Whately Hall Hotel

A charming 17th century hotel located in the heart of Banbury town and ideally placed for exploring the Cotswolds, Stratford, Oxford and Warwick.

Centrally located in the quaint market-town of Banbury on the edge of the Cotswold countryside the Whately Hall is just a short walk from the town's bustle of shops and cafes. The town is easily accessible by road, just a short distance from the M40 which connects it to London. Situated in north Oxfordshire, there are an abundance of attractions are in driving distance including the Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle, just over 30 minutes away, and Woodstock and Oxford, approximately 40mins away. Banbury also provides easy access to quaint Cotswolds towns such as Stow on the Wold and Chipping Norton. Just minutes from Banbury railway station and with ample on-site parking the Whately Hall is ideal for those travelling by both car and train.

The Whately Hall is a traditional Cotswold sandstone inn dating as far back as the 17th century. Inside it maintains a distinctly traditional atmosphere with its original wooden beams, flagstones and hidden staircases. The reception and lounge area are highly welcoming with comfortable seating, traditional furnishings and open stone-work fireplaces. Staff are friendly and professional.

Guest bedrooms at the Whately Hall maintain the hotels historic charm and character. Many of the rooms also maintain original period features including wooden beams, sloping ceilings, chandeliers and open fireplaces. Décor, furnishings and fittings are styled in keeping with this hisotric coaching inn feel offering mellow countryside colours, brass chandeliers and dark woods. All of the guest bedrooms offer 3* in-room services including work-desks, televisions, hospitality trays and wifi internet access. Room service is available 24hrs and of the 69 guest bedroom 64 are kept completely non-smoking for the comfort and convenience of guests.

There are a number of dining options available at Whately hall. The atmospheric Hornton Bar, with its open fireplace, comfortable loungers and armchairs, oak panelled walls and lead lighting provides a tranquil retreat in which to enjoy a quiet drink or light snack from the bar menu. The Berkely and Swift Restaurants at Whately Hall both offer a mouthwatering menus of locally sourced produce prepared with international influences. Each restaurant has their own atmosphere, the Berkely providing an intimate dining affair, ideal for special occasions, whilst the Swift provides a real traditional ambience complete with its oak panelling, closed fireplace and iron chendeliers.

The Whately Hall provides a truly charming, historic accommodation experience in a quintessentially English town located on the edge of the Cotwsolds region.