The Talkhouse

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Staff

9.0

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Talkhouse in Stanton Saint John offers a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a lounge and coffee shop for relaxation. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves lunch with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes full English and Irish, catering to diverse dietary needs. Convenient Location: Located 67 km from London Heathrow Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as the University of Oxford (13 km) and Blenheim Palace (20 km). Cycling activities are available. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the attentive staff, convenient location, and bar.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Tristan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I had an early departure, so being able to order breakfast in advance and have it left for me overnight was an unexpected bonus.”
Leigh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our room was just what we needed with our 2 Labradors. The team were attentive but also gave us space- just what we needed.”
Rhiannon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location in a rural setting g but not far from Oxford.”
Tina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were great. The accommodation was amazing definitely stay again Beautiful placs”
Glenn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were friendly, accommodating and generally lovely. The pub is beautiful and the food is superb! 2nd stay here and wouldn't hesitate to come back again in the future.”
Hilary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amenities, location, food, hospitality all around !”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“So friendly, lovely ambience and great to chat to locals”
Neilson
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I stay here two or three times a year usually. I usually never have any complaints as I love the hotel that much. Great location, great appearance, great staff and great food.”
M
Ireland Ireland
“I had stayed in this property with my partner 2 years ago and was keen to visit it again. I still enjoyed it but there was a little bit of wear and tear. It would be simple stuff. Perhaps washing windows, descaling kettle, a slight lick of primer...”
Rhys
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Convenient for Oxford, Blenheim, and other attractions, in a country location. Good bathroom, all the usual facilities such as teamaking.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.9Based on 922 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Company information

We are a Traditional (Destination Style) English Pub offering a high class food and drink in a unique building which has both thatched and tiled roofing. We like to support our local community which is the Parish of Stanton St John, we like to offer a friendly service and always enjoy making new friends.

Property information

Idyllic thatched country Pub set in the leafy village of Stanton St John. A stones throw from the University City of Oxford, Bicester Village Shopping Center and Blenheim Palace. Offering Boutique style Accomadation all within en suite double bedrooms the rooms are located along side the courtyard and is all at ground level. Children are welcome The Pub its self has Disability Toilets and four unique customer areas, we are dog friendly but respectfully request that your animals are kept on a leash while in the public areas, dogs are not allowed in the restaurant.

Neighbourhood information

Nestled in the leafy village of Stanton St. John, The Talkhouse is a delightful historic thatched public house and bed and breakfast. Stanton St John is just one of Oxfordshire's idyllic villages close to Stanton Great Wood and within a stones throw of the 12th century Norman Church, St John the Baptist. With two of Oxfordshires leading golf courses on the door step there is plenty to see and do whatever your interests may be.

Languages spoken

English,Polish

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Open for
    Lunch
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.