Located in Oxford and with University of Oxford reachable within 3.2 miles, The Black Boy provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 10 miles from Blenheim Palace, 13 miles from Notley Abbey and 30 miles from Cliveden House. At the inn, the rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At The Black Boy every room has bed linen and towels. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Guests at The Black Boy will be able to enjoy activities in and around Oxford, like cycling. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 43 miles from the inn.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.8
High score for Oxford
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ginger
    United States of America United States of America
    Awesome pub with great rooms and fabulous food and drink. Sarah and the team were wonderful and we even got to pet the super German Shepherd in the snug!
  • Bernadette
    Canada Canada
    Great location in a lovely town close to Oxford. Parking in front. Quiet old area to walk. Charming staff and lovely, quiet room with a beautifully made bed. The pub and restaurant are excellent! Special thanks to Kathleen serving breakfast. So...
  • Parker
    United States of America United States of America
    The Black Boy is an absolutely lovely and charming hotel located about 20 minutes from the heart of Oxford. As first time UK travelers we had to guess on the location and it turned out to be perfect. A short drive away is the incredible Blenheim...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Black Boy Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Black Boy
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bar crawls
  • Cycling
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/out
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Black Boy takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard, ​Visa, ​Cash only and American Express .

FAQs about The Black Boy

  • The Black Boy is 2.2 miles from the center of Oxford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Black Boy is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Black Boy has 1 restaurant:

    • Black Boy Restaurant

  • The prices at The Black Boy may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Black Boy offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bar crawls

  • Room options at The Black Boy include:

    • Double

  • Guests staying at The Black Boy can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan