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13 Shirburn Street, Watlington OX49 5BU, England (Formerly The Fox and Hounds Inn)
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The Fat Fox Inn
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I stayed here with my husband and two children for one night and we all loved it. John employs a team of confident, charming young men for whom nothing was any trouble. The room was cosy and quite and the beds/pillows were super comfortable. Nice touch, they had four cups with a hot chocolate and a chocolate bar in each... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

I stayed at the fat fox for two nights and could not have felt more welcomed by the staff and land lord. The double room was tastefully decorated and the bed was particularly comfortable. I ate in the dining room on both nights and the food was delicious, in particular the scotch egg to start and the beautifully cooked and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Three of us stayed for 2 nights whilst attending a local wedding. The food was excellent, in particular the wonderfully fresh scotch egg (much nicer that it might sound) and ice creams which were far better than even a high quality italian gelato. We would all come back again for these delights, let alone for the pleasant accommodation and wonderful... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Had Sunday lunch here. Food was nice but served on a narrow wooden platter which made it difficult to eat. Last time I was served food on a wooden platter, was in Cusco, Peru and certainly didn't expect such basic crockery in England. Certainly not value for money. Would I go there again? Probably not.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My husband and I stayed here 4 nights during April. The rooms were clean and bright. The vaulted ceiling with the exposed beams gave it a very roomy "chalet" feel. We were in the renovated stable in the back and could open the window and hear birds every morning. The pub and restaurant were across the courtyard. The pub was... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

My wife and I were booked in here on Saturday night recently, whilst walking The Ridgeway. It looked great from the outside and the staff were very helpful in showing us to our room in the converted building at the back. The room was lovely but freezing - bearing in mind we had just spend the last 19 miles walking... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Recently I stayed at the Fat Fox Inn for a family reunion (of sorts). The pub was warm and cosy with really great staff. They were anxious to please and went the extra mile to ensure we were well taken care of. The food was delicious with so many tasty items to try. The Scotch Egg should not be missed,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I stayed at the Fat Fox with my family for 4 nights and had a wonderful time. Our room was really cozy and well-decorated and the bathroom had a long, deep tub that I took full advantage of - delicious! Our room was in a separate building from the pub which had been restored; really well done. We ate breakfast,... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Had high hopes for this place. Trying to pick a meeting place that is equi-distant for all eight family members for a Christmas get together is never easy but we thought we'd finally cracked it. Booking was easy and my queries were dealt with in a warm and friendly manner. However, when the day came, we'd booked a Sunday lunch... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013 via mobile

We stayed at the fat fox last night as a half way point between us and our friends. We didnt know the area or the pub but we are really glad we took a chance. Both rooms (2 and 6) were really lovely, decorated well and some really nice little touches to make you feel welcome. We ate in the... More

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Also Known As:
The Fat Fox Hotel Watlington
The Fat Fox Hotel
The Fat Fox Inn Watlington, Oxfordshire
Address: 13 Shirburn Street, Watlington OX49 5BU, England (Formerly The Fox and Hounds Inn)
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Oxfordshire > Watlington
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 B&Bs / Inns in Watlington
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Fat Fox Inn, formerly the Fox and Hounds, is a country pub with dining and accommodation in the village of Watlington on the northern edge of the Chilterns in Oxfordshire. The pub is easily accessed from the M40 at Lewknor. Watlington is only 15 miles from the heart of the City of Oxford and 35 minutes from Blenheim Palace and the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, as well as the Thameside town of Henley on Thames, home of the Royal Regatta. ... more   less 
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