The Bird In Hand Inn, Witney

Hotels
9.3 (2095 reviews)
Whiteoak Green, Hailey , Witney , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 2095 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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Masashi couple jp
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
9
We will be back!
Pros:

Service good, staff pleasant and helpful. Food excellent and room comfortable and clean.

Cons:

Nothing not to like really, but if I want to be fussy, the route to get to the nearby woodland dog walk is via a grass verge close to the main road where passing traffic is very close and fast. No “ Doggy bins for disposal of the inevitable “ collection “

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Senkpiel extended_group gb
7
Pleasant overall
Pros:

Friendly staff, charming exterior, great food

Cons:

The rooms are lacking a bit of charm and the carpet feels slightly dirty

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Joanna solo_traveller gb
6
It was ok
Pros:

Location suited us but the room was very hot with no air con, small fan was not enough

Cons:

The lights went out for about 30 min in the evening which stopped all we planned to do

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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M T couple gb
9
Recommended
Pros:

Great position for what we wanted to do (visit family) waaaaay cheaper than anyone else and just as good. We didn't eat in the restaurant as we were meeting friends for dinner but had a very good breakfast. The cost of our twin room was about half the cost of a double anywhere else. The staff were lovely and very friendly and the breakfast was delicious. The bed seemed alarmingly soft but was very comfortable.

Cons:

The room was quite hot. There were windows both ends, which was great as we could get a through draft, in theory, but in practice, the extractor from the kitchens was chugging away on the roof next to one so it was a bit loud to have open at night.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Rick family_with_children gb
9
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Jonathan solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
8
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Ken solo_traveller ca
8
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Karnat70 solo_traveller gb
10
Exceptional Place and Staff.
Pros:

From the moment we got to this place we knew we were going to love the Bird in Hand. We were greeted by a very lovely member of staff who was incredibly helpful and you could see she loved her job. We had lunch once we were settled in our beautiful room which was spotless!! Had everything we wanted, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, fan.
The food was outstanding, everything was homemade and I must say I'd wish we could had stayed longer to try the whole menu😁
Daisy our friends dog absolutely loved running around meeting people, sampling our food👌 The staff seemed to love her too!!
Thank you to the very friendly owners and staff, they seem like one big family, which reflects in everything they do.
We highly, highly recommend this place. We will definitely be back.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing negative to say about this place.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Christian solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Tutto, dalla stanza alla prima colazione.
Abbiamo usufruito anche della cena e siamo rimasti molto soddisfatti.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
8
Great restaurant!
Pros:

The food was delicious and the staff were extremely attentive, friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious.

Cons:

The rooms were dated.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
10
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wished we had booked another few nights.
Pros:

Excellent very peaceful place to stay.

Every single member of staff were so friendly and couldn’t do enough for you.

The evening meals and breakfasts were superb.

Cons:

Maybe little bigger bottles of toiletries in the rooms but otherwise nothing to complain about.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Jonathan solo_traveller gb
10
Great place to stay, comfy and quiet in a lovely location
Pros:

Location and very comfy

Cons:

Only thing I struggled with was the prices of the evening menu, but that I am sure is more a me thing, don’t stay away very often and things have gone up, but food was lovely. So not a negative more a ‘ that’s the way things are now’

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Denise solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely welcome and friendly staff. Would visit again.
Pros:

Situated off road, plenty of parking and space between pub and rooms.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Richard family_with_children gb
10
Superb in every way.
Pros:

Everything. Beautiful location, beautiful building, clean, modern, friendly. Rooms were large and modern, immaculately clean. Setting is beautiful, overlooking rolling fields. The restaurant in the evening was lovely and the food was absolutely superb, and decent value. Morning breakfast again was delicious, varied and good portions. Staff couldn’t have been friendlier. An all round lovely visit and we will def be back.

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Mario solo_traveller br
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Tina extended_group gb
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Joanne solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Rosie couple gb
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee