nice & a nice place to relax

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

- the only thing that might help is knowing the parking is around the one way system

had absolutely no problems with the wifi, which is rare

staff, beautiful breakfasts, free parking , lovely room and bathroom and we loved the relaxed bar

free parking

atmosphere was great, no kids and not over crowded good value for money would

are exceptional- friendly, warm and efficient food is delicious and breakfast highly recommended

fabulous tasty breakfast out on the terrace basking in morning sunshine

comfortable dog-friendly rooms, ev charger, excellent food, under floor heating

e to covid), friendly, helpful staff and excellent hook norton beer

the breakfast was really good value

breakfast, staff were great and really hard working

hotel ground was very beautiful and the kids were gainfully occupied hanging around in the hotel

was great only thing wifi is not good

this could be maintained a lot better the conservotory being a bit dated, the use of this lovely space would be so much more special a few extra bits such as some additional lighting or furniture

downstairs had a lovely bar and restaurant area

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

parking and so easy to get to

the breakfast was a little cold

lost precious time to this empty promise as self-service laundry were closed for the day by the time they accepted that the machine malfunctioned

downside was the bar closes at 6pm on sunday

staff and food were excellent. wifi fast and throughout. room very comfortable.

the wifi was also very reliable

wifi was very good

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

clean relaxing break with nice facilities and lovely bar and lounge areas garden was lovely enjoyed coffee outside after breakfast swimming pool was

friendly staff; good amenities such as pool & sauna; convenient location; kids eat for free

we hope to back and enjoy the pool, gym and sauna - all very tempting

excellent spa facilities- lovely hotel - excellent food- very pleasant staff

clean and tidy, good car parking , staff very friendly

very nice host，nice breakfast，room is clean and warm

amazing little gem with fab owners that made us feel very welcome. breakfast was fab

amazing hosts, amazing breakfast. would recommend to anyone.

breakfast was amazing

owners, room, breakfast was all 10/10

brilliant breakfast and evening meal, warm room.

kids loved watching all the trains and train pictures

the breakfast was fabulous.

i didn't have an evening meal, but the cooked breakfast was

hotel lately that offers bb that starts breakfast at 6am so i actually get the breakfast that i always pay for and usually dont get because

great staff.nice breakfast.plenty of parking. lovely village location.

everything bar price

the bar and restaurant was very nice with pleasant staff

good parking

ability to take bar drinks up into bedroom

£70 for 2 x pizzas , a kids chicken and chips & bottle of wine

the hotel was very clean and the view of the golf course was so nice to wake up too

first impression as you drive through an awful looking kids wonderland thing

was upgraded to a junior suite with a view of the golf course, which was wonderful

housekeeping was friendly and the spa treatment was a great addition to have during our stay