Name: The Bell at Hampton Poyle
Address: 11 Oxford Road, Hampton Poyle, England, United Kingdom, Hampton Poyle, Oxfordshire, GB
Price range: US$106–US$184 per night
Rating: 9.07

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The Bell at Hampton Poyle is praised for friendly staff, comfortable character rooms, and a handy location for Oxford, Blenheim Palace, and countryside exploring, with many guests enjoying good breakfasts and pub meals in a relaxed village setting.

However, several reviews mention slow or understaffed restaurant service and occasional menu shortages or early bar closure. A number of stays also reported practical issues such as unreliable hot water or heating, dim lighting, or rooms with only baths and low ceilings typical of the period building. Expect a friendly country inn stay with character, good food, and some quirks.

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On-site parking is generally convenient, though it can be tight when the restaurant is busy. Several guests noted practical issues like unreliable hot water or heating and low lighting in some areas.

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Colin

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only issue is room was cold no heating atall which was required told reception and was told nothing wrong with boiler but didn't tell us . Overall nice food but still waiting for some sort of response from manager. Its not to much to expect heating in room

10

Sandra

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room and food, with convenient parking at the property

10

Philip

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and efficient staff. Good food. Clean and welcoming pub. No hot water for late shower as the system was in need of repair and regular boosting was required.

4

david

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I've stayed here before and always enjoyed it, this time I noticed how quiet they were, but no comments when I checked in. Got to my room which seemed clean and tidy but the TV didn't work properly and the remote didn't work, gave up with it. The toilet seat was detached from the toilet and there was no hot water. On check out I complained and was told that they had been closed because the business had been sold, they had only been open again for 2 days, no apology or offer of a partial refund, it was though it was my fault, very strange attitude. Hope it will get better in time, it was a nice place to stay.

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kevin

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No cream ,no crusted bread as on menu, broken heater,NOT A KING BED,we paid for,but the hostess swore it was, Please obtain proper measurements, shelf in bathroom loose had to take it off wall to be safe,cobwebs-have pictures if you want them,hair in bathtub and sink,no outside lighting after dark, VERY noisey floors/ceiling can hear the upstair urinating,worn carpet,tiny TV

10

Jacqueline

6 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent, parking was difficult when arrived as a popular eating venue, so had a move car later

8

katie

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bedroom was lovely, very clean with nice big powerful shower. The bed was really comfy with all amenities. The only negative would be that the room was really dark, no ceiling lights, 3 lamps but two had big shades on that pushed the light down. I stayed for work and it was hard to see my laptop, but even getting ready in the morning the light was poor. Other than that excellent stay and would stay again

6

Shirley

20 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleased with accommodation, could have done with a better radiator, not very warm.

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Tad

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First of all, let me say that the staff are AMAZING. This is not at all a review of the service. But the facility is ATROCIOUS. Our room had pubic hair on the floor of the bathroom, no hot water unless you ran it for 5 min, the tub wouldn't drain, the ceiling in room 6 was sp low, we hit out head, and there was no AC. Again, great staff but don't ever book a room here.

8

Caroline

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property with good parking, well designed and decor was pleasant. Room was spacious and clean. Food was excellent. Young staff were polite and tried to be helpful but really need some more training in finer etiquette but not their fault. No finger bowls for shelled prawns, Rose wine not chilled enough and was poured into glasses before the bottle and glasses were brought to the table. However the food was excellent although you might struggle if you had gluten dietary issues.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean and well presented. A few guests reported lapses such as hairs, cobwebs, limescale, or musty odors.

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Julie

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A friendly atmosphere on arrival. Booked in and offered evening table booking and choice of breakfast timings, 0700-1000. Good menu choices, including vegetarian. Lovely full English breakfast. Louis was great. Room was very nice apart from a musty smell that was attributed to bed cushions - once removed all was well with open windows to air the room. All in all, a good stay and would use again.

10

Brad

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean, modern rooms in an old building. Friendly staff

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Jackie

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only stayed for one night as we were going to a gig at Blenheim Palace. But would definitely stay there again as the staff were lovely and the bedroom was spotless and had all mod cons. Had the full English breakfast which was delicious.

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kevin

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No cream ,no crusted bread as on menu, broken heater,NOT A KING BED,we paid for,but the hostess swore it was, Please obtain proper measurements, shelf in bathroom loose had to take it off wall to be safe,cobwebs-have pictures if you want them,hair in bathtub and sink,no outside lighting after dark, VERY noisey floors/ceiling can hear the upstair urinating,worn carpet,tiny TV

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Kevin

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay. Room was great,comfy bed, bathroom was large with lovely deep roll top bath. Easy check in, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was superb with great choice of hot or cold, plenty of fresh juice and lovely coffee!

10

Christopher

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean and well appointed.

10

John

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent food, cleanliness of room and bathroom room were excellent and all the staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Tad

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First of all, let me say that the staff are AMAZING. This is not at all a review of the service. But the facility is ATROCIOUS. Our room had pubic hair on the floor of the bathroom, no hot water unless you ran it for 5 min, the tub wouldn't drain, the ceiling in room 6 was sp low, we hit out head, and there was no AC. Again, great staff but don't ever book a room here.

8

Adair

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, clean, decent sized 'boutique' room with en-suite. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Staff were exceptionally polite and helpful, even at busy times. Would stay here again.

10

Alex

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was booked last minute due to work commitments but was fantastic, very nice little coubtry pub with rooms, stayed in room 1 which was extremely spacious and comfortable, food in the bar wasnt the best in terms of value for money but was cooked well. My one gripe would be the shower head in my room was absolutely caked with limescale in what is a soft water area so hasnt had much attention for some time however Honor who was working when I arrived was fantastic and a real asset to the business

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and often spacious, with character decor in a period building. Some have only baths and very low ceilings, and a few guests noted dim lighting, noise near the kitchen, or awkward access.

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BARRIE

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was enjoyable but access to the upstairs cottage room was not easy but once there the room was nicely furnished. The bathroom did not have a shower or shower attachment on the bath. The lampshade on the standard lamp had fallen of its mounting. The worst aspect was that outside the cottage wisteria had been allowed to grow accros the room window so that the was virtually no natural light.

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Chris

1 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I didn't expect there to be no shower, there was only a free standing bath with shower extension

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Timothy

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely country pub. The room was nice, but the very low ceilings were always a concern. The food was solid pub fare. Having No bitter was an unexpected disappointment in a pub in that location though. Plus the bath in the room was lovely, but would not have suited less able types and there was no shower.

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Fergus

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

spacious, comfortable and well equipped accomodation.

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katie

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bedroom was lovely, very clean with nice big powerful shower. The bed was really comfy with all amenities. The only negative would be that the room was really dark, no ceiling lights, 3 lamps but two had big shades on that pushed the light down. I stayed for work and it was hard to see my laptop, but even getting ready in the morning the light was poor. Other than that excellent stay and would stay again

8

Frances

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant room with a good shower, in a nice spot. Decent breakfast, served by a lovely lady. Only downside was a constant whirring sound in our room (No9), which seemed to come from an appliance (sounded like an extractor/ventilator) located between shower room & bedroom.

8

Caroline

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property with good parking, well designed and decor was pleasant. Room was spacious and clean. Food was excellent. Young staff were polite and tried to be helpful but really need some more training in finer etiquette but not their fault. No finger bowls for shelled prawns, Rose wine not chilled enough and was poured into glasses before the bottle and glasses were brought to the table. However the food was excellent although you might struggle if you had gluten dietary issues.

10

Janice

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous room in the main building. Very nice helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble, if I was able to get room 1 again I would book it in a heartbeat!

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R

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel but ceilings too low for me being 6 ft 5

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Sue

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was lovely. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The atmosphere and decor of the hotel was relaxed and interesting. We enjoyed watching the food being prepared and the funny banter going between chef and staff. The quality of the food and wine was of a high standard . We would have liked to stay another night if we could. Only disappointment was that the bedside lights didn’t work and the bedroom above the kitchen area is noisy. But we still loved it.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, welcoming and helpful. Several reviews also report slow or understaffed restaurant and breakfast service, inconsistent professionalism, and occasional disruption around ownership changes or cancellations.

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Louise

16 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our two night stay! Breakfast was very nice with good variety. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Great location for travelling into Oxford, visiting the farmers dog and exploring villages in the Cotswolds.

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Oliver

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It's a lovely pub and the room was nice and spacious with a very comfy bed. It took a while to get checked in, i think they are really understaffed at the moment. There was no coffee or milk in our room so we had to go down and get that sorted. The full English breakfast was disappointing, the bacon and eggs were really over cooked. For the price, i would have hoped for better service. Maybe it was just a bad day for them.

