The Crown & Thistle has a history dating back to 1605. After being sympathetically redesigned, the buildings original features such as the timber beams and open brickwork remain throughout the restaurant, bar, function rooms and bedrooms.
They serve a seasonal, Mediterranean inspired menu, homemade Neapolitan pizza, a bespoke children’s menu, with accompanying activity pack and dishes suitable for guests with dietary requirements.
Their atmospheric bar serves an extensive and varied drinks menu, and the picture perfect cobbled courtyard is a delightful sun trap from which to enjoy al fresco drinks.
They have 18 inviting bedrooms, which comprise of standard, superior and executive doubles, superior twins, a honeymoon character suite and family rooms suitable for three and four guests.
Each en-suite bedroom comes with super comfortable beds, air conditioning, a Smart TV, iPod docking station, a kettle with a selection of tea bags, a hairdryer and WiFi access. Their en-suite bathrooms have power showers, a range of toiletries and some also feature a free standing roll top bath.
Dogs are welcome on request and prior acknowledgement directly with the pub.
They are situated just a short car journey from the university city of Oxford, Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill is around 25 minutes away, and Highclere Castle, home of Downton Abbey is around 40 minutes from the pub.
