The French House, Bridge Street Oxfordshire, Bampton, OX18 2HA, United Kingdom
#1 of 4 hotels in Bampton
Guests' ChoiceBased on 135 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 July 2023
Alex
United KingdomEverything
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Alison
United KingdomThere is nothing I didn’t like!
Fantastic stay at a beautiful property in a gorgeous village. The twin room was spacious and spotlessly clean, the fixtures and fittings were of a very high standard. The bed was so comfy with plenty of pillows and a lovely throw for the colder nights. The hotel states no parking on the details but over the 3 nights we were there we never had any problems parking just outside the hotel on the main streets, always within view of our window. We will definitely be staying here every time we visit family
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Estelle
United KingdomI cannot fault the stay at all - the room was absolutely pristine. The bed was so so comfortable - I am a 6.1 female and I was able to stretch out with still more length available. The staff were lovely. Beautiful location. I stayed an extra night.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Mark
United KingdomBeautiful property and the rooms were excellent, the attention to detail for comfort, cleanliness and design is outstanding. Food was excellent as was the friendliness of all the staff !...made for a great stay and will be visiting again. Superb all the way ! Thank You
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Christina
United KingdomStaff friendly Clean well kept rooms Food amazing
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Carole
United KingdomComfortable bed however the bed quilt was far too heavy and we had difficulty sleeping due to being too hot. Could do with an extra shelf in shower.
We had dinner in the Bistro. Very good
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
S
United KingdomNothing!
Really lovely place with delicious food, good wine and a relaxed atmosphere. Clean, welcoming rooms and comfortable beds. Great customer service. Excellent.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Isobel
United KingdomA very chic French hideaway in a lovely Oxfordshire village with very good food!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Andrews
United KingdomThere wasn't anything not to like
The facilities, the quality of the service, accommodation and the food. The little attention to detail and personal touches.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Gary
United KingdomI genuinely couldn't fault the place.
Overall, the hotel is up to a very high standard. Much nicer than I was expecting. The staff where all amazing, friendly, and accommodating. Facilities where very clean and nicely decorated. My experience exceeded all expectations.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Martin
United KingdomNo allocated parking although space on the road
Clean and tidy rooms great shower
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Tracey
New ZealandWe loved the fresh , lovely decor and the fact that it was different to other restaurant/accommodation places. Very professional, friendly staff.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Roger
United KingdomThis place is a little gem. Booked last minute as decided to stay over after a concert at Blenheim Palace. Fleur De Lys is in great location - really picture postcard. The room was beautifully and tastefully decorated to a high standard with great attention to detail We overlooked the garden which even has a Boules court..!! We had lunch in the restaurant downstairs. Supurb, delicious - great presentation and highly recommend the soul meuniere and tarte tatin. Breakfast was great - - lovely hot croissants. Looking forward to our next stay. .
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Susan
United KingdomAll good
Very clean. Tasteful decor. Delicious breakfast. Helpful and pleasant staff
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Morgane
United KingdomNothing, it was a very good experience
Wonderful welcoming service throughout from hotel to restaurant. Rooms decorated with taste and lovely scent of lavender. Beautiful authentic food and breakfast. Well worth a visit!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Dr
United KingdomAlthough quirky and quaint, every detail of the deco in both the room and the restaurant & garden area was absolute quality.
Extremely impressed with every detail and especially the treatment i received from the staff👌
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Tess
United KingdomReally beautiful room with lovely extra touches. Great bed linen, slept so well! Gorgeous meal in the restaurant and a brilliant breakfast! Super friendly staff - just loved it. Will definitely be back.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Michael
United KingdomMy only negative is that I couldn’t stay longer. I’ll be back!
My room was immaculately clean, good bed linen and towels, great shower, lots of sockets and USBs at bedside. Friendly team. Lots of attention to detail. Good beer, and a lovely garden to drink it in. Great restoration of a historic building. Highly recommended.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Cheryl
United KingdomWe were on first floor, room very comfortable. It was extremely noisy from bar downstairs. That’s the only reason for lower score. We couldn’t get to sleep till way after midnight. We went for a complete break from stressful jobs. We needed to rest.
Property was lovely as were staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Trevor
United KingdomVery noisy road. Lots of heavy traffic ( lorries, farm machinery) through the night and school bus pickup location in the morning right outside our room. Didn’t get much sleep!
Staff were great and the food was very good!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Jon
United KingdomFood prices
Very comfortable and relaxing, nice staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Julian
United KingdomToo much noise later at night after 10.30 and until around midnight so not able to sleep and then more noise first thing. This was chairs being moved in the dining room below our room and guest doors slamming due to the mechanisms on the doors.
Decoration and newness was good and staff were good.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Anonymous
United KingdomThere is nothing I didn’t like When you come in it looks like a restaurant Could do with having a more inviting space Maybe a sofa area to get comfy and sit downstairs for a coffee and cake
The hotel was quirky Staff were friendly Bed was really comfy
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Anonymous
United KingdomThe personal touch from the Owner
The keys to your room rather than impersonal card. Delicious breakfast. Charming owner Olivier. Clean linen spotless room. Value for money.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Anonymous
United KingdomThe toilet flush in bedroom wasn’t great. Shower not the most powerful.
Lovely decor, still smells new and fresh!! Creme brulee and chocolate mousse delicious! Huuuuge bed! Although breakfast not available at hotel, fully compensated with a free room upgrade and breakfast in the next door cafe paid for! Amazing customer service and communication.
Stayed in July 2023
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