Dog House Hotel, Frilford Heath, Oxon, Oxford

Faringdon Road, Frilford Heath, Oxon, Oxford, OX13 6QJ
2 star

Situated in the heart of the Oxforshire countryside, the Dog House has 20 en-suite bedrooms and traditional bar and restaurant. 20 minutes from university city ...

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  • 9/10 Richard (Group of work colleagues) 

    from Stockport , GB on  March 21, 2008

    "I must admit to have been rather surprised at the quality of this hotel. I booked due to its location, so close the Frilford Heath Golf Club and didn’t expect very much from the pictures on this web and the price of only £50 for a double with single occupancy. On arrival I was pleasantly surprised. I was given a room at the top of the hotel in a roof conversion. The room was huge, very clean well equipped with wide screen LCD TV, Stereo, sofa etc. Would defiantly visit again." (97515936)

    Quality of the room, price

    No Sky TV in the rooms or in the Bar.

    4 of 4 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 Anonymous (Young couple) 

    on  March 5, 2008

    "The hotel is in a rural location and is very quiet. The pub and restaurant had a good atmosphere and a good menu. The staff were very helpful organising a taxi for us and also looking after us during our stay. The hotel is only about 8 miles from Oxford." (97884866)

    Our room was comfortable and clean. It was of good size and we had a great view of the countryside.

    I only grumbled about pillows which were hard and uncomfortable for me

    4 of 4 people found this review helpful:

  • 10/10 Anthony (Solo business traveller) 

    from Bromborough , GB on  February 4, 2008

    "10/10 for excellent staff and food and for overall stay" (97697369)

    clean and well presented

    nothing

    4 of 4 people found this review helpful:

  • 8/10 Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  January 7, 2008

    "I found you on the web site & made my booking without any problems. Found the hotel comfortable & staff very friendly. I did find the map, on line, not very good & got a little lost & had to ask someone where you were. I would stay again & will tell friends about you." (97243427)

    Liked having a bath & shower in the bathroom. Towels were a good size. Plus TV & tea making bits. A comfortable room.

    Only complaint would have liked the heating to come on in the room about 6.00am. Radiators did not get warm at any time. As from overseas recently I like it warm, but I was not cold at all.

    4 of 4 people found this review helpful:

  • 10/10 Ralph (Mature couple) 

    from Chester , GB on  November 26, 2007

    "Country location with easy access and good parking. The room, albeit number one, was warm spacious,welcoming and impecably prepared,the ensuite bathroom could have been larger! The restaurant provided a wide choice,the staff were very pleasant, the food and we sampled was good and good value. Breakfast, full English by choice, was freshly prepared and very good. Altogether a pleasant experiance which we can recomend and will be happy to repeat" (97304921)

    Warm and efficient early afternoon welcome. Cold day warm bedroom, a simple requirement but not always met!

    5 of 5 people found this review helpful:

  • 8/10 Anonymous (Young couple) 

    on  July 29, 2008

    "Hotel situated in quiet area, Rooms are adequately equipped and the staff are freindly." (97438207)

    Good Food, Nice sized room, freindly staff, ample car parking

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 Timothy (Group of work colleagues) 

    from Greenhithe , GB on  July 29, 2008

    "I would recommend to a friend" (107105548)

    Value for money Above a pub with real ale Location Nice breakfast Good staff

    Front facing rooms could be a bit noisy

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 8/10 Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 

    on  December 5, 2007

    friendly service, general proficiency, good parking

    no wi-fi or broadband facility for working online

    3 of 3 people found this review helpful:

  • 8/10 Tim (Young couple) 

    from Hove , GB on  December 4, 2007

    "We only used accomodation for one night and it was fine. The bar and restaurant staff were helpful and the food was of a good standard. The only complaint was that it was not easy to find the accomodation by the directions given. I know we were not the only guests to have the same problem!" (97630641)

    It was comfortable and welcoming

    Nothing

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 Alan (Solo business traveller) 

    from Amersham , GB on  December 19, 2007

    "The standard of food, bar service, menu and drinks choice was excellent throughout: the dinner and breakfast I ate were top class, staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. I will stay again - but I hope you've improved your bathrooms by then!" (97093079)

    It was welcoming, warm and friendly: the bar and dining area - especially the bar, with the open fireplace - is excellent.

    The drainage in the sink in the bathroom was very slow: I thought the bathroom was, generally, not as 'nice' as I might have expected for the price. However, the shower was good.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 

    on  October 19, 2007

    "I had a very pleasant albiet brief stay and will come again." (97068312)

    Good room, good food, quiet location

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful:

  • 8/10 Anonymous (Mature couple) 

    on  November 6, 2007

    "Good value, food & staff excellent however rooms could do with a touch of tlc!" (97259809)

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 10/10 Anonymous (Mature couple) 

    on  June 27, 2007

    "Having stayed at a number of Old English Inns we have always found them to be excellent value for money. The accommodation is always clean and comfortable, many of the inns being in old character buildings full of charm and history. The staff are helpful and polite and the food is to a high standard. The Dog House was no exception to this rule." (99462164)

    It was a lovely old hotel set in a quiet and peaceful country location. The room had loads of character and was very clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful and attentive and the food was very good. It was just what we were looking for.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful:

  • 10/10 Susan (Mature couple) 

    from Abbey wood , GB on  October 28, 2007

    "This inn is perfect for a short break in our opinion. Close to Oxford but in rural settings. There were so many choices on the menu and the food was so good that we were tempted to stay another night just to try out some different dishes. Very good value for money and one of the best inns we have stayed at. Will definitely go back." (97256817)

    Pleasant bar area. Huge choice of food - served piping hot. Bedrooms very clean and comfortable.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 8/10 Pauline (Mature couple) 

    from Aberdare , GB on  June 26, 2007

    The hotel was in a pretty location, with lovely grounds and views

    Nothing really, although the room was dusty in places (bottoms of furniture) however this didn't detract from our enjoyment, the bed was spotless and immensely comfortable.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful:

  • 6/10 Roy (Same sex couple) 

    from Rochester , GB on  July 29, 2008

    "felt duped by website" (97450540)

    good parking

    had to complain about screaming children in garden staff did not care internet booking said pets allowed no charges was charged £10.00 per night! letter to follow requesting refund reception said website wrong?

  • 8/10 Lynne (Young couple) 

    from Eastleigh , GB on  June 6, 2007

    "The food was good and we particularly liked the cooked breakfast (some of what was advertised on the breakfast menu did not appear) It was a lovely hotel with a great atmosphere and a friendly staff. Also ideally suited for Oxford and biking holidays in the area." (99680019)

    The fact that it was a pub! The staff were very friendly and couldn't do enough for you.

    The room was above the kitchen and the extractor fans - whilst they were not a major problem, were annoying at times (e.g. when they were first switched on in the morning, they would wake you up.)

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful:

  • 8/10 Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 

    on  March 23, 2008

    "I have stayed at this accommodation several times and it is very clean and comfortable with good food provided, however as a business traveller I am disapointed that the last order for food is 9.00pm but more concerned that a cooked breakfast is only available to eat after 7.30am this making travel more difficult as traffic volume increases significantly. I would recommend that this should be adjusted to 6.30am." (97923451)

    Clean, Comfortable, Good food

    Meal times

    2 of 3 people found this review helpful:

  • 10/10 Anonymous (Mature couple) 

    on  April 11, 2007

    "The hotel more than lived up to the information provided - all rooms are now non-smoking and tea-making facilities are provided, neither of which is mentioned on your website and both of which came as a pleasant surprise." (99178340)

    Clean, comfortable, quiet room and friendly, helpful staff.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful:

  • 7/10 Anonymous (Mature couple) 

    on  January 31, 2008

    "Generally it was warm, clean and welcoming. However, we had an evening meal on the Sunday night. I went for the safe option and had a rustic burger which was OK but my wife had a butternut squash lasangne which was swimming in oil and only had one small piece of squash in it." (97257856)

    It was clean, warm and spacious.

    Bed was not very comfortable. You could feel the springs, especially on one side. Shower took ten minutes to get warm. Toilet did not flush properly.

    2 of 3 people found this review helpful:

  • 7/10 Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 

    on  April 6, 2007

    Nice bar and restaurant area. Friendly Staff.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 10/10 Susan (Mature couple) 

    from Cleator moor , United Kingdom;GB on  March 20, 2007

    quet, clean, comfortable

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 Barry (Mature couple) 

    from Nuneaton , United Kingdom;GB on  December 13, 2006

    "the accomadation and layout of the hotel was very good .the food although very good was abit expensive for bar meals.the bar staff and resteraunt staff could not do enough for you .the only problem with a place of this kind is you over spending because of the atmosphere and the good food and service.but thats what you are in buisness for." (99219899)

    bright cosy and very welcoming

    the room being over the kitchen fans

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 6/10 Anonymous (Mature couple) 

    on  November 9, 2006

    "A satisfactory stay but we, and other guests, did feel that it was overpriced for what it was. Far too few staff waiting on at breakfast such that we had a long wait for our cooked breakfast. The breakfast staff were pleasant enough but clearly frustrated that they had a full hotel and couldn't keep up with demand." (99409522)

    It was very close to our friends' home. Good sized room. Nice quiet location.

    Service at breakfast very slow, toast never did arrive. Peeling wallpaper on the bedroom ceiling, 15 inch or so tear in the duvet cover. Overpriced.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 10/10 Arnaud (Family with older children) 

    from Fontenay aux roses , FR on  January 10, 2008

    "Aucune surprise par rapport aux informatins proposées sur le site, excellemment bien situé à proximité d'Oxford. Personnel très attentionné." (97277557)

    Hotel très bien situé, aucune surprise par rapport à l'annonce faite sur le site

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful:

  • 10/10 Anonymous (Mature couple) 

    on  October 25, 2006

    "We were greeted by helpful staff who carried bags to our room. The room was large and well appointed. The four poster bed was comfortable. other furnishings were functional and gave us a separate sitting ares. Good bath/shower en suite.Staff were all helpful polite and attentive. We would definatley book this hotel again if in the area." (99279978)

    Excellent room and service. Good resturant available with a good choice of resonably priced food. Good service from polite attentive staff

    Nothing

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 Alyson (Young couple) 

    from Northampton , United Kingdom;GB on  September 5, 2006

    "easy access from the A34 made it perfect for us - lovely location and gorgeous building - rooms spacious and staff were just lovely! Would definately recommend this to friends and collegues" (99067491)

    Lovely setting but The staff made it - they were friendly and helpful

    nothing!

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

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