The Crown Inn at Benson

52 High Street Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6RP, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>448</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
448 reviews

Very comfortable, great to have EV charging, welcoming to our dog

Kathryn United Kingdom
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The Crown Inn at Benson

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The Crown Inn at Benson in Wallingford provides accommodations with a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge. The bed and breakfast also offers facilities for disabled guests. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Guests can have wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. For guests with children, The Crown Inn at Benson features an indoor play area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. University of Oxford is 13 miles from The Crown Inn at Benson, while Notley Abbey is 16 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 35 miles from the bed and breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very comfortable, great to have EV charging, welcoming to our dog”
  • Sujit
    United States of America United States of America
    “Great pub experience with neat rooms and excellent breakfast. Pub also has food food options for dinner. Well maintained rooms and facilities and very helpful staff.”
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “very large, comfortable and well equipped room. The staff were friendly and helpful.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.4Based on 445 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The Crown inn at Benson focuses on the character features reviving the traditional inn whilst having a creative flair of modern twists through-out with it's interior design creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Here at The Crown inn at Benson you will always be welcomed by a warm, friendly and genuine hello. Our customers are the heart of our business and we want to ensure every visitor leaves wanting to come back again.

Property info

We have 6 bedrooms above the pub ready and waiting to be your perfect base for a few days and nights. Each room has been individually decorated, offering comfy and cosy accommodation. All rooms are en-suite with two special ones set up with in-room roll top baths and rain showers. As well as our beautiful boutique bedrooms we have two beautiful feature fireplaces found in the bar and restaurant areas. We offer all guests a complimentary breakfast buffet however a cooked breakfast is available at an extra cost.

Neighborhood info

We are on the high street of a beautiful village called Benson. Surrounded by wonderful Oxfordshire countryside ;there are plenty of walks for those wanting to explore the area. We are lucky to be on the Thames path as well as being located near some beautiful Watercress gardens. As well as the countryside we are approximately twenty minutes away from Oxford where you can wonder around the incredible university grounds as well as enjoy some excellent shops.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,French

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Crown
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Crown Inn at Benson
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash The Crown Inn at Benson accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Crown Inn at Benson

  • Room options at The Crown Inn at Benson include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Guests staying at The Crown Inn at Benson can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • The Crown Inn at Benson offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live music/Performance
    • Horseback riding
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

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

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

  • The Crown Inn at Benson has 1 restaurant:

    • The Crown

  • The Crown Inn at Benson is 1.8 miles from the center of Wallingford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.