Is parking available at the property?

Yes, self-parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 10 per night, which includes in/out privileges. Advance reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15 per person.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests should contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival to arrange this.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details regarding room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Oxford, just a 4-minute walk from Said Business School and 8 minutes on foot from The King's Centre. It is approximately 0.4 miles from Oxford Castle and Worcester College.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 4 years old or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers cribs (infant beds) for a fee of GBP 10 per stay. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs.

River Hotel in Oxford

Average nightly price at River Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$112
February	$128
March	$163
April	$171
May	$181
June	$178
July	$189
August	$182
September	$191
October	$174
November	$170
December	$149

What guests think

At River Hotel, guests consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff and the hearty cooked-to-order breakfasts, while the central riverside location near the train station is convenient for exploring Oxford despite temporary bridge roadworks causing some access hassles.

Rooms are cozy but dated and often small, with some reporting limited sound insulation, no air conditioning, no lift, and a few maintenance issues. Cleanliness is generally good, though a handful of guests noted dust, worn bathrooms, or windows that did not open. It suits travelers who value character and convenience over modern frills.

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Facilities

Free parking, an honesty bar, and a small sitting room are appreciated. There is no lift and several reviews note no air conditioning.

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Anne

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The standout features of this hotel were the friendly welcome and helpfulness of the staff, the breakfast which included a choice of kippers, the view of the Thames from the dining room (I watched an angler catching a fish from the opposite bank and swans and ducks were swimming on the river), the honesty bar and there was a teapot in my room with the tea and coffee and biscuits which I really appreciated. The best of British hospitality and a comfortable cosy room made up for no lift and older facilities, all of which worked well.

8

Gareth

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service and friendly helpful staff. Excellent location, right next to the train station, plenty of free parking. Hotel was clean and warm despite it being freezing. Our room didn’t have an en suite and had to access our private bathroom across the corridor. Room was cosy, a little old fashion in decor but added to the charm. I would definitely return and recommend.

6

Anthony

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff are very friendly and cook you aspecialised. breakfast. Very centrally located, but lots of road works so frustrating to go in and out of hotel if you plan to use a car to get to the hotel or get about. Hotel probably has not had an upgrade since i950 so expect to see outated carpets, chairs, bathroom and stairs. Hotwater needs to run for 5 minutes before hot water comes through. Old world charm with honesty system bar.

10

Andrea

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, comfortable and friendly! Close to transportation and a 10min walk to the city center. Breakfast was wonderful! Lovely little sitting room stocked with drinks and snacks was an added bonus. Would definitely stay there again.

10

Kevin

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

a great find! Despite the roadworks this hotel was quiet and very conveniently located for the new theatre. We even managed two different circular walks along the canals and rivers in different directions from the hotel. Parking was included as well as a great breakfast. would definately stay again!

8

Kenneth

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nicely kept "homey" place to stay. More like a B&B than hotel. Great fresh, made to order breakfast each morning .Really good staff (came back in after midnight to get suitcases airline had misdirected.) No a/c, but opening windows helped keep it cool at night. No elevator. Rooms on 2nd and 3rd floors. Road construction nearby means a little longer walk to downtown, but were told in advance.

10

Susan

Nov 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The River turned out to be just what we needed when visiting the city to see a concert. The location was great as you don’t need a car to get around Oxford, so you can use their free car park and walk ten minutes to the actual city centre. The large building has a lot of character and the breakfast room was delightful, with windows looking out towards the river. There was a good cooked breakfast plus we could have chosen cold items, cereals etc. The bedroom was older style yet was very comfortable with modern conveniences. The staff were pleasant and helpful. I wouldn’t hesitate to book the River Hotel again if I return to Oxford. Because of the lack of a lift and the steps to the front and rear of the hotel, it wouldn’t be suitable for people with serious mobility issues, but for others I would highly recommend staying there.

10

Mark

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location by the river, easy access to the city and lovely river walks. Breakfast good quality well cooked. 27/7 access to the honesty bar. Great welcoming staff.

8

Judy

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay,convenient,friendly and car parking. Area , sadly is disrupted by roadworks, however directions sent to us got us there without a problem.

8

helen

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

two night stay in oxford. Great location for train travel. The hotel was very clean and tidy. Breakfast area was very clean and tidy also .Staff were very attentive . The only problem was lack of air conditioning during heatwave.

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Cleanliness

Generally clean rooms and public areas, though a few guests reported dust and tired bathrooms needing attention.

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Gareth

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service and friendly helpful staff. Excellent location, right next to the train station, plenty of free parking. Hotel was clean and warm despite it being freezing. Our room didn’t have an en suite and had to access our private bathroom across the corridor. Room was cosy, a little old fashion in decor but added to the charm. I would definitely return and recommend.

6

Dianne

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a very quaint hotel in a very good location , however very much in need of some tlc . Curtains hanging off rails , mouldy grouting and tattty broken blinds need attention . All very dusty . However , bedding clean and tidy and staff lovely .

10

Maria Rowena

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and cozy. Nice breakfast

8

Joost

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A nice hotel with good breakfast and friendly personnel nearby the center of Oxford. I had a good chamber and a good bed. The only thing I didn't like was that the windows could not open. But there was a fan and that was nice.

10

Andrea

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, comfortable and friendly! Close to transportation and a 10min walk to the city center. Breakfast was wonderful! Lovely little sitting room stocked with drinks and snacks was an added bonus. Would definitely stay there again.

10

Carolina

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had an unexpected stay in Oxford.for a night and was able to book the River Hotel last minute. This was perfect for a night stay. Clean cozy room. We had to leave early the next morning missing the includes breakfast. The staff left us a togo breakfast in the self serve bar. Very kind and thoughful.

6

Paul

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom very old and small

6

Jenny

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room very small and washroom equipment are not working well. No Air conditioning. Breakfast variety is very poor. Not match the price.

10

Javier

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A small old property with an excellent staff, a great breakfast area, clean rooms and very well located. Definitely, I will choose this properly next time.

8

helen

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

two night stay in oxford. Great location for train travel. The hotel was very clean and tidy. Breakfast area was very clean and tidy also .Staff were very attentive . The only problem was lack of air conditioning during heatwave.

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Rooms

Rooms are cozy but small and dated, with some street noise or thin walls. Several mention no air conditioning, windows that do not open, or temperature control issues.

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Mascha

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Old rooms and our room was at the streetside, quite noisy at night, but we liked it anyway because of the friendly reception, parking behind the hotel, walking distance to the city centre, good breakfast.

8

Joost

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A nice hotel with good breakfast and friendly personnel nearby the center of Oxford. I had a good chamber and a good bed. The only thing I didn't like was that the windows could not open. But there was a fan and that was nice.

8

Kenneth

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nicely kept "homey" place to stay. More like a B&B than hotel. Great fresh, made to order breakfast each morning .Really good staff (came back in after midnight to get suitcases airline had misdirected.) No a/c, but opening windows helped keep it cool at night. No elevator. Rooms on 2nd and 3rd floors. Road construction nearby means a little longer walk to downtown, but were told in advance.

8

Mark

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean, comfortable, lovely staff. Slightly dated, in need of modernising.

8

YUDING

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Poor sound insulation, I can hear my neighbor very clearly

6

Jenny

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room very small and washroom equipment are not working well. No Air conditioning. Breakfast variety is very poor. Not match the price.

8

rachel

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location (except current closure of bridge makes a taxi journey back from city at night expensive). Lovely owner and staff. Great, and generous, selection of breakfasts. Rooms comfortable and everything you need but could do with updating.

2

Rita

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The heater was virtually not working. We made a complaint but that did not change anything. We could not sleep because the room was very cold throughout.

8

Marianne

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A very warm and welcoming hotel, staff very friendly and helpful , great location and good value for money with a relaxing atmosphere. The only reason i didnt rate it excellent on every question was that our room was quite small but overall a lovely stay and would stay here again

8

helen

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

two night stay in oxford. Great location for train travel. The hotel was very clean and tidy. Breakfast area was very clean and tidy also .Staff were very attentive . The only problem was lack of air conditioning during heatwave.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with staff accommodating early departures and offering local advice. A few issues include limited reception hours and occasional missed housekeeping, which were resolved when raised.

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Murtaza

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Had a good stay. The hospitality was commendable.

10

Jason

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

I had a class at Saïd and it was a short walk to class every day. The staff are amazing! Very kind. The full English breakfast was excellent.

8

ROBERT

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a very nice stay. The staff were very helpful, especially Julian. He did so much for us. And breakfast was tasty and hot.

10

John

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The proprietor was very nice

8

Kenneth

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nicely kept "homey" place to stay. More like a B&B than hotel. Great fresh, made to order breakfast each morning .Really good staff (came back in after midnight to get suitcases airline had misdirected.) No a/c, but opening windows helped keep it cool at night. No elevator. Rooms on 2nd and 3rd floors. Road construction nearby means a little longer walk to downtown, but were told in advance.

8

Fiona

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I recently stayed at this hotel and was impressed by its excellent location, close to the station and incredibly convenient to explore Oxford. The staff were attentive, friendly, and always ready to offer valuable advice on the best things to see and do in the city. Breakfast was a highlight, especially while enjoying views of the river and garden. Overall it was an enjoyable stay in Oxford.

10

Carolina

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had an unexpected stay in Oxford.for a night and was able to book the River Hotel last minute. This was perfect for a night stay. Clean cozy room. We had to leave early the next morning missing the includes breakfast. The staff left us a togo breakfast in the self serve bar. Very kind and thoughful.

10

Diane

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The River Hotel was a quaint and lovely place for the three of us! The breakfast was delicious! Our only problems came when 1. We got locked out of the hotel by accident because their receptionist is not available around the clock. And 2. We did not receive maid service or get clean towels. But when we asked for them, the situation was quickly rectified. Ella at the front desk made some excellent recommendations for places to eat. We really appreciated her expertise and kindness. We felt like we were staying in a fairytale cottage. The construction on the bridge was a minor inconvenience, but it was wonderfully easy to walk to the city center.

10

Lorraine

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk staff were great. Property is centrally located and adjacent to the Thames for walking.

10

Javier

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A small old property with an excellent staff, a great breakfast area, clean rooms and very well located. Definitely, I will choose this properly next time.

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Location

Riverside setting near the train station and a short walk to the city centre, with pleasant paths along the water. Ongoing roadworks or a bridge closure have made access or taxi routes less convenient for some.

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Charles

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A wonderful old house on the river. Convenient parking and close to downtown.

8

Chuanzi

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location.

10

Kevin

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

a great find! Despite the roadworks this hotel was quiet and very conveniently located for the new theatre. We even managed two different circular walks along the canals and rivers in different directions from the hotel. Parking was included as well as a great breakfast. would definately stay again!

8

Kenneth

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nicely kept "homey" place to stay. More like a B&B than hotel. Great fresh, made to order breakfast each morning .Really good staff (came back in after midnight to get suitcases airline had misdirected.) No a/c, but opening windows helped keep it cool at night. No elevator. Rooms on 2nd and 3rd floors. Road construction nearby means a little longer walk to downtown, but were told in advance.

8

Peter

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Reasonably priced hotel 10 minutes walk from the town centre.

8

Fiona

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I recently stayed at this hotel and was impressed by its excellent location, close to the station and incredibly convenient to explore Oxford. The staff were attentive, friendly, and always ready to offer valuable advice on the best things to see and do in the city. Breakfast was a highlight, especially while enjoying views of the river and garden. Overall it was an enjoyable stay in Oxford.

10

Susan

Nov 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The River turned out to be just what we needed when visiting the city to see a concert. The location was great as you don’t need a car to get around Oxford, so you can use their free car park and walk ten minutes to the actual city centre. The large building has a lot of character and the breakfast room was delightful, with windows looking out towards the river. There was a good cooked breakfast plus we could have chosen cold items, cereals etc. The bedroom was older style yet was very comfortable with modern conveniences. The staff were pleasant and helpful. I wouldn’t hesitate to book the River Hotel again if I return to Oxford. Because of the lack of a lift and the steps to the front and rear of the hotel, it wouldn’t be suitable for people with serious mobility issues, but for others I would highly recommend staying there.

8

Judy

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay,convenient,friendly and car parking. Area , sadly is disrupted by roadworks, however directions sent to us got us there without a problem.

10

Javier

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A small old property with an excellent staff, a great breakfast area, clean rooms and very well located. Definitely, I will choose this properly next time.

8

margaret

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quaint cosy hotel by the river, walkable to everywhere , right across Oxford train station , amazing , cosy, clean room , perfect English breakfast, a gem in Oxford . Love it!!

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and cooked to order options, with generous portions and river views from the dining room. One review mentioned limited variety.

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Dale

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay, and enjoyed a lovely breakfast! Thanks so much

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Sansanee

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was excellent.

8

Joost

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A nice hotel with good breakfast and friendly personnel nearby the center of Oxford. I had a good chamber and a good bed. The only thing I didn't like was that the windows could not open. But there was a fan and that was nice.

10

Andrea

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, comfortable and friendly! Close to transportation and a 10min walk to the city center. Breakfast was wonderful! Lovely little sitting room stocked with drinks and snacks was an added bonus. Would definitely stay there again.

8

Kenneth

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nicely kept "homey" place to stay. More like a B&B than hotel. Great fresh, made to order breakfast each morning .Really good staff (came back in after midnight to get suitcases airline had misdirected.) No a/c, but opening windows helped keep it cool at night. No elevator. Rooms on 2nd and 3rd floors. Road construction nearby means a little longer walk to downtown, but were told in advance.

10

Mr. Lynn

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Pleasent stay in this small hotel nearby Train station and short walk to city. Stayed once before and still as enjoyable. Nice cooked to order breakfast. Has everything you need there with friendly staff. Their motto is: Large enough to be comfortable.. Small enough to be friendly..

8

Fiona

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I recently stayed at this hotel and was impressed by its excellent location, close to the station and incredibly convenient to explore Oxford. The staff were attentive, friendly, and always ready to offer valuable advice on the best things to see and do in the city. Breakfast was a highlight, especially while enjoying views of the river and garden. Overall it was an enjoyable stay in Oxford.

6

Jenny

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room very small and washroom equipment are not working well. No Air conditioning. Breakfast variety is very poor. Not match the price.

10

Javier

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A small old property with an excellent staff, a great breakfast area, clean rooms and very well located. Definitely, I will choose this properly next time.

8

rachel

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location (except current closure of bridge makes a taxi journey back from city at night expensive). Lovely owner and staff. Great, and generous, selection of breakfasts. Rooms comfortable and everything you need but could do with updating.

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