About this property

The Five Arrows is a Grade II listed boutique hotel and stands at the gates of stunning Waddesdon Manor. It features 16 individual bedrooms, a superb restaurant and a fine wine list. Free WiFi is available throughout. The French Renaissance-style chateau was built in 1887 by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to house his superb collection of 18th-century art treasures. It also has an aviary, wine cellars and one of the finest Victorian gardens in Britain. The hotel retains many original features including Victorian timber, elaborate Elizabethan chimneys and wrought ironwork. Guests receive complimentary ground tickets for Waddesdon Manor. Each room has a luxury private bathroom with complimentary toiletries from The White Company, tea/coffee making facilities and LCD smart TV. Towards the rear of the hotel is a beautiful garden where meals may be taken. Ample car parking is provided free of charge. The Five Arrows restaurant features a seasonal A La Carte menu using fresh local ingredients, complimented by an extensive range of Rothschild guest wines. Local attractions include Bicester Village Luxury designer outlet which is 12 miles away. Oxford and Blenheim Palace, can be reached within 26 miles.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free parking available at the hotel


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Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Snezhana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was clean, there was coffee machine with capsules which is not very common in hotels and we liked that a lot.
Mary
Australia Australia
Liked that it was centrally located in the town the breakfast was exceptional and the staff were very accommodating. Availability of parking was excellent.
Meandering
United Kingdom United Kingdom
What a delightful find. The whole place has some class and the food is delicious. By far the most comfortable bed we have ever slept in, in a hotel. But the most memorable thing about the Five Arrows is the staff, exceptional service. All in all...
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The restaurant and staff were excellent. The staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. We eat out regularly, and this was one of the best restaurants we have come across.
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hotel is very pretty and nicely laid out, we were lucky to have sunshine so the restaurant garden looked welcoming on arrival. My room was nicely styled and the bathroom looked new. Staff were friendly (and a bit quirky) bustling about between...
Leanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Can't fault anything, staff lovely, food to die for, room perfect and the locals so friendly. Will definitely return
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Nice friendly atmosphere and the food was excellent and the staff were very good it was a very nice cosy hotel.
Marianne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The welcome from reception team !… Sally was lovely she was warm and welcoming. Our room was ready and she escorted us to it . The hotel was wonderful traditional and dressed for Christmas. Hotel ideally placed to visit the Manor! We loved also...
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A very lovely stay at the Five Arrows. Staff are very helpful & friendly. Excellent value for money. Would definitely come again
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We have stayed here before and chose to stay again after a wine tasting at the local Waddesdon Manor. In this case the wine tasting was more a presentation about the origins of Rothschilds wine, an interesting tour of the wine cellar, and visitors...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British

Amenities of The Five Arrows Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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