Name: The Fox at Ibstone
Address: Ibstone Road, Ibstone, Ibstone, England, United Kingdom, Ibstone, Buckinghamshire, GB
Price range: $233–$292 per night
Rating: 7.2

What guests think

Reviews of The Chilterns Fox paint a mixed picture: many guests praise comfortable, attractively refurbished rooms and friendly staff, while others report serious operational issues including unexpected closures, lockouts, last‑minute cancellations, and difficulties reaching anyone for help.

Food and drink are inconsistent, with reports of the bar being closed or unlicensed and meals, especially breakfasts or dinners on some days, not available. The location suits motorists near the M40 and feels quiet or somewhat isolated. Expect comfortable rooms but check opening hours, food service, and access arrangements before arrival.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited, with multiple reports of the bar being closed or unlicensed and some days when the pub is not open. Outdoor areas like the beer garden or courtyard are appreciated when available.

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James

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Watch the tv series faulty towers, then you'll know what to expect. Pub has so much potential but.....

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Lauren

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I had an extremely disappointing and unsafe experience at The Chilterns Fox. With no dinner available at the hotel, I went out to eat elsewhere, only to return and find all the doors locked, the lights off, and no staff present. There was no contact number provided, leaving me stranded and unsure of what to do. I even had to call the police for advice. Desperate for help, I approached a neighbor, who informed me this has been a recurring issue for weeks. Guests have been locked out with no way to re-enter. The lack of customer service and basic safety measures is shocking. As a young woman traveling alone, I felt especially vulnerable. When I finally managed to speak to the owner, their response was dismissive and uncaring. It was simply too scary to stay another night, so I left the next day and booked into an alternative hotel for the rest of the week. This hotel offers no dinner, no bar, no breakfast, and absolutely no sense of security. I cannot recommend it to anyone.

10

Rob

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Manager was very helpful with instructions as I arrived late.. It’s to be noted the pub doesn’t serve food Mondays & Tuesday..

10

Jeremy

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay in the summer, with a great beer garden to enjoy a drink in the evening, and great rooms for the price!

8

Mike

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately for some reason the new proprietor was waiting for the alcohol license to be completed. So bar was closed, something that Expedia should have mentioned as part of the booking.

6

David

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Recently changed hands and the new owners are not up and running fully yet. Room is nice but the bar was closed as no licence yet and no one around in the morning to sort breakfast that I was told was 8.30. The place had all the lights out and was deserted and clearly not going to be doing my breakfast. I left hungry.

4

Chris

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival it was a poor check in experience a table in the bar that can’t sell alcohol as it has no licence. No information as to breakfast times etc. So didn’t have it. Room was very nice but cold had to ask for heating to be put on in hotel. Went out for a meal got back at 830 from door locked. Had to bang on window to get attention. Staff have no clue how to do service. I also kept getting messages saying my room had been cancelled which it hadn’t.

10

wesley

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked this hotel last minute as a stop over on the way to London and glad we did. The room was exceptionally clean and tidy as well as being well decorated and comfy. Quaint little bar and restaurant is attached, we didn't eat but did enjoy a drink in the courtyard style patio. We were given a ground floor room (named wisteria) that was a great size with a huge bathroom, the room had a smart TV and some very welcome air-conditioning during a heatwave. Would definitely stay again and even considering stopping on our way home.

8

Simon

Apr 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good pub inn with clean rooms and friendly staff, great for business stay, shame it’s not open on Monday or Tuesday

8

Simon

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I always enjoy a business overnight stay just a shame some nights the pub is not serving food

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Cleanliness

Rooms and some public areas are generally clean, with several guests praising tidiness. A few noted issues such as insects in bathrooms or untidy outdoor spaces.

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Dean

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean and tidy .

4

holly

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Seemed very much unloved Booked a double room, and was escorted to a single. Room was extremely cold! Was it cheap for the area, yes. But would I stay here again, no.

10

Andy

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was given a ground floor room. Was amazed when I stepped into the bedroom. It had a desk, 2 bottles of water, one still and one sparkling. It boasted a really comfy lounge chair and a bed that was so comfortable that I didn't want to get out of it! The bathroom was large with in one corner a freestanding bath with a shower attachment. In the centre of the bathroom was a double sink and in the other corner a fabulous walk-in shower. It had a rainforest shower head and a separate shower attachment. Everywhere in the hotel was very clean. Customer service was brilliant and the staff couldn't do enough for their guests. I stay in a lot of hotels and if this was in the city centre, it would be at least double the price! I can't rate this hotel highly enough and genuinely would recommend it to everyone and anyone 5*

10

Elizabeth

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, clean and spacious with a touch of luxury

10

Daniel

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and tidy and great value for money and fantastic staff.

2

jeremy

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well the reviews said good our review is terrible, They gave our room to someone else apparently Our new room the key wouldn't work so we couldn't get in but the cleaner did to clean the room but how you ask? The only room they had was an upgrade but someone had been asleep on it and been throwing their fags outside the door, the garden was overgrown and there was garden rubbish everywhere. They simply didn't care if we were happy or not and other customers were leaving too. Never ever would we have stayed there so we left to find somewhere more suitable Dreadful service apart from the poor girl on reception who had no support the foreign manager

10

wesley

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked this hotel last minute as a stop over on the way to London and glad we did. The room was exceptionally clean and tidy as well as being well decorated and comfy. Quaint little bar and restaurant is attached, we didn't eat but did enjoy a drink in the courtyard style patio. We were given a ground floor room (named wisteria) that was a great size with a huge bathroom, the room had a smart TV and some very welcome air-conditioning during a heatwave. Would definitely stay again and even considering stopping on our way home.

4

Nick

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Where do I start? Firstly turn up to a hotel In The middle of nowhere to a sign on the door they aren’t serving food.. Secondly, I was getting a room with a Balcony but didn’t because there was an issue with the lock. Thirdly the TV is something out of the Stone Age Fourthly, there was what appeared to be a spiders nest in the toilet, every time it was left for a while you’d open it and have loads of little spiders. Was given the smallest roll of toilet roll with no spares, couldn’t find anyone to ask for more. Can we normalise better TV’s in hotels?

8

Simon

Apr 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good pub inn with clean rooms and friendly staff, great for business stay, shame it’s not open on Monday or Tuesday

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Rooms

Many describe rooms as comfortable, well-decorated, and sometimes spacious with large bathrooms and quiet at night. Some experienced cold rooms or issues with TVs and promised features.

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holly

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Seemed very much unloved Booked a double room, and was escorted to a single. Room was extremely cold! Was it cheap for the area, yes. But would I stay here again, no.

8

Helen

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed at the fox a few times over the years it in a great position at junction 5 of the M40 The room i stayed in had been refufurbished and restaurant had recently been refurshished I would recommend the hotel maybe as a stop before getting into London

10

David

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very helpful team for my late arrival. Everything was out in place and room access was straightforward. The room had a comfortable bed, a great TV, fridge and a good shower in the bathroom. The hotel was quiet at night which led to a great night’s sleep. Thank you The Chiltens Fox. I’ll be back.

10

Andy

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was given a ground floor room. Was amazed when I stepped into the bedroom. It had a desk, 2 bottles of water, one still and one sparkling. It boasted a really comfy lounge chair and a bed that was so comfortable that I didn't want to get out of it! The bathroom was large with in one corner a freestanding bath with a shower attachment. In the centre of the bathroom was a double sink and in the other corner a fabulous walk-in shower. It had a rainforest shower head and a separate shower attachment. Everywhere in the hotel was very clean. Customer service was brilliant and the staff couldn't do enough for their guests. I stay in a lot of hotels and if this was in the city centre, it would be at least double the price! I can't rate this hotel highly enough and genuinely would recommend it to everyone and anyone 5*

10

Linda

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stopped here as it is very convenient to the M40. We loved the charm of the building and the decor of the room we had was tasteful and beautiful ( Stag). Our ground floor room had a lovely open outlook over fields. Large bathroom. We had dinner in the restaurant which we really enjoyed although the hotel was very quiet. The owner could not have been more attentive. Lovely stay and good value for money.

10

Elizabeth

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, clean and spacious with a touch of luxury

10

Jeremy

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay in the summer, with a great beer garden to enjoy a drink in the evening, and great rooms for the price!

4

Chris

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival it was a poor check in experience a table in the bar that can’t sell alcohol as it has no licence. No information as to breakfast times etc. So didn’t have it. Room was very nice but cold had to ask for heating to be put on in hotel. Went out for a meal got back at 830 from door locked. Had to bang on window to get attention. Staff have no clue how to do service. I also kept getting messages saying my room had been cancelled which it hadn’t.

10

wesley

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked this hotel last minute as a stop over on the way to London and glad we did. The room was exceptionally clean and tidy as well as being well decorated and comfy. Quaint little bar and restaurant is attached, we didn't eat but did enjoy a drink in the courtyard style patio. We were given a ground floor room (named wisteria) that was a great size with a huge bathroom, the room had a smart TV and some very welcome air-conditioning during a heatwave. Would definitely stay again and even considering stopping on our way home.

4

Nick

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Where do I start? Firstly turn up to a hotel In The middle of nowhere to a sign on the door they aren’t serving food.. Secondly, I was getting a room with a Balcony but didn’t because there was an issue with the lock. Thirdly the TV is something out of the Stone Age Fourthly, there was what appeared to be a spiders nest in the toilet, every time it was left for a while you’d open it and have loads of little spiders. Was given the smallest roll of toilet roll with no spares, couldn’t find anyone to ask for more. Can we normalise better TV’s in hotels?

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Service

Feedback is mixed: several guests praise friendly, attentive staff and smooth late check-ins, but many report property closures, lockouts, last-minute cancellations, poor communication, and difficulty getting help or refunds.

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john

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Waited over two hours outside. No body around at the property. No answer on the phone. Had to get another hotel sorted for the night.

10

Adrian

May 21, 2023

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Staff were extremely helpful. Great stay and would recommend.

10

David

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very helpful team for my late arrival. Everything was out in place and room access was straightforward. The room had a comfortable bed, a great TV, fridge and a good shower in the bathroom. The hotel was quiet at night which led to a great night’s sleep. Thank you The Chiltens Fox. I’ll be back.

2

Simon

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cancelled on afternoon of booking

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Jeremy

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was empty then I arrived with all doors locked. Had to book elsewhere at more expense

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Matthew

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was shut. Nobody there all licked up in darkness. Had to ring roundcto try and find alternative accommodation at short notice.

10

Linda

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stopped here as it is very convenient to the M40. We loved the charm of the building and the decor of the room we had was tasteful and beautiful ( Stag). Our ground floor room had a lovely open outlook over fields. Large bathroom. We had dinner in the restaurant which we really enjoyed although the hotel was very quiet. The owner could not have been more attentive. Lovely stay and good value for money.

2

Paul

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was completely shut when we arrived and had to find somewhere else to stay that evening, very inconvenient, if your not open then remove your hotel from this site. Phone number cuts off after one ring.

10

Thomas

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived relatively late (about an hour after my dinner booking at the time of last food orders) but was welcomed and well looked after by Tim and the team, not rushed at all, and fed and watered and entertained! Very lovely relaxed evening, great breakfast. Good food, comfortable and unpretentious. Hugely preferable to an airport hotel if you are on your way to Heathrow the next day, as I was - 30-40 minutes drive depending on traffic. But would definitely come and stay again regardless.

2

Helen

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Paid for breakfast .. never got it.. pub did not open.. phoned and emailed multiple times for a refund for my breakfast but have been ignored

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Location

Convenient for drivers near the M40 and suitable for Heathrow or London stopovers. Several note a quiet, somewhat isolated setting.

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Rob

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great find Near to m25 but really quiet but quick to get back on the road Brilliant to find somewhere that does a small FRESH cooked menu ! Definitely my go to place for when I need to stay in the area Fab staff - thanks all and see you again

8

Helen

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed at the fox a few times over the years it in a great position at junction 5 of the M40 The room i stayed in had been refufurbished and restaurant had recently been refurshished I would recommend the hotel maybe as a stop before getting into London

10

Linda

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stopped here as it is very convenient to the M40. We loved the charm of the building and the decor of the room we had was tasteful and beautiful ( Stag). Our ground floor room had a lovely open outlook over fields. Large bathroom. We had dinner in the restaurant which we really enjoyed although the hotel was very quiet. The owner could not have been more attentive. Lovely stay and good value for money.

10

Patsy

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely lovely stay at the chiltern fox! Our babysitter cancelled on us last minute and we had a night away for our anniversary with wine tasting so had to cancel the wine tasting and added our 4 month old to our stay at the chiltern fox and they were so accommodating to us for our little boy! they upgraded our room for us as we informed them our situation which was so kind! the room was beautiful and the service and food was fantastic, we felt really looked after! It’s a beautiful little stay, out of the way which is nice. We’re looking forward to rebooking again when we redo our wine tasting!

10

Mauricio

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place albeit rather isolated.

10

wesley

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked this hotel last minute as a stop over on the way to London and glad we did. The room was exceptionally clean and tidy as well as being well decorated and comfy. Quaint little bar and restaurant is attached, we didn't eat but did enjoy a drink in the courtyard style patio. We were given a ground floor room (named wisteria) that was a great size with a huge bathroom, the room had a smart TV and some very welcome air-conditioning during a heatwave. Would definitely stay again and even considering stopping on our way home.

4

Nick

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Where do I start? Firstly turn up to a hotel In The middle of nowhere to a sign on the door they aren’t serving food.. Secondly, I was getting a room with a Balcony but didn’t because there was an issue with the lock. Thirdly the TV is something out of the Stone Age Fourthly, there was what appeared to be a spiders nest in the toilet, every time it was left for a while you’d open it and have loads of little spiders. Was given the smallest roll of toilet roll with no spares, couldn’t find anyone to ask for more. Can we normalise better TV’s in hotels?

10

Thomas

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived relatively late (about an hour after my dinner booking at the time of last food orders) but was welcomed and well looked after by Tim and the team, not rushed at all, and fed and watered and entertained! Very lovely relaxed evening, great breakfast. Good food, comfortable and unpretentious. Hugely preferable to an airport hotel if you are on your way to Heathrow the next day, as I was - 30-40 minutes drive depending on traffic. But would definitely come and stay again regardless.

8

Alina

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked last minute as location close to Lapland UK prior to visit, after traveling from the north of England.

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Dining

Experiences vary: some enjoyed good dinners and cooked breakfasts, while others found no food service on certain days, early kitchen closures, or missing breakfasts; bar service was sometimes unavailable due to licensing.

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Mark

Oct 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with great food.

10

Rob

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great find Near to m25 but really quiet but quick to get back on the road Brilliant to find somewhere that does a small FRESH cooked menu ! Definitely my go to place for when I need to stay in the area Fab staff - thanks all and see you again

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Lauren

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I had an extremely disappointing and unsafe experience at The Chilterns Fox. With no dinner available at the hotel, I went out to eat elsewhere, only to return and find all the doors locked, the lights off, and no staff present. There was no contact number provided, leaving me stranded and unsure of what to do. I even had to call the police for advice. Desperate for help, I approached a neighbor, who informed me this has been a recurring issue for weeks. Guests have been locked out with no way to re-enter. The lack of customer service and basic safety measures is shocking. As a young woman traveling alone, I felt especially vulnerable. When I finally managed to speak to the owner, their response was dismissive and uncaring. It was simply too scary to stay another night, so I left the next day and booked into an alternative hotel for the rest of the week. This hotel offers no dinner, no bar, no breakfast, and absolutely no sense of security. I cannot recommend it to anyone.

10

Rob

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Manager was very helpful with instructions as I arrived late.. It’s to be noted the pub doesn’t serve food Mondays & Tuesday..

10

Linda

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stopped here as it is very convenient to the M40. We loved the charm of the building and the decor of the room we had was tasteful and beautiful ( Stag). Our ground floor room had a lovely open outlook over fields. Large bathroom. We had dinner in the restaurant which we really enjoyed although the hotel was very quiet. The owner could not have been more attentive. Lovely stay and good value for money.

6

David

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Recently changed hands and the new owners are not up and running fully yet. Room is nice but the bar was closed as no licence yet and no one around in the morning to sort breakfast that I was told was 8.30. The place had all the lights out and was deserted and clearly not going to be doing my breakfast. I left hungry.

10

Lee

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little spot, just what you need, comfy bed, good shower and cracking breakfast!!

10

Thomas

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived relatively late (about an hour after my dinner booking at the time of last food orders) but was welcomed and well looked after by Tim and the team, not rushed at all, and fed and watered and entertained! Very lovely relaxed evening, great breakfast. Good food, comfortable and unpretentious. Hugely preferable to an airport hotel if you are on your way to Heathrow the next day, as I was - 30-40 minutes drive depending on traffic. But would definitely come and stay again regardless.

8

Simon

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I always enjoy a business overnight stay just a shame some nights the pub is not serving food

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Helen

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Paid for breakfast .. never got it.. pub did not open.. phoned and emailed multiple times for a refund for my breakfast but have been ignored

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $292	5 $292
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20 $292	21 $292	22 $292	23 $233	24 $233	25 $234	26 $233
27 $233	28 $233	29 $234	30 $233

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				1 $233	2 $233	3 $234
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11 $235	12 $234	13 $237	14 $234	15 $234	16 $234	17 $234
18 $233	19 $234	20 $237	21 $234	22 $234	23	24 $234
25 $233	26 $234	27 $234	28 $234	29 $234	30 $234	31 $234

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