The Talkhouse is an historic inn and pub located a short drive from Oxford in the village of Stanton St. John. The Cotswold stone inn has many spaces for weary travellers, from the sofas and logs fires on the interior to the seated garden area outside. There are four guest rooms at the inn and each is a modern en-suite with bath or shower. Each room has a CD player, a TV, radio, desk, and Wi-Fi,. The Talkhouse is popular as an historic pub. There is live music on special occasions and the inn does have a hired venue for larger events, like weddings, called The Barn. There are several menus to choose from, including a light lunch, something sweet, a sample, and a Sunday sample. There is also an extensive wine list. The University of Oxford and Pitt Rivers Museum are located nearby.
The fireplaces throughout the inn and in the guest rooms, combined with comfy sofas make for a relaxing winter stay. During those spring and summer months, guests can take advantage of the outside dining area making The Talkhouse a pleasant stay for any s
It's nice to escape the hustle and bustle of city life with a true country inn. This inn is located far from busy, noisy streets and allows guests to truly relax and unwind without thinking about schedules.
Many of the negative reviews have focused on past experiences. However, there is new management at The Talkhouse and guests have remarked about the noticeable improvement in the food, service, and overall ambiance.
The historic inn does have fireplaces throughout, yet some guests have noted that the old place does have a draught in winter months. In addition, they've had to light the fireplace in the rooms themselves as staff does not provide this service.
The food at the inn and pub has been described as average, okay, normal, and nice. While these certainly aren't bad descriptions, many do remark that the experience just wasn't as amazing as what they hoped for.
The staff, from the inn to the pub to the check-in, has been described as not overly friendly. While there are no reports of rudeness or unhappiness, a country inn should boast a warm, country welcome and many feel as if this element were missing.
No, The Talkhouse doesn’t offer pool areas.
Yes, The Talkhouse has a pet policy that may vary based on the room type or availability. Please check with the hotel directly to learn about their pet policy.
Yes, The Talkhouse provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
Check-in at The Talkhouse is available from: . Check-out time is by .
The Talkhouse is located in Wheatley Road, Stanton St John, OX33 1EX, Oxford, United Kingdom.
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