The Harcourt Arms

Hotels
9.2 (1418 reviews)
Main Road , Witney , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
Some reviews noted cleanliness issues with dust and a noisy motor overnight.
Service
9.48
Most reviews praised the friendly and efficient staff.
Location
9.52
The hotel is set in a lovely village which guests enjoyed.
Room Quality
9.47
Rooms were described as well-presented and comfortable.
Amenities
9.5
Good facilities noted, but some areas need improvement.
Value for Money
8.96
General sentiment about pricing was positive, yet some suggested needing better quality.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Food was mostly praised, but some noted inconsistencies in breakfast quality.
Overall Experience
9.68
Overall satisfaction was high, with many intending to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 05:28

Property Description

Luxurious 5-Star Accommodation

Exquisite Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in a culinary experience at our restaurant and unwind at the bar with your favorite drink.

Comfort and Convenience
Enjoy modern amenities like free WiFi, flat-screen TV, and coffee machine in every room. Our allergy-free property also offers free private parking and a beautiful garden view from select rooms.

Ready to experience luxury and comfort in Stanton Harcourt? Book your stay at The Harcourt Arms now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    People no matter the age stay for £20 per person per stay when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1418 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 9.48
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 9.47
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 8.96
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 9.68
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alan • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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andrew • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful environment,lovely greeting and wonderful team .

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
Very comfortable stay in classic Cotswolds Hotel.
Pros:

Very nice surroundings, in this Old building, with modern accommodation added. We stayed in the Old part of the House, which was very comfortable with tea/coffee/water in the room. Very cosy wood burners in each Bar/Lounge room made it very warm in January. Excellent Steak night with Country music in main dining room on the Wednesday. Very accommodating and pleasant staff are a credit to the place. Good location for Oxford, and The Cotswolds

Cons:

Leaving.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Mladen • couple • rs
7
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Karenllew18 • couple • gb
10
Exceptional Cosy Gastro Pub !
Pros:

Fabulous place to stay on the Cotswolds.
Lovely pub, great food, polite friendly staff, gorgeous accommodation.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The accommodation was just what we were looking for. The staff so friendly and welcoming, excellent quality food, great atmosphere

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Josephine • couple • gb
9
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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denise • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely village pub overnight stay
Pros:

Lovely village pub essentially
Locals very friendly as I ate alone in the restaurant
Food really good
Room lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • solo_traveller • gb
10
Really good value for money in a tranquil spot with a unique character. Food was delicious and staff were super friendly
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful, food was excellent, breakfast was included in the price. Decor and log fire were amazing. Easy to find but peaceful location.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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HARIHARAN • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Omer • couple • il
10
Pros:

מקום אירוח נהדר. נקי. נוח. ארוחת בוקר טעימה.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Caitlin • couple • gb
9
A lovely place with staff who feel proud of it.
Pros:

In a pretty little village. (Thatched cottages etc.). A reasonable distance from Oxford.
Lovely decor in the bar and lobby.
Nice big room, mostly well thought out in terms of disability features.
Very clean.
Dinner was incredibly good.
Staff were generally lovely, really willing to help, with one exception.

Cons:

Let me start by saying it is a lovely place, and staff are obviously very proud of it.
A few small things stopped it from being outstanding. Most of these I mentioned gently to the manager because I could see they try hard to make it shine and I thought they would want to know. (Spoiler alert: he did not want to know with some of them and I could see it annoyed him that I did not accept their rationale for doing certain things. There really was no sense of the customer always being right with him.)
The things we disagreed on that I mentioned included parking for disabled people. I had not spotted that there was a very narrow paved strip, unmarked, that the hotel thought was good to park by if a passenger was in a wheelchair. (The alternative was to have the wheelchair on the stony drive, which can be hard to manoeuvre.) He pointed it out to me from inside as we discussed it but when I saw it properly as I drove out I could see that it is narrow and would be awkward to use, plus there is nothing to stop another car taking the space.
I also mentioned that the hotel rear door to the room has a mat under the carpet (i.e. not movable by me) spaced in a way to make the wheelchair wheels stick, so it is hard to get through the door.
These are things you would only appreciate if you have to do them but his attitude was that they are what they are and I was being demanding for suggesting anything else.
Another thing to mention is that the breakfast was not as nice as expected. Maybe spoiled by dinner there being so good the night before so expectations were high but while it was okay, I have had nicer.
The bread by the toaster was a bit off putting too - the crusts were hard and I wasn’t sure if this bread was not defrosting well or had been out from the day before: the waitress the night before mentioned there were only three for breakfast and that was a lot of bread for all of us so was some of it perhaps being put out for the second time?

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Carino • extended_group • ie
9
Pros:

Everything was co comfortable and smelled very good! The staff super friendly and the food delicious!

Cons:

There was a green light on for the entire night which was annoying during sleep. I didn’t know how to turn it off or if it was even possible. Would be great if this could be located away from the bed to make night more enjoyable.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Charles • family_with_children • gb
9
Cons:

The lights failed in the bathroom

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • family_with_children • gb
9
Lovely! With a nice view. And the staff were excellent. (Thomas aged 10)
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent with lovely overnight oats and delicious poached eggs (Thomas, aged 10)

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Johanna • couple • gb
10
Stunning, romantic, amazing service, perfect for a getaway.
Pros:

Beautiful location, building and communal areas are kept to a high standard. The food and drink was excellent. The rooms are beautiful and kept to a high standard. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Loved that pets are welcome.

Cons:

I would have liked flannels in the bathroom, a bath robe would have been great. Green exit light for safety was really bright, would have been good to have a curtain near door so can shade it a little, but keep it visible for safety.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Fellows • couple • gb
9
Gorgeous country hotel
Pros:

This was a lovely coyntry find near Witney. The Duty Manager was very welcoming and provided excellent customer service. Nothing was too much trouble. The service was very good overall and the food excellent.

Cons:

The heating in our room couldn't be lowered and it was too hot.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Carole • couple • au
10
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
One of my favourite places to stay and will use it as often as possible.
Pros:

The rooms are top draw, staff excellent and the food very good as well. Value for money for the rooms is great if you can avoid Fridays and Saturdays but can’t fault the place.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing to complain about.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee