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The Fat Fox Inn

3.0 of 5
13 Shirburn Street, Watlington OX49 5BU, England (Formerly The Fox and Hounds Inn)
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LaGrange, Georgia, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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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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Elora, Canada
2 reviews
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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Toronto
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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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Surrey
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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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Jersey, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

We had a double room and a twin room, and the rooms themselves were great so long as you remembered to duck in room 6 (it's in the roof of a very nice old outbuilding conversion and the fact that the joists are six feet from floor level was brought home painfully a couple of times as I'm six feet... More

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ox495bu, Owner at The Fat Fox Inn, responded to this review
5 December 2012

Dear David In response to your review I feel that firstly I would like to personally apologise for your calamitous breakfast. Having to wait as long as you did is reprehensible and I can assure you that all neccesary steps have been taken subsequent to your visit to assure that this does not happen again. I do hope that the... More

Jersey CI
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

Booked the Fat fox via trip advisor. Family visit in nearby stoke church so a great location and easy to find. Room number 8, twin and very small,but ok for the teenagers. Things looked up when we got to our room, room 6, spectacular and very comfy bed. We chose to eat in the dining room, menu was small but... More

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Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

Stayed here before - room great, everything just right. Service is exemplary and the food in the evening is very good indeed and the English breakfast was great -the sausage and bacon, always a pointer to how much they care about the customer was top quality. On top of all that, for what you get I think the price is... More

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ox495bu, Owner at The Fat Fox Inn, responded to this review
5 December 2012

Dear James Thankyou very much for your kind words. We take great pride in serving only the best produce, especially for breakfast. All of our pork comes from our local farm shop, that way we know you're getting the best Watlington has to offer. Hopefully we'll see you again some time and you can try one of our free range... More

London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012

This is a really nice, well run, traditional pub in the middle of a lovely village. Good beers, log fires and great food. The room was nice and spacious, and they are updateing some rooms and they look really great. The bed was fantastic. The only reason that I haven't given it an excellent rating is that service was very... More

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ox495bu, Owner at The Fat Fox Inn, responded to this review
5 December 2012

Dear Simon Thank you for your lovely review and sorry for the slow service. Our kitchen isn't the largest so it can get a little hectic when we are busy but it's something we are always working on and trying to improve. Thankfully we like to think that the food, when it comes, will invariably make the wait worthwhile. Merry... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
The Fat Fox Hotel Watlington
The Fat Fox Hotel
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 (per night): RM371 - 506
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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