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89 reviews

The Gate Hangs High

The Gate Hangs High

Whichford Road, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5DF, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Live music/Performance

Picnic area

Garden

The Gate Hangs High

The Gate Hangs High is a 3-star hotel perched on Whichford Road in Hook Norton, United Kingdom. Located about 7mi from Banbury city center, this inn blends countryside charm with quick access to town life. With 89 reviews, it invites travelers to discover welcoming comfort and a dash of local flavor.

Guest amenities include a restaurant, a bar, and free Wi-Fi, plus free private parking on site. The property is pet-friendly with extra charges, and live music performances are free to enjoy. For families, kids’ meals are available for an additional fee, while outdoor spaces feature a picnic area and a garden; a bathtub is listed among the bathroom amenities.

With on-site parking and a relaxed vibe, this stay offers a convenient base for exploring the Banbury area and its countryside charms. The address is Whichford Road, Hook Norton, and the property sits about 7mi from Banbury city center. Minimum price: not listed in the provided data.

The Gate Hangs High keeps the mood light and social with on-site Restaurant #1, a FamilyFriendly spot that’s perfect for relaxed meals after a day of countryside wandering. Evening vibes can include free live music performances, adding a playful soundtrack to the stay. For younger travelers, kids’ meals are available for an additional fee, and the outdoor picnic area and garden invite easygoing al fresco dining when the weather cooperates.

Pet-friendly by nature, this inn welcomes four-legged companions with charges that may apply. Parking is conveniently arranged with free private parking on site, making arrivals and departures simple. When it comes to payments, Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro are accepted, while cash isn’t an option.

A range of room types is available, including Double Room, Twin Room, Family, and a Bungalow, catering to different group sizes and preferences. A bathtub is listed among the bathroom amenities, adding a touch of comfort to the stay. With a countryside setting and easy access to Banbury, it stands as a relaxed base for exploring the area.

Closest airports

Gloucestershire Airport

30.1mi

Birmingham Airport

32.6mi

Luton Airport

48.5mi

East Midlands Airport

57.1mi

London Heathrow Airport

57.7mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Live music/Performance

Picnic area

Garden

Bathtub

Rooms

Family Room with Private Bathroom in The Gate Hangs High

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Family, Private Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

Private Bathroom

Shower

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Double Room - Disability Access in The Gate Hangs High

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Double Room, Accessible

1 Double Bed

Private Bathroom

Shower

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Twin Room with Private Bathroom in The Gate Hangs High

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Room - 2 Twin, Private Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

Private Bathroom

Shower

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Double Room with Private Bathroom in The Gate Hangs High

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

1 Double Bed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Shower

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Family

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Room - 2 Bed

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Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

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Bungalow

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Double Room

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Guest reviews

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89 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Joanne

8.2

August 2024

The room was very clean The food was excellent both breakfast and evening meals most of the staff were very pleasant and welcoming

Room was not very private as people were passing the window all the time and could look straight in No TV No welcome pack about the pub or information about the area walks,shops ect This would have been helpful as we sat down at a table for our second night to be greeted with this is reserved I said there was no reserved sign on the table we were told we had to book which we were not told the night before when we had dinner This pub is very rural we explained that we were residents eventually he told us we could eat at a table in the bar This was quite embarrassing

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Greg

10

July 2024

Picked the perfect place as I was visiting rollright stones I stayed @ The Gate Hangs High the building looks like from Robin Hood movies :) (gorgeous ) and was Perfect nice clean room lovely smell , nice food and drinks, was so nice to wake up to the sound of singing birds , staff very friendly and all people around , Big thank you to Kerstin had a lovely chat before I left and will call t.g.h.h as I like to send her a copy of a book. its the Tequila man :) Many Thanks to Everyone

thinking hard and nothing comes to my mind everyone nice

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Joanna

8.2

August 2024

The room was spacious, clean and inviting. The beds were comfortable. It was nice to have a courtyard area outside to sit in, kept apart from the beer garden of the pub. The room was quiet, in spite of it being a Saturday night in high season. We ate in the pub and the food was very good although not cheap.

There were no bedside tables or many places to put things, and it would have been useful to have a shelf in the bathroom. The TV was very very small!

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Judith

9.1

April 2025

Clean large accessible room

Mattress could be more comfortable. Television picture was jumping.would be nice to have information about the place or even menus .when you telephone would be nice for the staff to greet you with a good morning/ afternoon or can I help you instead of a yes when they picked up the telephone customer service needed

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Gary

9.1

April 2025

Staff were having an extremely busy day due to a worthy charity event in the pub garden yet remained courteous and in good spirits. Large car park. Variety of teas in room. Glass bottled water in room. Nice touch.

No shower gel or shampoo supplied. Restaurant not available for dinner (Sunday) but was directed to alternative restaurant locally.

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Toni

10

August 2024

Beautiful Location, Parking, friendly staff, room perfect and food was amazing. Tried to book again for September for our sons racing but fully booked. Hope to find another reason to book ASAP. Thank you for a lovey stay!

The food is beautiful but let down that they only offer instant coffee. Although my mum loved the food she had there was only one vegetarian option.

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Paul

9.1

August 2024

Great beer garden and garden bar. Beautiful food, reasonable priced drinks and good selection. Room very clean and comfortable.

No information around checkout provided, as we weren't staying for breakfast which I believe is served at 9.30 there was no one around so just had to put key through front door of pub.

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Jackie

10

October 2024

The room was bright, warm and cosy for our arrival. The rooms are situated in a courtyard at the rear of the pub so they can be accessed separately or via the pub itself. Very comfy bed. The pub served nice food and has a cosy log fire. Excellent value for money.

Nothing we could fault

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Rebecca

9.1

December 2024

Great stay, clean, lots of parking, easy access to room. Great value for money!! Would happily stay again.

The only issue was the shower head was slightly broken. But we easily managed, if it had really bothered us, we could have easily spoken to someone.

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White

8.2

September 2024

Location was great , great beer garden and reasonable prices .Food was lovely and very friendly staff

Room could do with a little TLC , maybe a fan in room on warmer days as couldn't leave window open as facing on to carpark ,quite a few flies in restaurant but we were in the country !

Points of Interest Around The Gate Hangs High

Attractions

Blenheim Palace

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Broadway Tower

15mi

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

15.5mi

Holy Trinity Church

15.5mi

Cogges

15.6mi

Balliol College

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Trinity College

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Sheldonian Theatre

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Bridge of Sighs

20.3mi

Bodleian Library

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Oxford Covered Market

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Radcliffe Camera

20.4mi

All Souls College

20.5mi

Magdalen College

20.6mi

River Avon

22.6mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Amenities of The Gate Hangs High

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Live music/Performance

Picnic area

Garden

Bathtub

Stay rules - The Gate Hangs High

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property