Dog House by Chef & Brewer Collection
US$113
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$113
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Dog House by Chef & Brewer Collection average US$86 in the cheapest month (January) and US$133 in the most expensive month (July), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$86 |
| February | US$90 |
| March | US$93 |
| April | US$93 |
| May | US$87 |
| June | US$111 |
| July | US$133 |
| August | US$116 |
| September | US$113 |
| October | US$99 |
| November | US$103 |
| December | US$98 |
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Most expensive: July (~US$133)
Cheapest: January (~US$86)
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite at Oak Beamed Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Location
Located in Abingdon, Dog House by Chef and Brewer Collection is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Frilford Heath Golf Club and Millets Farm Centre. This inn is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Blenheim Palace and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from River Thames.
What's nearby
Frilford Heath Golf Club(0.9 Miles)
Millets Farm Centre(2.1 Miles)
River Thames(3.2 Miles)
Thames Path(3.2 Miles)
Millets Falconry Centre(3.8 Miles)
Abingdon County Hall Museum(4 Miles)
Abingdon Abbey(4.1 Miles)
High Ropes Oxford(6.8 Miles)
Milton Manor House(7.2 Miles)
Devil's Quoits(7.6 Miles)
The King's Centre(7.7 Miles)
Harcourt Hill Campus(8 Miles)
St Margaret of Antioch, Binsey(8.1 Miles)
Thames Path National Trail(8.2 Miles)
North Wessex Downs(8.8 Miles)
Oxford (OXF)(12.8 Miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(62.1 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Banquet facilities
ATM/Cash machine
Location
Faringdon Road, Marcham, England, United Kingdom
Frilford Heath Golf Club (0.9 Miles)
Millets Farm Centre (2.1 Miles)
River Thames (3.2 Miles)
Thames Path (3.2 Miles)
Millets Falconry Centre (3.8 Miles)
Abingdon County Hall Museum (4 Miles)
Guest reviews
7.9
Good
Based on 471 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
33%
Couple
31%
Family
19%
Group
10%
Solo
5%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Dog House by Chef & Brewer Collection, guests frequently praise the friendly staff and characterful pub setting, with many enjoying good breakfasts and evening meals plus dog friendly touches and convenient parking in a pleasant rural location.
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At Dog House by Chef & Brewer Collection, guests frequently praise the friendly staff and characterful pub setting, with many enjoying good breakfasts and evening meals plus dog friendly touches and convenient parking in a pleasant rural location.
Rooms are generally basic and dated, with some spacious and comfortable, but recurring comments cite tired decor, heat due to lack of air conditioning, poor window seals, occasional noise, and unreliable or absent Wi-Fi. Food quality is often well regarded, though breakfast consistency and speed vary, and some guests experienced long waits or early bar closing. The rural location suits trips to Oxford and Abingdon, but walking options nearby are limited along the busy road, so a car helps. Suited to travellers who value character and hospitality over up to date rooms.
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Facilities
Guests like the pub, bar and garden, plus ample free parking and strong dog friendly features. Some note early bar closing and the lack of elevators or air conditioning.
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Fiona
13 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely rooms and great food although it's weird that the pub closes so early.
Lovely rooms and great food although it's weird that the pub closes so early.
10
Nick
5 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We both loved the accommodation. It was convenient to get to, had ample parking and we were made welcome. slight down side was that the window in our room were not able to be opened and so the room got very stuffy at night in the heat. maybe fans would be a good idea.
We both loved the accommodation. It was convenient to get to, had ample parking and we were made welcome. slight down side was that the window in our room were not able to be opened and so the room got very stuffy at night in the heat. maybe fans would be a good idea.
10
Ian
18 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Attractive pub/restaurant/hotel in a very pleasant rural location close to Abingdon. Good bar. Friendly staff. Large, clean family room with comfortable beds and a good shower. Everything we needed for a 2 night stay.
Attractive pub/restaurant/hotel in a very pleasant rural location close to Abingdon. Good bar. Friendly staff. Large, clean family room with comfortable beds and a good shower. Everything we needed for a 2 night stay.
10
Lel
28 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient and very dog friendly
Convenient and very dog friendly
10
Nick
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed one night. All interactions with staff were good, they seemed keen to try to do the best they could. I may have been lucky with my room but everything worked OK and it was in a quiet location which I really liked. The bar was fine, evening meal good and breakfast too. For what I paid I would say it was good value and very rare that I visit a hotel without a problem so thank you to the staff at the Dog House!
