White Hart Hotel

White Hart Hotel - A historic coaching inn with individually designed rooms and a dog-friendly restaurant in Dorchester-on-Thames

This 3-star hotel (rated 8.7/10 on Booking.com) occupies a 17th-century coaching inn on Dorchester-on-Thames' high street. No two rooms at The White Hart Hotel are identical, each featuring oak beams, kingsize beds, en-suite bathrooms with baths and showers, complimentary WiFi, and tea-making facilities. The air-conditioned restaurant, set in the village's former bakery, serves seasonal British cuisine with dishes like Oxfordshire lamb and a £25-per-person dinner allowance included in some packages. Business facilities include meeting rooms for up to 20 delegates and access to the adjacent Village Hall for larger events. The property sits 300 meters from Dorchester Abbey and offers picnic services for local walks along the Thames Path. White Hart Hotel provides dog-friendly rooms with beds, bowls, and treats included.

Pros

Original 17th-century features like oak beams and slate floors

Located directly on the Thames Path walking route

Offers tailored picnics for local excursions

Dog-friendly rooms and dining areas available

Proximity to Oxford (19.3 km) and Henley-on-Thames (24.1 km)

Cons

Limited parking availability in the village center

Some rooms may have uneven floors due to the historic building