Name: The Talbot Hotel, Oundle , Near Peterborough - The Coaching Inn Group
Address: New St, Oundle, England, United Kingdom, Oundle, Northamptonshire, GB
Price range: $94–$195 per night
Rating: 9.03

What guests think

At The Talbot Hotel, Oundle , Near Peterborough - The Coaching Inn Group, guests praise the historic setting, friendly staff, comfortable rooms and good dining, while noting limited parking, breakfast inconsistencies, and rooms that can feel warm in hot weather.

Many also value the landscaped courtyard and gardens and the central Oundle location close to shops and cafés. Cleanliness draws frequent praise, with only occasional housekeeping or maintenance niggles mentioned. Expect a relaxed, characterful stay in a picturesque market town.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the historic setting with attractive gardens and courtyard, plus a welcoming bar and on-site restaurant. Parking is available but spaces can be limited or tricky at times.

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10

A

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very limited parking, had to park down the road one night. Excellent staff, great food.

8

D

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a really nice hotel with restaurant, coffee shop, bar and beautiful courtyard area. We were a group of 6 friends visiting another friend in Oundle so between us we had 3 rooms. We were in the building across the courtyard from the main body of the hotel. The rooms were lovely but quite compact which was fine. Our only criticism was that owing to it being very warm weather on Friday, the rooms were unbearably hot despite having fans in them. The windows only open a crack so we just couldnt get the rooms to cool down which made sleeping very difficult. Saturday was a cooler day but the room was still roasting on Saturday night. It is a very old building so we understand a cooling system would be difficult. Aside from that, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Talbot and all of the staff are lovely

10

Pamela

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking area was safe and conveniently located to the hotel - no long walks required The hotel was beautiful and had lovely landscaped gardens which were well maintained. Staff were very opleasant and helpful and everywhere was clean It is a historic building with a wow factor but is up to date inside. We had a standard room which was lovely Dinner was great with plenty of choices and we will definitely stay again pamela

10

Alison

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A wonderful, peaceful stay at the Talbot Hotel. Convenient parking, decent coffee maker and everything one needs in a hotel room ie iron, hairdryer, quality toiletries. Great food and relaxed dining options and environment with the added bonus of being truly dog friendly. Staff in the restaurant were engaging with great customer service. A special shout out to Vanessa and Neil and all the staff in the restaurant. Thank you for a relaxing stay.

10

Keith

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautifully designed historic building in a charming town. Courtyard drinking, and the best of all … an excellent dining experience.

10

Alison

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Talbot Hotel is a beautifully restored coaching inn that is so welcoming, has a great restaurant in the best setting. For us, it was as if we discovered an oasis on out travels. I will now be looking for the other inns that this group has renovated.

10

Darren

Feb 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great service and wonderful food. Parking was tricky.

8

Peter

Oct 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The original 17th century building is amazing. Our room was in the garden annexe but very stylish and comfortable. Friendly, efficient service.

10

Damian

Sep 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A really lovely Hotel with very nice gardens in a lovely setting. We had an exec room which was great, had everything you could wish for and the bed was very comfortable. Only one small criticism that a mistake was made at breakfast and we waited over 45 minutes because the order was missed, but it can happen and it certainly didn't spoil our stay. We would return and I would reccomend the hotel and Oundle.

8

Justin

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely historic hotel right in the heart of Oundle town. Friendly staff, comfortable room (although no aircon due to the age and architecture I would assume). Good breakfast and nice outdoor areas to have a drink.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are often described as clean or spotless. A few reviews mention housekeeping oversights or bathroom details needing a deeper clean.

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10

Nigel

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We used the Hotel as a base for visiting Burghley Horse Trials and it was just ideal. Room was spotless and comfortable. Staff extremely friendly. It was the perfect setting to wind down after a long day with a lovely cup of coffee. The staff kindly started the fabulous breakfast earlier than usual to allow everyone to get on the road. Car Park is quite limited on spaces but able to park on lane which always had spaces.

10

Julie

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing place. The entire hotel is spotless and the staff went out of their way to greet us and help us. We genuinely felt welcome here. The buildings are beautiful.

8

Leone

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Toilet bowl could do with a deep clean and walk in shower base a little grubby

10

susan

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very comfortable stay. Room was clean and a good size. Bathroom was spotless and gleaming. Very friendly staff and the food was first class. Would definitely recommend

10

Sarah-Jane

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was such a great find! Every staff member we spoke to was friendly and so helpful. The food was delicious and well priced. Room was clean and a lovely size.

10

Matthew

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean and tidy, looks like a new bathroom was installed and was in excellent shape. Roll top bath, powerful shower and bed was pretty comfortable. Would definitely recommend. Didn’t stay for breakfast but used Beans a local cafe which I have been too several times.

10

Alan

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff and cleanliness of room.

8

michael

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean well decorated and furnished. Beautiful building. Breakfast was perfect including cooked options.

8

Kate

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom could do with modernising and the cooked breakfast was not to my liking. Expected better quality for the price paid. However, cleanliness and staff service were excellent. Our room was also topped up with water, biscuits and coffee, as we stayed 2 nights. So not all bad.

