Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
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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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Rebecca • couple • gb
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Adrienne • couple • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • za
7
I`ll be back !
Pros:

Varied menus
well equipped bathroom
good wifi
pleasant general environment

Cons:

Poor fruit selection at breakfast buffet
No plain yogurt

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
8
Lovely
Pros:

Lovely staff, great location, good sized room

Cons:

Slightly tatty around the edges - not a problem though.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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gary • couple • gb
9
Very lovely
Pros:

Great place, very interesting. Superb food, nice bar, nice staff, brilliant bathroom

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

Food was excellent, lots of choice.

Cons:

Everything was perfect no complaints

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • gb
7
A good overnight break
Pros:

Hot water was plentiful whenever we used it. Large soft towels and nice soap/shampoo and conditioner. The beds were really comfortable. There was a kettle in each room, together with standard tea bags and coffee sachets.
The meals were freshly prepared and very good. There were nine in our group and all thought the food to be excellent, especially the locally sourced elements.
All the staff were really helpful, polite but friendly and accommodated our needs very well.

Cons:

The hotel is being refurbished (Sept 2026), and some in party said their rooms had obviously been spruced up, a couple of us had rooms that were 'tired'.
The shower, although very good, is in a fixed position on the wall, in some rooms at least. Some of us are not that tall and shower hats are not provided, nor are some of the little extras you often find in hotels.
I had advised the hotel of my food intolerances, which they said was fine, but I had to check the dinner menu and breakfast options for dairy-free, of which there were not a lot.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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JUNGMAN • solo_traveller • kr
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

All good

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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FRANK • extended_group • gb
6
Bedrooms great, bar welcoming and friendly but the food needs to be much better
Pros:

Bedroom was extremely comfortable and well appointed. Bar area and staff very welcoming and friendly

Cons:

The food in the restaurant was poor. We have stayed here on several previous occasions when it was much better. We were a party of two couples and none of us enjoyed our evening meal. Three of us had Sanjay’s Butter chicken curry and the meat was chicken thighs with too many bones. An unpleasant meal. The grilled pork chop was almost impossible to cut. We were the only four people in the restaurant. Breakfast was also a disappointment compared to earlier visits with a poor choice of cereals, fresh fruits and yoghurts and significantly smaller ‘full English breakfasts’.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • de
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Room was excitingly quirky, clean and comfortable, but steps were a bit of an issue.
Sunday dinner was truly amazing! (Lamb rump well cooked, well presented and absolutely delicious).
Good breakfast but sel;f service area was a bit shambolic and at a distance from most of the tables.

Cons:

Breakfast servery

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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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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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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Alina • couple • gb
10
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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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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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