Name: The Royal Oak
Address: 26 Witney Street, Burford, Burford, Burford, OX18 4SN, United Kingdom
Rating: 9

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We met some friends for Sunday lunch. We booked and pre-ordered as we were a large party. John was very helpful in arranging things and the team looked after us really well. Sunday lunches and kids meals were great, including really good veggie wellington. Would recommend for friendly pub roast with friends and family.

Great Sunday Lunch

We had a one night stay and enjoyed the quaintness of the room - comfortable and matched the one portrayed on the website so no nasty surprises there.
The food and drinks in the downstairs pub / restaurant however were overly priced and not very good
The breakfast was one of the poorer ones that we had during our month long tour of the U.K
Location is good - right in the town

Look elsewhere for food options

There are only two rooms for overnight accommodation at the Royal Oak, both of which are accessed up an outside short metal staircase from the beer garden.  The rooms are rustic rather than modern, which is what we expected.  The room had a 7 ft ceiling.  The room contained a large bed with comfortable pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, tea/coffee making facilities, fan, electric heater, TV, plenty of power points, iron, hairdryer, wardrobe and a good guest information folder. The ensuite bathroom had an instant electric hot water shower above a low bath. Shampoo, conditioner, body gel and body lotion were all supplied, together with two large bath towels and two hand towels.  The internet was good but you had to reset if you closed it down.  Breakfast in the morning was plentiful – a choice of cereals, orange juice, toast, tea, coffee and a very filling hot meal of fried egg, bacon, baked beans, tomato, sausage and mushrooms.  Our hosts were very friendly and obliging.  We enjoyed our stay very much.
In regard to parking, there is private parking for 4 to 5 cars at the rear of the building, accessed through Pytt’s Lane via Swan Lane from High Street as Witney Street is one-way towards High Street.  From the Royal Oak, it is an easy level walk to the main street.  There is also a public carpark nearby.


Comfortable rustic charm

My wife and I stayed for 1 night only on Monday 10th August to enjoy a short cycling break in the Cotswolds. We were able to store our bikes safely in the pub garage (thanks so much for your help John), the room was very comfortable and clean and the breakfast excellent. We also enjoyed an evening meal with government subsidy. Many thanks to all for making our short trip so enjoyable.

Great location and very helpful management.

We took my parents to Burford today and Booked a table for Sunday Lunch at the Royal Oak. We all had the Beef and Lamb Sunday Lunch which was fantastic. Friendly Staff and we will certainly be going back.


Lovely Sunday Dinner

Having previously eaten here I decided that on my way back from Kent to Meriden in Warwickshire i would stay the night. The room which is in the courtyard at the back ( Room 2) had a comfortable King size double bed and digital TV.  Also with tea and coffee facilities. The room felt cottagey and the bathroom is dated however all worked very well. The room was warm and there was a stand alone plug in radiator if needed.
The hosts were very friendly and there was nothing that was too much trouble.
I had pork belly for dinner and cooked breakfast next morning - both were excellent.
I sat at the bar and chatted to the locals and all were very friendly which is great as i'm away from home quite a lot.
I took an evening walk around the town which is very picturesque, ending up in the church which is a grand building all lit up as the sun went down.
I will definitely stay again and cannot recommend this enough. Superb.
 

Stop over

The main positive about our stay was that the bed was fairly comfortable and the staff were friendly. There were a few problems with the room that did put a downer on our stay:
There was a bright green fire exit light on the door to our room that shone directly at the bed and made it hard to get to sleep.
The heating is connected to the pubs heating which turns off in the evening meaning our room was rather cold. There was an electric heater but this was old and small but at least we could warm our room up a little. There is also an outer door to the rooms that can't be shut meaning it's even more difficult to keep the cold up. It is also means that the cigarette smoke from the pub garden comes up into the rooms through the outer door.
The bathroom is very basic and the decor is a little old and shabby. Overall I'd say it is in need of refurbishment. Our room did not look like those pictured here on trip advisor.
The breakfast had very limited options of cereal and no fruit or yogurt etc. but the cooked breakfast was good and there were vegetarian options.

Below average but comfortable bed

Before we arrived I had checked my Bank account and the payment for our overnight stay was showing as going through the account  but when we arrived we were asked for payment for our stay.  I explained that I had already paid for the overnight stay but he was adament that the payment going through the Bank was a "holding" payent.  I did pay him but I then telephoned the Bank who confirmed that the payment going through the Bank was not a "holding" payment and the Bank kindly cancelled the payment for me.  If you book to stay here through Booking.Com please be aware you could be charged twice for your stay.  Never received an apology.

Tried to take twice for my stay

Met a friend here for lunch. We meet up about every 6 weeks, usually in Lechlade area as half way for both.  We decided to meet in Burford this time as I didn’t have transport.  Ordered a starter as main course meals were larger than we wanted to eat, and the food was excellent.  

My objection, and reason for a low score is paying £2.50 for a small Pepsi Max from the tap.  Not even half a pint! 



Soft drink price rip-off

Popped In for lunch, ordered a couple of begets... very bland, bacon over cooked, for £8 I would of expected something a bit more of a wow than something I could of easily made at home.  Overall was a very expensive lunch.  

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