Jersey Arms Hotel

Had very low expectations of this as it had poor reviews here but it was practically the only hotel with any rooms available at last minute near Oxford, and got a good deal. First impressions good - nice bar, ok staff. Room was fine - old style hotel - rag rolled walls etc. Bed bumpy, tired bathroom but clean. Food good in restaurant but somewhat spoiled by chef shouting out "SERVICE" every 5 minutes when he wanted the waitress to collect food from the kitchen! This works in buzzy, lively places but not really in a whisper quiet... more

This hotel is located close to the M40 in a very small village with a very rurual location. The hotel is divided into a number of units that surround the main building. The quality of the accomodation is very good however unlike many Best Western Hotels this one seem to have many unfriendly rules. Rule number one "we dont serve meals outside of meal times not even asandwich." Room services is non existant. Dont invite a a friend for a meal if you are staying at the hotel because they close at 11.00pm so out you go! Waitress service is by... more

I was a bit unsure about this hotel having read some of the previous reviews but I'm glad to say my fears were ungrounded because it's very nice. We were made to feel welcome, we had our children with us and a spare bed was hastily arranged. Room spacious, clean and with a homely feel. Refurbished bar and dining room very nice indeed, staff friendly and breakfast good. Would stay again.

We arrived late afternoon and had a rather frosty reception - certainly no pleasant welcome. Don't be fooled by the outside which looks ok - inside is NOT good. The room was basic and shabby carpet and cobwebs - bed not even made properly - small pillows - and right over busy main road which was noisy. Breakfast (included) - was ok - but pretty basic - but coffee in thermos flasks was undrinkable. Again frosty breakfast hotel staff - no good morning - it was more like "what do you want now?". It was like the paying guests were... more

After a dreadful night in a leading "chain" hotel in Swansea, this place was a breath of fresh air. Clean, lovely room, attentive,helpful and friendly staff. Restaurant was no smoking, but the food was wonderful and not overpriced. Great place if you're female and travelling alone. Will return asap.