Puddicombe House

Beautiful spot in an unexpected location. The room we were seated in was beautifully appointed with white marble tables and green velvet chairs. Very sophisticated. It was very quiet. So quiet that it made conversation slightly uncomfortable. The room across the hall was cozier looking, had more activity (courtesy of the bar likely) and seemed more lively. The servers, though mostly quite young, were exceptionally professional. Very impressive. We had a casual meal with a salad and handhelds. The pear salad was delicious though I would have enjoyed more pear and more goatcheese. The italian burger was very good. It is messy though, so beware and lean over the plate. But really nice balance flavours and very delicious. The fried chicken sandwich was an entire chicken breast. The sticky and sweet sauce was very flavourful. The seasoned fries that accompanied both sandwiches were tasty and addictive but overly salty. At first I couldn't stop eating them and then I had to. Noticed the starters of diners around us, a delish looking plate of calamari and a daily soup that was getting rave reviews. In the end a solid meal in a beautiful environment. Next time I would try to get a seat in the other room and try the more elevated food offerings. Will return!

Everything was exceptional! From the quaint front room with the bay window and fireplace, to our friendly and attentive server Kara. We had a deliscious meal from start to finish Don't think twice about visiting Puddicombe.... it will not disappoint!!

My wife and I hosted a dinner for 31 family members to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We had a private room by the bar that fit our group well. The service and food were exemplary. A big thank you to Nick and the entire team at Puddicombe House!

I rate this only a 3/5 due to cost vs the room and amenities of the place. It’s a very cute building, dinner and breakfast were fantastic, but the price we paid did not meet the amenities of the room. We were upgraded to a room that was very small with no fridge other than a communal fridge in the hall (during Covid) which is not even really an option. The room was very dusty and it seemed to lack charm for the price paid. We had to beg the dining room for wine glasses which were not included in the room. Very busy spot and for the most part the staff were pleasant. Not sure we would be back to stay overnight unless the price decreased.

Very nice place for an overnight. Very warm and comfortable accommodation to support the history and the age of the building. You get the high ceilings and big thick wood trim. Very nice big bathrooms and there was a lovely fireplace in our room. They had piped jazz music playing outside of our room that just gave a relaxed atmosphere and prepped our mood for dinner. Dinner was fantastic and very cool approach to the Covid issue. A greenhouse dining experience inside a larger enclosure. Provided privacy and very colorful with the lights. The wait staff were great. Night quiet sleeping and very tasty breakfast provided to order in the dining room in the morning. Highly recommend. The only negative is the cost of the room. A little high for an overnight and the amenities.

Visited the Oxford county and slept overnight at this B&B. Beautiful exterior with nice garden and lights at night. Unfortunately, I felt that the overnight accommodations and hospitality was not what I imagined when I booked and is misleading when you see 4 stars. I understand completely that this is an older building but the room lacked that special charm it could have, if only it had a little more attention put into it. For example, a ribbon, used for gift wrapping, was used to tie the curtain in the bathroom. To summarize the hotel stay is too overpriced, the 4 star may reflect the food but not reflective of the accommodations, cleanliness needs to be better, and overall hospitality needs to be better for those staying overnight. The focus of the Puddicombe seems to be events, spa and restaurant. If this is so, the price needs to be reduced significantly for overnight stays.

We held a writers retreat there this past weekend and had a wonderful time. The property is a delight. Great location and lovely house. The main building was built as a private residence and the bedrooms are all nicely appointed. The food is excellent and the service lacks nothing. In fact, most times they anticipated our needs before we knew we needed something. Whether you are looking for a meal or a weekend getaway, I can't recommend them enough. Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful stay.