Nestled in a rural setting, The Blue Boar offers an upscale retreat with cooked-to-order breakfast and a cozy coffee shop. Relax by the fireplace or take advantage of luggage storage and wedding services. With helpful staff and dry cleaning services, this inn is sure to impress previous guests who rave about the delicious breakfast.
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 14 min drive - 17.7 km
Blenheim Palace - 22 min drive - 22.2 km
Getting around
Oxford (OXF) - 23 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 77 min drive
Finstock Station - 16 min drive
Comb (Oxon) Station - 17 min drive
Witney Hanborough Station - 18 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Como Lounge - 1 min walk
The Three Horseshoes - 4 min walk
The Company of Weavers - 1 min walk
The Fleece - 2 min walk
The Blue Boar - 1 min walk
About this property
The Blue Boar
The Blue Boar puts you within a 15-minute drive of Thames River and Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of GBP 105 per room (one way)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-in between 11:00 AM and noon can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Does The Blue Boar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Blue Boar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Blue Boar?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Blue Boar?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Blue Boar.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Blue Boar?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is GBP 105 per room one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Blue Boar?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Blue Boar?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
Does The Blue Boar have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around The Blue Boar like?
The Blue Boar is a short 10-minute walk from Cogges Manor Farm and 11 minutes' walk from North Leigh Roman Villa.
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Reviews
The Blue Boar Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.0
Eco-friendliness
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, delicious, and fantastic with a wide selection of options. (19 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
Great room.
Lovely place , clean spacious , comfortable room, nice coffee in room.
Breakfast was excellent.
Easy and quick check in and out.
Right in the middle of Witney so really close to shops and cinema.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2025
Beautiful place nice location. Rooms a little tired in places but otherwise lovely place.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2025
This is a lovely central hotel in an old building which has kept its character but with sensible modern restyling
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2025
Witney stay.
Overall very good. However the stay in room 15 Involved a lot of steps! Not good when in your 70s.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Stayed recently with a couple of friends. Had the best weekend, great central location. 5star breakfast fantastic selection. Amazing staff, extremely friendly and welcoming. Booked up to stay again. Would definitely recommend.
Lisa
Lisa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2025
Great place and great location. Awesome pub down stairs with great dining.
Mike
Mike, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
A good sized room; helpful staff; terrific breakfast. We enjoyed staying here.
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2024
Comfortable stay, clean, good location, good staff
Terence
Terence, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Very quaint, great atmosphere being a pub downstairs with rooms above. It wasn’t noisy even on the weekend. We had a large room for 3. Breakfast choices were fabulous. The staff in the dining room were extremely nice and helpful. I would definitely return to the Blue Boar.
Navin
Navin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
The history of the property is really interesting as is its location at the old heart of Witney. The restaurant is excellent.
Eilish
Eilish, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2024
Great experience, food was great !
Aarushi
Aarushi, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 24, 2024
Lovely location in witney
Hotel was fine and in middle of witney unfortunately they allocated us a Disability room so although a nice size the bathroom didn’t have a wow factor
DAVID
DAVID, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2023
Fantastic location and great food
Excellent location, lovely pub which serves great food at night. Breakfast was the best
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2024
This hotel provides excellent services, food and room facilities. The location is convenient and staff is very professional.
Chun Ming Raymond
Chun Ming Raymond, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2024
Friendly hotel
A nice and friendly Hotell, restaurant and bar. Very friendly staff and a nice touch to the breakfast. We liked it.
Johan
Johan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
Excellent stay. Hotel was comfortable and clean. Friendly and professional staff. Special mention for Daniel. Who is a good ambassador for the hotel.
Valerie
Valerie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2023
Great food
Stayed a few times now and never had a problem, really good food and friendly welcome
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2024
The Staff were helpful, efficient, and very friendly at all times. No request was too much for them. Made my Christmas stay a very pleasant, stress-free, experience.
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2024
Restaurant and bar areas are lovely, breakfast great but room was disappointing
Michaela
Michaela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2024
Central location
Very warm welcoming and friendly staff. Room was clean and very comfortable.
Breakfast was delicious
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2024
Enjoyed our stay apart from noise outside the hotel at night
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 21, 2023
Staff were great
Photi
Photi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2023
Staff helpful and accommodating. The restaurant prices were slightly overpriced but presented well, tasty and great service.
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2023
The Blue Boar has a great team, very friendly and helpful
Eilish
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2022
The property has retained lots of its original, very attractive features. The staff team are wonderful, friendly and helpful.