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The Old School House: Traveller Reviews

23 Castle Street, Wallingford OX10 8DW, England
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The Old School House
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“A country retreat with all the trimmings”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

What a joy this place is. As a group of four friends researching B&B's we happened across the Old School House whilst looking for a place to stay for an event nearby over the bank holiday weekend,.

Bill,& Carolyn are naturals in the hospitality business, they genuinely enjoy welcoming people to stay... making us instantly welcomed likeold friends and lots of giggles were had from Bill's hilarious banter.

The decor in The Old School House is an elegant country house style and meticulously clean. A property tastefully designed that could feature in House & Gardens yet there is nothing stuffy or precious about the atmosphere. The ingredients for breakfast were straight from the garden...I will NEVER forget those delicious sweet juicy cherry tomatoes...and as a group made up of of meat eaters, vegans, vegetarians all our kooky needs were catered for. Fresh fruit, home made bread and real coffee ground that morning...overlooking an elegant mature garden ...bliss.

Nothing was too much trouble for our hosts it seemsand even extra blankets were sourced for me late into the night without a blink of an eye. Really accommodating and staying here made a great weekend event even better knowing we were going to come back to such comfortable beds and crisp sheets, white fluffy towels and affable hosts who had givien us the freedom of the house..
Oh... I also made great use of the lovely Marc Jacobs perfume generously left for use in the bathroom...outrageous!!
I will be back.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Warm welcome”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011
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Carolyn and Bill made us very welcome in their lovely home, set in beautiful gardens in an unspoilt corner of southern England. The room was very clean and comfortable and the pillows and quilt were amazingly soft - like sinking into a warm nest!
The excellent breakfasts were sociable affairs with the a single table shared with the other guests. We liked that.
The location is good too. The town centre is a few minutes walk away. Footpaths across the meadows to the Thames are just across the road.
We rated this as the best B&B we have used for years - like being guests in Carolyn and Bill's home rather than "customers".

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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