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Reviews of Artist Residence Oxfordshire

4 out of 5
Artist Residence Oxfordshire
Station Road, South Leigh, Witney, England

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a winter retreat. Particularly loved the cosy fire and lovely food. Definitely on the list to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved it
Loved this place. I pass thro the Cotswolds every few months to see my mum and usually try and stay a night on my way back. I’ve had some pretty hit n miss stays In other supposedly “boutique” venues - and had almost given up hope This stay has renewed my faith - beautifully furnished in a truly contemporary and quirky way - interesting mix of artworks - amazing food - friendly but not over bearing service So totally my style and taste and I will def make it my go to in future
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and lovely staff. The food in the Masons Arms was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Chloe

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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

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Cosy wonderful countryside stay
Super cosy and wonderful -- great little touches, cosy robes and slippers... wonderful decor. Charming and off-the-grid type of staycation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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A gem of a place.
The pub and Inn were so lovely , clean and comfortable! The staff , particularly Sorin and Amy took care of us like family when we were stranded due to car problems. The atmosphere is cozy and friendly, and the food is delicious . There are lovely walks and a beautiful medieval church nearby for exploring. We will definitely be returning the next time we are in the UK.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very welcome haven after a busy day.
Very comfortable. Beautiful bedlinen. Clean bathroom with powerful shower and toiletries plentiful and smelt amazing. Room very well equipped including a phone charged, which was very necessary seeing as I had left mine behind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place. Great fish and chips! Very friendly and pleasant staff. I think maybe breakfast could be included for the price of the suites.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing & in need of a deep clean.
Stayed in the barn suite for 2 nights with my wife & dog. Within minutes of getting in the room our dog had found a pair of worn women’s underwear which obviously wasn’t our. Top of wardrobe covered in dust & alot of cobwebs. I understand the room is meant to be rustic but not unclean. The room has a log burner but was only supplied with enough kindling to light one fire, when I asked for more they said had ran out with shrug of the shoulders. The dog bowl supplied had a crack in it & the dog bed clearly hadn’t been washed before our stay. On a plus side the pub is cosy with good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had such a wonderful stay at The Artist Residence. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the thoughtful in room touches much appreciated. I look forward to being back again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for all the reasons I like to get away for…beautiful unique
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hon Lun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must try once!
We are so glad to have found this place for a night. We arrived at evening and immediately welcomed by Luis and his team at the restaurant for a smooth check in. The room is like a cottage/ barn/ farm house with all the things you need. Only thing is the coffee capsules are so fragile and they got smashed once you try to make an espresso. Restaurant was warm and cozy. Food is excellent with reasonable price (only option in the area). This is definitely a once in a lifetime experience, both humans and the dog enjoyed it very much! Restaurant is cozy and warm and everyone was so friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Loved it here! The staff were super friendly. The food was very yummy. The hotel itself was gorgeous and we loved our stay in the wagon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fabulous hotel with great attention to detail The restaurant was good too Will definitely return & highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

James

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Overall the e
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Deligh
Lovely and thoughtful stay in the shepherds hut
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an incredible stay at the Residence, our room was one of the best we’ve ever stayed in & we didn’t want to leave the room it was that good. The service & food was also excellent. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional experience
This is one of the most exceptional places I have ever stayed! The contemporary style and decor complement the traditional architecture to create a very unique setting. The service, amenities, food, and drink were all incredible. The location is very peaceful and beautiful, and the Artist Residence provides bikes and rainboots in order to explore it. We never wanted to leave!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Frankie & the team X on 29 Nov 2019
Hi Lorraine, Thanks so much for leaving a review! We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to your return and can't wait to welcome you back! Best wishes,

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a cozy and
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Frankie & the team X on 3 Nov 2019
Hi Emilie, Thanks so much for reviewing your stay. with us! We are glad you enjoyed our cosy little Inn and were able to make the most of your relaxing trip to the Cotswolds. We hope to see you again sometime soon - maybe in the New year or during the festive season! Best wishes,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is charming and in a pleasant setting. The staff was outstanding. Super friendly and helpful and charming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Frankie & the team X on 3 Nov 2019
Hi, We really appreciate your review of your recent stay with us and love your description of our little Inn! We hope you had a chance to experience the best of the Cotswolds during your stay. It would be great to see you again and we hope you find an excuse to return. Thanks again for all your comments. Best wishes.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with gorgeous roll top bath. Tasty dinner and breakfast in restaurant l.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Frankie on 2 Oct 2019
What a lovely review - thanks so much for letting us know about your experience! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and love your description of the room. We hope you find an excuse to visit us again!

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You have to stay here!
Everything about this place is amazing! Beautiful thatched country pub and hotel. Rooms are decorated superbly. Everything you could need is provided....amazing products, umbrella, hairdryer, adapters, cookies and water. Really comfy bed and pillows. Cutest little pub and restaurant. Cannot recommend this place highly enough! Staff also really friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Frankie on 3 Sept 2019
Hi, Thanks so much for leaving a review and pictures of your recent stay with us! We really appreciate all your kind words and love your description of our little Inn! We are glad you could make the most of all the facilities in your room and enjoyed all the luxuries included. On your next visit we hope you can try one of our alternative rooms (some with log burners and private terraces). Perfect for a winter getaway! All the best and look forward to seeing you again,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Frankie on 28 Aug 2019
Hi, Thanks for leaving us a review. We really appreciate you leaving us a rating and have shared your review with the rest of our team. We hope we can treat you again on a return visit and look forward to giving you a warm welcome back! Many thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place
Wow what can I say! I am so glad that we found this amazing little gem. The hotel was so relaxing and the staff cannot do enough for you! We had the best couple of nights here and will definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Frankie. on 28 Aug 2019
Hi Laura, Thanks so much for your kind feedback regarding your recent stay! We love that you were able to relax with a touch of luxury in the beautiful Cotswolds. We hope you got to try some of our delicious dishes in our restaurant, The Mason Arms, with locally sourced produce and foraged herbs from the garden. It would be great to welcome you back! Many thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful country weekend
Absolutely fabulous. What More can one say. Wonderful friendly and welcoming staff, glorious room that is beyond perfection and stunning food. Just brilliant and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Frankie on 28 Aug 2019
Hi Deborah, Thanks so much for leaving a review of your recent stay! We really appreciate all your feedback and thoroughly enjoyed reading your description of the room. We hope you can make a return trip to us, maybe at Christmas where we will have the log fires burning and a beautiful tree to greet you! Fingers crossed we see you then! Many thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic staff as ever. The perfect romantic countryside getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Frankie on 18 Jul 2019
Thanks for leaving a review! We look forward to your next visit to AR Oxford.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A superb stay with very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Frankie on 18 Jul 2019
Thanks for leaving a review! We look forward to your next visit to AR Oxford.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Frankie on 18 Jul 2019
Thanks for leaving a review! We look forward to your next visit to AR Oxford.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very beautiful place but the window of our room was really old and didn’t close,...we were sleeping in front,... I wake up with the cars during the night,... The breakfast was too expensive. We asked for the full breakfast and they made you us paid for the toasts (like an extra)! Too expensive but a fantastic place if you have a room in the back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Frankie on 21 Apr 2019
Hi there, First of all, thanks so much for taking the time to review your recent stay. Your feedback is priceless to us as guest experience is at the heart of everything we do! We feel very lucky to have such a charming and historic building to call home. We have tried to compliment and restore this charm with features throughout the hotel that honour the many stories that were formed here. The original window frames are a part of this, and reflect the olde world feeling of our 16th century Inn. We accept that there are 21st century alternatives that may be more functional, but wanted to stay true to the building and all it's quirks! We take on board your comments on breakfast and these have been fed back to our kitchen team. We want to provide something for everyone and have a wide selection of breakfast options at different price points. As we move in to Summer we will look to develop our menu further using feedback from our guests. We are glad you were able to enjoy your surroundings though and make the most of what South Leigh has to offer. We would love to see you again in Oxford or at one of our sister sites in Brighton, London, Penzance or the much anticipated Bristol site which will open in a few months. All the best and thanks once again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful break from city life!
I find it impossible to fault the room, service, area and food. Absolute loved my stay and didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Frankie on 9 Apr 2019
Thanks so much for leaving us a review of your experience. I have passed your comments on to the rest of the team and we are thrilled that you had such a great time with us! We look forward to welcoming you back!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in one of the junior suites . Extremely quirky, fun decor. Storage space rather limited, a couple of drawers would have been welcome. Moody lighting, but it needed some brighter light available, just for packing and unpacking. Loved the wood stove in our room, and supply of dry wood. Great bed and lovely linen. Super walk-in shower, but needed a handy hook for towel or gown (both very good quality) in shower area. Food excellent too, and service was friendly and efficient. Breakfast a bit pricey, but good, however at £300 per night, I think the breakfast should have been included in the room price. Staff were always available and chatty. Blenheim and Woodstock just down the road, so, plenty to do. Over all, a most enjoyable stay - Well done to the management and staff. D&P, Cambridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Frankie & the team on 16 Jan 2019
Hi D&P, Thanks so much for your amazing feedback! We love that you had such an enjoyable stay with us and look forward to you returning in the future. We take your comments on board and really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are always striving to provide the best for our guests and are open to see where we can make improvements. Thanks again and have a great week!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lawrie

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Wonderful place to stay for anyone.
Lovely place to stay, thoroughly enjoyed myself. Beautiful rooms which were very private. The only this I would say is that the menu was very limited for vegetarians. What I had was lovely, but it was all I could have had unfortunately. Everything else was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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Loved it!
Great place to stay. I stayed in the Sheppard's Hut which I loved. Cannot wait to return and try the other Artist's Residence hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Dartmoor Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over night stay
We were upgraded on our arrival. Room was good with lots of character. Good extras like fresh milk not long life. Bathroom facilities very good with lovely toiletries. Food very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely!
Lovely place drink eat and stay for a short break
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Definitely worth a visit
‘‘This hotel is really lovely. Beautiful setting and gorgeous luxurious rooms. Very welcoming to a lone female guest. The only very slight improvement would be that their record keeping could be better. They thought I drank from the mini bar (I did not) and also I had to prove the room was paid in advance (their records said not). No reply to my email about this but all was sorted. Overall a really special place to stay, do go!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Iain

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Superb country retreat
We stayed here to celebrate our daughters 21st birthday as a family. The setting and hotel itself are picture postcard gorgeous. A very varied bar with some great cocktails. The room itself was really quirky with some lovely art pieces around it (as is the whole building) We ate in the restaurant for dinner and the food was sublime and service very attentive. A really nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very pleasant stay in the Shepard’s hut, very quirky and well equipped with bathrobes, mini bar etc but we felt that because of the size of the cabin 2 nights would be the maximum we would stay. My only reservation is the lack of choice on the restaurant menu and the internet kept coming and going and in Shepard’s hut we had no internet at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Alex Davenport-Jones on 20 Jun 2018
Dear Geoff, I'm thrilled your stay was a success. We are indeed looking to rectify the intermittent wifi in the shepherd's hut so I am sorry you experienced some difficulties here. Likewise we are increasing the menu and evolving it into something slightly more wider ranging as of next week and offering a greater selection of dishes. I hope you can return soon to experience these... To that effect I wish you both well and very much hope to see you soon. Warm regards, Alex Davenport-Jones