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Janice

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, lovely room. The food was nice but the service was unacceptable slow even for a simple desert. We waited almost forty minutes for a cooked breakfast.

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Robert J

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They cancelled my booking as they had changed ownership but I got no refund they had told me to cancel but it was a non refund booking I suspect that has resulted in no refund I expect a FULL refund

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Stephen

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely weekend in a superb location. The food was excellent and everyone was so helpful

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Royston

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place Great value The staff were friendly and very helpful Food was good and affordable Breakfast was included. It was good Easy to get to We will be going back

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wayne

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As previously responded, we cannot review this hotel because when we arrived after receiving confirmation of our booking and payment the hotel was closed so we had to find last minute accommodation elsewhere.

10

Emma

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Qe had a lovely stay right through from check in to check out , there was really pleasant young lady who checked us in ,her hospitality was fantastic. Lovrly stay ,lovely food and lovelh staff

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Mary-Louise

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sadly lack of restaurant staff training brought the review down. Service was slow, repeatedly asked for things, too many things were not available on the menu, lack of knowledge about the dishes, mistakes were made with orders. Otherwise it's great. The rooms are good, the beer/wine good, the food that did get served was good, the staff were friendly. Would have been 5* were it not for the restaurant service.

10

Simeon

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent and cosy place to stay and to eat. Just a short journey from Oxford, and in the middle of lovely countryside. The Bell has a lovely country atmosphere with a stylish bar and restaurant. Service and food is excellent. Bedrooms are comfortable and have everything you could need at a reasonable price. Special mention for Toby, who works at the speed of light to ensure your evening meal is wonderful. A definate must visit for anyone in the Oxford area.

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Location

Quiet village base convenient for Oxford and Blenheim Palace, with countryside walks nearby. Bus stops outside and easy road access help with getting around.

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Sam

28 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel and in a very quiet village. Easy to get in and out of oxford as the bus stop is right outside! Food was great and the staff were all very friendly. Have stayed before and will stay again!

10

Steve

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked due to proximity to Blenheim Palace, only about 15 mins away by car/taxi. Great rustic pub offering very comfortable & clean rooms. We booked one of three luxury double rooms, where we got the only one with a shower - the other 2 have baths only. Pretty spacious given it's a converted cottage with queen size bed. Quiet location but easy to find. If attending an event at Blenheim, then would certainly recommend. We ate in the pub - food was decent, nice friendly staff.

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Louise

16 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our two night stay! Breakfast was very nice with good variety. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Great location for travelling into Oxford, visiting the farmers dog and exploring villages in the Cotswolds.

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Carlos

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An excellent place, nice rooms and super friendly staff. The food at the restaurant was great too. The only limitation we found is that it is quite secluded and a half an hour drive away from Downtown Oxford.

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Kay

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A comfortable stay with good service. Well maintained, good decor and very comfortable bed. Didn’t eat there in the evening but breakfast OK. Quiet village and convenient for visiting Oxford with bus stops outside the door.

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Jan

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed for one night here to visit Blenheim palace as it was so close, we were warmly welcomed on arrival and showed to our room which was lovely and cosy and comfortable. It was a Saturday evening and we hadn’t booked a table for food but they kindly squeezed us in even though they were very busy, the food was very good as was the breakfast the next morning, there was a continental breakfast laid out and we had the choice of full English or different types of eggs, we chose to have omelettes which were delicious. All in all it was a great place to stay and I’d highly recommend it.

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Gordon

24 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable. Easily accessed from Main road systems

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Thomas

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for access to motorway and the retail outlet. Found the staff very friendly. Evening meal was nice and priced reasonably. Breakfast was freshly made and really good. Room was up narrow stairs so you may need to ask for a downstairs room if you have mobility issues. Standard of the room was very good and priced very reasonably. Would definitely stop again.

10

Mary

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stop off for Blenheim Palace. Relaxing & peaceful.

10

Simeon

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent and cosy place to stay and to eat. Just a short journey from Oxford, and in the middle of lovely countryside. The Bell has a lovely country atmosphere with a stylish bar and restaurant. Service and food is excellent. Bedrooms are comfortable and have everything you could need at a reasonable price. Special mention for Toby, who works at the speed of light to ensure your evening meal is wonderful. A definate must visit for anyone in the Oxford area.

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Dining

Food and breakfasts receive frequent praise for quality and variety. That said, several reviews reported item shortages, limited menus, early bar closure, higher prices for some dishes, and slow service at peak times.

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Louise

25 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Almost but not quite. Too few staff and too many dishes sold out to be great.

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Kirsty

22 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean and comfortable however breakfast was disappointing told there were no poached eggs, beans or mushrooms

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Samantha

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed for two nights while we were at Silverstone, the staff were lovely from beginning to end. Dinner and breakfast were stunning, I read some reviews criticising the staff during meals but I couldn’t fault them. We would definitely return if we were in the area

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Alan

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were a good size and well furnished very comfy bed but food in the bar was expensive but overall a nice stay

6

Martin

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious and comfortable. Walk in shower was great. Staff were very pleasant and accommodating. However, there weren’t enough staff at busy times such as breakfast, when only person was on duty for setting up tables, taking orders and serving as well as looking after reception. We were told that neither fried nor poached eggs were on offer today, just scrambled. When I asked what the problem was I was told that the chef wanted to make a big batch of scrambled eggs to serve to everyone to save time! Also, the buffet was the most limited I have ever seen in a hotel - a selection of Kellogg’s mini cereal boxes, a bowl of natural yogurt, a bowl of water melon and a jug of orange juice! Dinner was mixed. The 40 day aged beef was good but not served with the sides stated on the menu. When queried these were told that the chef had cooked them but forgot to put them on the plate. The cheesecake ordered for dessert was a deconstructed version served in an ice cream glass and was very dense and unenticing.

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Jan

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed for one night here to visit Blenheim palace as it was so close, we were warmly welcomed on arrival and showed to our room which was lovely and cosy and comfortable. It was a Saturday evening and we hadn’t booked a table for food but they kindly squeezed us in even though they were very busy, the food was very good as was the breakfast the next morning, there was a continental breakfast laid out and we had the choice of full English or different types of eggs, we chose to have omelettes which were delicious. All in all it was a great place to stay and I’d highly recommend it.

8

Elizabeth

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed with friends for two nights, location excellent for getting into Oxford. Pleasant staff and brilliant breakfast. Room was clean and first impressions very good but no shower in the luxury bathroom and no milk with the tea making facilities. No billing and sign off with meals and bar service unless requested and disappointed that bar sales closed at 9.30pm with only a 20 minute warning. Overall nothing horrendous but sadly wouldn’t repeat.

10

Kevin

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay. Room was great,comfy bed, bathroom was large with lovely deep roll top bath. Easy check in, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was superb with great choice of hot or cold, plenty of fresh juice and lovely coffee!

8

Mary-Louise

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sadly lack of restaurant staff training brought the review down. Service was slow, repeatedly asked for things, too many things were not available on the menu, lack of knowledge about the dishes, mistakes were made with orders. Otherwise it's great. The rooms are good, the beer/wine good, the food that did get served was good, the staff were friendly. Would have been 5* were it not for the restaurant service.

10

Simeon

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent and cosy place to stay and to eat. Just a short journey from Oxford, and in the middle of lovely countryside. The Bell has a lovely country atmosphere with a stylish bar and restaurant. Service and food is excellent. Bedrooms are comfortable and have everything you could need at a reasonable price. Special mention for Toby, who works at the speed of light to ensure your evening meal is wonderful. A definate must visit for anyone in the Oxford area.

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Month	Average price
January	US$110
February	US$109
March	US$109
April	US$106
May	US$128
June	US$134
July	US$140
August	US$148
September	US$142
October	US$138
November	US$129
December	US$126

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $110	9	10 $134	11	12 $158
13 $134	14	15 $109	16 $107	17	18	19
20 $134	21 $106	22 $147	23	24 $110	25 $135	26 $184
27 $131	28 $106	29 $110	30 $110

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $116	2 $116	3 $128
4 $116	5 $116	6 $116	7 $116	8 $116	9 $116	10 $141
11 $116	12 $116	13 $116	14 $116	15 $116	16 $116	17 $165
18 $116	19 $116	20 $116	21 $116	22 $116	23 $115	24 $164
25 $115	26 $116	27 $116	28 $116	29 $116	30 $116	31 $128

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