Vale of White Horse District Hotels with Bars

We enjoyed the carvery at Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon this weekend. We were a party of 10, with ages ranging from late teens to early 80s. The hotel is lovely, with a warm welcome on arrival from the staff at reception. We sat in the bar for a while as we waited for all of our party to arrive. The bar is welcoming and comfortable and the drinks reasonably priced. At 12:30 we made our way to the restaurant and waited for a while to be seated. This was our first visit to the carvery and it would have been useful for a member of staff to explain the process to us - but we watched what other customers were doing and followed suit. The 3 course lunch is all self service and drinks are obtained from the bar. For starter there was a choice of soup with homemade bread and salad with cold meats. I had the salad and it was very nice, especially the potato salad which was delicious. The carvery was fantastic. With a choice of pork, beef and chicken, potatoes, cauliflower cheese, mixed vegetables and Yorkshire puddings. Unfortunately some of the serving platters were empty when we got there and we had to wait a while for them to be refilled. I imagine this was due to the sitting starting at 12:30 so an immediate rush of people. The beef was absolutely delicious, as were the potatoes and the Yorkshire puddings were truly scrumptious. I understand from one of my guests that the chicken was perfection. The vegetables were undercooked for my taste but the cauliflower cheese was lovely. We had a really great meal. There were a few improvements that could be made to improve the experience but nothing to put me off going back for another family birthday in a few weeks time.

Very cute country hotel, the rooms are small and enough to live in, the style is lovely, the restaurant on the first floor is great, the fireplace feels good, the food is good, very good

Just beside the River Thames, The Trout at Tadpole Bridge enjoys an beautiful location between Oxford and the Cotswolds. Less than 3 miles from the village of Bampton, this award-winning 17th-century inn provides luxurious rooms and high-quality dining recommended by, among others, the Good Food Guide.Each guest room has been individually designed and includes a flat-screen TV with tea and coffee facilities. All have an private bathroom with a bath or shower, where toiletries and bathrobes are supplied.An extensive breakfast menu includes Cereals, fruits & pastries, and a menu with hot breakfast choices including a Full English Breakfast. There is also fruit juice and a selection of coffees and teas.The Trout at Tadpole Bridge offers a relaxed, informal setting for dining and enjoying real ales and fine wine.Oxford is around 17 miles from The Trout at Tadpole Bridge, and picturesque Cotswolds destinations including Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water are 20-30 minutes’ drive away. Nearby Bampton has featured as a location in the popular TV drama ‘Downton Abbey’.

Located in Wantage, The Volunteer is within a 10-minute drive of Frilford Heath Golf Club and Millets Farm Centre. This inn is 14.9 mi (24 km) from University of Oxford and 10 mi (16 km) from Thames River.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.At The Volunteer, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Breakfast is available for a fee.Featured amenities include a computer station and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms.

Buscot Manor is the perfect place for a Luxury Holiday retreat, Get together or Wedding group in the Cotswolds, a beautifully elegant and opulent 1692 Queen Anne Manor House idyllically positioned within substantial grounds within walking distance of the River Thames for boating and wild swimming. Wonderfully tranquil and peacefully located in the heart of rural Oxfordshire with a multitude of fabulous local attractions around Oxford, Burford, Stratford, Cirencester and Cheltenham.The Manor has been fully refurbished by Dolly Daydream Designs a renowned interior designer to the Stars with large inviting receptions ; Drawing Room with chandelier, shutters on the leaded windows and open fireplace. Our elegant dining room seats 12 formally or 20+ informally and we offer private dining with chefs should you wish. Alternatively enjoy the Garden Room with deep comfortable sofas with a book or our Playroom/Office for a movie or to play a traditional game or two.In the heart of the home is our welcoming Kitchen/Breakfast room centered around a Farmhouse table seating 6 with a 5 oven Aga, additional electric oven and 5 ring hob, dishwasher and washing machine. In summer months throw open the stable door leading you out onto the lawn which leads to the BBQ area with seating for all.Upstairs you will find large indulgently furnished bedrooms with either huge Four Poster or large аrench inspired beds all with seating areas around fireplaces or features all with wonderful views across the Gardens. Our spacious bathrooms have had the Buscot touch too being uniquely furnished with deep roll top baths.The Manor although a Heritage Building is fully centrally heated with the bonus of having open fires and a wood burner and if you need to work while you are with us we have fast fiber broadband .You are welcome to bring Horses/Dogs by arrangement and we can also accommodate Leisure vehicles or boats as we have plenty of off street parking.The National Trust Buscot Park is 1 mile away. Downton Abbey village of Bampton 15 minutes away and Oxford and Blenheim Palace only 45 minutes away. London is 90 minutes away. Bicester Village 45 minutes away.

Located in Swindon, The Barrington Arms Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Tuckmill Meadow and Shrivenham Park Golf Club. This hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Thames River and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Cotswold Wildlife Park.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM.Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided once per stay, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

With a stay at The Fox and Hounds in Faringdon, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Uffington White Horse and Uffington Castle. This inn is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Thames River and 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Swindon Designer Outlet.At The Fox and Hounds, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.

Such a lovely stay - would definitely recommend and will likely be back. We stayed a few weeks ago when it was bad weather and freezing with snow coming down. The staff were simply amazing and met us at our car to help us take things inside, even carrying our incredibly heavy suitcases upstairs as a team. The heating had been switched on for us in the room before we got there so it was lovely and warm too - such sweet little touches. The room was impeccable, very clean and nicely decorated. Very comfortable bed as well and the Indian breakfast in the morning was delicious. A great location for getting the train from Swindon too. Such a lovely stay in what could have been a stressful time having driven in terrible weather. An amazing place!

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at The White Horse Inn. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at inn.For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available.Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the inn to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At The White Horse Inn, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at inn with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you.Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment.In select rooms at the inn, a coffee or tea maker is available for those moments when it seems necessary. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the inn, some visitor bathrooms offer a hair dryer to enhance your experience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at The White Horse Inn. At the inn, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes.Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the inn's bar.

Located in Wantage, The Sparsholt Barn is a 4-minute drive from Uffington White Horse and 5 minutes from Uffington Castle. This guesthouse is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Thames River and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Wayland's Smithy.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.At The Sparsholt Barn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms.