The Bird In Hand Inn, Witney

Hotels
9.3 (1925 reviews)
Whiteoak Green, Hailey , Witney , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Cashless payment available
Food delivered to guest room
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Great location
Cons:
Noise from deliveries
Stairs outside may be slippery

Categories

Cleanliness
9.28
Rooms were clean and well-maintained, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Service
9.75
Staff were extremely friendly and provided excellent service throughout the stay.
Location
9.29
Well-located for visiting the Cotswolds, enhancing the overall experience.
Room Quality
9.24
Rooms were large and comfortable, with only minor criticisms.
Amenities
8.77
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.23
Great value, particularly considering the quality of food and service.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Food was fabulous, with excellent breakfast and dinner options.
Overall Experience
9.55
A wonderful stay overall, with memorable dining and a welcoming atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 02:29

Property Description

Historic Charm with Modern Comforts
Experience a stay like no other at The Bird in Hand, a Grade II Listed building offering a blend of history and modern amenities. The 17th-century inn boasts plasma-screen TVs in each room, complemented by free Wi-Fi throughout.

Period Features and Cozy Atmosphere
Immerse yourself in the charm of yesteryears with Cotswold stone walls, beamed ceilings, and a roaring fireplace for winter evenings. Come summer, enjoy al fresco dining on the terrace, adding a touch of romance to your stay.

Culinary Delights and Relaxing Bar
Indulge in a taste of tradition with British and European cuisine served at the inn's restaurant. Pair your meal with real ales, wines, and spirits from the well-stocked bar, offering the perfect setting to unwind after a day of exploring.

Book your unforgettable stay at The Bird in Hand today and discover the beauty of the Cotswolds just a stone's throw away from Oxford.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 1 and older are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 11 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 1925 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 9.24
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 9.23
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Laraine couple gb
10
Excellent visit and would like to stay again.
Pros:

Very clean and well run. Food and drink excellent . Felt comfortable in bar straight away. Parking very easy in very large car park. Only stayed one night and would like to have stayed longer. Very good value for money.

Cons:

Perhaps could have had a few more toiletries but nothing major.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Large couple gb
9
A friendly place with excellent food
Pros:

Very friendly staff and excellent food. The room was comfortable and clean. We had a little dog with us and this location was excellent for this.

Cons:

Nothing - would happily go back!

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Judith couple gb
9
Friendly, welcoming country pub with excellent food and spacious comfortable accommodation.
Pros:

Perfect welcoming pub with really lovely spacious accommodation.
Had 2 breakfasts and an evening meal here, all excellent.

Cons:

Everything was brilliant.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Guy couple gb
10
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
9
Have stayed several times and staff always very friendly, nice place to stay !
Pros:

Room nice, food great

Cons:

Needs a decent coffee machine in the room please

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
J
Jane Michele family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

all food was excellent

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Graham couple gb
10
A perfect place to stay for bed and breakfast and also evening dinner. Could not fault in any way.
Pros:

Everything about our stay at the Bird in Hand was perfect. Our room was very clean and very comfortable. The main areas also very clean and the whole place had a lovely atmosphere. Dinner was absolutely fantastic and our compliments to the chef. The breakfast menu was varied and again the food was excellent. All of the staff wereso friendly and welcoming and professional we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or return.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Tiffany family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable beds. Tasty breakfast.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Gary extended_group us
9
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
G
Guy couple gb
9
Enjoyable.
Pros:

Good value and excellent staff. Brilliant evening meals.

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
N
nicholas couple gb
8
Great pub style hotel with fantastic food for dinner
Pros:

Excellent service great team

Cons:

Could do with updating bathrooms , bath very narrow for showering and individual basin taps look in character but not practical

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
J
James couple gb
9
Pros:

very friendly helpful staff

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple gb
9
Superb night away
Pros:

Great accommodation - chalet type rooms, very quiet area, rooms are spacious and airy. Staff are super friendly and welcoming to us and to our dog.

Cons:

Nothing, it was superb

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Dale couple gb
9
Great night away with the wife, very warm welcome and great staff and food : )
Pros:

Room was cosy and bed very comfy. Bar area had a lovely open fire and dinner and drinks was great. Nice mixed menu for dinner and lovely atmosphere.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent and restful stay.
Pros:

The food is excellent and service from staff is great. All the rooms are comfortable and clean and spaceous. Bathrooms are very good. Room service is very attentive. It is a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Beds are very cosy. Large car park.

Cons:

Nothing needs to change.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
10
I can’t recommend this place highly enough.
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff. Beautiful location. Stunning rooms

Cons:

Nothing at all. I would stay here any time.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
S
Suzi couple gb
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Easy to park, friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
L
Louise couple gb
10
Pros:

This is a wonderful pub. The rooms are spotless, the food is exceptional and the location is fantastic. What makes this place special though are the staff. Great fun, very attentive and knowledgeable. Thank you. We will be back

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
10
Lovely Stay
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff. Large comfortable rooms with direct access outside which was very convenient as we had our dog with us. Pet friendly was a real bonus.

Cons:

Nothing, everything was perfect.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
10
2026-02-23 via Nuitee