The Volunteer Inn

3.6 / 5.0

Good(247 Ratings)

Inn in England

1 full bed

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this inn

Situated in Wantage, 23 km from University of Oxford, The Volunteer Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 31 km of Blenheim Palace.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Garden

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Bradgate Park

119.8 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

66.6 mi

King Power Stadium

112.9 mi

National Trust - Stowe

53 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Room with Shower

1 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Large Double Room

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Volunteer Inn

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3.6 / 5.0

Good(247 Ratings)

Inn in England

1 full bed

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this inn

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Garden

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Bradgate Park

119.8 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

66.6 mi

King Power Stadium

112.9 mi

National Trust - Stowe

53 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Room with Shower

1 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Large Double Room

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

3.6 / 5.0

Good(247 Ratings)

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2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Disappointing

Meet by a very friendly barman and we were warned that their oven wasn't working, so they could not serve breakfast or dinner but we were offered extra tea and coffee for our room. The gentleman said that he had tried to get in touch with us but we didn't get the message. It wasn't a big problem and couldn't be helped. We stayed in room 2 at the front of the building and it does get a lot of noise from the traffic, so take some earplugs. Our room looked recently decorated and was very clean. The green fire exist light in the bedroom is crazy bright and we had to throw a towel over it. We had to leave early the next day and were out all day and were very disappointed that our room had not been cleaned. If it had have been cleaned then the staff would have noticed that we had only been left one set of towels and had no milk left. We had advised the (different) barman about the room, and he was very apologetic - we could not say much as it definitely was not his fault. I was expecting to see someone on the premises before we left at 8.30am the next morning but there was no one around. I sent two emails to the Volunteer Inn to ask for an explanation as to why our room had not be cleaned but have not received a reply. We are not picky people but a combination of the problems- no food, no cleaner, short of towels, no milk - for the cost of the room and no one bothered to reply to my email, I feel is a bit rude. Shame really as the two staff we met were lovely - let down by their management I guess. It would be interesting to know the staff turnover. Also, take your own shampoo.

If basic services are not available, the cost of the room is far too high

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Comfortable bed and I like the shower and the room was very clean

Nice room

N/A

3.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Pleasant

The room was clean.

Only one pillow provided. Fire escape light very bright in the room. Breakfast not served until 9am. So had to skip due to other commitments in the morning.

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Did the job

Close to location, staff were great

The bed reminded me of the uni days. I thought someone else was in the bed but it was the springs, upgrade the mattress. Also thought I was being abducted in the night, but it turns out it was the bright illuminating green fire escape light.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Had a good stay , would stay again

Rooms clean , bed comfy . Staff very friendly

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Comfortable and convenient

Breakfast was available and it was very close to the middle of Wantage where dinner was available. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. It was very close to everything I wanted to see.

The stairs were narrow and steep but that cannot be helped.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Best place ever!!

Loved the owners! I felt like I met some new friends. I was made to feel so welcome and we had some great conversations. This was my favorite of the other two places in which I had stayed. Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay! I felt sad when I left because you were so wonderful to me!

N?A

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Superb

Room was clean and a good size

Some areas are in need of decoration and tidying

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Lovely

Friendly owner, staff and locals. Nice room (#5) to the rear & away from the road. Good ale & nice full English breakfast. Short walking distance to Williams F1 Conference Centre.

3.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Good

A good choice of menu was offered at breakfast and the service was really good. The owners are working really hard to improve the decor and facilities.

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Welcoming and laid back pub with friendly and very friendly staff.

The Volunteer is in an excellent position both for drivers and for those travelling by public transport. It’s just outside Grove on the main road from Wantage to Abingdon and Oxford and very close to the route to Didcot. The staff were superb, particularly a young woman called Vicky (I hope I have the correct name!) who welcomed me and was there one other evening. All other staff were just as friendly, accommodating but still professional, an excellent mix. I also had a superb quality shower and a generous sized en suite bathroom which was a pleasant surprise.

I would have liked to be asked if I’d like breakfast in the morning. I wasn’t even made aware of the serving times and so unfortunately missed what looked like a very tasty full English Breakfast.

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Excellent

Service and very friendly

All good

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Cosy, Calming and Comfortable. Super!

Our room was perfect for our stay. We didn’t have much time due to work but Georgina was extremely helpful and caring on arrival. Room 5 had a lovely feel and calming colours. Very cosy and so comfortable - bed especially, with lots of space inside and a smart laminate effect in bathroom. Plenty of tea / coffee also. Thank you!

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Disappointing

I did not manage to get breakfast when I went down for it the only one there was the cleaner he made me a cup of coffee and I could not stop until someone arrived as I did not know when that would be

The room was clean but there was a buzzing coming from someware

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Very comfortable, great value and superlative service.

The room was spacious, had a hairdrier, iron - all extras you might need, and an extremely comfortable bed. The cooked breakfast was huge and delicious with very attentive service from the amazing landlady, George.

Nothing!

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Very good

staff were super helpful

pub closes at 9 no breakfast until 8

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

I was very content during my stay at the inn, it met all my needs.

the warm welcome, the help to get my suitcase upstairs and the friendly staff.

it’s on a busy road but with the window closed and ear plugs you don’t hear a thing (especially if you’re exhausted from 25 hours in transit)

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Super stay

The staff were very helpful and friendly, I am recovering from a stroke so was moved to a room with accessible shower 👍

There was nothing not to like

0.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

I ended up not staying the night as I did not feel safe.

The only good thing I can say about this property was the girl who checked me in was very friendly

The location of this place is right by the side of a busy road, and shares its car park with a hand car wash. When i arrived to check in it was very noisy with workmen enjoying their pints after work. As a woman traveling alone, I found this very intimidating - especially as they were filling up the small bar space, and effing and blinding all over the place. There was no food available as the kitchen shut at 3:30pm - this is not clear on the general info, so please beware. The lock on my room door was inadequate. There was not going to be a member of staff on-site the night I was due to stay there, but 'there was another male guest in the other room, so you'll be alright', was what I was told. I could not stay at this property as I did not feel safe.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Warm friendly place to stay

the staff were lovely and friendly. clean, comfortable bed good value

nothing

1.5 / 5.0

Sep 2022

no hot water for a shower. not good guys.

bed was comfortable. room was clean. friendly staff.

There was no hot water. Not being able to have a shower just isn’t good at all. I think they’re missing a great opportunity with a location next to Williams F1.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Peaceful, just had a good chat with the amazing staff.

The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was spotless. We would definitely stay here again.

You will need a car to find things to do. We were quite happy with the location however and just chilled in the hotel.

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in England?

The average price for a rental in England is £102 per night. This rental is £36 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Volunteer Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Volunteer Inn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Volunteer Inn?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, tv, and garden.

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The Volunteer Inn

Inn in England

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room

Double Room

Single Room with Shower

Standard Double Room

Large Double Room

The Volunteer Inn

Inn in England

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room

Double Room

Single Room with Shower

Standard Double Room

Large Double Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in England?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is The Volunteer Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Volunteer Inn?

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