Hotels with Swimming Pools in Vale of White Horse District

We enjoyed the carvery at Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon this weekend. We were a party of 10, with ages ranging from late teens to early 80s. The hotel is lovely, with a warm welcome on arrival from the staff at reception. We sat in the bar for a while as we waited for all of our party to arrive. The bar is welcoming and comfortable and the drinks reasonably priced. At 12:30 we made our way to the restaurant and waited for a while to be seated. This was our first visit to the carvery and it would have been useful for a member of staff to explain the process to us - but we watched what other customers were doing and followed suit. The 3 course lunch is all self service and drinks are obtained from the bar. For starter there was a choice of soup with homemade bread and salad with cold meats. I had the salad and it was very nice, especially the potato salad which was delicious. The carvery was fantastic. With a choice of pork, beef and chicken, potatoes, cauliflower cheese, mixed vegetables and Yorkshire puddings. Unfortunately some of the serving platters were empty when we got there and we had to wait a while for them to be refilled. I imagine this was due to the sitting starting at 12:30 so an immediate rush of people. The beef was absolutely delicious, as were the potatoes and the Yorkshire puddings were truly scrumptious. I understand from one of my guests that the chicken was perfection. The vegetables were undercooked for my taste but the cauliflower cheese was lovely. We had a really great meal. There were a few improvements that could be made to improve the experience but nothing to put me off going back for another family birthday in a few weeks time.

The Oxford Studios offers pet-friendly accommodation in Oxford. University of Oxford is 4.1 km away. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.The accommodation is equipped with a dining area and seating area with a flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchenette, fitted with a microwave. A toaster and coffee machine are also offered. Every unit comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Bed linen is provided.Greyfriars is 2.7 km from The Oxford Studios. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 61 km from the property.

Sadly there is no breakfast available prior to 8am. For a businessman this is in practical. The online chat function is not available as advertised. The phone number advertised did not work. Not a great experience but room was excellent. A missed opportunity

Just beside the River Thames, The Trout at Tadpole Bridge enjoys an idyllic location between Oxford and the Cotswolds. Less than 3 miles from the village of Bampton, this award-winning 17th-century inn provides luxurious rooms and high-quality dining recommended by, among others, the Good Food Guide. Each guest room has been individually designed and includes a flat-screen TV with tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite bathroom with a bath or shower, where toiletries and bathrobes are supplied. An extensive breakfast menu includes Cereals, fruits & pastries, and a menu with hot breakfast choices including a Full English Breakfast. There is also fruit juice and a selection of coffees and teas. The Trout at Tadpole Bridge offers a relaxed, informal setting for dining and enjoying real ales and fine wine. Oxford is around 17 miles from The Trout at Tadpole Bridge, and picturesque Cotswolds destinations including Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water are 20-30 minutes’ drive away. Nearby Bampton has featured as a location in the popular TV drama ‘Downton Abbey’.

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Mather House Retreat is set in Wantage, 26 km from Newbury Racecourse and 26 km from University of Oxford. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. The guest house features family rooms. The units in the guest house are equipped with a kettle. At the guest house, each unit comes with a private bathroom with a hair dryer. Guests at Mather House Retreat will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wantage, like cycling and fishing. Blenheim Palace is 35 km from the accommodation, while Highclere Castle is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 87 km from Mather House Retreat.

Located in Oxford, Abodes B&B is within a 10-minute drive of Christ Church College and Covered Market. This bed & breakfast is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from University Church of St Mary the Virgin and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Ashmolean Museum.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 2 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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Getting the most out of days out in Oxfordshire is easy when you stay at our Premier Inn Abingdon hotel. We’re a great base for exploring some of the best outdoor attractions in Abingdon, including Albert Park, Abbey Meadows and scenic Radley Lakes. If you don’t mind venturing out, you’ll be treated to some unforgettable scenery at the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty too. The historic city of Oxford is just a 15-minute drive away from our Abingdon hotel, ideal if you fancy bargain-hunting at Westgate Oxford or taking a tour of Oxford Castle. Take your pick from a range of tasty dishes at our Thyme restaurant in the evening before heading back to your room and relaxing on a super-comfy bed.

With a stay at Cherry Bungalow Guesthouse in Swindon, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Shrivenham Park Golf Club and Arts Theatre. This guesthouse is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Thames River and 14 mi (22.5 km) from Cotswold Wildlife Park.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Make yourself at home in one of the guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.