The Cosener's House

Hotels
8.1 (1706 reviews)
15 Abbey Close , Abingdon , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good breakfast
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Limited parking
Strong cleaning materials

Categories

Cleanliness
7.93
Clean and tidy, but room was small.
Service
8.4
Friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.44
Beautiful location, ideal for accessing downtown and the river.
Room Quality
7.89
Room was comfortable but some rooms were described as 'tired'.
Amenities
7.92
Basic amenities, but some guests mentioned a need for better Wi-Fi.
Value for Money
7.88
Good overall value, but parking was a concern during busy times.
Food and Beverage
7.93
Breakfast was lovely, but a better coffee option would be ideal.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall a pleasant stay with mostly positive feedback.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:53

Property Description

Charming Hotel in Abingdon with Garden and Bar

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
The guest rooms at The Cosener's House are elegantly furnished with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom. Whether you're relaxing in bed or catching up on work at the desk, comfort is guaranteed.

Delicious Dining Options and Relaxing Terrace
Start your day with a delightful continental or full English breakfast at the hotel's restaurant. After a day of exploring, unwind on the terrace with a refreshing drink while enjoying the serene surroundings.

Convenient Facilities and Exceptional Service
With a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, and a shared lounge, The Cosener's House ensures that your stay is hassle-free. The attentive staff is always ready to assist, making your experience truly memorable.

Book your stay at The Cosener's House now for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1706 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.93
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.44
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 7.92
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 7.93
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Barry Croft solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, good atmosphere, great location.

Cons:

Indecipherable WiFi instructions

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Luxurious room and lovely breakfast

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Dirk extended_group be
8
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Hans solo_traveller be
8
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Mia solo_traveller gb
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple gb
7
A very enjoyable stay in Abingdon
Pros:

Lovely location, great view of The Thames from our room

Cons:

We didn't get to eat in the restaurant as there was a wedding on the day we arrived, this made parking difficult and it was a little noisy but it didn't spoil our stay too much

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Dasunika couple gb
7
The room was nice
Pros:

The room was clean, spacious and well-maintained, and the fan was a great addition during the hot weather, it really helped keep the room comfortable. I also appreciated the thoughtful touches like the tea sachets and the full set of bathroom amenities, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and soap. The location was quiet and peaceful, making it a relaxing place to stay. Breakfast was nice English breakfast.

Cons:

There were a couple of disappointing aspects. There was no clear information about how to access the WiFi, which would have been helpful.(if there was sign inside the room that would be good) More importantly, we had an uncomfortable experience during breakfast. While a staff member offered toast to other guests, we were not asked. As South Asian guests, we couldn’t help but feel overlooked it may have been a mistake, but it left us feeling quite unwelcome.

With a few improvements in communication and attentiveness, this could be a much better experience for all guests.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Luana solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Excellent location, very helpful and friendly staff and good price. The room was spotless.

Cons:

The room got boiling hot and there’s no air conditioning. The staff was very nice and gave me a fan when I wandered around the hotel unable to sleep at 2am. The breakfast was quite meh - I expected more from a 5 star hotel. Similar to what you’d get at a Travelodge.
Hotel is lovely but a bit outdated.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller fr
9
Perfect
Pros:

Excellent facilities in a lovely house with character

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Steven extended_group gb
8
hotel is in a great setting over looking the Thames. 5 min walk to local bars
Pros:

the staff were extremely helpful especially getting cooling fans in a heat wave.

Cons:

the premises needs a way of cooling the rooms and breakfast room..

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Mike couple gb
9
Place was very scenic and beautiful. The food was practically non existent.
Pros:

The situation of the hotel and rooms were very picturesque. Our room had an amazing view overlooking the river. Very clean and modern room with a comfy bed and lovely bathroom.

Cons:

Plug socket on both sides of the bed was needed.
Had to checkout early before breakfast and was offered a takeaway breakfast which was very poor. There was no bottle of water, no spoon to eat the yogurt, 2 tiny slices of bread with a jam and marmalade portion, no butter and no knife to spread the jam. Also the restaurant was closed as a function was on and had to go elsewhere for an evening meal.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Charmian couple gb
8
Pros:

Good breakfast, particularly enjoyed the Greek yogurt with fruit compote.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Judi couple gb
7
Great location in a lovely setting.
Pros:

Beautiful setting right next to the Thames.
Comfortable bed & a good nights sleep.
Excellent cooked breakfast.
Helpful staff.

Cons:

Whatever I tried, I could not access the WiFi. The QR code to be scanned didn’t appear to connect whilst downstairs. When it did come up whilst upstairs, it keep saying invalid username or password despite getting a Message through on my phone giving me the username & password to log in. Very frustrating.
Room 18 appeared to be a newly refurbished room which looked nice, although the layout was rather cramped. May have been better to have a sliding door to the shower room as door couldn’t fully open due to bed being too close. The new shower room was quite tight & although we had 2 hand towels & 2 bath towels, there were no hooks or towel rail to hang them from! The one small self adhesive hook on the wall fell off when I shut the door, so just squished it back on. Definitely not strong enough to hold a towel.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller gb
6
Staff lovely room basically,which was disappointing.
Pros:

Very good

Cons:

Room sold as luxury double and wasn't a king-size. Bed.Room so hot no air conditioning couldnt open windows much.Given a large noisy fan which didn't help sleep.Was not a luxury room.Very basic.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple gb
6
A dated but comfortable hotel in a lovely quiet location by the Thames.
Pros:

It’s in a very quiet scenic location. It is a period house, albeit decor is a bit tired looking, especially the big hallway. The staff were very friendly. Food was very good. especially breakfast. Bedroom 19 was comfortable but see comments re access to room & bathroom.

Cons:

We were allocated room 19 with access to it via several corridors & stairways & through heavy fire doors (which accept is a necessity). The bathroom was along a corridor from the bedroom with 3 steps up to it. There was no sensor light in the corridor (which there are in other corridors) & as light switch not immediately outside bedroom door, & because of 3 steps to the bathroom, the corridor light was left on all night for safety. The shower is over the bath but not anti slip. No hooks to hang towels etc and no shelving to put toiletries on. Feedback on this aspect was given to reception.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Alexandra couple at
8
nettes kleines Hotel in malerischer ländlicher Umgebung
Pros:

das Hotel war erstaunlich gut von Oxford aus mit dem Bus zu erreichen. Die Lage war sehr ruhig aber doch in gehweite zum Ortskern. Die Umgebung war auch sehr malerisch mit kleinem Kanal auf dem Bote am Garten vorbeifuhren.
Der check-in war auch sehr spät noch möglich was für uns sehr praktisch war und das Personal war höflich und zuvorkommend. Selbst am Abend bei bereits geputzter Bar haben wir noch ohne Probleme alles zu trinken bekommen.
Das Frühstück war natürlich klassisch englisch, was jetzt weniger unseren Geschmack trifft aber man hat trotzdem genügend anderes leckeres gefunden. Es war nicht irrsinnig umfangreich aber dem kleinen Hotel entsprechend und es wurde bis zum Frühstücksende noch alles aufgefüllt.

Cons:

das Haus ist etwas verwinkelt und unübersichtlich. Die Beschriftung könnte da evtl. etwas verbessert werden. Unser Zimmer war zwar klein aber für kurze Aufenthalte völlig ausreichend. Die Dusche im Bad war allerings schon sehr klein. Das hat aber das sehr saubere frisch sanierte Bad wieder etwas aufgewogen.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sebastian solo_traveller de
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
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Pros:

Location excellent, breakfast good

Cons:

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2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple gb
8
Lovely riverside location. Comfortable, spacious room . Friendly staff.
Pros:

Location is beautiful and well situated for Oxford. The room was spacious and comfortable. All staff very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Satnav did not take us to the correct place on a dark January night. Further descriptors from the hotel would have helped

2026-01-18 via Nuitee