I stayed one night. All interactions with staff were good, they seemed keen to try to do the best they could. I may have been lucky with my room but everything worked OK and it was in a quiet location which I really liked. The bar was fine, evening meal good and breakfast too. For what I paid I would say it was good value and very rare that I visit a hotel without a problem so thank you to the staff at the Dog House!
8
Andrea
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly pub with rooms. Nice feel about the place, with a quality breakfast, ample parking, dog friendly, bar area as well as the restaurant, clean restaurant restrooms and good choice of draft beers etc. Hotel room beds comfortable with nice linen, comfy pillows and nice crockery. Unfortunately the hotel side of things appear ‘tired’ in many areas with our bedroom spacious but needing a good paint and furniture needing modern replacements. A lot of marked walls, carpets and furniture. No tea and milk in our room on arrival was quickly sorted by staff, but minimal cheap loo roll, unfilled soaps etc were disappointing. Old shower heads. Rooms need an armchair to sit in as only the bed was comfy. Windows had restricted opening so room hot and stuffy at night (fan available). Food in the restaurant (evening) average, roast dinners were dry. Bar staff shut up shop half an hour early with no last orders called which was a bit disappointing! We would stay again as reasonable charge for room, but with a bit of a make over the place could be amazing.
Very friendly pub with rooms. Nice feel about the place, with a quality breakfast, ample parking, dog friendly, bar area as well as the restaurant, clean restaurant restrooms and good choice of draft beers etc. Hotel room beds comfortable with nice linen, comfy pillows and nice crockery. Unfortunately the hotel side of things appear ‘tired’ in many areas with our bedroom spacious but needing a good paint and furniture needing modern replacements. A lot of marked walls, carpets and furniture. No tea and milk in our room on arrival was quickly sorted by staff, but minimal cheap loo roll, unfilled soaps etc were disappointing. Old shower heads. Rooms need an armchair to sit in as only the bed was comfy. Windows had restricted opening so room hot and stuffy at night (fan available). Food in the restaurant (evening) average, roast dinners were dry. Bar staff shut up shop half an hour early with no last orders called which was a bit disappointing! We would stay again as reasonable charge for room, but with a bit of a make over the place could be amazing.
8
Nathalie
9 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Site and pub were nice
Site and pub were nice
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Audra
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The restaurant and garden are nice and the service was good. Good selection on the menu, including vegetarian and vegan. The food was very good. Unfortunately the accommodation is extremely tired and is in desperate need of updating / painting. I have been generous with 3 stars as we ate in the restaurant both in the evening and morning. If you are looking for a place to eat which is dog friendly this is perfect.
The restaurant and garden are nice and the service was good. Good selection on the menu, including vegetarian and vegan. The food was very good. Unfortunately the accommodation is extremely tired and is in desperate need of updating / painting. I have been generous with 3 stars as we ate in the restaurant both in the evening and morning. If you are looking for a place to eat which is dog friendly this is perfect.
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Paul
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Dog House is our ‘go to’ place for a get together, we’re a group of 5 bikers, living miles apart from each other and the Dog House is central for all of us. Another great stay last night, friendly staff, great drink choices and a lovely menu/food. A great breakfast too. Thanks again, all
The Dog House is our ‘go to’ place for a get together, we’re a group of 5 bikers, living miles apart from each other and the Dog House is central for all of us. Another great stay last night, friendly staff, great drink choices and a lovely menu/food. A great breakfast too. Thanks again, all
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Kim
28 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Really great place to stay , perfect for getting into Oxford city , big rooms with everything you need , clean , lovely old pub with lots of charm , loads of parking , friendly staff , dog friendly
Really great place to stay , perfect for getting into Oxford city , big rooms with everything you need , clean , lovely old pub with lots of charm , loads of parking , friendly staff , dog friendly
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Cleanliness
Many found rooms and public areas clean, but recurring maintenance issues include worn decor and poorly sealing or rotting windows, with occasional reports of damp or hygiene lapses at breakfast.
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Andy
10 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very cold in the morning. No WIFi (not working).Rotten wood windows, even when closed you could see outside, this allowed in road and outside noise. No usb chargers.
Very cold in the morning. No WIFi (not working).Rotten wood windows, even when closed you could see outside, this allowed in road and outside noise. No usb chargers.
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Dominic
6 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is a little tired, limited wifi and phone signal, breakfast good and although understaffed, staff were helpful and friendly.
Hotel is a little tired, limited wifi and phone signal, breakfast good and although understaffed, staff were helpful and friendly.
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Peter
15 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room had a window, I am not sure why as it looked across to a wall. The shower just about worked, the control head did not work. There were no tongs for the continental breakfast, so hygine must have been poor.
The room had a window, I am not sure why as it looked across to a wall. The shower just about worked, the control head did not work. There were no tongs for the continental breakfast, so hygine must have been poor.
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Ben
29 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel rooms very absolutely shocking couldn’t even complain to the staff as reception wasn’t manned after 5pm absolute joke! Avoid! Woke up covered in bites and itching all over, room was depressing, cracked windows, damp and mouldy carpets, bile can’t believe it hasn’t been shut down!
Hotel rooms very absolutely shocking couldn’t even complain to the staff as reception wasn’t manned after 5pm absolute joke! Avoid! Woke up covered in bites and itching all over, room was depressing, cracked windows, damp and mouldy carpets, bile can’t believe it hasn’t been shut down!
8
Peter
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice pub down stairs . Room was clean . But no airco
Nice pub down stairs . Room was clean . But no airco
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Paul
8 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was our 9th time here, as a group of fellow motorcyclists, this place is a Central meeting place for all of us. The Dog house could do with a lick of paint, but it is clean. Good selection of drinks, decent meals and a good breakfast.
This was our 9th time here, as a group of fellow motorcyclists, this place is a Central meeting place for all of us. The Dog house could do with a lick of paint, but it is clean. Good selection of drinks, decent meals and a good breakfast.
10
Ian
18 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Attractive pub/restaurant/hotel in a very pleasant rural location close to Abingdon. Good bar. Friendly staff. Large, clean family room with comfortable beds and a good shower. Everything we needed for a 2 night stay.
Attractive pub/restaurant/hotel in a very pleasant rural location close to Abingdon. Good bar. Friendly staff. Large, clean family room with comfortable beds and a good shower. Everything we needed for a 2 night stay.
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Peter
26 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were exceptionally good, friendly, welcoming and professional. The property is clean and well looked after, however while it is in reasonable condition it needs a large number of window frames replacing due to clear indications of rot which will not be solved with paint. It is clear that some management processes are preventing the best operation.
The staff were exceptionally good, friendly, welcoming and professional. The property is clean and well looked after, however while it is in reasonable condition it needs a large number of window frames replacing due to clear indications of rot which will not be solved with paint. It is clear that some management processes are preventing the best operation.
8
Andrea
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly pub with rooms. Nice feel about the place, with a quality breakfast, ample parking, dog friendly, bar area as well as the restaurant, clean restaurant restrooms and good choice of draft beers etc. Hotel room beds comfortable with nice linen, comfy pillows and nice crockery. Unfortunately the hotel side of things appear ‘tired’ in many areas with our bedroom spacious but needing a good paint and furniture needing modern replacements. A lot of marked walls, carpets and furniture. No tea and milk in our room on arrival was quickly sorted by staff, but minimal cheap loo roll, unfilled soaps etc were disappointing. Old shower heads. Rooms need an armchair to sit in as only the bed was comfy. Windows had restricted opening so room hot and stuffy at night (fan available). Food in the restaurant (evening) average, roast dinners were dry. Bar staff shut up shop half an hour early with no last orders called which was a bit disappointing! We would stay again as reasonable charge for room, but with a bit of a make over the place could be amazing.
Very friendly pub with rooms. Nice feel about the place, with a quality breakfast, ample parking, dog friendly, bar area as well as the restaurant, clean restaurant restrooms and good choice of draft beers etc. Hotel room beds comfortable with nice linen, comfy pillows and nice crockery. Unfortunately the hotel side of things appear ‘tired’ in many areas with our bedroom spacious but needing a good paint and furniture needing modern replacements. A lot of marked walls, carpets and furniture. No tea and milk in our room on arrival was quickly sorted by staff, but minimal cheap loo roll, unfilled soaps etc were disappointing. Old shower heads. Rooms need an armchair to sit in as only the bed was comfy. Windows had restricted opening so room hot and stuffy at night (fan available). Food in the restaurant (evening) average, roast dinners were dry. Bar staff shut up shop half an hour early with no last orders called which was a bit disappointing! We would stay again as reasonable charge for room, but with a bit of a make over the place could be amazing.
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Kim
28 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Really great place to stay , perfect for getting into Oxford city , big rooms with everything you need , clean , lovely old pub with lots of charm , loads of parking , friendly staff , dog friendly
Really great place to stay , perfect for getting into Oxford city , big rooms with everything you need , clean , lovely old pub with lots of charm , loads of parking , friendly staff , dog friendly
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and dated; while some are spacious, quiet and have comfortable beds, others are too hot due to no air conditioning or sealed windows, suffer road or extractor fan noise, and have unreliable Wi-Fi.
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Tod
22 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff!!!! Absolutely amazing. The bar manager and all the staff were so welcoming and personable! What an amazing stay. Also, beds soooo comfortable!!! We will stay here any time!!!!!
The staff!!!! Absolutely amazing. The bar manager and all the staff were so welcoming and personable! What an amazing stay. Also, beds soooo comfortable!!! We will stay here any time!!!!!
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Tracy
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Felt the bedrooms could do with a spruce up, internet poor and room noisy as it was right on the road and the windows don’t seal properly there you could hear the traffic plus cold was coming through them
Felt the bedrooms could do with a spruce up, internet poor and room noisy as it was right on the road and the windows don’t seal properly there you could hear the traffic plus cold was coming through them
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Bethan
4 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room a bit tired, needs a refresh. Everything worked though, staff very helpful and friendly. Excellent food. Comfortable bed.
Room a bit tired, needs a refresh. Everything worked though, staff very helpful and friendly. Excellent food. Comfortable bed.
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Peter
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice pub down stairs . Room was clean . But no airco
Nice pub down stairs . Room was clean . But no airco
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Susan
22 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
They advertise air conditioning. There was none. It was ridiculously hot in a third floor room.
They advertise air conditioning. There was none. It was ridiculously hot in a third floor room.
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Brian
21 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We were in room 7 , it was very noisy because of been above the kitchen, the extractor fan was on all night, a droning sound could be heard. I would stay again but ask for a different room.
We were in room 7 , it was very noisy because of been above the kitchen, the extractor fan was on all night, a droning sound could be heard. I would stay again but ask for a different room.
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Nick
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed one night. All interactions with staff were good, they seemed keen to try to do the best they could. I may have been lucky with my room but everything worked OK and it was in a quiet location which I really liked. The bar was fine, evening meal good and breakfast too. For what I paid I would say it was good value and very rare that I visit a hotel without a problem so thank you to the staff at the Dog House!
I stayed one night. All interactions with staff were good, they seemed keen to try to do the best they could. I may have been lucky with my room but everything worked OK and it was in a quiet location which I really liked. The bar was fine, evening meal good and breakfast too. For what I paid I would say it was good value and very rare that I visit a hotel without a problem so thank you to the staff at the Dog House!
8
Clare
12 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Pleasant stay. Great shower, large room, quiet night, very helpful staff and excellent breakfast. Let down a little by small double bed (felt smaller due to size of room) and no WIFI (apparently they were having issues with it but the way it was described it seemed to be a regular thing and there seemed to be an acceptance of it not working which is not great at all).
Pleasant stay. Great shower, large room, quiet night, very helpful staff and excellent breakfast. Let down a little by small double bed (felt smaller due to size of room) and no WIFI (apparently they were having issues with it but the way it was described it seemed to be a regular thing and there seemed to be an acceptance of it not working which is not great at all).
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Maria
16 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel could use an update
Hotel could use an update
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Jenny
24 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I chose the property for being 30 mins from Blenheim Palace - the reason for my visit. I liked that there was a free car park. Check-in was quick and staff were pleasant and gave me all key info I needed - breakfast, booked a table for dinner, emergency phone number. My room was clean and tidy, but was very hot opening or closing the window didn't make any difference. I only stayed one night, but there was plenty of hanging space for clothes. Dinner was ok reasonable choice of pub food menu. All 3 of us enjoyed our meals.
I chose the property for being 30 mins from Blenheim Palace - the reason for my visit. I liked that there was a free car park. Check-in was quick and staff were pleasant and gave me all key info I needed - breakfast, booked a table for dinner, emergency phone number. My room was clean and tidy, but was very hot opening or closing the window didn't make any difference. I only stayed one night, but there was plenty of hanging space for clothes. Dinner was ok reasonable choice of pub food menu. All 3 of us enjoyed our meals.
