The George Inn

Hotels
8.6 (1070 reviews)
Lower Street Barford St. Michael , Barford Saint Michael , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Cozy atmosphere
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent food quality
Outdated furnishings

Categories

Cleanliness
7.43
Multiple reviews highlighted cleanliness issues, with several mentions of dirty tables and overlooked details.
Service
9.9
Generally positive sentiments regarding staff friendliness and attentiveness.
Location
9.94
The location is praised for being peaceful and lovely, enhancing the stay.
Room Quality
8.39
Some rooms were comfortable but complaints about outdated furnishings and unclear heating issues were noted.
Amenities
8.92
Amenities were satisfactory, though some reviews mentioned missing features such as luxurious bath products.
Value for Money
7.88
Comments indicate mixed feelings regarding the value, with some guests feeling overpriced for the experience.
Food and Beverage
7.43
The food received multiple complaints for being bland and lacking options, impacting the overall satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.9
Despite several issues, many reviews still reflect overall enjoyment but with some disappointment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Beautiful Gardens
Located in Barford Saint Michael, just 21 km from Blenheim Palace, The George Inn offers a 5-star experience with a garden, free private parking, and a terrace. Indulge in the comfort of well-equipped rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, garden views, and coffee machines. The private bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries and plush bed linen, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Exceptional Dining Experience
Savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. Room service is also available for guests wanting to dine in the comfort of their rooms.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and explore nearby attractions such as the University of Oxford and Walton Hall. With Birmingham Airport just 74 km away, The George Inn is the perfect choice for your next getaway.

Important information:

Please note that pets are not allowed in the following room types: Deluxe King Room, Deluxe Double Room and Deluxe Double Room with open Bathroom.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Parking

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

  • 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1070 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.43
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.94
Room Quality: 8.39
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 7.43
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Mardi • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Mónika • couple • hu
10
I can only recommend it!!!
Pros:

Beautiful surroundings, safe neighborhood. Excellent breakfast, plentiful. Friendly staff. We were in a garden room with 2 dogs, we fit comfortably. Truly dog-friendly accommodation.
Gyönyörű környezet, biztonságos környék. Reggeli kitűnő, bőséges. Személyzet barátságos. 2 kutyával voltunk kerti szobában, kényelmesen elfértünk. Igazán kutyabarát szállás.

Cons:

everything was perfect.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • couple • gb
10
Great.
Pros:

Old country charm in a great location.

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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jhora • solo_traveller • gb
8
Friendly, pleasant and good value for money with discount
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Location was good. I like the fact that they called me on my way to ask me if I wanted to eat there because they it was late and they're wanting to know if they could close the kitchen. That was quite a nice little touch

Cons:

I mean I got it at a very heavily discounted price. The original price is 150 pound a night and if I paid that much I would have been severely disappointed. Booking.com gives it five star rating. I don't know if that means it's a five-star hotel but when I arrived I realised it really wasn't a five-star hotel at all. There's nothing wrong with it but I would have been disappointed if I had to pay 150 definitely but at the price I paid at the heavily discounted price of around 70 more than satisfied

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Clive • couple • gb
9
Exceeded our expectations at all levels. Would highly recommend this venue to anyone. Thank you the “ George” team
Pros:

A lovely old English pub with a welcoming atmosphere. The menu and quality of food was excellent
Our room was amazing!

Cons:

Although our room was comfortable (just) I couldn’t turn the heating up at all…. The radiators were permanently cold

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
8
Very good
Pros:

In all aspects the staff were very helpful, especially changing the room for us on arrival. The only downside was the unclean cutlery at dinner. The breakfast was delicious.

Cons:

See above

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
8
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Cath • family_with_children • gb
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

The room big and comfortable and clean. Comfy bed. The dog was welcomed and not an issue.
Wonderfully quiet and pretty rural village.
Breakfast was the star of the show.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • extended_group • gb
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
10
Was just great
Pros:

Was just great, many thanks to the staff, really nice breakfast thanks Chef, i think you came in just to cook our breakfast, that's real dedication

Cons:

nothing.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Katryna • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Amazing breakfast and good food in the pub for dinner

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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james • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect stay
Pros:

Excellent

Cons:

Everything

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Jon • couple • gb
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
7
Lovely accommodation. Good food. Needs a little work on ironing out the small details.
Pros:

Our room was absolutely beautiful and to a very high standard. Staff were friendly. Food (once it arrived) was good.

Cons:

I would rate higher, however we had the following issues:
Our room was freezing on arrival as the team had forgot to put the heating on which is an oversight I understand but not really acceptable in February and for the price of the room.
Our dinner order took 1.5 hours as there was a problem with the kitchen printer; the staff were apologetic but it did put a damper on the evening. Our waiter who was very friendly also seemed a little unsure of what he was doing so could do with some further training.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
10
A Real Rural Retreat of Quality
Pros:

There was actually nothing to not like about this very wonderful retreat…
An excellent welcome, fabulous rooms and my only regret was I didn’t sample the menu..

Cons:

Absolutely nothing…!!

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • couple • gb
10
We had an amazing stay at The George Inn. Will definitely be back. Thank you to all the staff there, especially Kirsty.
Pros:

Lovely, comfy and beautifully decorated property. Great location and peaceful

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was perfect

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Mauricio • couple • gb
8
Nice room and the staff are very friendly but food in the restaurant needs improvement.
Pros:

The bathroom and the continental breakfast.

Cons:

The restaurant food was overpriced and not quality at all.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • gb
8
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly and happy staff. Room was very clean and cosy. Food was excellent

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee