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
J
John couple gb
9
Very enjoyable revisit
Pros:

Easy parking, quiet, scenic location and friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple gb
9
Lovely stay very good value for money have stayed before and will stay again.
Pros:

Full of character you get a real sense of history staying here.

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
S
S couple gb
9
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple gb
8
Very pleasant and friendly place
Pros:

Friendly and cosy place. Breakfast was excellent. The breakfast room/restaurant is very nice too.
Very convenient for parking.
It is in the centre of picturesque/quaint Dorchester.
It was immaculately clean.

Cons:

The double bed was slightly uncomfortable

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
P
Parr couple gb
10
Pros:

Everything, food was great, the room was perfect size and comfortable, the staff were great, we can't fault it. We love this hotel.

Cons:

The fact that we couldn't stay another night, but we both have work commitments, but we will be back.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
J
Joanne couple gb
7
Pros:

Good breakfast. Clean room. Plenty of tea/coffee/milk in room.

Cons:

Limited space in car park.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
J
Jackie couple gb
8
Beautiful location
Pros:

Nice pub. Lovely breakfast in the restaurant.
Room was nice and clean and bathroom was nice.

Cons:

Two small points, bathroom could perhaps have something in it to place your toiletries and they should really have some hand soap on the sink.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple gb
9
Pros:

Loved the place so full of character huge comfy bed nice area to watch the tele dog was made very welcome breakfast was nice the dining room was so nicely presented food in the bar was delicious the area was stunning shirt drive to Oxford

Cons:

That we couldn't have stopped longer

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
P
Phil couple gb
10
Value with class.
Pros:

Fantastic location near to our sons, great food and exceptional breakfast, friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple gb
9
Fantastic - really lovely stay, thank you
Pros:

Lovely staff, really comfortable and clean room with fantastic food. We had a super night, thank you.

Cons:

N/a

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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
D
David couple gb
10
Pros:

Our scores reflect our opinion of this regularly visited hotel

2026-01-20 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
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
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