4

Ellen

Nov 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible food. Terrible Staff advice RE food. Lots of dust in the bedroom. The whole trip has made me ill.. food & allergies. Overpriced.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, comfortable and full of character, with modern touches like updated bathrooms and occasional in-room radios. Downsides reported include warmth in hot weather with limited window opening, occasional noise, and an isolated uncomfortable mattress.

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Karen

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The food and service were excellent. Staff were particularly helpful, pleasant and professional. We were allocated an accessible room even though I hadn’t booked one. The large shower room was sadly lacking hooks/shelving on which to put things. Also the window would not open more than a fraction and looked as if it needed replacing. It was hidden behind a blind. The bedroom was huge and well equipped. There’s a nice relaxed atmosphere and the location in the centre of town is perfect. A lovely hotel, despite the shower room.

8

D

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a really nice hotel with restaurant, coffee shop, bar and beautiful courtyard area. We were a group of 6 friends visiting another friend in Oundle so between us we had 3 rooms. We were in the building across the courtyard from the main body of the hotel. The rooms were lovely but quite compact which was fine. Our only criticism was that owing to it being very warm weather on Friday, the rooms were unbearably hot despite having fans in them. The windows only open a crack so we just couldnt get the rooms to cool down which made sleeping very difficult. Saturday was a cooler day but the room was still roasting on Saturday night. It is a very old building so we understand a cooling system would be difficult. Aside from that, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Talbot and all of the staff are lovely

10

Tom

Dec 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic hotel - great location centre of town, close to cafes and bars. Lovely decorated rooms.

8

Natalie

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Bit noisy with wedding guests but that was luckily a small thing. Lunch was lovely. Didnt have breakfast as felt price was too much when I got a bacon sandwich for half at local cafe. Lovely village, location perfect for my event.

10

Shirley

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious accessible room. Large wet room. Room was tastefully decorated and very relaxing. Loved having the radio in room. Drinks in relaxing bar area. Food was very good. Helpful staff atall times.

10

Matthew

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean and tidy, looks like a new bathroom was installed and was in excellent shape. Roll top bath, powerful shower and bed was pretty comfortable. Would definitely recommend. Didn’t stay for breakfast but used Beans a local cafe which I have been too several times.

6

Claire

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely old coaching inn, but had to listen to the noise of the hotel generator all night as the old window in our room wouldn’t shut. After a sleepless night, we waited ages at breakfast, then reminded them we still hadn’t received our food. So we got a lukewarm offering that had obviously been forgotten about and congealed, so had to wait again for them to recook it. Not a great stay and expensive at that. Will be pursuing a refund.

10

Katherine

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for a friend's wedding, lovely spacious room, very accommodating. Would stay again or recommend to family and friends!

10

Lisa

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay in a very cozy, quaint hotel. Beds were comfy and it was very quiet. Staff all friendly and helpful. Only negative is the room was too hot. Good value for money

10

Sarah

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely short stay at The Talbot. Rooms were clean and spacious, equipped with all the facilities needed for an overnight stay. The bedside book by local author was a lovely touch. The breakfast was extensive, and plenty of options for vegetarian and vegan guests. It would have been nice to have a vegan pastry option but great that a full vegan breakfast and condiments were on the menu. Waiting and reception staff were polite, kind and extremely helpful. My only complaint was that the bed in my room was uncomfortable (this wasn't the case for other guests). The mattress seemed lumpy and the bed base could be felt through the mattress, meaning I had a poor night's sleep. Aside from this, I could not fault the hotel staff and facilities, hence the 5 star review. Thank you for a very pleasant stay!

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful across reception, bar and restaurant. Some guests experienced slow or missed breakfast orders or inconsistent café service.

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Bhaskar

Feb 9, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was attentive and helpful. The rooms were nicely furnished, cozy, and clean. The town itself was like stepping back in time. Restaurants, grocery stores, and shops were all within walking distance.

10

A

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very limited parking, had to park down the road one night. Excellent staff, great food.

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gary

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable room but quality of housekeeping not great - looked like a 5 year old had made the bed. Service on coffe shop during day abysmal. Breakfast very average.

10

Pat

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a beautiful property in a very quiet and quaint town. The staff for the on-site restaurant and bar are friendly, although service is a little slow. The food is wonderful and the ambiance is old world charm and cozy.

10

Paul

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service through out the hotel was 2nd to none

10

Shirley

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious accessible room. Large wet room. Room was tastefully decorated and very relaxing. Loved having the radio in room. Drinks in relaxing bar area. Food was very good. Helpful staff atall times.

10

Nigel

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We used the Hotel as a base for visiting Burghley Horse Trials and it was just ideal. Room was spotless and comfortable. Staff extremely friendly. It was the perfect setting to wind down after a long day with a lovely cup of coffee. The staff kindly started the fabulous breakfast earlier than usual to allow everyone to get on the road. Car Park is quite limited on spaces but able to park on lane which always had spaces.

8

Ged

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really enjoyed our stay at the Talbot hotel. Staff were delightful and very helpful . Food was so good.

10

Sarah-Jane

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was such a great find! Every staff member we spoke to was friendly and so helpful. The food was delicious and well priced. Room was clean and a lovely size.

10

Damian

Sep 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A really lovely Hotel with very nice gardens in a lovely setting. We had an exec room which was great, had everything you could wish for and the bed was very comfortable. Only one small criticism that a mistake was made at breakfast and we waited over 45 minutes because the order was missed, but it can happen and it certainly didn't spoil our stay. We would return and I would reccomend the hotel and Oundle.

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Location

Central in Oundle, within easy walking distance of shops and cafés, and convenient for local events. The setting is picturesque, though a car helps for exploring further afield.

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Bhaskar

Feb 9, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was attentive and helpful. The rooms were nicely furnished, cozy, and clean. The town itself was like stepping back in time. Restaurants, grocery stores, and shops were all within walking distance.

8

Onkar

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable room with all amenities provided, lovely traditional hotel nestled in the heart of Oundle. We skipped breakfast on this occasion as it was a disappointment on our last stay.

10

James

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

beautiful hotel in a lovely old town.

10

Ehiaghe

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy. Great location

10

gareth

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel - fantastic condition - bedrooms are excellent - staff super helpful - brilliant breakfast - in lovely Oundle

10

Tom

Dec 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic hotel - great location centre of town, close to cafes and bars. Lovely decorated rooms.

8

Natalie

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Bit noisy with wedding guests but that was luckily a small thing. Lunch was lovely. Didnt have breakfast as felt price was too much when I got a bacon sandwich for half at local cafe. Lovely village, location perfect for my event.

10

Nick

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolutely beautiful grade 1 listed hotel in a lovely village. You would need a car to get there and get around as there is not much to do in Oundle village is beautiful and would be great to stay one or two nights without using the car, longer stays would be good if you have transport. We don’t normally go back to places but will try to return here

8

Trevor

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Wonderful historic hotel. Great location. Great restaurant

10

Mary

Dec 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully clean. Lovely staff. Right in the centre of pretty little village.

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Dining

Many guests enjoyed the restaurant, with good dinners and cooked-to-order breakfasts, and several noted varied menus. However, breakfast quality and speed are inconsistent in some stays, and a few diners were disappointed.

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gary

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable room but quality of housekeeping not great - looked like a 5 year old had made the bed. Service on coffe shop during day abysmal. Breakfast very average.

8

Beverley

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We like our stay a lot, the staff were very helpful. Breakfast was perfect. We did feel dinner was a let down.

8

john

Jan 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel, room and staff all very good. Disppointed by breakfast, it was obvious by the curled up edges that the contents of the full english was not cooked fresh. I would stay again though

10

susan

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very comfortable stay. Room was clean and a good size. Bathroom was spotless and gleaming. Very friendly staff and the food was first class. Would definitely recommend

10

Keith

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautifully designed historic building in a charming town. Courtyard drinking, and the best of all … an excellent dining experience.

10

Sarah-Jane

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was such a great find! Every staff member we spoke to was friendly and so helpful. The food was delicious and well priced. Room was clean and a lovely size.

8

michael

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean well decorated and furnished. Beautiful building. Breakfast was perfect including cooked options.

6

Claire

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely old coaching inn, but had to listen to the noise of the hotel generator all night as the old window in our room wouldn’t shut. After a sleepless night, we waited ages at breakfast, then reminded them we still hadn’t received our food. So we got a lukewarm offering that had obviously been forgotten about and congealed, so had to wait again for them to recook it. Not a great stay and expensive at that. Will be pursuing a refund.

4

Ellen

Nov 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible food. Terrible Staff advice RE food. Lots of dust in the bedroom. The whole trip has made me ill.. food & allergies. Overpriced.

10

James

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was visiting with family. I’d requested a ground floor room because of mobility issues, which was accommodated. The single room was cosy and comfortable. Nice walk in power shower with multiple heads and great selection of complementary shampoo, conditioner and body wash. I ate in the restaurant four times notwithstanding the breakfast time. The menu is varied and reasonably priced given the high quality of the food which seemed to be cooked to order. Similarly the breakfast menu was varied and is cooked to order while there is a self service continental menu. The members of staff were friendly and accommodating throughout my stay. Special mention to charming Lesley, the attentive Joshua and Vicky in the restaurant and best wishes to Jo in her fundraising as she trains for the London Marathon for a deserving cause

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Month	Average price
January	$99
February	$102
March	$115
April	$116
May	$123
June	$128
July	$126
August	$118
September	$137
October	$113
November	$117
December	$112

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $194	5
6 $160	7 $148	8 $148	9 $145	10 $106	11 $114	12
13 $108	14 $114	15 $143	16	17 $106	18	19 $165
20 $114	21 $135	22	23	24 $165	25 $176	26
27 $115	28 $137	29	30 $132

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $100	2 $118	3 $195
4 $94	5 $120	6 $143	7 $133	8 $101	9 $111	10
11 $99	12 $137	13 $149	14 $151	15 $118	16 $157	17
18 $100	19 $135	20 $152	21 $134	22 $107	23 $137	24 $178
25 $99	26 $117	27 $150	28 $150	29 $118	30 $124	31 $163

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