Name: The Spread Eagle Hotel
Address: 16/17 Cornmarket, Thame., Thame, OX9 2BW, United Kingdom, 16/17 Cornmarket, Thame., Oxfordshire, OX9 2BW, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $75 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.4

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The Spread Eagle Hotel

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16/17 Cornmarket, Thame., Thame, OX9 2BW, United Kingdom –

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August 24, 2016

Breakfast staff were stressed and very short staffed nothing was fill Buffe empty Over 40 Minutes for omelette and toast.ok

Jane, Sweden

The restaurant was under staffed Breakfast was a long wait and very empty buffe.

Jane, Sweden

The bed was the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in

Jeff, United Kingdom

French doors on to the garden made the room feel airy and light.

Hilary, United Kingdom

We were in the Hayloft suite which was a good size and luxurious. The bed was very comfy and the shower excellent even though the bathroom had no door ? The breakfast was very good and the staff in the restaurant are very pleasant and kind. Loved it , we will be back.

Maria, United Kingdom

Breakfast is OK but expected for the price. Location is ideal

Francisco, United Kingdom

Loved the place, and the Hayloft Suite was very nice indeed

Steve, United Kingdom

Staff friendly and helpful - even found us a room nearby when I missed booking the correct dates! Room clean and comfortable Breakfast very enjoyable and plentiful

Eva, United Kingdom

It was lovely from The outside But the decor was very tired. Would be worth the money if that was updated.

Lucy, Sri Lanka

Very comfy, great shower, lovely breakfast selection.

Yvonne, United Kingdom

8.4

Great location!
Great neighborhood

What guests loved the most:
“Breakfast staff were stressed and very short staffed nothing was fill Buffe empty Over 40 Minutes for omelette and toast.ok”

Jane Sweden
“The restaurant was under staffed Breakfast was a long wait and very empty buffe.”

Jane Sweden
“The bed was the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in”

Jeff United Kingdom
“French doors on to the garden made the room feel airy and light.”

Hilary United Kingdom
“We were in the Hayloft suite which was a good size and luxurious. The bed was very comfy and the shower excellent even though the bathroom had no door ? ”

Maria United Kingdom
“Breakfast is OK but expected for the price. Location is ideal”

Francisco United Kingdom
“Loved the place, and the Hayloft Suite was very nice indeed”

Steve United Kingdom
“Staff friendly and helpful - even found us a room nearby when I missed booking the correct dates! Room clean and comfortable Breakfast very enjoyable and plentiful”

Eva United Kingdom
“It was lovely from The outside But the decor was very tired. Would be worth the money if that was updated.”

Lucy Sri Lanka
“Very comfy, great shower, lovely breakfast selection.”

Yvonne United Kingdom

Since the 16th century, The Spread Eagle has hosted historic guests such as King Charles II and the writer Evelyn Waugh. Today it offers a warm welcome, excellent food and free Wi-Fi.

The Spread Eagle is in the heart of historic Thame, famous for its 1-mile-long (1 mi) Main Street. With a rich history, the hotel’s guests have included royalty, famous politicians, writers and even French prisoners from the Napoleonic wars.

The Spread Eagle was made famous by the unusual John Fothergill, who owned the hotel in the 1920s. He wrote about this in the popular book, “An Innkeepers Diary”.

Fothergill believed in the highest standards of food and service – this tradition continues in The Spread Eagle’s Eden Bar and Grill. A fresh new English menu is served, including a reassuring ‘comfort cooking’ section.

The fantastic city of Oxford is within easy reach, along with the historic town of Aylesbury. For shopping addicts, Bicester Outlet Village is only minutes away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free WiFi

Private Parking Available On Site

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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An Inside Look at The Spread Eagle Hotel

The Spread Eagle has graced the heart of the historic market town of Thame since the 16th Century. The Grade I listed hotel is nestled amongst the artisan butchers, bakers, delicatessens and teashops that line the charming town centre, which is used as a filming location for ITV’s Midsummer Murders. During its colourful history, The Spread Eagle has played host to many historic figures such as King Charles II, and writers such as Evelyn Waugh and John Fothergill (An Innkeepers Diary). From the exterior, the hotel is instantly recognisable by its 30ft original sign depicting The Spread Eagle crest that has welcomed travellers for over a century. The hotel retains its sense of heritage and personality on the inside, where a meeting room named The Cockpit can be seen next to the entrance. This room was historically used for cockfights, but now provides a sophisticated space accommodating up to 8 people for private dinners or meetings.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Notley Abbey
2.1 miles
Oxfordshire Golf Club
2.6 miles
Oxford Services M40
5.1 miles
Aylesbury Park Golf Club
7.4 miles
Churchill Hospital
10.1 miles
John Radcliffe Hospital
10.4 miles
Headington Hill Hall
10.8 miles
Adams Park
11.1 miles
St Stephen's House
11.2 miles
Greyfriars
11.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Sainsburys Supermarket
0 miles
Tuesday Market Market
0 miles

Closest Airports

London Luton Airport
27.2 miles
London Heathrow Airport
29.5 miles
London City Airport
47 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Great stay from start to finish. I was in the area for a wedding so didn't see many local sites. Parking is reasonable and convenient at only £3 / 24 ho...”

Olivia

United Kingdom

9.5

“just a great weekend pubs and restaurants in area very nice lovely market town just very cold but it is winter would come again in the summer”

Alexander

United Kingdom

“Staff friendly and helpful - even found us a room nearby when I missed booking the correct dates! Room clean and comfortable Breakfast very enjoyable and pl...”

Eva

United Kingdom

7.9

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1 Restaurant On Site

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Food: British

Menu: À la carte

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From 2:00 PM

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7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

All children under 2 years are charged GBP 8.95 per night in a crib.

All children under 16 years are charged GBP 15 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged GBP 15 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 2.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The Spread Eagle Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please confirm group bookings with the hotel.

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Newest Reviews for The Spread Eagle Hotel

Reviewed: November 14, 2018

Jane
Sweden
9.5

“Ok”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Courtyard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast staff were stressed and very short staffed nothing was fill Buffe empty Over 40 Minutes for omelette and toast.ok

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 14, 2018

Mikey
United Kingdom
6.7

“Adequate for a business trip”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Town Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Tired rooms, cracked tiles in bathroom, limited menu for dinner and very poor WiFi - almost impossible to use
The location, friendly staff

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 11, 2018

Jane
Sweden
7.5

“Ok”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Town Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The restaurant was under staffed Breakfast was a long wait and very empty buffe.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 10, 2018

Phil
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Garden Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Parking is good. Paying for the parking is a bit of a faff

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 8, 2018

Mb
United Kingdom
5.4

“Poor quality for the price”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Town Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Shower, breakfast, desk in room

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 5, 2018

Jeff
United Kingdom
9.6

“Fantastic relaxing friendly staff will definitely be coming back”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Garden Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed was the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: October 25, 2018

Miles
United Kingdom
Age group: 55 – 64
5.8

“Served its purpose”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Town Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noisy and in need of refurbishment

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 22, 2018

Lynette
United Kingdom
5.8

“It was only one night so we didn’t ask to change rooms any longer and we would have”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Town Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our room was smelly and dirty and the bathroom door sticks and then is very loud to open and shut The carpet was dirty Then our breakfast was cold in the morning
Love where it is

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 20, 2018

John
United Kingdom
5.8

“Faded coaching inn located in middle of Thame”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Courtyard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shabby and worn, felt cross at having to pay for parking.
Great location in the middle of Thame

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 18, 2018

Roger
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Courtyard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
parking, we were dropped off by a friend and they recieved 100 parking fine as the carpark is not part of the hotel. noisey outside the door of our room
location for our event

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 8, 2018

Clifford
United Kingdom
6.3

“Best avoided.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Town Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No carpet in room, telly didn’t work, WiFi didn’t work, bed was uncomfortable, noise from other guests, noisy bathroom extractors in rooms close by, breakfast finished too early.
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Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 4, 2018

Hilary
United Kingdom
7.5

“A comfortable hotel with helpful staff in a great location right in the centre of Thame.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Garden Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The tea and coffee at breakfast was served from urns rather than being made fresh and had run out when we came down - this meant we had to keep popping back to see if it had been refilled - a bit annoying!
French doors on to the garden made the room feel airy and light.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 3, 2018

Maria
United Kingdom
10

“Very pleasant stay loved it”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Hayloft Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff who arrive early loudly talking and laughing in the courtyard not thinking about people in bed wanting a lie in.
We were in the Hayloft suite which was a good size and luxurious. The bed was very comfy and the shower excellent even though the bathroom had no door ? The breakfast was very good and the staff in the restaurant are very pleasant and kind. Loved it , we will be back.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 23, 2018

Rachel
United Kingdom
4.6

“Ok but not one of the best hotels considering how expensive it was should be better quality”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Town Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room wasn't really very clean as in needs updating carpet dirty no long mirror and no plug next to mirror
Shower was quite powerful

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 17, 2018

Kerry
United Kingdom
5.0

“Overpriced. Breakfast greasy and cold. Lovely receptionist though”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Courtyard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cracked sink. Dirty windows. Chef was snoking and coughing outside the kitchen
Comfy bed

Stayed in September 2018

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	Courtyard Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Each room benefits from a TV and an en suite shower room. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Courtyard Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Each room benefits from a TV and an en suite shower room. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Garden Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom These superior, tranquil rooms have patio doors leading out into the walled garden. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Town Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Newly refurbished luxury room with a king bed, 32-inch flat-screen TV, and a modern bathroom. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Hayloft Suite 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite features a sitting area. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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