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Service
Service is widely described as friendly, welcoming and helpful across bar, restaurant and reception. Downsides include understaffing, slow meals, early bar closure, and isolated check in or breakfast service issues.
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Edward
12 Dec 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was fine, staff very friendly. Hotel conveniently situated for visits to local places of interest.
Room was fine, staff very friendly. Hotel conveniently situated for visits to local places of interest.
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Stephen
5 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The evening meals and breakfast in the restaurant were very good. Even though the breakfast staff were busy and struggled to get meals out in a timely manner, they still removed the self service counter before all breakfasts were served by 10.00 am !! and did not notify guests. This was poor customer service.
The evening meals and breakfast in the restaurant were very good. Even though the breakfast staff were busy and struggled to get meals out in a timely manner, they still removed the self service counter before all breakfasts were served by 10.00 am !! and did not notify guests. This was poor customer service.
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Paul
21 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately, not a great stay, had to wait to book in, Waited nearly a hour for food to be told order hadn't gone through, although not charged for inconvenience, very under staffed. Rooms very dated and could do with a refresh. generally ok for the price but think with a bit of effort could be a lot better.
Unfortunately, not a great stay, had to wait to book in, Waited nearly a hour for food to be told order hadn't gone through, although not charged for inconvenience, very under staffed. Rooms very dated and could do with a refresh. generally ok for the price but think with a bit of effort could be a lot better.
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David
17 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff courteous and friendly. Room adequate. Meals good.
Staff courteous and friendly. Room adequate. Meals good.
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Wendy
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The ‘main man’ on reception/ bar duties, welcomed us on arrival and then although he was had anticipated a slightly early night ( ie empty lounge ) was happy to pause closing up so we could enjoy a night cap when returned from our family get together party. It wasn’t late late, only 10.15 but he served us all.
The ‘main man’ on reception/ bar duties, welcomed us on arrival and then although he was had anticipated a slightly early night ( ie empty lounge ) was happy to pause closing up so we could enjoy a night cap when returned from our family get together party. It wasn’t late late, only 10.15 but he served us all.
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Angela
19 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and efficient staff who went out of their way to make us welcome. We were attending a family funeral nearby so we were very grateful for their kindness. Thank you
Very friendly and efficient staff who went out of their way to make us welcome. We were attending a family funeral nearby so we were very grateful for their kindness. Thank you
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Nick
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed one night. All interactions with staff were good, they seemed keen to try to do the best they could. I may have been lucky with my room but everything worked OK and it was in a quiet location which I really liked. The bar was fine, evening meal good and breakfast too. For what I paid I would say it was good value and very rare that I visit a hotel without a problem so thank you to the staff at the Dog House!
I stayed one night. All interactions with staff were good, they seemed keen to try to do the best they could. I may have been lucky with my room but everything worked OK and it was in a quiet location which I really liked. The bar was fine, evening meal good and breakfast too. For what I paid I would say it was good value and very rare that I visit a hotel without a problem so thank you to the staff at the Dog House!
8
Clare
12 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Pleasant stay. Great shower, large room, quiet night, very helpful staff and excellent breakfast. Let down a little by small double bed (felt smaller due to size of room) and no WIFI (apparently they were having issues with it but the way it was described it seemed to be a regular thing and there seemed to be an acceptance of it not working which is not great at all).
Pleasant stay. Great shower, large room, quiet night, very helpful staff and excellent breakfast. Let down a little by small double bed (felt smaller due to size of room) and no WIFI (apparently they were having issues with it but the way it was described it seemed to be a regular thing and there seemed to be an acceptance of it not working which is not great at all).
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Richard
29 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Cheerful and very helpful staff and excellent food..Will visit again if in the area.
Cheerful and very helpful staff and excellent food..Will visit again if in the area.
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Yvonne
29 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff were VERY warm and welcoming.
The staff were VERY warm and welcoming.
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Location
Pleasant rural base convenient for Oxfordshire and Abingdon, with easy parking. Walking locally is limited on a busy road, so most travellers find a car useful.
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Linda
22 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cosy but modern country pub. Good location for exploring Oxfordshire.
Cosy but modern country pub. Good location for exploring Oxfordshire.
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Debra
9 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
the hotel staff were friendly and the rooms clean. No elevators if stairs are an issue. Very old decrepit inn. Road too busy to walk and nothing of interest in the area. You must need your own car if you stay at this inn. Lastly the food in the resteraunt was yucky.
the hotel staff were friendly and the rooms clean. No elevators if stairs are an issue. Very old decrepit inn. Road too busy to walk and nothing of interest in the area. You must need your own car if you stay at this inn. Lastly the food in the resteraunt was yucky.
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Nick
5 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We both loved the accommodation. It was convenient to get to, had ample parking and we were made welcome. slight down side was that the window in our room were not able to be opened and so the room got very stuffy at night in the heat. maybe fans would be a good idea.
We both loved the accommodation. It was convenient to get to, had ample parking and we were made welcome. slight down side was that the window in our room were not able to be opened and so the room got very stuffy at night in the heat. maybe fans would be a good idea.
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Douglas
22 May 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Great place to stay. Everyone helpful. Lovely weather. Ideal for travel to Oxford our holiday target. Very busy sat night had to wait a while for our evening meal.
Great place to stay. Everyone helpful. Lovely weather. Ideal for travel to Oxford our holiday target. Very busy sat night had to wait a while for our evening meal.
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Edward
12 Dec 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was fine, staff very friendly. Hotel conveniently situated for visits to local places of interest.
Room was fine, staff very friendly. Hotel conveniently situated for visits to local places of interest.
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Ian
18 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Attractive pub/restaurant/hotel in a very pleasant rural location close to Abingdon. Good bar. Friendly staff. Large, clean family room with comfortable beds and a good shower. Everything we needed for a 2 night stay.
Attractive pub/restaurant/hotel in a very pleasant rural location close to Abingdon. Good bar. Friendly staff. Large, clean family room with comfortable beds and a good shower. Everything we needed for a 2 night stay.
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Paul
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Dog House is our ‘go to’ place for a get together, we’re a group of 5 bikers, living miles apart from each other and the Dog House is central for all of us. Another great stay last night, friendly staff, great drink choices and a lovely menu/food. A great breakfast too. Thanks again, all
The Dog House is our ‘go to’ place for a get together, we’re a group of 5 bikers, living miles apart from each other and the Dog House is central for all of us. Another great stay last night, friendly staff, great drink choices and a lovely menu/food. A great breakfast too. Thanks again, all
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Karen
5 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff here avoided air fresheners at my request, and avoided putting the radiator on. The room was still warm in November. It’s in a lovely rural setting. I would love to stay for pleasure next time.
The staff here avoided air fresheners at my request, and avoided putting the radiator on. The room was still warm in November. It’s in a lovely rural setting. I would love to stay for pleasure next time.
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Kim
28 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Really great place to stay , perfect for getting into Oxford city , big rooms with everything you need , clean , lovely old pub with lots of charm , loads of parking , friendly staff , dog friendly
Really great place to stay , perfect for getting into Oxford city , big rooms with everything you need , clean , lovely old pub with lots of charm , loads of parking , friendly staff , dog friendly
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Jenny
24 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I chose the property for being 30 mins from Blenheim Palace - the reason for my visit. I liked that there was a free car park. Check-in was quick and staff were pleasant and gave me all key info I needed - breakfast, booked a table for dinner, emergency phone number. My room was clean and tidy, but was very hot opening or closing the window didn't make any difference. I only stayed one night, but there was plenty of hanging space for clothes. Dinner was ok reasonable choice of pub food menu. All 3 of us enjoyed our meals.
I chose the property for being 30 mins from Blenheim Palace - the reason for my visit. I liked that there was a free car park. Check-in was quick and staff were pleasant and gave me all key info I needed - breakfast, booked a table for dinner, emergency phone number. My room was clean and tidy, but was very hot opening or closing the window didn't make any difference. I only stayed one night, but there was plenty of hanging space for clothes. Dinner was ok reasonable choice of pub food menu. All 3 of us enjoyed our meals.
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Dining
Many enjoyed good dinners, breakfasts and drink options, but consistency varies with reports of cold coffee, rubbery eggs, dry roasts, long waits, and occasional quality or service lapses.
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Bethan
4 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room a bit tired, needs a refresh. Everything worked though, staff very helpful and friendly. Excellent food. Comfortable bed.
Room a bit tired, needs a refresh. Everything worked though, staff very helpful and friendly. Excellent food. Comfortable bed.
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Nicholas
18 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The most drab and dreary room, in need of a complete make over. The shower hose made it impossible to use without holding it. It either went straight to the wall or the curtain. No remote control for the television. Food for dinner quantity over quality.
The most drab and dreary room, in need of a complete make over. The shower hose made it impossible to use without holding it. It either went straight to the wall or the curtain. No remote control for the television. Food for dinner quantity over quality.
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Stephen
5 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The evening meals and breakfast in the restaurant were very good. Even though the breakfast staff were busy and struggled to get meals out in a timely manner, they still removed the self service counter before all breakfasts were served by 10.00 am !! and did not notify guests. This was poor customer service.
The evening meals and breakfast in the restaurant were very good. Even though the breakfast staff were busy and struggled to get meals out in a timely manner, they still removed the self service counter before all breakfasts were served by 10.00 am !! and did not notify guests. This was poor customer service.
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Paul
21 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately, not a great stay, had to wait to book in, Waited nearly a hour for food to be told order hadn't gone through, although not charged for inconvenience, very under staffed. Rooms very dated and could do with a refresh. generally ok for the price but think with a bit of effort could be a lot better.
Unfortunately, not a great stay, had to wait to book in, Waited nearly a hour for food to be told order hadn't gone through, although not charged for inconvenience, very under staffed. Rooms very dated and could do with a refresh. generally ok for the price but think with a bit of effort could be a lot better.
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David
17 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff courteous and friendly. Room adequate. Meals good.
Staff courteous and friendly. Room adequate. Meals good.
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Nick
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed one night. All interactions with staff were good, they seemed keen to try to do the best they could. I may have been lucky with my room but everything worked OK and it was in a quiet location which I really liked. The bar was fine, evening meal good and breakfast too. For what I paid I would say it was good value and very rare that I visit a hotel without a problem so thank you to the staff at the Dog House!
I stayed one night. All interactions with staff were good, they seemed keen to try to do the best they could. I may have been lucky with my room but everything worked OK and it was in a quiet location which I really liked. The bar was fine, evening meal good and breakfast too. For what I paid I would say it was good value and very rare that I visit a hotel without a problem so thank you to the staff at the Dog House!
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Andrea
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly pub with rooms. Nice feel about the place, with a quality breakfast, ample parking, dog friendly, bar area as well as the restaurant, clean restaurant restrooms and good choice of draft beers etc. Hotel room beds comfortable with nice linen, comfy pillows and nice crockery. Unfortunately the hotel side of things appear ‘tired’ in many areas with our bedroom spacious but needing a good paint and furniture needing modern replacements. A lot of marked walls, carpets and furniture. No tea and milk in our room on arrival was quickly sorted by staff, but minimal cheap loo roll, unfilled soaps etc were disappointing. Old shower heads. Rooms need an armchair to sit in as only the bed was comfy. Windows had restricted opening so room hot and stuffy at night (fan available). Food in the restaurant (evening) average, roast dinners were dry. Bar staff shut up shop half an hour early with no last orders called which was a bit disappointing! We would stay again as reasonable charge for room, but with a bit of a make over the place could be amazing.
Very friendly pub with rooms. Nice feel about the place, with a quality breakfast, ample parking, dog friendly, bar area as well as the restaurant, clean restaurant restrooms and good choice of draft beers etc. Hotel room beds comfortable with nice linen, comfy pillows and nice crockery. Unfortunately the hotel side of things appear ‘tired’ in many areas with our bedroom spacious but needing a good paint and furniture needing modern replacements. A lot of marked walls, carpets and furniture. No tea and milk in our room on arrival was quickly sorted by staff, but minimal cheap loo roll, unfilled soaps etc were disappointing. Old shower heads. Rooms need an armchair to sit in as only the bed was comfy. Windows had restricted opening so room hot and stuffy at night (fan available). Food in the restaurant (evening) average, roast dinners were dry. Bar staff shut up shop half an hour early with no last orders called which was a bit disappointing! We would stay again as reasonable charge for room, but with a bit of a make over the place could be amazing.
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Christopher
17 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Some problems with breakfast. Coffee was cold. Asked for fresh but that was cold as well. Scrambled egg had clearly been cooked some time previously - rubbery! Apart from that, all OK.
Some problems with breakfast. Coffee was cold. Asked for fresh but that was cold as well. Scrambled egg had clearly been cooked some time previously - rubbery! Apart from that, all OK.
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Audra
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The restaurant and garden are nice and the service was good. Good selection on the menu, including vegetarian and vegan. The food was very good. Unfortunately the accommodation is extremely tired and is in desperate need of updating / painting. I have been generous with 3 stars as we ate in the restaurant both in the evening and morning. If you are looking for a place to eat which is dog friendly this is perfect.
The restaurant and garden are nice and the service was good. Good selection on the menu, including vegetarian and vegan. The food was very good. Unfortunately the accommodation is extremely tired and is in desperate need of updating / painting. I have been generous with 3 stars as we ate in the restaurant both in the evening and morning. If you are looking for a place to eat which is dog friendly this is perfect.
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Paul
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Dog House is our ‘go to’ place for a get together, we’re a group of 5 bikers, living miles apart from each other and the Dog House is central for all of us. Another great stay last night, friendly staff, great drink choices and a lovely menu/food. A great breakfast too. Thanks again, all
The Dog House is our ‘go to’ place for a get together, we’re a group of 5 bikers, living miles apart from each other and the Dog House is central for all of us. Another great stay last night, friendly staff, great drink choices and a lovely menu/food. A great breakfast too. Thanks again, all
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Pablo
2 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Quite a nice place . Amenities were old but the trim was comfortables. Need to work in the cleaning .
Quite a nice place . Amenities were old but the trim was comfortables. Need to work in the cleaning .
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Karl
31 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely place, all the staff were brilliant, Simon is a great bloke. Fantastic breakfasts !! I’m looking forward to staying here again. Karl
Lovely place, all the staff were brilliant, Simon is a great bloke. Fantastic breakfasts !! I’m looking forward to staying here again. Karl
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Sophie
11 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely country pub with a huge garden
Lovely country pub with a huge garden
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Elena
18 Jun 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
“As you call a boat, so it will float”. I don’t know who named the hotel and when but it seems just the right name for it! The place has seen the better times long ago, everything looks very “tired”. Although some may find a special “charm” in this, but I’d suggest grabbing a paintbrush and a bucket of paint to start with and go around the hotel and just that will greatly improve the impression. We were “lucky” to get the room facing side of the building where utility area and rubbish bins are, so we missed all the beauty of rural landscape from our window at this point. On top of that there was quite a powerful ventilation system that not only was blowing aromatic smells from the kitchen to our room early in the morning and late in the evening, but was creating constant hum and vibration, which sometimes was particularly noticeable on the smaller bed. Thanks to wonderful Oxfordshire air and our vigorous exercises during the day (we came with the bikes and cycled a lot), as well as a couple of red wines during dinner, we got ourselves to sleep quite tight!
“As you call a boat, so it will float”. I don’t know who named the hotel and when but it seems just the right name for it! The place has seen the better times long ago, everything looks very “tired”. Although some may find a special “charm” in this, but I’d suggest grabbing a paintbrush and a bucket of paint to start with and go around the hotel and just that will greatly improve the impression. We were “lucky” to get the room facing side of the building where utility area and rubbish bins are, so we missed all the beauty of rural landscape from our window at this point. On top of that there was quite a powerful ventilation system that not only was blowing aromatic smells from the kitchen to our room early in the morning and late in the evening, but was creating constant hum and vibration, which sometimes was particularly noticeable on the smaller bed. Thanks to wonderful Oxfordshire air and our vigorous exercises during the day (we came with the bikes and cycled a lot), as well as a couple of red wines during dinner, we got ourselves to sleep quite tight!
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Ian
5 May 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great stay. Thank you
Great stay. Thank you
FAQs about Dog House by Chef & Brewer Collection
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available onsite.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 22:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Abingdon, within a 5-minute drive of Frilford Heath Golf Club and Millets Farm Centre. It is 10.4 miles from the University of Oxford and 14.4 miles from Blenheim Palace.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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- 2026-09-04: 147.35686931304932USD
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- 2026-10-11: 80.5995579711914USD
- 2026-10-12: 86.51349871063232USD
- 2026-10-13: 110.76442245941162USD
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- 2026-10-27: 115.85187405548096USD
- 2026-10-28: 95.68199464569092USD
- 2026-10-29: 80.54958317871093USD
- 2026-10-30: 97.74323331604003USD
- 2026-10-31: 100.73945250549316USD
- 2026-11-01: 70.4846333908081USD
- 2026-11-02: 80.5995579711914USD
- 2026-11-03: 105.77692930908204USD
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There is no front desk at this property. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Contactless check-out is available.
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