This historic coaching inn dates back to before the English Civil War. Just 3 miles from Banbury, there is a traditional bar, a restaurant and rooms with free Wi-Fi overlooking the village green.
Set in the beautiful honeystoned thatched village of Wroxton, this privately owned award-winning hotel is 18 miles from the historic Stratford-upon-Avon and 21 miles from Warwick Castle.
Originally a 17th-century coaching inn, The Mercure Banbury Whately Hall is set in its own gardens and has a croquet lawn. It has an on-site restaurant with free Wi-Fi, a bar and free parking.
Caroline
United Kingdom
Location good staff excellent and always welcoming - my third stay here and bed always comfortable
Situated in the historic market town of Banbury, The Lismore Hotel is an impressive Victorian building with a restaurant, and free parking.
michael
United Kingdom
Nothing! The room stank of gloss paint - it was overpowering. The bed was ok, however the linen was “brand new” and still had the manufacturers dressing on it. The bathroom had a lock on the outside of the door, but, importantly , not one on the inside of the door. The mirror was suspended by string, was heavy, and if dislodged would have caused serious damage. There were no net curtains, to provide some privacy at ground floor level. The television didn’t work. The only light switch in the room meant having to switch off, by the door, and then blindly find your way to bed. There was no catering, no breakfast, and no evening meal. The man on the desk was very rude and not helpful, or interested. To be charged £120, for this lack of any hospitality, is an insult and a disgrace. The “hotel” should be closed until such time as it is able to provide any hospitality. The description on booking.com, is absolutely and totally misleading. We were advised £100 and then billed for £120, adds insult to injury. And it makes our faith in booking.com, severely tested, and in doubt for any future bookings. There are many other booking agents.
Situated in Banbury, within 24 km of Blenheim Palace and 29 km of Walton Hall, Guest House - oxfordshire features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests...
Set in Banbury, 25 km from Blenheim Palace, The Sun Inn At Hook Norton offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Situated just 5 minutes' walk fro the centre of Banbury, the Banbury Cross B&B offers free Wi-Fi access throughout and free onsite parking.
Gareth
United Kingdom
Michelle was welcoming and friendly, the location and parking were spot on - with the town centre a short walk away. The room exceeded our expectations and the breakfast was perfect. It’s a classy classic B&B and you will love it!
Well presented and comfortable. Correctly furnished kitchen and utensils. Good lounge area. All windows openable and working blinds snd curtains. Banbury was easy to get around. Good shops znd restaurants. Pleasant to be along the canalside on a Summery day.
Avis
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Charming hotel located in a small village of thatched...
Charming hotel located in a small village of thatched cottages. We only stayed one night as a stop-over on our way to see other parts of the UK. I did not research the area to see what was near by for those who may want to stay more nights. Loved the decor and had a lovely outside garden area to relax, and enjoy drinks or meal. Food was very good, reasonably priced and friendly service. Dinner service was a bit slow however.
Cathy
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
Banbury itself is not the greatest spot (I used to live...
Banbury itself is not the greatest spot (I used to live around the area for many years myself before moving away) however, there are so many other places to visit it doesn't matter. Banbury is excellent for grocery shopping with all tastes catered for and a range of supermarkets from Lidl up to Waitrose. Enjoy !
Lynda
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
Banbury has a good shopping retail park called Gateway which...
Banbury has a good shopping retail park called Gateway which is a drive away and on a bus route.
Town centre has lots of cafes, a few decent pubs and cocktail bars. Not sure about restaurants in the town but travel a few miles out of town , you’ll find some good pubs/ restaurants.
Lock29 in the shopping precinct is vibrant and a good choice of foods on offer by different vendors. Behind the precinct is the Banbury canal with a few food outlets, cinema and pub.
Angeline
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Came back for a family visit. I was born here.
Came back for a family visit. I was born here. The town has grown, and along with it, the traffic, which is very heavy, but I suppose that comes with growth..
So many beautiful places to visit all within an easy drive of Banbury make it a n ideal location to stay.
We found great places for evening meals, light afternoon snacks, in fact so many we were amazed.
June
United States
6.0
Scored 6.0
We were using Banbury as a base to visit relatives and did...
We were using Banbury as a base to visit relatives and did not explore Banbury in depth, so cannot give an authoritative view. It is actually a good base to visit places and is well positioned off the M40. (we moved on to a planned trip to Straford upon Avon after the 3 nights stay)
Lovely bar area with cosy atmosphere. Helpful staff. Good sized and attractively decorated restaurant with great food - in the evening the dinner menu was excellent and a very good breakfast too. The bedrooms were perfectly adequate but a little tired in decor and lighting. Very nice to be able to walk from our room to the restaurant/bar. The location of the pub was really good, enabling us to walk out of the front door and into the market square. Also being just off the Oxford Banbury A road, meant it was easy getting about.
We stayed at Virginia House en route to London from the Lake District. Unfortunately, our stay was too short! This B&B was one of the best all-around accommodations of our three-week trip to England and Scotland. The bed and pillows were comfortable, the location perfect for our needs, and the breakfast fresh and varied. We had brioche French toast, which was not offered at any other B&B. Mike and Barbara are warm & friendly hosts. If we are able to return on another vacation, Virginia House will be on top of our list!
Breakfast is the weak point. Booked hoping for options of a breakfast menu and hot fresh coffee and instead got shrink-qrapped croissant & muffins and coffee bag with a kettle that barely reached the power socket. What's more, there were staff mopping the floors in the morning but, despite there being a nice coffee machine on the bar, they would not/could not make guests coffee. Such a cute property that couldn't rustle up a quality breakfast was a major disappointment.
Easy to find, good parking area at rear of property, met by pleasant lady who explained Covid precautions whilst in the hotel.
Goid sized single room, comfortable bed & nice shower.
Slept well both nights with the odd slam of a door by other guests!
Chose not to have breakfast as I had to be at Silverstone for motogp round.
All in all, a nice place to stay, let down by the missed areas that were dusty.
Michelle, the owner, catered for our every needs. The room was very comfortable and exactly as the photo showed on the website. There was plenty of choice for breakfast and the large table catering for all guests, created lots of conversation. We would recommend staying at Banbury Cross B & B if you are in the area. It is very convenient for the town, which is just 5 minutes walk from the house.
Ayman and Julie could not have been more friendly or helpful. They made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. The Guest House was in a very good position, both for Cherwell Hospital and walking into Banbury centre. The room and facilities were very clean and comfortable. There was a good breakfast choice, and the cooked food was amazing. Will definitely stay again when in the area.
Location excellent and the staff where really friendly, but the rooms are dated and tired and the back of the hotel isn’t in keeping with the rest of it. It’s a wonderful old building and to say it’s the oldest building in Banbury they could make a more in keeping job on the back building.
great location - 10 minute walk to town. Lovely friendly hosts - gave excellent tip on where to eat. Lovely comfy bed and bright spacious room with nice ensuite. Beautiful gardens - if in Banbury area again will definitely use this B & B again. Great also if visiting Oxford.
Michelle was a delight - very friendly, warm, and helpful. Could not ask for a better experience. Her home is charming and our room warm and comfortable.
Breakfast was perfect.
We will certainly stay with Michelle and Paul again when next we're in Banbury!
Breakfast was not provided. I could not access the wifi, though it was there. On price, it was on the expensive side, being only just a little more exclusive than a room in someone's house, but more affordable than the Band Bs and hotels in the area.
Very good Full English breakfast. Hotel well placed for the activities that brought me to Banbury. Staff very helpful - e.g carrying bag up to my room. Bed comfortable and I had two very good (for me) ngihts' sleep.
Good location in the centre of an attractive north Oxfordshire village. Plenty of interesting places to visit in the surrounding area. Welcoming bar and dining areas. Ample car parking. Quality bedding and towels.
Easy to find and a very handy location for a night out in Banbury. Cheerful welcome and the the host allocated me a room with an extra long bed. Very fast wi-fi, which made me realise how poor other places are
Adequate space in the room and bathroom; a good shower. Helpful, friendly staff, doing their best to sort out issues. The location, a short walk from Banbury Cross and that area of the town.
Area surrounding the hotel was nice but very small. Managed to sit outside in the sunshine with a drink. The restaurant food was lovely on first day of arrival and reasonably priced.
the hotel was nice clean and quiet - parking was fine and the hotel staff were very pleasant - very straight forward gaining access to my room and have no complaints at all
Quiet area, private parking, very friendly and helpful owners, great views and good facilities. Well worth a trip to Hook Norton Brewery for breakfast too.
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