the Jersey Arms Hotel

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Independent
5.6 (111 reviews)
Ardley Rd, Bicester, England, OX25 4AD , Bicester , GB
+44 1869 343234

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Garden
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
Front desk (limited hours)
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean room
Friendly service
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Lack of food and drink options

Categories

Cleanliness
4.06
There were multiple complaints about cleanliness, including musty smells and damp sheets.
Service
8.03
Service was generally reported as warm and helpful.
Location
7.57
The property's location was chosen positively, though noise was a concern.
Room Quality
5.02
Rooms were described as outdated and in poor condition but somewhat adequate.
Amenities
4.55
Limited amenities as the pub side was shut and no meals were provided.
Value for Money
6.01
Adequate for the price, but not satisfactory overall.
Food and Beverage
3.06
No food or drink options available as the pub side was shut.
Overall Experience
6.53
Overall disappointing experience primarily due to cleanliness and lack of amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:18

Property Description

Garden Views and Complimentary Amenities: Enjoy picturesque garden views and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access. Benefit from tour/ticket assistance and free onsite parking, along with daily housekeeping for your convenience.

Comfortable Guestrooms: Relax in one of the 20 guestrooms featuring complimentary wireless internet, cozy beds, and modern amenities like electric kettles. Freshen up in the bathrooms equipped with bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Convenient Location: With Bicester Golf and Country Club nearby and attractions like Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village within a short drive, the Jersey Arms Hotel in Bicester offers a prime location for your stay.

Book now for a relaxing getaway with great amenities at the Jersey Arms Hotel in Bicester!

Important information:

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

5.6
Based on 111 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.06
Service: 8.03
Location: 7.57
Room Quality: 5.02
Amenities: 4.55
Value for Money: 6.01
Food and Beverage: 3.06
Overall Experience: 6.53
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sam • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Gormley • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Ideal area

Cons:

No bar or evening meals , or cooked breakfast, just continental.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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lee • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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lee • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Louise • solo_traveller • gb
7
Functional, Clean and good Location
Pros:

Room was pleasant and clean with some nice touches, ie kettle, tv that works and fan in the room. Bathroom nice and spacious.
Breakfast was ok, plenty of variety for a continental breakfast, cereal, croissants, toast, crumpets, yoghurt etc. with juice and tea and coffee.
Parking great.

Cons:

Lighting in the room was poor, not many of the lightbulbs were working and most that did were flashing. I was going to report this on checkout, but there was not a member of staff on duty.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • gb
5
Shabby room
Pros:

The location was good

Cons:

I think the pics on their website were taken many years ago. Stains on carpet, shower was scalding and if you try to add more cold water then the flow of water was restricted to a mere trickle! There was tissue paper stuffed in an airing vent?? I booked a premier room but this was anything but!

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Mathura • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Everything was amazing

Cons:

The room a bit small

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • gb
3
Dirty
Pros:

Plenty of parking across the road. Nice old building.

Cons:

The room was very dirty, with visible dirt and cobwebs. The carpet had clearly not been vacuumed in several months maybe years?! As someone who is not very good at cleaning or keeping a clean a house myself, I dread to think how long it must take for dust to get that thick on the carpet. There was also a line of ants in the bathroom.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Lewis • couple • gb
4
Will not return unfortunately
Pros:

Not a lot, looks a lot better on the pictures. It is old and run down, needs some maintenance to say the least. Experienced two rooms, both with questionable DIY fixes etc.
The car park is an utter joke to! So if you have a nice car you care about, avoid this place.

The potential to be really nice, but the owners clearly do not want to spend money on improvements.

Cons:

First room smelt damp & mouldy, fridge present but not even turned on?! Cracked glass in bathroom window, paint peeling off most walls, awful shower curtains in both rooms (we swapped room) as yes, it was really that bad!

I could go on, but is there any point…..

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • solo_traveller • gb
3
Cons:

I was unaware that the door to my room was under five foot high. Not a good fire escape if it was needed especially because I'm 6'4"
it was difficult to plug my charge into the socket due to the being located too close to the floor
and room was invested with ants

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
1
Terrible, left before breakfast. The place was starting to make me feel physically sick.
Pros:

Nothing. Driving away was the best part.

Cons:

Nothing. It looks nothing like the pictures within booking.com
Stains on all surfaces and carpets. Not fit to house a dog.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Roy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Nice room.

Cons:

No bar/restaurant, car ride to get something to eat. We used ubber eats

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Historical buildings

Cons:

Needs a major refurbishment

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Caplin • family_with_children • gb
8
Even though, it was a late booking, we were happy to get a twin room and staff were very friendly
Pros:

I didn’t have breakfast there because I was in a hurry but the staff were very friendly and were happy to help with any issues that we raised.

Cons:

New bedding

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Pierce • solo_traveller • gb
4
not happy I will not be returning.
Pros:

I booked it last minute I was limited for options.

Cons:

Upon entering my room of the the hotel I noticed a few ants around on the sides and on the counters. As it was only a few I could accept this.
Once waking up in the morning I was shocked to see the amount of ants over the bedroom entering my bag.
I reported this to the man at reception and his response was ‘no one has complained about that before’ I then said we can go visit the room if he didn’t believe me but he disregarding my offer. he clearly could not be bothered and didn’t have a care in the world. If he can’t be bothered doing his job I suggest he should find a job he enjoys more.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • gb
2
Not worth the money!
Cons:

The photos seem to be very ‘put on’ we arrived and were only there for about 30 minutes before leaving and moving to stay at different hotel.

The rooms are very dated and the general area did not feel safe or looked after.

We had been given an upgrade, and if the room we got was an upgrade I would hate to see the original room I had booked.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Mel • solo_traveller • gb
5
Overnight stay
Pros:

Nice big room. Convenient for visiting family in nearby village

Cons:

No hot water. Room 9 could be opened when locked by pulling the door handle. We were only there overnight and didn't realise till the morning. Wouldn't leave any valuables in there.
No bar, No restaurant. Dated room a bit of redecorating would improve it lots.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Gülşah • extended_group • tr
4
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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humphries • solo_traveller • za
1
Dont stay
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Im not sure how anyone rates this place, looks nothing like the website, whilst its obviously an old building its really run down and scruffy. Bar was closed on a friday evening.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pleasant enough
Pros:

Car parking - location

Cons:

Dated interior- breakfast range - limited

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee