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The Crown Inn at Benson

52 High Street Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6RP, United Kingdom
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The Crown Inn at Benson

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Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
582 reviews

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Situated just 21 km from University of Oxford, The Crown Inn at Benson features accommodation in Wallingford with access to a garden, a bar, as well as full-day security. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge. The bed and breakfast has facilities for disabled guests. Every unit is fitted with a private bathroom. At the bed and breakfast, some units are fitted with a kettle and wine or champagne. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in British cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. For guests with children, The Crown Inn at Benson offers an indoor play area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Notley Abbey is 26 km from The Crown Inn at Benson, while Blenheim Palace is 34 km from the property. London Heathrow Airport is 56 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely pub. Food was lovely. Staff very friendly especially at breakfast. Heater was difficult to work. The main benefit for me was the free off-peak charger which is the reason I will definitely stay here again.”
  • Ford
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Every was brilliant so good we've booked again”
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic food in the restaurant and nice breakfast. Excellent location with easy parking. Friendly staff. Basic room but comfortable and good value for money. Nice tea and coffee in the room with fresh milk. The biggest bath towel I have ever...”
  • Phoebe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The pub was lovely, was a bit gutted we didn't have time to stay for the food as it smelled lovely. The room was very cute, we stayed in room 3. There's plenty of floor space and it was warm/cosy. I was worried about the amount of parking but we...”
  • Lesley
    Portugal Portugal
    “Great little room with nice decor, lots of pillows and a tea & coffee tray. Nice pub atmosphere with lovely helpful staff. Fabulous food at dinner & breakfast.”
  • Siobhan
    Ireland Ireland
    “Friendly service, comfortable room and great breakfast.”
  • Christine
    Australia Australia
    “Excellent staff and service. Great old English pub atmosphere with excellent food. Comfortable room with tea and coffee, bath and good size bed.”
  • Vitaly
    Russia Russia
    “We drove to Oxfordshire with our dog and stayed at the Crown Inn. The stylish and charming rooms had everything we needed. Free, spacious parking with an electric charger was available. We enjoyed pints at the pub after the kitchen closed. The...”
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Exceptional stay with outstanding service and cuisine! The pub food truly remarkable My room exceeded expectations, providing comfort and elegance in equal measure. The staff's dedication to guest satisfaction was evident throughout my visit,...”
  • Zara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location is within the beautiful Benson village which is easily accessible by the X40 bus from Oxford city centre. It's about a 10 minute direct walk from the bus stop down the quaint country lane and small high street. The pub is very easy to...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 578 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Crown inn at Benson focuses on the character features reviving the traditional inn whilst having a creative flair of modern twists through-out with it's interior design creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Here at The Crown inn at Benson you will always be welcomed by a warm, friendly and genuine hello. Our customers are the heart of our business and we want to ensure every visitor leaves wanting to come back again.

Property information

We have 6 bedrooms above the pub ready and waiting to be your perfect base for a few days and nights. Each room has been individually decorated, offering comfy and cosy accommodation. All rooms are en-suite with two special ones set up with in-room roll top baths and rain showers. As well as our beautiful boutique bedrooms we have two beautiful feature fireplaces found in the bar and restaurant areas. We offer all guests a complimentary breakfast buffet however a cooked breakfast is available at an extra cost.

Neighbourhood information

We are on the high street of a beautiful village called Benson. Surrounded by wonderful Oxfordshire countryside ;there are plenty of walks for those wanting to explore the area. We are lucky to be on the Thames path as well as being located near some beautiful Watercress gardens. As well as the countryside we are approximately twenty minutes away from Oxford where you can wonder around the incredible university grounds as well as enjoy some excellent shops.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Crown
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Crown Inn at Benson
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about The Crown Inn at Benson

  • Room options at The Crown Inn at Benson include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single

  • The Crown Inn at Benson has 1 restaurant:

    • The Crown

  • The Crown Inn at Benson offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Live music/performance
    • Horse riding
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • The Crown Inn at Benson is 1.8 miles from the centre of Wallingford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Crown Inn at Benson is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at The Crown Inn at Benson can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • The prices at The Crown Inn at Benson may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.