Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
Laundry
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 937 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
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Michelle extended_group gb
9
Comfortable room, great staff.
Pros:

Beautiful old building, very quirky, especially the deluxe room with leopard print carpets. The staff were so friendly and helpful along with the owner who was as quirky as the hotel. 😁

Cons:

It was a bit out of the way. But many use it as a base for walking holidays. That’s not my thing but that’s not the hotel’s fault. Breakfast on the first morning was fabulous but not so much on the second, maybe change over of chef? Wouldn’t stop us coming back though.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Alina couple gb
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely welcoming hotel with fabulous staff but not all rooms refurbished yet.
Pros:

The staff were excellent and the refurbished rooms were too.

Cons:

The room that we stayed in wasn't refurbished and the mattresses were worn and not comfortable but we needed a ground floor with walk in shower this time so we stayed put. Would definitely stay again if the room has been refurbished or fit enough to use the stairs.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Charlie solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Marie-Christine family_with_children gb
10
Wonderful stay at this fabulous independent hotel full of character!
Pros:

Beautiful independent hotel full of character, perfectly located. Delicious breakfast and dinner. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend it!!

Cons:

Nothing, loved everything!

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Iain extended_group gb
8
A great second trip. Jonathan's TLC made the trip.
Pros:

Huge room, lovely staff

Cons:

Common areas could do with a clean

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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moore solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The stay was perfect for what we needed the staff were lovely and the breakfast in the morning was delicious

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Carlotta solo_traveller it
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
A
Aleksandr couple ru
5
Pros:

Location, authentic design

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Denise couple gb
10
We had a lovely stay and would definitely come back. We would also recommend to our Friend’s.
Pros:

We liked that it was in a lovely Village and it was so peaceful. Your breakfast was excellent too.

Cons:

Not applicable

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Malcolm couple gb
6
Not as great as we expected
Pros:

Staff all helpful. Nice village and location. Good carpark space. Nice bar area and good breakfast.

Cons:

TBH I upgraded the room to make it a nice occasion. The room was one of the older rooms, in the apex of the roof and so very hot. It was also immediately above the beer garden. The paint work - especially on the stairs - was sticky and marked and the rooms had a bit of a musky smell.
In fairness there were a number of newer rooms which I'm sure were better and friends had stayed previously and were very positive. I would have just provided this feedback to someone when we left, but no one asked...

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
7
OK
Pros:

Nice character, well decorated, quiet, breakfast was nice

Cons:

No air conditioning, couldn’t park as car park was full (quite small), bedding had a large tear in the sheet

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Mario solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Aspetto tipicamente Inglese, bello il contesto intorno, prodotti di qualità.

Cons:

Una delle stanze non era il massimo della pulizia. Per il resto tutto ok

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Katheryn couple gb
10
Loved it!
Pros:

Beautiful room and pub. Excellent food at evening meal and breakfast.

Cons:

Using sachets for coffee, milk and sauces. Too much plastic waste.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Lorraine solo_traveller gb
8
Room was lovely, but breakfast not great
Pros:

The room was fab, very nicely decorated
En suite superb

Cons:

Breakfast, wrong orders & cold
WIFI not great

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Rogers solo_traveller gb
10
Super short stay at the White Hart, Dorchester on Thames
Pros:

Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed a delicious beef roast dinner Sunday night and the cooked breakfasts were good.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Larry solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
M
Martyn couple gb
9
Quiet country hotel with nice atmosphere near enough to Oxford to visit each day
Pros:

Nice village location,quiet and friendly

Cons:

No ,it’s a little dated but thats part of the charm

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Silke solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

The location is great to visit Oxford.
Breakfast and dinner was delicious. The staff was very friendly and the room just underwent renovation. Parking on site. All good.

Cons:

Showering in a bath tub is always a bit messy.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee