The Bird In Hand Inn, Witney

Hotels
9.3 (2007 reviews)
Whiteoak Green, Hailey , Witney , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Cashless payment available
Food delivered to guest room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Great location
Cons:
Noise from deliveries
Stairs outside may be slippery

Categories

Cleanliness
9.28
Rooms were clean and well-maintained, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Service
9.75
Staff were extremely friendly and provided excellent service throughout the stay.
Location
9.29
Well-located for visiting the Cotswolds, enhancing the overall experience.
Room Quality
9.24
Rooms were large and comfortable, with only minor criticisms.
Amenities
8.77
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.23
Great value, particularly considering the quality of food and service.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Food was fabulous, with excellent breakfast and dinner options.
Overall Experience
9.55
A wonderful stay overall, with memorable dining and a welcoming atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 02:29

Property Description

Historic Charm with Modern Comforts
Experience a stay like no other at The Bird in Hand, a Grade II Listed building offering a blend of history and modern amenities. The 17th-century inn boasts plasma-screen TVs in each room, complemented by free Wi-Fi throughout.

Period Features and Cozy Atmosphere
Immerse yourself in the charm of yesteryears with Cotswold stone walls, beamed ceilings, and a roaring fireplace for winter evenings. Come summer, enjoy al fresco dining on the terrace, adding a touch of romance to your stay.

Culinary Delights and Relaxing Bar
Indulge in a taste of tradition with British and European cuisine served at the inn's restaurant. Pair your meal with real ales, wines, and spirits from the well-stocked bar, offering the perfect setting to unwind after a day of exploring.

Book your unforgettable stay at The Bird in Hand today and discover the beauty of the Cotswolds just a stone's throw away from Oxford.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 1 and older are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 11 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

9.3
Based on 2007 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 9.24
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 9.23
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Sue • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Staff friendly and accomodating. Dinner was great, good selection of daily specials and good selection for breakfast

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Laraine • couple • gb
10
Enjoyed very much and would like to stay again.
Pros:

The food was exceptional. Very clean and relaxing. Felt comfortable in bar straight away,

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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susn • solo_traveller • gb
9
Comfy place to stay with wide range of things to do in the area
Pros:

Spacious room excellent food

Cons:

Slight smell of drains at entrance to bird in hand

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Hui • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • au
5
Disappointing - better guest care required and avoid upstairs rooms
Pros:

Main building and eating area / bar has charm, good and quiet location at the entry to the cotswolds, nice breakfast with good range of options

Cons:

We arrived just after 9:30pm (which we had communicated to the staff) and were met in the rain with a locked door with a note on it saying we had to go directly to our room, despite seeing staff inside cleaning up the bar. It is unacceptable to not greet guests at an hour like that when we turned up exactly as communicated. We had also requested via the website email address several days earlier a pre prepared meal when we arrived given we had just travelled from the other side of the world (Australia) but no one ever responded. We were allocated an upstairs room and found ourselves in wet dark conditions having to lug two suitcases up a slippery and not undercover staircase to get to our room which frankly was pretty dangerous.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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julian • family_with_children • gb
10
Great place, great location. Would highly recommend.
Pros:

Staff were very friendly, food was good, room was very comfortable and quiet.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great dinner and breakfast; lovely staff very helpful. Quiet location, and nice ambience.

Cons:

Shower access difficult for us oldies, as stepping over bath, without a grab handle can be tricky and slippery.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
9
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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PHILIP • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Quiet location, good food, friendly staff who can't do enough for you.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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julie • couple • gb
10
Perfect stop over hotel.
Pros:

Excellent restaurant, lovely staff.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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naoko • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Accommodation is close to blenheim Palace, cotswolds, quiet area, dog friendly, all staff are very present and helpful. Accommodation is clean, and food quality is excellent. We stay at this accommodation once a year. We are repeaters.

Cons:

None

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Joanne Sharman • couple • gb
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Geramelia • couple • gb
8
Would definitely visit the pub again and the breakfast was tasty and good value.
Pros:

The pub and the staff were absolutely great. the staff were friendly and very efficient. Theyn couldn't do enough for us and made us feel very welcome. Th breakfast was well presented and tasty especially the full english and also the vegetarian breakfast. The breakfast was good value. Would have been nice to have some Muesli (not in a packet) otherwise great.

Cons:

The accommodation was a bit shabby and dated. Carpets old and the bathrooom was quite small and could have benefitted from somewhere to put wash bags etc.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • gb
10
Great place to stay, definitely recommend
Pros:

Lovely spacious room, very clean and had everything you would need. Staff were great, really friendly and helpful and the breakfast was superb. Definitely recommended.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Everything was to our satisfaction.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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M walker • extended_group • gb
10
Traditional pub menu, exceptional ingredients, all cooked to perfection with brilliant service.
Pros:

Great selection of drinks. Dogs are welcome. Pub menu offering great food - how it should be done! The kitchen worked hard to cater for one of our party's food intolerances. Overall the service was brilliant - great team of staff!

Cons:

Rooms were spacious & very clean but perhaps a little dated for the price.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Bob • couple • gb
10
Loved it - would happily recommend
Pros:

Excellent stay with a great dinner and breakfast - would definitely recommend

Cons:

Clean rooms with plenty of space with a restaurant close by serving excellent food

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Jason • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • au
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee