The George Inn

Hotels
8.6 (1250 reviews)
Lower Street Barford St. Michael , Barford Saint Michael , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Cozy atmosphere
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent food quality
Outdated furnishings

Categories

Cleanliness
7.43
Multiple reviews highlighted cleanliness issues, with several mentions of dirty tables and overlooked details.
Service
9.9
Generally positive sentiments regarding staff friendliness and attentiveness.
Location
9.94
The location is praised for being peaceful and lovely, enhancing the stay.
Room Quality
8.39
Some rooms were comfortable but complaints about outdated furnishings and unclear heating issues were noted.
Amenities
8.92
Amenities were satisfactory, though some reviews mentioned missing features such as luxurious bath products.
Value for Money
7.88
Comments indicate mixed feelings regarding the value, with some guests feeling overpriced for the experience.
Food and Beverage
7.43
The food received multiple complaints for being bland and lacking options, impacting the overall satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.9
Despite several issues, many reviews still reflect overall enjoyment but with some disappointment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Beautiful Gardens
Located in Barford Saint Michael, just 21 km from Blenheim Palace, The George Inn offers a 5-star experience with a garden, free private parking, and a terrace. Indulge in the comfort of well-equipped rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, garden views, and coffee machines. The private bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries and plush bed linen, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Exceptional Dining Experience
Savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. Room service is also available for guests wanting to dine in the comfort of their rooms.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and explore nearby attractions such as the University of Oxford and Walton Hall. With Birmingham Airport just 74 km away, The George Inn is the perfect choice for your next getaway.

Important information:

Please note that pets are not allowed in the following room types: Deluxe King Room, Deluxe Double Room and Deluxe Double Room with open Bathroom.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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

8.6
Based on 1250 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.43
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.94
Room Quality: 8.39
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 7.43
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Sylvie couple gb
8
Quiet place to stop one night with easy parking
Pros:

The main house

Cons:

The rooms are a bit outdated

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Grant couple gb
5
Okay but …….
Pros:

Location was perfect

Cons:

Tired and needs a bit of a revamp. Not the hotel areas but the disabled access bedroom definitely

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
2
Looking for an upgrade to the hotel the team usually use. This isn't it.
Cons:

I had an evening meal with one drink. When looking at my bill the following day I discovered that they charged me for 2 drinks. The rather tatty welcome pack in the room says that they will try to accommodate an earlier breakfast normally 8. I asked for 7:45 so that I could get to the office but was turned down saying we don't do that.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Alex couple gb
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
9
A real find, and would certainly recommend.
Pros:

The room was amazing, really beautifully decorated and a great size. The bathroom was amazing. The area was really quiet and being above a bar, it closed at 8.00 pm so no problems at all. They stopped serving food at 4.00 pm on a Sunday and we arrived just before then, but they fed us and the chef put on a really lovely meal, which was really appreciated and the staff were really helpful and friendly. Breakfast the next day was really good too and included in the price.

Cons:

Being such an old building, the floors were creaky and uneven and upstairs, the person above us seemed to be up and walking around on the squeaky floorboards at 4.00 am which disturbed us a bit.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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ALISON solo_traveller gb
10
Super dog friendly hotel, exceptional Sunday lunch
Pros:

2nd visit to this hotel, the hotel is exceptionally dog friendly. The room is set on a courtyard with table and chairs outside. We booked Sunday lunch which was really really good. Really enjoyed the breakfast too. The location is so relaxing and peaceful.

Cons:

We went for a walk and the pub had shut at 8.30pm ( it was a Sunday) we didn't wish to drive anywhere else. That is the only negative.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple gb
9
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Lovely friendly and helpful staff, excellent food and great location to reach all the local attractions

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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ROB couple gb
8
Cons:

Unfortunately the curtains weren’t lined so the room was completely bright at 5am and woke me up.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Brian couple gb
8
A CLEAN, COMFORTABLE, WELL-LOCATED PLACE TO STAY
Pros:

Great location near, but sufficiently away from the main, expensive 'Cotswold Drag'. The George offered clean, comfortable, well equipped sleeping accommodation, and varied and pleasant outdoor seating and and internal dining spaces. As promised, the English breakfast (and the continental breakfast), were outstanding, as were the staff.

Cons:

It was a pity that the evening meals did not match the rest of the experience. The prawn pil pil was oily and under-seasoned, although the prawns were well cooked. The same could not be said of our other two fish dishes, which were overcooked. This may have arisen because no one appeared to be running the pass at the kitchen, whose staff, consequently, seemed to lurch from one calamity to another. In view of the excellence of the breakfasts, perhaps this was 'just one of those days' which we all experience from time-to-time.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Rosalind family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Delicious food. Friendly service. Pretty spot and lovely walks. Charming garden and fun decor.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Tina couple gb
7
Lovely decor, friendly staff
Pros:

Fantastic breakfast
Lovely rooms ..but very warm
Very pretty courtyard gardens

Cons:

Didn't like the fact the optional service charge was included on our restaurant bill and weren't made aware of this until we had paid.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Jon family_with_children gb
10
Perfect countryside getaway
Pros:

The staff were exceptionally helpful and polite. They ensured that we were looked after during our stay.
The room was immaculately clean and the breakfast was excellent. However, I do think a childs option for breakfast would be a good addition to the menu, such as cereal or pancakes.
We also had our evening meal in the restaurant and it was amazing.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Erika couple nl
8
Pros:

Comfortabel, fijne kamer en badkamer (wij hadden de zolder). Sfeervolle Inn.

Cons:

Geen gezellig dorp (in de omgeving wel genoeg moois).

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Jody solo_traveller gb
7
Great place and location only let down by a terrible mattress.
Pros:

Staff were all great, the pub itself is lovely and the Sunday lunch was superb.

Cons:

The mattress was so uncomfortable that myself and my wife were in angony by the morning and barely slept at all. The mattress was so thin.
The breakfast was ok but toast was black on the underside and tasted burnt.
Real shame as it started so well. Nothing a new mattress can't sort and a closer eye on the toast. The bed is such an important element of the stay though.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
10
Great choice superb value for money
Pros:

Everything was perfect with a peaceful location , beautiful spacious dog friendly room and the Inn itself with great food plus superb breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Weber solo_traveller de
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee