The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings
Cuddesdon, Denton, Oxford, OX44 9HJ
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford
The Bat and Ball is ideally located for both business and tourism in and around Oxford. Our rooms are comfortable and clean with starched linen bedding and all ... more
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7/10 Overall rating
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| 7/10 | Your room |
| 7/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 8/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 7/10 | Performance of staff |
| 7/10 | Overall experience |
| 7/10 | Overall value for money |
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Anonymous ( Family with older children)
on August 22, 2008
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on July 28, 2008
Excellant room with good choice of TV channels
Over pricing of meals in pub, minimum price
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Chris ( Young couple)
from London , GB on July 23, 2008
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"A thoroughly lovely place to stay. " (97451282)
All good points.
No bad points
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 22, 2008
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Clearly, the accomodation part of the Bat & Ball is not being run with guests like my wife and I in mind. Pity - they were nice people and we understand from our friends that the breakfast was excellent." (97330790)
The dinner was excellent. We've had meals there before and their quality and atmosphere was the reason for our choice. The location was also attractive.
The bedrooms and bathrooms they gave us and friends, who booked with us, were very small and basic. Partitions between the rooms were very thin and we could hear even low level conversations in the adjoining room. Our stay was for a Friday night and we had to leave by 8 a.m. Saturday morning. Breakfast service only started 8.30 a.m. So we just had a tray with cereal and fruit left outside our door the night before. Also, whilst we had been advised someone would be available in the morning, so we could pay before leaving, noone was.
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Andrew ( Mature couple)
from Chester , GB on July 8, 2008
Lovley setting, atmosphric very good food
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on July 8, 2008
The restaurant was excellent although the portions were almost too generous! The staff were great. Directions to the hotel were good.
The entrance to the car park is extremely narrow and the car park itself is very small. It is not possible to turn round in it if it is full to go and park elsewhere. Street parking is also a problem as the road is narrow. Rooms not well sound-proofed.
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Clare ( Family with young children)
from Gillingham , GB on June 14, 2007
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"The character of the hotel was very pleasant, however, the use of the room closest to the bar as a family room is inappropriate." (99774097)
The food and restaurant/bar were excellent
The shower door was broken and the room was very noisy with both kitchen noises, voices from the bar and hearing people walking around next to the room until very late. This stopped the children from sleeping, which in turn delayed us going to sleep. The fact that the sinlge bed had a pull out was not obvious.
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Mark ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Cardiff , GB on July 2, 2008
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Arrived at 9pm on Sunday, staff were very welcoming and friendly and it was no problem to have a meal which was excellent. Room was great, much nicer than you'd expect from a pub. Would recomend a stay here." (97740934)
Very friendly and helpful staff, great welcome. Good food and Nice rooms.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 30, 2008
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Delighted we chose the Bat and Ball the breakfast was extremely good as were the staff - friendly but not intrusive - will book again when next in the area." (97919412)
Very clean room with comfortable bed and good decor
did not dislike anything - room was compact though
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 11, 2008
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"We had a pleasant and comfortable stay. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent with generous quantities of food. The bed was very comfortable. Surrounding countryside was lovely and Oxford was within easy access." (97640242)
The quiet, rural location. There was ample parking.
The continual hum throughout the night of the hotel's large refridgerator located on the premises.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 10, 2008
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Lovely picturesque Pub, quiet,brand new owners just taken over so cannot really say what is down to them and what is from prevous owners. It was wonderful being able to bring our little dog and was well worth the £5.00 per night charge." (97562686)
compact accomodation but pristine clean and very warm. Mattresses free from plastic covering, very comfortable. Beautiful location.
Nice to have a restaurant.
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Christopher ( Mature couple)
from St helens wat , GB on January 29, 2008
The hotel had a lot of character and the menu and food was good
Noise
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Jacqueline ( Mature couple)
from Southampton , GB on November 11, 2007
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"We liked the B&B - it had plenty of character and the staff were very friendly, willing to do whatever they could to make our stay pleasant and comfortable. We would certainly go back and recomemnd it to anyone wanted a room for 1 or 2 nights. We used it to stay overnight after visiting a very well known local 'michelin-star' restaurant that is 2 or 3 miles from the Bat & Ball." (97932333)
The room was well appointed and tidy. It seemed a little small but considering the overall character/type building it was probably unlikely that other rooms were any larger. Just for 1 or 2 nights it was very comfortable.
We believe that the rooms had been decorated or refurbished recently - there were a couple of aspects unfinished; the shower base was just hardboard and the shower 'leaked' somewhere - the floor became wet. In actual fact the shower was a great size but the water pressure was only adequate.
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David ( Group of work colleagues)
from Newton le willows , GB on November 3, 2007
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Very Nice, food was excellent, very friendly pub and very helpfull pleasent staff." (97751931)
Beds were very comfortable, and i enjoyed the Family run pub as a place to stay, excellent food
Bathroom ceiling very low (I'm 6' 3) and the water from the shower trickled out.
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on October 28, 2007
The Breakfast was very good, barstaff made you feel welcome, nice quiet place
room a bit cold, big cobweb in bathroom, stayed in the Trueman room
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on October 7, 2007
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"I liked the place because it was quirky and the locals interesting. But I couldn't recommend it to anyone because the information for guests was poor (we didn't notice a sign for the reception etc), the breakfast arrangements lacking and the room generally 'cut corners' with no way of knowing who to ask for things like towels. It seems this is a pub seeking to offer rooms and it isn't geared up for guests ... yet. If they get the general stuff right it would be great. All that said, I intend to stay again!!" (97009800)
The evening staff were friendly and the place was pleasingly quirky!
The morning staff were grumpy, we didn't get the tea we asked for and there was a general lack of signs/information about general arrangments. There was only one small towel in the bathroom and no toiletries.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on July 25, 2007
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel is located outside of the city center, but it is easy to get to. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable hotel. I would recommend it to people with a car." (99572795)
Great room--very comfortable! The food was delicious!
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Jacqueline ( Group of adult friends)
from Billingshurst , GB on July 4, 2007
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Although the pub itself was superb with delicious food and very friendly and efficient staff, all the bedrooms needed a complete refurbishment and thorough clean - The carpets were grubby and the bathrooms were very basic. They are very small, which wouldn't be so much of a problem if they had been clean and newly decorated. None of our party would stay here again." (99098957)
Food and friendly service
Very basic rooms and bathrooms in need of refurbishment
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Terry ( Mature couple)
from Kings lynn , GB on June 19, 2007
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Overall, we enjoyed our stay, which was excellent value. However, it would be improved if service at breakfast was a litle less of the Fawlty Towers and if the breakfast itself was cooked properly and subject to some flexibility of its make-up (cooked breakfast - yes or no - is hardly the cutting edge of customer service)." (99198533)
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Andrew ( Young couple)
from Winslow , United Kingdom;GB on May 30, 2007
Great pub, good food and beer in a nice village. Reasonable accommodation let down by a very shabby bathroom.
While the bedroom itself was clean, the bathroom left much to be desired with a shower that couldn
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on May 24, 2007
The accommodation was both charming an delightful, what you would expect from a country pub set in a rural area; full of character.
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Leif ( Same sex couple)
from Liseleje , Denmark;DK on May 16, 2007
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"The inn was well known and a natural choice for the transit to and from Napton." (99744531)
Very friendly staff and pleasabt regular guests. Delicate food and excellent beer selections.
A TV remote control was missing at a room why the TV facility was limited.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 9, 2007
The Restaurant and excellent food
The bedroom, carpet badly stained, en-suite far from adequate
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 2, 2007
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"We stayed for two nights and ate at a nearby Michelin starred restaurant on the first night. We ate in the hotel on the second night and had a very adequate meal which was typical Pub Fare - well cooked and hearty. The village is in a maze of narrow lanes which doesn't make for easy driving. But it's only 10 miles from Oxford so it's a good base to explore that fine city." (99682441)
This is a genuinely themed Inn/Hotel. It has an antique collection of cricketing memorabilia which, to the cricket lover, is a fascinating mini museum.
We stayed in The Croucher room which is next to an hotel storeroom. It gets noisy when Hotel Staff come to collect or deliver goods from the store.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on April 23, 2007
Room was basic but comfortable, and hotel was quiet.
Bathroom was not as clean as it could be.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on April 18, 2007
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Had a great meal in the evening with the locals, and a lovely full english in the morning before setting off to oxford city centre." (99029530)
decor - cricket theme
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 12, 2007
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"We had an enjoyable stay. The Hobbs room was very tiny. The meals at the Pub was super (dinner and breakfast). Great little place if you are looking for a quiet village experience." (99839714)
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 11, 2007
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Very nice inn with excellent food" (99727973)
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Lelita ( Mature couple)
from Watford , United Kingdom;GB on March 4, 2007
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"We were greeted and checked in by your employee upon arrival (24/2/07) and he also served us our drinks after check in. He was also there the next morning serving us our breakfast, (a very muti-skilled person) nothing was too much trouble and we felt the care and service we received from him was excellent. We would definately go back and would recommend to friends. Although we did not get to sample the menu, it looked very exciting and well worth a visit for a lazy Sunday Lunch perhaps? Thank you for a very enjoyable stay....x" (99507120)
Although small, it was clean and had a fresh look. Ample tea & coffee, not like some places were by only leaving 3 sachets of each!
The matress in our room was uncomfortable.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on February 28, 2007
Very handy location for Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons.
The room was very compact.
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on January 27, 2007
Friendly (and attractive) staff, good food, free WiFi connection, comfortable bed
Bathroom was a little dingy, shower was falling apart, steps up to room were hazardous (it snowed!)
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on January 9, 2007
Excellent food and friendly staff
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Anonymous ( Other)
on December 13, 2006
Conveniently located on the ground floor which was useful as I had my elderly mother and partially sighted siter with me!The bar staff were particularly helpful and accomodating.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 28, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Just good, warm and quiet once the bar had emptied. A quiet night's sleep." (99886500)
The convenience for visiting Cuddesdon College, family studying there, and a University event in oxford.
The hair dryer was inefficient.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on November 20, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Given that the room was in a very poor state it made the room seem very expensive. Further to the comments in previous question the tea and coffee making facilties weren't replaced for the second night the water glassed hadn't been clean/replaced. There was no mirror in the bedroom." (99478819)
We found the staff friendly and the food was good.
The room was very poor it had very old/used stained carpet. The bathroom was very unclean and in a poor state of repair.
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Carl ( Mature couple)
from Virginia beach , United States;US on October 29, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Had we known the location and condition of the place we would not have booked this place." (99956019)
It's quaintness
It was difficult to find, to get to and from Oxford and the M. The carpet on the floor was very dirty and spotted.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on October 21, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Enjoyed the stay overall. Good atmosphere and excellent food." (99898528)
The food and staff
Basic accomodation
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Dale ( Family with older children)
from Salt lake city , United States;US on August 22, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"We had a bit of trouble finding the hotel, in spite of the directions. The locations was beautiful and quiet, and it was very easy to get to Oxford the next day following the directions given by the staff." (3304853255)
Very beautiful location, nice rooms, good breakfast.
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Richard ( Mature couple)
from Calne , United Kingdom;GB on July 27, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"ok" (3305037577)
small but clen
noise from road
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Sam ( Mature couple)
from Chichester , United Kingdom;GB on July 18, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"The pub met all our needs to a high standard for its type, the room was small, but large enough. The shower was a bit weak, but ok. The towels were very good and were changed for our second night.The dinners were excellent and the dining room pleasant, breakfast was ok, but not up to the standard of the dinners. The staff were friendly attentive and professional." (3304303680)
It was very clean and well provided with everything we could want, the bed was comfortable. Overall the room exceeded our expectations and we would certainly plan to stay again. The staff were freindly and helpful.
two very small points; there was nowhere to put the soap or shower gel in the shower cabinet, and a door somewhere outside the room banged loudly when used, this was not a real problem for us, but could be if it was used late at night.
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Eric ( Solo business traveller)
from Nottingham , United Kingdom;GB on July 6, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"No real problems or reason to be unhappy. This is a fair place to stay for a short stay/single traveller - linked to a reasonable pub, and with a reasonable restaurant - in a nice rural location - but my room was very small and the bathroom in particular felt cramped. I do remember having to invite the barman to give me my change as he was busy talking to regulars rather than attending to me but this may be just a small mistake." (3304918526)
Good atmosphere as it is part of a pub. Interesting place with cricket theme throughout, including the names of the rooms instead of numbers on the doors. Lots of cricket equipment on display around the building. Pleasant small village location.
Very small room, with window opening directly onto a public road/pavement at eye level
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Claire ( Young couple)
from Preston , United Kingdom;GB on June 13, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"A very pleasant stay for those who are not too fussy about the finer points. Perfectly serviceable, if not outstanding." (3304739734)
Beautiful location. Very relaxed atmosphere. Great pub.
Breakfast service very poor. Felt we were putting staff out if asking for cooked food.
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Shirley ( Mature couple)
from Faversham , United Kingdom;GB on June 9, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"try sleeping the opposite end of the bed wasnt so inclined too roll inwards towards each other, a fan would be a useful extra in summer other than that an excellent break, and once again for a small out of the way pub, the food was excellent" (3304774213)
very friendly staff, excellent food, glorious surroundings
the bed was too soft and the room being small was hot and stuffy
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on May 31, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent staff and a friendly atmosphere was slightly marred by the standard of our room, which small and the bathroom somewhat grimey. The menu available was varied and exciting, with very generous portions of expertly cooked food. The drinks, however, were quite expensive. In hindsight, we should like to have upgraded our room as we stayed in the smallest. We would reccommend the inn to anyone looking for a cosy pub/restaurant and a relaxed atmosphere." (3304763470)
Very friendly and efficient staff, very pleasant atmosphere.
Our room had damp, and our tea and coffee making facilities were dirty.
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Philip ( Solo business traveller)
from Preston , United Kingdom;GB on May 7, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent value for money, pleasant location. The inn had an interior full of character (especially if you like cricket!) The food and ales were well-priced and enjoyable. Bedroom was clean and, although slightly on the small side, very acceptable. The quiet location meant a good night's sleep." (3304592309)
Location, layout, food, ales
Shower changed temperature from cold to hot and back again sporadically but can't fault anything else
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Roger ( Mature couple)
from Bristol , United Kingdom;GB on May 3, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"I booked a small double room thinking it would be of a reasonable size, but this room (May) is really only a single, with a narrow double bed in it. The wardrobe is a single, not double. I sleep on the left hand side of the bed and had to climb out over my wife in the middle of the night to go to the loo. There is no space at the left hand side and none at the bottom" (3304511515)
Staff were friendly and bearfast was good
The room was vert small, a single rather than double, and did not feel clean. The kettle is on the window sill which looks out onto the main street, and you have to climb over the bed to get to it, make the drink then climb back with drink in hand. A health and Saftey issue I would have said. The bthromm is so small its not big enough even og one. The shower drips all the time onto the bathroom floor. There is no latch on the door and no lock. All in all pretty uncomfortable.
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on April 10, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"I enjoyed the stay, breakfast was good. Overall cleanliness was not the way I like it. Apart from the bathroom, carpet needs cleaning - there were few large stains on it. As I said earlier on The atmosphere and the style of the place was very pleasant. Atractive and interesting decor." (3304485949)
I liked country stting, style and warm atmosphere.
Bathroom was not cleaned very well
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Tom ( Other)
from Portsmouth , United Kingdom;GB on April 3, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"generally its a lovely pub especially for cricket lovers,the food is excellent and staff very accomodating and friendly but as stated needs to attend to rooms,in making sure they are ready for guests." (3304293157)
good location for oxford and n.t.sites
greater attention to room orderliness,such as having rooms ready for geusts and check that there is sufficient toilet paper etc,its the little details that count
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Judith ( Young couple)
from Hoxton , United Kingdom;GB on March 7, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"Good little pub, friendly helpful staff and good breakfast. Room was extremely small. Fine for one night but not for a long stay." (3304293422)
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Deborah ( Mature couple)
from Ashford , United Kingdom;GB on March 2, 2006
The Bat & Ball Inn, Oxford - Reviews & Ratings"It's a very welcoming hotel with polite staff, friendly 'locals', good food and extremely clean." (3304195569)
Clean, comfortable and welcoming
Shame the shower dripped constantly but it was quite therapeutic in the end!
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