The Highwayman Hotel, Kidlington
About the Hotel
Rooms and Features
The Highwayman Hotel offers guest house-style accommodations. Double bedrooms are in the main building, accessible via the staircase from the bar. These rooms overlook the garden and the Oxford Canal. Superior Double Bedrooms include a king-size bed, a table with chairs, and a whirlpool bath in the en-suite bathroom. Twin Bedrooms are accessible from the car park via a shared external door to three rooms in the Barn, with two on the first floor and one on the ground floor. These rooms include standard single beds, a table, and a walk-in shower in the en-suite bathroom. Each room has a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. A single room is also available, featuring a private entrance, a flat-screen TV, and garden views. Wine and champagne are provided.
Dining Choices
The bar serves lunches and evening meals, with kitchen hours extending until 4 PM on Sundays. The kitchen staff prepares meals for all occasions, from a full English breakfast to burger specials and homemade crumble with ice cream. The "Specials Board" changes weekly and features a traditional Sunday roast with locally sourced meats. The bar stocks real ales, lagers, ciders, soft drinks, and spirits at reasonable prices. A selection of wines complements the menu of home-cooked food, and fresh coffee choices include espresso, cappuccino, caffe latte, and Americano, all made with freshly ground coffee beans and steamed milk.
Leisure and Entertainment
The Highwayman Hotel provides musical entertainment every Friday evening, featuring fiddle, folk, and sea shanties. Music starts at 9 PM, and anyone can play or listen for free. A children's play area is available but unsupervised. Caravan parking is available with electric hook-ups. Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the building. The Oxford Canal runs adjacent to the family garden, offering free overnight moorings for patrons using the bar and catering facilities.
Location and Transportation
Located in Kidlington, The Highwayman Hotel is close to Cotswolds towns and villages. It is 75 km from Gloucestershire. Woodstock and Blenheim Palace are three miles away. The University City of Oxford is within six miles. The Oxford Canal runs directly into the city center. Bicester Designer Outlet Shopping Centre is eight miles away. Oxford is easily accessible in a southerly direction. Oxford is the nearest main line station with express service to London Paddington. Bicester North, 10 miles away, is on the Chiltern line between Birmingham and London Marylebone. Buses heading south into Oxford run every 15 minutes.
Services Offered
Breakfast is available upon arrival, with a continental breakfast delivered to the door for £6.50 per person or a full English breakfast served in the bar area from 9 AM for £12.50 per person. Hairdryers, washing, and ironing are available upon request. The car park is monitored by 24-hour CCTV. Dogs are allowed in all public areas but must be kept on a leash. Long-term caravan lets are available on the five-pitch Caravan Club site, each with an electrical hook-up. The Highwayman Hotel offers free overnight secure moorings for those making use of the bar facilities and the catering facilities.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
Children
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
