The Dial House

Hotels
9 (1048 reviews)
High Street, , Oxford , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Exceptional food quality
Caring staff
Cons:
Room maintenance issues
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
The room showed signs of poor maintenance; there was dust and water damage.
Service
9.75
Staff were highly accommodating and showed genuine care for guests.
Location
9.75
Perfectly situated in the heart of a busy town.
Room Quality
7.75
The rooms were cozy, but some issues were reported, such as size and amenities.
Amenities
9.25
Standard quality for this hotel tier; some amenities were lacking.
Value for Money
8.75
Mixed comments regarding value considering some amenities were below expectations.
Food and Beverage
9.75
Exceptional food quality, well-presented meals.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall a lovely stay, despite minor issues with the room.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:50

Property Description

Historic Charm and Tranquil Gardens
Experience the enchanting ambiance of honey-hued stonewall buildings and peaceful gardens at The Dial House Hotel. Immerse yourself in the rich history and serenity of this idyllic village retreat.

Central Location and Nearby Attractions
Explore the wonders of Bourton-on-the-Water with ease, as the hotel is conveniently located near attractions like the Model Village, St. Lawrence’s Church, and Cotswold Motoring Museum. Take a short drive to visit Blenheim Palace and Sudeley Castle for more adventures.

Boutique Luxury and Comfortable Retreat
Indulge in a boutique hotel experience that combines contemporary flair with comfort. Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, The Dial House Hotel offers the perfect sanctuary for your Cotswolds getaway. Book now for a memorable escape.

Important information:

The hotel cannot accommodate children under 10 years of age.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: CVT

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 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
Based on 1048 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 9.75
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Josh • couple • gb
10
Friendly staff, great location, amazing stay
Pros:

Excellent location, a very comfortable and clean room with a fantastic bed. Staff were amazing and very accommodating. It was an incredible stay and we will definitely be returning

Cons:

Hard to fault it. Nothing to say

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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159mickeys • Family
2
DO NOT STAY HERE RUDE ARROGANT OWNER
Pros:

Nice room but unfortunately very noisy, Friday morning 7am their was building or maintenance works going on, which is not acceptable when travelling 200 miles for a relaxing weekend away, bonfire going on in the garden which then not allowed us to open the windows, prior to departure on Sunday we was not informed the residents only car park decided to host a car show with cars revving there engines between 09:30 to 10am before check out time, with a tight entrance and exit we was ordered by the abrupt rude and arrogant hotel manager/owner to reverse the entirety of the car park to allow a “super car” that was barely through the entrance to enter, this taking precedence over the residents of the hotel, we should of been made aware of this upon check in to prevent us driving through crowds of people, All in all not a relaxing weekend away. Manager/owner very rude and not interested in his paying customers, for £814.58 we will be seeking a partial refund for the unpleasant stay.

Manager/owner needs to learn some manners

DO NOT STAY HERE

2026-04-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Swati • solo_traveller • sg
8
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Location

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Mickey Stewart • couple • gb
1
Would never stay here again, rude staff, to expensive.
Pros:

The area

Cons:

Rude Staff, noisy room, builders working at 7am, car show on a sunday with no warning, cars revving.....

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • couple • gb
8
Nice hotel good location friendly staff. Fantastic food
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rather basic rooms

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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noelia • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • couple • gb
9
Highly recommend this amazing place!!
Pros:

Amazing atmosphere, very relaxed and staff were amazing!! Beautiful little oasis of calm in the middle of stunning Bourton on the water. Would highly recommend. Great breakfast too. Garden was lovely and a great sun trap!!

Cons:

Nothing to add here!!

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Carollondon1 • Family • London, England
8
Great food, high prices.
Pros:

Delicious food, well presented. Quite expensive compared to others in the area. Almost double the price of a lemon sole meal in a nearby restaurant. Friendly staff, efficient service.

2026-04-08 • via Tripadvisor
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HAYLEY • extended_group • gb
8
Good
Pros:

Breakfast with lovely and the location was great

Cons:

I was disappointed with the evening menu it was small and expensive plus 12.5 service charge

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Philipp • couple • de
9
Sehr schönes Hotel in einem schönen kleinen Ort
Pros:

Tolles Hotel, sehr freundliches Personal, super Frühstück

Cons:

Teppichboden, es war nachts sehr kalt im Zimmer.
Zimmer könnten etwas größer sein

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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vaguetravellers • Couples • Sydney, New South Wales
10
An enjoyable experience in an historic building
Pros:

We were glad that we were recommended this for our one night stay in Bourton-on-the-Water. We enjoyed staying in an historic building, friendly and helpful people, a couple of nice areas for drinks before and after dinner. It made it easy to park in their parking area and walk around the village.
The room was not large but it doesn't claim to be and it was certainly comfortable -- I think they (or their designer) have done a good job balancing the comfort factor within the building confines.
We had dinner there and enjoyed that too. A fun stay.

2026-04-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Nigel • couple • gb
9
Contributed so much to a memorable stay and look forward to our return.
Pros:

Perfect location, very friendly staff and amazing food, particularly breakfast and Sunday Roast.

Cons:

I was prepared to put up with the danger of low beams to stay in such a beautiful house.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Stefinex • couple • it
9
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
8
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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grant • couple • au
9
A wonderful place to stay
Pros:

A beautiful hotel in a very central location. Our room was very clean & comfortable

Cons:

The restaurant & bar were unfortunately not open the night we stayed

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Beatriz • family_with_children • es
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
5
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
10
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee