Steventon House Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (708 reviews)
Milton Hill Steventon , Abingdon , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfasts
Quiet location
Cons:
Room needed updating
Some features dated
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.93
Mixed feedback; while some reviews highlight cleanliness, specific mentions of dirt and dated features suggest improvements are needed.
Service
8.4
Numerous reviews commend the staff's friendliness and helpfulness, leading to a positive impression of the service quality.
Location
7.94
The hotel is situated in a quiet and rural location that some guests enjoyed, though it may be remote for others.
Room Quality
6.89
Several reviews mention that the rooms are clean but do require updates and have features that are not up to standard.
Amenities
6.92
The hotel offers good amenities but some aspects, such as the dated decor and lack of desired features, could enhance the experience.
Value for Money
7.88
Generally rated positively, though some reviews imply that expectations were not fully met given the room conditions.
Food and Beverage
8.43
The restaurant received high praise for its food, particularly the breakfast and dinner options.
Overall Experience
7.4
Most guests had a pleasant stay but noted some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:35

Property Description

Luxurious Comfort and Fine Dining
Experience the perfect blend of comfort and luxury at the refurbished Steventon House. Indulge in the striking wine bar and exquisite brasserie restaurant, offering a culinary experience like no other in the Oxfordshire countryside.

Elegant Setting with Vintage Twist
Immerse yourself in the rich history of the hotel, creating an elegant backdrop for contemporary luxury living with a vintage twist. Explore 23 individually designed, en suite bedrooms, a classical library, and a spacious conservatory function suite for a truly unique stay.

Classic Charm with Modern Amenities
Each of our 23 modern bedrooms exudes classic charm and is equipped with top-notch amenities including free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen LCD TV with Freeview. Enjoy beautiful interiors and unfaltering personal service for an uplifting and memorable experience at Steventon House.

Book your stay now to elevate your travel experience at Steventon House.

Important information:

Please note evening meals are not available on Sundays.

We don't supply extra bed, and baby crib.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 708 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.93
Service: 8.4
Location: 7.94
Room Quality: 6.89
Amenities: 6.92
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 7.4
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louise19 • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Used as an overnight stop whilst travelling south.
Great value.
Comfortable room.
Good private parking.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • gb
10
We will most definitely return to this wonderful property
Pros:

Property was excellent, there was nothing to dislike, superb location, and nothing was too much trouble for the staff.

Cons:

We liked everything

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Thierry • solo_traveller • lu
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Walsh • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

The staff (lady on reception, serving food and dealing with everything was excellent) food (we had the Asian cuisine) Chef was really good

Cons:

The room in the annex on the site looks really nice. Unfortunately this is not the case. The carpets throughout the annex are really not good. The towels in the bathrooms are not clean, neither were the covers on the bed. The TV in the room is really dated and the remote was held together with sellotape.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Alexandroff • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

Dull room

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Dominique • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great stay. Brilliant staff.
Pros:

The receptionist was an absolute angel and looked after me well as I did not feel my best. She went over and above and it was very much appreciated.

Cons:

They kicked me out of the hotel premises too quick because they had a function on.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
7
Pleasant stay, staff were excellent.
Pros:

Staff were excellent. Very clean.

Cons:

The WiFi didn’t work in our room.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
10
Thoroughly enjoyable just not long enough , will do again and stop longer.
Pros:

Everything went well from arrival to time to leave. Aesthetically on arrival everything was as pictured ,the grounds clean and tidy and you know that everything else is in the same vogue .Breakfast was very good and at all times service and attention was excellent.

Cons:

For us there was nothing we didn't like.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • couple • gb
6
An ok stay but wouldn't rush back.
Pros:

The bed was really comfortable and the shower, powerful. The restaurant and bar areas were modern and bright. The breakfast was fine. The gardens and garden furniture were lovely. The lady on Reception and serving at breakfast was extremely friendly. Parking was plentiful. The hotel was within easy walking distance to a dining pub.

Cons:

Whilst some of the areas were bright and well cared for, the same could not be said for the staircase and corridor in the main building and the windows in the bedroom obviously hadn't been cleaned for quite a while. The bedroom carpet was also in need of a clean, as there were several, noticeable stains on it - one of them quite large. The toilet flush also made a dreadful noise. I appreciate renovating a large building can take time but the current owners have been there many years now (according to ChatGPT) so I would have expected everywhere to be as smart/clean as the more modern additions.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • gb
1
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • gb
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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debie • couple • gb
10
Brilliant and worth every penny
Pros:

Beautiful property with lovely furnishings set in nice grounds . Exceptional Indian meal in the restaurant and the inclusive breakfast was amazing with brilliant choices . The lady on reception was soo lovely and nothing was too much trouble for her .
Comfortable bed nice bed linen and really gorgeous complimentary toiletries

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

A great venue and welcoming staff

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good and staff helpful
Pros:

Very helpful with a introlance when ordering food. Dining room good

Cons:

Rooms good but need a update which I understand is happening

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
7
Nice on the outside, but in need of updating and attention to detail.
Pros:

Location was easy to get to off main A34. Plenty of parking. Bed was really comfortable and I got a great sleep. Breakfast was included and was reasonable.

Cons:

The shower tray had a crack in it, both the shower and tap dripped water, and I don’t like combined body and hair soaps.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • gb
8
Could be a lovely hotel , if more attention paid to detail
Pros:

Hotel looked nice from the outside.

The main hotel reception looked nice.

Staff were very friendly.

Check in was quick and easy.

Our room was clean and tidy.

Breakfast was nice and served quickly.

We didn’t have to walk far with our bags.

Cons:

We were in room 25, the communal areas are in need of some TLC. Stains on carpets, and marks on walls, a bit disappointing for price paid for the room, we expected a bit more but area seemed a bit neglected.

Our room was also very hot, luckily we brought a fan with us.

The bed was quite small.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Rijk • solo_traveller • nl
6
Goed geslapen maar daar is dan ook alles mee gezegd.
Pros:

De bedden waren goed. Personeel was zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

Cons:

Dit hotel heeft een grote opknapbeurt nodig. Alles ziet er smoezelig uit. Zeer kleine badkamer met 1 kleine handdoek en 2 grotere weinig voor twee personen, erg vuile voegen, zeepbakje en handdouche houder zitten los. Vochtstrip op schuifdeur is kapot. Om het schuifraam open te houden hebben wij er een houten tissue box tussen moeten zetten.
Bij inchecken werden we verwezen naar onze kamer op de 1e verdieping, deze bleek op de 2e te liggen.
Er is geen ontbijt buffet, keuze uit de menukaart is beperkt als je niet van Porridge, zalm en Engels ontbijt houdt.
De eerste dag kreeg ik bij de omelette 3 sneetjes toast de 3e dag nog maar 1 sneetje.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Tasha • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great staff, very attentive and friendly. Would stay again!
Pros:

I had an excellent welcome from the reception staff. What a lovely bunch of people! Great location for me, quick 5 mins journey down to my office. Lots of parking!

Cons:

It’s a little outdated but perfectly functional and I got it on a great deal!

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • gb
5
Short and pleasant
Pros:

Staff made an effort and bed was comfortable

Cons:

Very far out

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Sam • extended_group • gb
6
Pros:

Great location, perfect for our visit to Blenheim palace and Abingdon

Cons:

No staff - just 1 person doing everything, so rooms not made up, tables not cleared. Hard to get help if needed

Hotel looks idyllic but hasn't had any investment in past few years and is starting to look very tired. Bathrooms need a deep clean and several need urgent repairs

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee