From start to finish we couldn’t fault anything… starting with a warm friendly welcome to us and the dog, the fires burning away as we walked in from the cold making it so cosy. We stayed in the suite and it definitely didn’t disappoint, everything you could possibly want and need with the most amazing bath and a very comfortable bed. Dinner, breakfast and the service was excellent. Even the dog got a sausage for breakfast which she was happy about! Everywhere was immaculate and smelt so fresh… even the bar toilets! Honestly couldn’t recommend The Harcourt Arms enough, without a doubt one of the best places I have stayed for what we paid, we would pay more than we did because it’s worth every penny so thank you!

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The good location off the beaten track. The traditional yet modern blend and feel of the hotel was appreciated it had a good atmosphere. The hotel was close enough to Oxford yet far enough away to be relatively quiet. The bar was well stocked with interesting items. The hotel was clean and well looked after.

A wider choice of continental breakfast would have been helpful eg rolls, croissants, pastries... as would have been freshly chopped fruit and a wider range of breakfast cereal, even in the small boxes. Room drinking water - open bottle - was disappointing could have been cooler too and with closed bottles, still and sparkling.

Lovely location well away from the city life! Recently modernised too but not to the detriment of the olde worlde bar & lounge effect. The open fire should be lovely in the winter. Good dinner and breakfast. Good sized, modern finish room with a comfy bed and decent lighting Good WiFi (needed as the local mobile service is rubbish!) There's a nice rustic feel to the place - just perfect for getting away from it all really - complete with ample parking

Sink and bath drainage needed fixing - partial blockage. Cistern full flush button leaking Kettle didn't switch off and the lid did not open easily. (suggest all issues should have been noticed by housekeeping??) One floor to ceiling window faces the road/pavement so minor privacy issue meant curtain partially closed whole visit... but notwithstanding the above we'd happily go back as these were minor issues.

A wonderful stay at this beautiful place for two nights (Friday and Saturday) whilst we attended the Royal International Air Tattoo. I'd originally booked the accessible room for my partner and his brother to share, but plans changed and I ended up staying with my partner in this beautiful, large, comfy room with the biggest shower ever. Every detail is taken care of, from the in room coffee machine, with fresh milk from the bar if you want it, as well as fancy tea bags. The food was out of this world. We had dinner and two breakfasts and enjoyed every bite. I had the Pork Chop with the Romanian Bean Stew on Saturday night and it was a taste sensation. I had major food envy looking at everyone else's too and wished we could have stayed longer. Happy hour each evening from 5 - 7pm was also very enjoyable. The staff were so warm and friendly and made us welcome from the moment we set foot inside. I had to do some work from there on Friday and I was looked after very well. We loved that The Harcourt Arms is dog friendly, and we met so many lovely well behaved dogs - and their owners. Would definitely recommend and hope to stay there again one day.

Diners on the Saturday night who didn't respect the rules and let their dog up on the bench seating. I thought the manager dealt with them very fairly though.

Beautifully renovated village pub.

Beautiful pub hotel in a pretty & peaceful location. The room was lovely, we loved the attention to detail & the rainfall shower was amazing. The food was excellent - we enjoyed dinner & drinks in the restaurant on the night of our arrival, as well as breakfast the following morning. Staff were friendly & attentive. It was a hot evening the night we stayed but we found the room to be more than cool enough with the windows open & the hotel also offered additional fans/heaters should they be needed. We visited the area to do a crocodile feeding experience at Crocodiles of the World, approx a 15 minute drive away, but would definitely return here should we ever be in the area again.

I stayed at The Harcourt Arms this week, a lovely small hotel set in the countryside, yet close enough to Witney for an easy 15‑minute drive into work. From the moment I arrived, the experience was wonderful — the receptionist was very professional and personally escorted me to my room, taking the time to explain everything I might need during my stay. The room itself was comfortable, clean, and beautifully presented. It felt inviting and homely. There was a coffee machine for those who prefer coffee and a nice selection of herbal teas. As a woman travelling for work, I felt very safe and at ease. The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming that I even sat outside in the evening with a glass of wine — something I rarely do when travelling alone. Every member of staff was very friendly and professional, including the barman. Breakfast was superb — the smashed avocado with poached eggs on sourdough was probably the best I’ve ever had — compliments to the chef! I will most certainly return to The Harcourt Arms next time I’m in Witney. Thank you for a truly enjoyable stay.

My only small suggestions would be larger mugs in the room and a few extra regular tea bags.

Lovely atmosphere and decor. Very spacious and perfect if you’re travelling with dogs. We stayed for one night for my husbands birthday and the whole experience was faultless! We had dinner in the restaurant and the team were so attentive and friendly. They had put a dog mat and bowl in our room for our dog and made a fuss of him which he liked very much. The bed was very comfortable and it was quiet at night making it very easy to get a good nights sleep. Breakfast the next morning was delicious and they bought our dog a sausage too! Overall a 10/10 experience and we will definitely be returning! Thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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The setting (on the edge of a small village) may not suit someone wanting local shops etc., but if you're wanting to stay someone that has a warm and welcoming ambience, great food and drinks selection and has fantastically finished rooms then The Harcourt Arms will be hard to beat. It actually worked out at £30 less for a 1 night stay with breakfast than the sterile Premier Inn I usually end up in when working in the Oxford Area. Callum was a great host and certainly knows his drinks.

Breakfast doesn't start until 8 am, so that does make it a bit of a rush to eat and get away in time to get into work for 9am.

Lovely location & very cosy and quiet hotel. Very nice rooms - accessible room is great for disabled guests, has all the facilities you could need. Shower in Bladon room also great. Lovely breakfast. Staff all very friendly and helpful.

Evening meal on Sunday very slow service, even though the restaurant was quiet - waitress was brilliant but seemed to be on her own most of the time so ordering & food coming out was slow. Food was nice but expensive for what it is, might be better earlier in the day or not on a Sunday. Bladon room is above the bar & so you can hear the music quite clearly at times, but this did stop at 10.30 so wasn’t a huge issue - just something to bear in mind. Some parts of the room were a bit dusty (fan provided was pretty covered) and a few bits of wear and tear but nothing major. All in all it’s a lovely hotel & we had a great stay, but a few things that could make it feel a bit more like a 5 star!