Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Clean and comfortable rooms
Great location
Cons:
Room was cold initially
Dinner and breakfast ended early

Categories

Cleanliness
9
The hotel was clean and well-maintained based on multiple positive reviews.
Service
9.5
Staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout various reviews.
Location
9
Superb location as noted in several reviews, particularly for countryside access.
Room Quality
9
Guests noted lovely large rooms and comfortable beds.
Amenities
9
Amenities were well-received, including a cozy bar and good breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.5
Overall value is great with positive remarks about the food and experience.
Food and Beverage
9
Food was excellent and varied, receiving consistent praise from guests.
Overall Experience
9
General sentiment across reviews suggests a consistently positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 05:55

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
The White Hart Hotel and Restaurant, with over 400 years of history, offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Each of the 24 en-suite bedrooms, including cottage suites and luxurious four-poster beds, is individually designed, ensuring a one-of-a-kind experience for every guest.

Gastronomic Delights and Cozy Atmosphere
Indulge in superb fresh food at the hotel's restaurant or unwind in the warm and welcoming bars with crackling log fires. The resident's lounge provides a cozy retreat, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the picturesque village of Dorchester-on-Thames and its surroundings.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Located just 8 miles south of Oxford, The White Hart Hotel is an ideal base for visitors looking to explore Oxford and the nearby attractions. With private parking available on-site, guests can conveniently venture out to discover the beauty and charm of the countryside.

Experience the perfect blend of history, comfort, and culinary delights at The White Hart Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable countryside getaway.

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: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    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 836 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9
M
Martin couple gb
10
Brilliant Service
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
L
lynne couple gb
10
Lovely stay in old quaint old coaching inn.
Pros:

Such a quaint property, lovely and cosy pub with old fires and great food.
Our four poster bedroom was quirky and warm, lovely clean bathroom.
Evening meal and breakfast were both excellent,
Thankyou,

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
T
Teresa solo_traveller gb
9
Good location and food. Great staff
Pros:

Good location. Good food. Good staff

Cons:

Bed not very comfortable unfortunately

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
9
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
10
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
S
Snell couple gb
8
Best place to stay in Dorchester!
Pros:

Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Comfortable and clean room. Dog friendly.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
10
Pros:

Our scores reflect our opinion of this regularly visited hotel

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple gb
9
Brilliant weekend stay.
Pros:

Great Welcombe, very comfy room and the food both evening meal and breakfast was excellent.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
M
marc couple gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
O
Olivia family_with_children gb
10
Loved our stay
Pros:

Welcoming staff, very helpful and friendly.
Easy to use,
Spacious room
Good quality breakfast

Cons:

Shower was a bit too harsh for me

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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DAVID couple gb
8
excellent value and lovelt food/beer
Pros:

The staff where very good even the ones who where obviously new to the job.
room was very clean and warm

Cons:

the only mild observation we had is that the room was in need of some tlc,cracks in the wall and worn carpet

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
C
christelvet Couples Thatcham, Berkshire, England
6
Mixed, sadly
Pros:

Brilliant area for walking, we booked for the good bed and breakfast deal and the excellent local walks.
The manager greeted us on arrival - he was effusive and very nice.
Room was nice but cold and stayed that way despite the radiators being on. We live in a cold house and this was colder!
Restaurant in the evening was not a great experience. The lad waiting the table was sweet but inexperienced and seemed to have no backup. We had to help him light the candle! Our table was in a chilly location beside the window.
I had decided to have a starter and dessert, but when it came to dessert despite three of the four options being things that you’d serve with custard, they had run out.a suggestion to pop to the coop over the road for some was met with a frank no from the restaurant/bar manager. On receiving the bill the ‘service charge’ was £12.50 instead of 12.5% which is a very sneaky way of taking more money from people….we notice as our bill was small, I wonder how many don’t notice, for our bill that was 28%, so quite hefty.
Very disappointed we pointed this out, to be presented with the ‘correct’ service charge, when we advised we weren’t willing to pay any service charge but offered to speak to the manager as the lad was looking very uncomfortable, all that happened was he was sent out with yet another bill,this one with no service charge on it. We made sure to be clear it wasn’t him we had the issue with,just the issue of overcharging. Shame, it really took the shine off my first night away in six months. Thank goodness breakfast was good and the walking superb.

2026-01-11 via Tripadvisor
C
christel couple gb
5
Disappointed
Pros:

Breakfast was super. Day manager lovely

Cons:

Room was cold. I mean our house is a draughty rural house and it was colder than that.
Also they tried a sneaky scam of charging £12.50 rather than 12.5% on our dinner bill, very uncool, as that was 28% of our actual bill. And they had no custard and were unwilling to pop across to the coop to pick some up (it’s literally opposite the hotel) so I was unable to have dessert

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
C
Charlotte couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

I just love this place! It’s so welcoming and friendly and Jonathan is just awesome! So dog friendly, food is delicious, shower was drenching and powerful!

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

My scores demonstrate my complete satisfaction as do our regular bookings

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
J
Jeffery couple gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel in a superb location food was excellent Lovely large room and super dog friendly the staff were excellent friendly and very approachable would definitely recommend and stay there again

Cons:

There was nothing not to like

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
A
Alexandra family_with_children fr
10
A perfect gateaway in the country side 🍃
Pros:

Everything was perfect !
A very nice place in a very cute village.
We had a wonderful New Year’s Eve.
The staff was friendly and welcoming.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
R
Rosanja couple nl
10
Pros:

De locatie, de uitstraling, het personeel, gastvrijheid, echt alles! We komen zeker terug!
Ruime keuze in ontbijt, onwijs aardig personeel die alles doet voor de gasten.

Cons:

Absoluut niks!

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
M
Montesino solo_traveller es
10
Pros:

La atención de Jonathan. El ambiente antiguo pero en muy buen estado, el cuidado con los detalles, el cariño con mi perrita, la excelente y deliciosa comida. Los alrededores son encantadores! Volveré...

Cons:

Nada, todo me gustó

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
G
gail couple gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Atmosphere

Cons:

Dinner and breakfast finished too early .
We went to pub across the road for dinner

2025-12-29 via Nuitee