I stayed at The Bat and Ball Inn for two nights in January 2012, as we were in Oxford for the weekend. I found our room to be very warm, welcome and comfortable on such a cold winter weekend in January. Evening meals and breakfasts were good with plenty of choice. We had a lovely quiet night’s sleep, and there’s... More

The Inn is in a lovely village location however do not follow Sat Nav as it may take you round the small roads (locally known as 'The Forties') and this adds a good 10 -15 miles to the journey. When I eventually found the Inn, I was pleasantly surprised at how welcoming it looked, however there is a very narrow... More

We stayed for one night while visiting Oxford and on arrival were pleased with the lovely location and warm cozy feel of the pub. The staff were really friendly, food was fine and the pub itself felt very welcoming. Unfortunately the stay was tainted a little by a bathroom with no heating, a toilet which did not flush well and... More

whilst visiting family in the area of oxford over the weekend we stopped off at the Bat & Ball for a bite to eat. Whilst the food was good I felt some tension between certain members of staff, one guy in particular. This made our experience less enjoyable as it created an awkward atmosphere and I wouldn't say the way... More

Recently visited for lunch with Work, had the Christmas Turkey dinner and I couldn't find fault. Very tasty and great quality food, and lots of it too. It was also very reasonably priced. Also the house white is great- definitely recommend a bottle. Lovely atmosphere, especially loved the log fire. It has everything you could want from a country pub... More

Stayed for one night while dinning at le Manoir - which is down the road. On check in the staff we very hospitable, and organised a taxi without question. Most of the rooms are above the bar, so this may be an issue if you intend to go to bed early. The breakfast was excellent, the full English had really... More

My wife and I stayed in The Bat & Ball Inn while attending a conference at Ripon College. Being Americans, we relished the opportunity to take a few days out from a hectic life and experience a small English village and a local pub. We truly enjoyed it. Breakfasts were very good, with good service; evenings in the pub for... More

We met Sophie, the owner, as we arrived and she soon recognised us as the source of a previous negative review. We discussed the details and then were shown to the same room as last time, changes had been made. New bed covers and cushions and a clean and mould free bathroom. We had arranged to meet with friends at... More

Have you ever stayed at a Travelodge? Or a Premier Inn? You won't get much change out of £100 for a soulless room and - if you're lucky - the dubious convenience of a Hungry Horse or a Brewer's Fayre pub nailed onto the car park. Yeuchh! So how on earth can people on this forum find anything to criticise... More