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The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, Oxfordshire – Acorn Pubs

4.0 star property
Travelers find genuine warmth and attentive service at this charming property where delicious meals are served right on the premises

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The Crown & Thistle offers a charming experience with cooked-to-order breakfast and a cozy bar with garden views. Guests value in-room WiFi and 24-hour front desk service. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpfulness from previous visitors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is £130
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Abingdon is home to The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, Oxfordshire – Acorn Pubs. Abingdon County Hall Museum and Didcot Railway Centre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Covered Market and Cowley Road. Millets Farm Centre and Cornerstone are also worth visiting. Visit our Abingdon travel guide
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Map
18 Bridge Street, Abingdon, England, OX14 3HS

What's nearby

  • The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the River Thames in London.
    Thames Path
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic building with a clock tower and a well-maintained lawn.
    University of Oxford
    18 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Abingdon County Hall Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Abingdon Abbey
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • White Horse Leisure Centre
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon Culham Station
    4 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Brewery Tap
    6 min walk
  • The Crown & Thistle
    1 min walk
  • The Nags Head
    2 min walk
  • Bella Napoli
    5 min walk
  • The Narrows (Wetherspoon)
    2 min walk

About this property

The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, Oxfordshire – Acorn Pubs

  • Upscale inn near River Thames
  • Consider a stay at The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, Oxfordshire – Acorn Pubs and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • A 24-hour front desk, a reception hall and meeting rooms
    • Smoke-free property and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, Oxfordshire – Acorn Pubs offer perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • More amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • TVs with digital channels
    • Daily housekeeping, desks and desk chairs

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, Oxfordshire – Acorn Pubs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, Oxfordshire – Acorn Pubs?

As of 1 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, Oxfordshire – Acorn Pubs on 12 Jul 2026 start from £130, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, Oxfordshire – Acorn Pubs?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, Oxfordshire – Acorn Pubs?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, Oxfordshire – Acorn Pubs?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, Oxfordshire – Acorn Pubs located?

Situated in Abingdon, this inn is steps away from River Thames and Abingdon County Hall Museum. Thames Path and Abingdon Abbey are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, Oxfordshire – Acorn Pubs Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 349 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, perfectly set out and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic friendly hotel, good rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible find. Beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable rooms. The restaurant was excellent, especially the pizza!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, bathroom, breakfast was tasty and a good selection on offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Milan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect, amenities were excellent, staff were kind and helpful, room was great, breakfast even better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. We stayed for New Year with friends. Food for both breakfast and dinner was of a very good standard. Cleanliness was amazing as was the general service by all staff. Parking was easy and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great foo, comfortable room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Friendly staff. Just a lovely place to stay and relax
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff all really helpful and friendly, breakfast was good. Only complaint was room was really cold.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was amazing, service was excellent, parking was free and right behind the house and we loved the luxurious amenities in the room. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel fantastic breakfast great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel & staff, nice area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and very quiet for being on the road
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here. Could use some updating to decor, but comfortable stay with great setting and wonderful breakkfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and coffee excellent . Staff friendly. Room average with aircon above beds which was annoying when it turned on and off ….. best left off!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice - staff excellent and also a lot to do around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel with a fantastic free cooked breakfast, can’t wait too stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Very nice little hotel. Free parking which is great. Breakfast was made to order. Rooms were clean and very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and extremely helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value

Lovely room, comfortable bed and great bathroom. Lots of stairs!! Breakfast and pub great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff in the restaurant were extremely attentive to our every need & could not have been more pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel full of character and comfort

Great stay with great service from all staff in hotel and in restaurant. The room had great character as did the whole building, so pleased places like this still exist. Will continue to return here going forward.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025