Perfect special occasion
5
5
Date of visit: December 2023
I have experience of challenges around: a hidden impairment and hearing.
Overall Rating
Excellent
This is an Inn with a Michelin Star in Oxfordshire. It’s not in everyone’s budget (a very special treat for me). Easy to book online, quick, helpful response to access questions. There is a good flat parking area amongst stunning gardens, I am sure the team would reserve the closest spot to the entrance if you asked. The building itself is heritage, there are multiple level changes, narrow door ways, a narrow entrance corridor and low lighting, so take care when making your way around. The staff are exceptional; warm, caring, professional, knowledgeable. No problem about being given a seat in the corner (good for deaf access because sound is best there), plenty of furnishings to absorb background noise. The food and the sommelier stood out, this was a memorable lunch and months on I am still singing praises.
Disabled Access In and Around
Average
Steps, level changes, narrow doorways and corridor, low lighting make the old building relatively tricky to make your way around. It’s a beautiful heritage building. However there is a more modern extension with a separate wider door, on a more level, wider path from the car park.
Parking & Transport
Excellent
Parking will be no problem, email/ call ahead if you need a space close to the entrance. It is a rural village location which suggests public transport would be a problem. The most connected train station might be Oxford Parkway if you can stretch to a taxi from there?
Staff
Excellent
Quick, smooth email communication to check access. Exceptionally helpful staff, with good understanding of access needs and respectful manners. Loved the sommelier’s infectious enthusiasm.
