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The Talkhouse

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Oxford with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Wheatley Road, Oxford, England, OX33 1EX
  • Place, Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, John Radcliffe Hospital
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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8.0 out of 10
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  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Located 3 mi (4.9 km) from Headington Shark, The Talkhouse is within a 10-minute drive of Waterstock Golf Club. This 4-room, 4-star bed & breakfast has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Headington Shark - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Oxford Brookes University - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Islip Station - 8 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kings Arms Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Courtside At Bury Knowle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn Wheatley - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bruin Café - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Talkhouse

Bed & breakfast in Oxford with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Guests staying at The Talkhouse enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions. This smoke-free bed & breakfast also has wedding services.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Talkhouse Inn
Talkhouse Inn Oxford
Talkhouse Oxford
The Talkhouse Hotel Oxford
Talkhouse House Oxford
Talkhouse Guesthouse Oxford
Talkhouse Guesthouse
The Talkhouse Oxford
The Talkhouse Bed & breakfast
The Talkhouse Bed & breakfast Oxford

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around The Talkhouse?

This bed & breakfast is located in Oxford, close to Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Sheldonian Theatre, and Bodleian Library. You'll also find Headington Shark and Court Place Farm Stadium within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Talkhouse?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the bed & breakfast. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does The Talkhouse feature a casino?

No, The Talkhouse doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Talkhouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Talkhouse?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include courtyard views.

Are there hot tubs at The Talkhouse?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Talkhouse have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Talkhouse serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Talkhouse allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Talkhouse.

Does The Talkhouse have connecting rooms?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Talkhouse?

The closest major airport to The Talkhouse is Oxford (OXF), which is 11 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Talkhouse?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Talkhouse offer a deck and may feature courtyard views.

Does The Talkhouse have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at The Talkhouse if that's in your vacation plans.

The Talkhouse Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 160 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark, NORTHMEAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing and carefree accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Zsuzsanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and outdoor space for a picnic and a drink from the bar. Nice village and countryside. Continental breakfast was disappointing. Fire alarm at 7am was a surprise!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, historic, charming, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Roy

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

Lovely country pub, but small dirty, grubby rooms!

The pub itself was very quaint but there was so much wrong with the room and service that I really don't know where to start! The room was very small and musty smelling. It opened on to the beer garden but the window had no net curtains or privacy glass, so the only way to get privacy was to close the main curtains with a 10watt bulb in the ceiling. There was no wardrobe or chest of drawers, just a black wrought iron clothes rail with a knob which was perfectly positioned at eye-level! The worse part was that the whole place felt grubby, grimy and dirty. I've never seen such cheap, thin, degrained bed sheets and the pillows were also lumpy and disgusting. We decided to sleep on top of the bed rather than get inside! I knocked a tin of drink off the bedside table, mopped it up then used a wetted bath mat to clean the floor… the bathmat turned black with grime off the flooring! The bathroom was also musty and the extractor fan had a mesh over it which was full of dead wasps/insects! The towels were an off-white, creamy-grey colour and stained in several places. I wish I had more room here to write everything i wanted to cover. The only positive thing I can say about The Talkhouse is that the staff in the pub were very friendly. In summary, a quaint country pub with dirty, grubby rooms and zero customer service. Obviously, we'd never stay here again.
Extractor fan full of dead insects
Rusted towel rail
Around the shower tray
Dirt from wiping the laminate floor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful, nice room whith a great shower, short drive to a park and ride to the center of Oxford.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

R

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

Weekend break

Very beautiful and quaint setting, very helpful staff, Bar prices a bit high, food excellent. Check out/Breakfast at 10am, If check out was later we would of had breakfast before leaving. Location remote but a 20 minute drive to city centre
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

AVOID!!!!!!

We were staying over night for a hospital appointment early the next morning. Sadly there was a power cut a couple of hours after arrival, I understand this was not the fault of the owners, however it left us with no light, heating, hot water, power. We had to move hotels (at our own additional expense) as the power was not due to return until the early hours of the morning, a 12 hour outage I believe it was. The manager said he was unable to authorise a refund and the owner outright refused. Told us to get a refund from the power company. An awful, rude, unkind man named Nick, who clearly needs the £62 more than us. Would not recommend this hotel or any others under the Duvall inns brand, wouldn’t give that man another penny of my money!!!! I will also add I was poorly and expected to stay in a room with no heating or hot water for the night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Quiet Getaway

Staff were lovely, very friendly and attentive. Easy to communicate with. Cody Okde Worlde type pub with exposed beams, partial thatched roof as well as tiled. Rooms were across a courtyard. Pub was very quiet when we arrived (about 2100). Large Carpark situated across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

waclaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The wall finishes in the bathroom in particular a bit tired. A bit damp with mould on the ceiling. Needs better ventilation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Olde world interior and quality food 👌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Would stay again

Friendly and welcoming staff. Good location. Lovely warm cosy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

NEIL

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Colin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sadly a no from me

The worst bedding I have ever had. Lumpy thin pillows and duvet and cheap feeling linen. The room smelt of damp and they had tried to mask it with an air freshner. The room looked tired and in need of a refresh. The rooms were in an outbuilding located around a beer garden which in the summer i image would be very noisy if busy. The walls of the room were very thin and we were woken by a loud noise every time our neighbour used the toilet or sink. This is an honest review that I am sad to leave as the service and staff were so nice. The hotel itself is a pretty country pub serving very good food. They just need to work on making the guests stay more comfortable. Just for the record, i am not an over picky person.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Leroy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The pub and food is wonderful and the staff were very helpful. The room could do with some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value stay for us - rooms are warm and clean. You can hear some noise from guests next door but for the budget, it’s excellent. The staff were really lovely and friendly. Car park is easy to park in and just opposite the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room.Great staff.Great breakfast.Great dinner great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Lovely pub with lots of character.

Lovely pub with lots of character. Good food and friendly welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025