The Highwayman Hotel
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Highwayman Hotel
Bed and breakfast
249 Banbury Rd, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1BF, United Kingdom
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Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities.Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available.The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. The hotel is completely smoke-free.In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort.For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay.Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations.In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and towels available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at The Highwayman Hotel, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day.During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Pets welcomeAmenities
Private parkingFree
Bar
Wi-Fi in public areas
Cafe
Car rentals
Restaurant
Playground
Shuttle service
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Property Description
Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities.Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available.The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. The hotel is completely smoke-free.In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort.For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay.Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations.In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and towels available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at The Highwayman Hotel, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day.During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar.
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3.6/5
Cleanliness3.6
Amenities3.6
Location3.6
Service3.6
All 39 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Oxford Airport
(1.3 km)
Train: Islip
(6.3 km)
Train: Oxford
(12.3 km)
Landmarks: Church House Oxford
(260m)
Landmarks: Thrupp Community Forest
(720m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
1
Twin Room Ensuite
2 single beds
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
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1
Superior Double Room Ensuite
1 king bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
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2
Standard Twin Room
2 single beds
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Garden view
Private toilet
Private entrance
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3
Superior Double Room
1 queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
River view
Garden view
Landmark view
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6
Standard Double Room with Ensuite
1 double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
River view
Garden view
Landmark view
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Guest Reviews
3.6/5
39 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.6
- Amenities3.6
- Location3.6
- Service3.6
Average for similar properties in Kidlington
AI Summary
The accommodation provides spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds and pleasant views. Guests appreciated the variety of breakfast options. Convenient location near Oxford and canal towpath. Exceptional hospitality from staff.
Guest User
July 24, 2024
The hotel pictures are fake, it's not a hotel at all. I left overnight and didn't dare to stay there. It's not even a farm. It was so horrible that I didn't even dare to take a picture. This is the most horrible hotel I have ever been to.
It is very remote, with many people sitting at the door drinking. The room is small, shabby and damp, and the floor is extremely dirty. These are still tolerable, but the key is that there is no signal as soon as you enter the yard, and you can only use the weak wifi in the room. The thin door panel is not soundproof at all, and the door lock of the room cannot be locked tightly. You have to use an ancient key to lock it from the inside so that it cannot be opened from the outside. In such a remote place, it feels like if we turn off the WiFi, we will completely lose contact with the outside world and become lambs to be slaughtered. There is absolutely no safety at all. We left overnight without staying at all and the owner refused to let us leave early or give us a refund.
It is recommended not to book, it is not a place for people to live.
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Guest User
February 4, 2025
Only had one night but a very enjoyable stay. Situated by the canalside on the outskirts of Kidlington, this is a beautiful old establishment is small and well maintained. We were warmly greeted and shown to a reasonably spacious room with a large on suite bathroom, which included a jacuzzi bath. We had a Sunday lunch, which we both enjoyed and found to be good value. Any criticism of our stay would be nit picking as any faults were minor. All the staff were lovely and welcoming. we enjoyed a few drinks at the bar with friendly locals. Breakfast served locally sauced produce which could not be faulted. Great value for money and highly recommended.
kenn649
June 17, 2024
About the only vegetarian choice on the menu was the mushroom and pea risotto. At £14.95 this was outlandishly experience for what we were served. Expecting a wine based creamy rice what we received was an upturned rice pudding with some fried mushrooms and almost-grey garden peas. A fatty oil was drizzled around the plate and that was it. It was luke warm and served on nasty plates one of which was very badly chipped. No garnish, nothing. We had to ask for the promised parmesan shavings which was again a pretty meagre portion for four. £60 for 4 of us (about £5 ingredients and no finesse whatsoever) felt like a rip off. The beer was good and some of the other meals coming out of the kitchen looked good.
Guest User
December 2, 2024
So I booked this purely as place to stay overnight as I was participating in a charity bike ride from nearby the following day. I had already emailed the owner/ manager to request if I could keep the bike inside my room or at least inside overnight for security . Upon arrival I was told straight away " no bikes in here ". How welcoming ...I explained my situation , he found the email, said he hadn't read it. Didn't change his mind and literally turned his back on me.....very unwelcoming, unfriendly and unhelpful....so I rebooted into the Premier Inn down the road....wish I had done it to begin with.....you get what you pay for.....avoid this place.
Guest User
December 1, 2024
Great place ,booked as we were visiting Blenheim palace nearby. Friendly welcome , let us order food as kitchen was nearly ready to close when we arrived and then showed to our rooms whilst it was prepared. Nice , clean ,comfortable , warm and well appointed rooms equipped with everything you would need. The meal we had was nice , Well cooked and generous portions. The pub is a bit of a throw back but i mean that as massive compliment. Full of individual character ,very friendly people (both staff and the locals in the pub ) and really well kept beer . The bonus on top was there was a live singer who gently encouraged everyone to join in with him which mostly the whole pub did . Great night . Great atmosphere . Beautiful views of the canal where a new decking has just been built. Lovely breakfast, lots available, well cooked . We will definitely return,6 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Guest User
September 22, 2024
We had a lovely time staying for 3 nights. It’s definitely not a gentrified gastropub more pub rooms with a community pub with limited opening below. Backs on to a charming canal and there’s a motorhome field behind the pub. Room was large and full of character, sofa, dining table and chairs and big TV - we stayed in one night and had a bottle wine. Decor a little tired but clean. Friday night was folk night and lovely atmosphere - food was ok and reasonably priced if not memorable. Breakfast similarly ok. Lots of good local restaurants for the foodies. We could come and go as pleased and locals and staff were so laidback we had the most relaxing stay in years.
Guest User
September 6, 2024
Attended a school reunion expecting a reasonable buffet for £12/hd. It was atrocious. Inedible in fact certainly did not look appetising. Boughten supermarket cakes thinly sliced. I will never visit the pub again. Shame as beautiful location, great potential with good management.
Guest User
September 4, 2024
Awful. Wouldn't stay here again. The photos are not up to date. Not worth the £100 per room per night! Arrived to a very run down, tatty looking building. Overgrown weeds around the front door area which you use to access the rooms at night. No nice hanging baskets or flowers on the tables on the porch as shown in the photos. Windows and window frames were old and paint flaking off. Windows to bedrooms were all open when we arrived... clearly to try and distract from the smell of the kitchen fryers that smelt disgusting going up the stairs to the rooms! The rooms were very dated. Carpets were old and stained. Bathrooms were awful. I did not use the shower! Very old and grubby. Broken floor tile in my bathroom had been taped up with silver duct tape! There were long hairs on my pillow in my bedding and the mattress felt very old and soft. We did not eat dinner or breakfast at the pub for obvious reasons. Wouldn't recommend.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Private parking
Free
Bar
Wi-Fi in public areas
Cafe
Car rentals
Restaurant
Playground
Bar
Restaurant
Playground
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Car rentals
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Snack bar
Room service
Cafe
Public Areas
Smoking area
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Cleaning Services
Ironing service
Additional charge
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Playground
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
Smoke detector
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–21:00
Check-out: 09:00–10:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Fee: Contact the property for details
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 8
Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities.Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available.The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. The hotel is completely smoke-free.In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort.For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay.Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations.In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and towels available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at The Highwayman Hotel, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day.During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar.