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The Bell11 Oxford Road, Hampton Poyle, Kidlington, OX5 2QD (Show map)
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The Bell http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/the-bell-kidlington.html
Superb,
Score from 118 reviews
“ Excellent location. Fabulous food and super friendly and efficient staff. Chef is top class. Bathroom with monsoon shower brilliant. ”
Lisa,
Crafers
This 5-star boutique hotel and pub is situated within the charming rural village of Hampton Poyle. The hotel offers luxury accommodation and fresh dining 20 minutes’ drive away from Oxford. All rooms at The Bell at Hampton Poyle offer Egyptian cotton bed linen, large beds, flat-screen TVs with Freeview, and free Wi-Fi. Luxury toiletries are provided, and some bathrooms offer monsoon showers or roll-top baths. Dining can be enjoyed at The Bell’s contemporary restaurant with its open kitchen with wood-burning oven. It provides locally sourced food, specialising in pizza, fish, and shellfish with butter sauces. Guests can also relax in the hotel’s large leather armchairs alongside historic furnishings such as log fires, flagstone floors, and oak beams. Blenheim Palace can be reached in 15 minutes by car, and Bicester Retail Village is a 15-minute drive away. Oxford Airport is just 10 minutes’ drive from The Bell, and the picturesque village of Kidlington, with its various shops, is just 5 minutes’ drive away. Country house: 9 rooms The most recent booking for this hotel was made on 17 May at 06:19 from United Kingdom.
GeneralRestaurant, Bar, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Restaurant (à la carte)
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Total Hotel Score:9
Based on 118 reviews Guest reviews are written by our customers after their stay at The Bell. |
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Colin
Solo traveller
Southport,
United Kingdom
May 2, 2013
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This is a jewel of a Inn conveniently located just off the main route between Bicester and Oxford. The staff were excellent, the dinner was excellent, the room was excellent, the breakfast was excellent. Nothing.
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9.2 |
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Nicola
Family with young children
Brighouse,
United Kingdom
April 25, 2013
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Everything Nothing
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10 |
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Paul
Solo traveller
Nantwich,
United Kingdom
April 19, 2013
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The location; the food; the welcome and over all friendliness of the staff; and the very good standard of accommodation. ...And the price I got from Booking.com which meant I was able to stay at The Bell. The price of one night B&B as quoted by The Bell's website... Way out of my league - which is not to say it isn't justified given the quality experience.
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10 |
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Peter
Solo traveller
Buggenhout,
Belgium
April 12, 2013
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Very good location in terms of access to Oxford centre and country walks. The accommodation is excellent, the room and ensuite was exceptionally clean and well appointed. It is evident that the hotel is well maintained and a great deal of time/effort has been taken to ensure that it is of the highest standard. The food whas extraordinary good and The Bells have a great Chef. The staff are very, very, very friendly and made every effort to make our short stay an enjoyable one. That I could'nt stay longer !!
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10 |
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Susan
Mature couple
Wirksworth,
United Kingdom
April 11, 2013
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Super efficient and friendly staff and great food. Very comfortable bed, free wifi and amazing shower. Breakfast service was a little slow
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9.6 |
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Ade
Solo traveller
Leeds,
United Kingdom
April 8, 2013
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The quietness, the cleamliness, the nice staff - all of them! I had to sleep diagonally - I probably had the smallest of bed!
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9.2 |
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Mike
Mature couple
newton abbot,
United Kingdom
March 25, 2013
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great food,very good staff,comfortable,thoroughly enjoyed our stay. be aware of .our room[which was great]was adjacent to the restaurant and only accessible from outside and there was no overnight staff on duty.getting on in years we found the wonderful free standing bath a bit difficult to climb in and out of.dont let these comments deter you as the hotel is wonderful
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9.6 |
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Susie
Mature couple
Reigate,
United Kingdom
March 24, 2013
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food shower room/decor friendliness of the staff having not remembered toothpaste, we thought they would have small packs available, but unfortunately not. My husband drove to the local supermarket. Although the manager on site did offer to share hers....
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8.8 |
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Jayne
Mature couple
Sheffield,
United Kingdom
March 19, 2013
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Luxury and great staff
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8.8 |
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Alice
Group of friends
Horsham,
United Kingdom
March 15, 2013
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lovely bath and bed no lounge
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9.2 |
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Alan
Solo traveller
East Grinstead,
United Kingdom
February 14, 2013
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Room (Executive), Restaurant, Food, Staff, Customers. Annex rooms not suitable if over 5' 10" Old batteries in TV remote.
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9.6 |
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Alistair
Solo traveller
Wellington,
United Kingdom
February 5, 2013
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This was a real find, I was amazed when I arrived. The photo's on the website do not do it justice! I wasn't going to have anything to eat when I arrived, but the menu and the smells from the open kitchen changed all that - I had an amazing fish chowder. I will certainly be back sometime soon, but not for business, but pleasure and with my better half in tow!! I really can't think of anything!
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10 |
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Matthew
Young couple
Shoebury,
United Kingdom
January 21, 2013
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Cosy room with a lovely roll top bath! Fantastic food. Picturesque setting.
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10 |
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Godfrey
Group of friends
colchester,
United Kingdom
January 11, 2013
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Excellent base to explore Bicester Village or Oxford from. Beautifully appointed, only sad that I arrived too late to try the menu !
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10 |
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Massimo
Young couple
London,
United Kingdom
December 11, 2012
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Nice food Nothing to do with a 5 star... No mini bar in the room, no wardrobe, no safe, very very small room and very very small bed, basically is a nice 2 stars hotel.
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3.3 |
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Bernie
Solo traveller
Peterborough,
United Kingdom
December 11, 2012
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Everything Nothing
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10 |
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Debbie
Solo traveller
Usk,
United Kingdom
December 6, 2012
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Attention to detail, fantastic food, lovely reception upon arrival Service was rather slow at dinner however when food did arrive was excellent quality
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8.8 |
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Alistair
Young couple
Ashford,
United Kingdom
December 5, 2012
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The Bell was an excellent small Inn. Great food, very helpful staff and a lovely room with a huge bath! Would recommend The Bell to anyone.
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10 |
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Jon
Young couple
Brentwood,
United Kingdom
November 19, 2012
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Lovely rooms, gorgeous food, and a great location just outside oxford. Nothing
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10 |
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Linda
Young couple
Doncaster,
United Kingdom
November 16, 2012
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The place had a lovely feel about it & staff were are really welcoming and friendly. The food was fantastic & service second to none. I would definately return to this hotel & highly recommend it to friends, family & others. There isn't anything to dislike about the place
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10 |
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Zoe
Young couple
Swansea,
United Kingdom
October 30, 2012
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the staff were really friendly and helpful. Location was very good. decor and facilities wereexcellent. Room size wasvery good and food excellent.
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10 |
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Derek
Mature couple
Chelmsford,
United Kingdom
October 25, 2012
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Cleanliness, good food, location and a quite location with some good walks in the immediate area
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8.3 |
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Peter
Solo traveller
Liverpool,
United Kingdom
October 22, 2012
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Staff very freindly & efficient. Superb food & ambience..
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8.3 |
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Elizabeth
Mature couple
leicester,
United Kingdom
October 12, 2012
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We only stayed one night in the week, found it very clean and tidy , parking good , friendly staff , food and choice of wines was excellent , very clean kitchens as could be seen from bar area , would defiantly go back ,
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10 |
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Catherine
Mature couple
Gloucestershire,
United Kingdom
October 10, 2012
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attentative staff delicious food
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9.6 |
The guest reviews express the personal opinions of Booking.com customers who filled out a questionnaire after their stay at the hotel. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Booking.com.
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