The Old Talbot

Hotels
Eviivo
7 (12 reviews)
77 Watling Street , Towcester , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Birdwatching nearby
Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Free wired internet
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Computer station
Birdwatching nearby
Ice skating nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Isolated location
Misrepresented amenities
Lack of dining options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
5
Mixed reviews on service with some guests complaining about WiFi issues and lack of information about amenities.
Location
3
Guests were dissatisfied with the isolated location, lack of nearby dining options, and long driving distances to amenities.
Room Quality
6.5
Rooms were described as okay, but the ambiance felt unwelcoming and isolated.
Amenities
5
Guests were disappointed with the closed pub and lack of nearby facilities, impacting their overall experience.
Value for Money
4
Many guests felt that the value for money was not justified due to the misrepresented amenities and isolated location.
Food and Beverage
4.5
Guests were dissatisfied with the lack of dining options and misinformation about onsite restaurant closure.
Overall Experience
5.3
The overall experience was negatively impacted by the isolated location, misrepresented amenities, and lack of dining options.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-04 10:38

Property Description

Delightful Dining Experience at Restaurant and Bar/Lounge
At The Old Talbot, indulge in a scrumptious meal at the restaurant and savor a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge, ensuring a pleasurable dining experience.

Convenient Amenities and Services
Enjoy modern conveniences such as complimentary wired internet, a business center, and free self parking, promising a hassle-free stay where you can attend to business needs efficiently and explore the area without worrying about parking.

Prime Location for Nearby Attractions
Only a short drive away from Silverstone Circuit and National Bowl, The Old Talbot offers easy access to popular destinations, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking both comfort and convenience.
To experience the charm of The Old Talbot and explore Towcester, book your stay now!

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are allowed

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 12 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 5
Location: 3
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 5
Value for Money: 4
Food and Beverage: 4.5
Overall Experience: 5.3
V
Verified traveler
4
Good rooms, nowhere to eat.
Pros:

The rooms were very clean and comfortable, but the WiFi did not work and they forgot to mention that the attached p Gastro pub was closed, which was the only reason I choose this hotel in the 1st place.

2025-04-08 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Rooms okay, but isolated and unwelcoming
Pros:

The hotel was advertised as being part of a pub with bar and restaurant. However, the pub is permanently closed and the 6 rooms are off the car park. There’s nowhere within walking distance to get food and even to drive took a while. The rooms were okay but the place felt isolated, dark and unwelcoming.

2025-02-08 via Nuitee
M
Mary-Anne partner
4
Pros:

No breakfast is available at this property. The Expedia website has breakfast available. Very disappointing to discover in the morning that the pub is locked with nothing available . Very expensive rooms if you can’t even get breakfast. This is not a hotel or B&B just a nice room with lots of road noise.

2024-08-22 via Nuitee
R
Ruth partner
10
Pros:

The room was beautiful

2024-06-30 via Nuitee
R
Rachel
10
Pros:

I stayed for two nights and the room was lovely. The staff at the pub were amazing, so helpful and accommodating.

2024-05-24 via Nuitee
A
Allan
2
Pros:

The Fire Alarm went of just after 6 am. I checked the other 4 rooms no sign of fire, my colleague phoned the emergency number, which went to voicemail he left a massage but no one got back to him the Alarm was going off continuously so we thought we better not get in the shower. We had 3 rooms and all 7 of us went for our day at Silverstone without a shower, no one from the Hotel got in touch 😡.

2024-04-10 via Nuitee
H
Heidi
6
It was okay.
Pros:

My trip was fine on the whole. I stay in accommodation away from home often and as I write this on 25th January this rating was my ninth night away from home since 2.1.24. I was disappointed to realise that breakfast was from 10.30am as I had to work the next day and had an earlier start. I was offered a packet of biscuits and a quakers porridge pot but unfortunately I cannot abide porridge. They did offer to make me some pain au chocolat that evening but I declined. So my experience of a ‘cold breakfast from 7am’ was not realised unfortunately; a slight inconvenience as I tend to have a backup plan. The room itself was nicely appointed. It did have a coffee machine in the room, however there were no coffee pods provided. When I arrived I did use the kettle to make a brew (from my own supplies) but found the kettle had water in - I know someone possibly vacated that room that morning, however I prefer not to be reminded of that fact if I can avoid it. There was also toilet paper in the toilet - again, not a massive deal but it might be nice if it were flushed ahead of a new arrival. There were toilettries in the room, 2 lots of body milk and 2 lots of conditioner. I’m used to staying away from home so I don’t tend to be reliant on these things. There was kitchen roll ‘hung’ on the inside of the glazed panel in the door which I suppose served a purpose… The bed was mega comfy, the room was warm enough (and controllable), the TV was great and the food in the bar was superb. 👌

2024-01-25 via Nuitee
A
Andrew
6
Stopover
Pros:

Disappointed really we stayed at the Old Talbot as a stopover for a flight from Luton airport, when we arrived the heating wasn’t working in the Pub,We ordered food
2 burgers, mine was good to be fair but my wife was disappointed, on the menu it stated veggie patty burger, but when it came it was just the cheap blended veggie fritter you get in fish and chip shops. After or food the relief Manager who was very nice gave us a drink on the house as an apology for the heating, but he then informed us that breakfast wasn’t until 10:30 which was no good for us as we had to leave at 10 for the airport, which meant we had to buy food at the airport. He did give us a breakfast bag with cereal but it wasn’t the English breakfast we expected, on leaving we noticed a sign out side stating breakfast served from 8:30?
As I said the relief manager was very nice, the room was lovely, but overall a dissatisfied

2023-11-16 via Nuitee
E
Ewell
10
Great Place, Great Staff.
Pros:

All fresh new rooms and spotlessly clean. Staff were super friendly & helpful. Breakfast it just a small affair but the world famous (if you're a motorbike nut) Super Sausage Cafe, is only 1/2 a mile up the road and is superb.
The food in the hotel is otherwise excellent.

2023-11-01 via Nuitee
S
Sergejs
10
Pros:

Thank you for service and nice room

2023-10-04 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pie delight
Pros:

Scrupulously clean and friendly. Dinner we had homemade pies. Fantastic.

2023-10-02 via Nuitee
S
Scott
10
Pros:

Lovely little place to stay, a plug socket with a usb outlet would have been a welcome addition but doesnt detract from a lovely room. The young waitress serving that evening was excellent, polite, friendly and point. Breakfast at 10am doesn't work for business trips but it wouldnt prevent me from staying again.

2023-08-12 via Nuitee