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About this property
The Crown & Thistle, a Grade II listed coaching inn in the center of Abingdon, dates back to 1605. Set around a cobbled courtyard with 200-year-old wisteria, it features a restaurant, bar, elegant function rooms, and 18 boutique bedrooms with attached bathroom combining historic charm with modern luxury. Each air-conditioned room offers complimentary toiletries, flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities, unlimited Wi-Fi, and some feature roll-top baths. Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi are available. Guests can enjoy a full English breakfast daily. Open from 8am, the restaurant serves a seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired menu alongside British classics, with Neapolitan pizzas from a wood-fired oven, dishes from a Josper grill, tempting desserts, and a children’s menu. Drinks include Rainforest Alliance certified coffee and locally brewed beer. Guests can dine indoors or alfresco in the courtyard. Abingdon offers Thames-side walks and is just 15–20 minutes’ drive from Oxford and Didcot, 15 miles from Blenheim Palace, and within easy reach of the Cotswolds
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rebecca
United Arab Emirates“Lovely comfortable room and wonderful breakfasts. Super friendly staff” - Simon
United Kingdom“Breakfast excellent. Staff lovely. Location great - near Thames.” - Rebecca United Arab Emirates“Wonderful hotel. Quaint and full of character. Very comfortable room”
Jacky United Kingdom“Really good location, easy to find, next to all town centre amenities and river Thames a 2 minute walk. Plenty of space to sit inside and outside. Ate in restaurant for dinner and breakfast, service very good and we all enjoyed the food and felt...”- Aura
United States“The location was nice. The staff very friendly and helpful. The adjacent restaurant was good. The breakfast included was fabulous. Robes in the room was great.” - Susannah United States“It was wonderfully christmassy. The bathroom was fabulous. The bed very comfy.”
- Marion United States“Love location , rooms a little dated but vibe unbelievable. Staff top notch .Food brilliant”
- Susan United States“Enjoyed the cozy pub bedrooms Nice atmosphere Delicious food Free onsite parking”
- Robin United States“Old world , well kept . Nice room styled to age . All staff very friendly, restaurant was good food and service”
- Rebecca United Arab Emirates“Lovely period building with lots of character. Wonderful restaurant and lovely staff”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests should use the postcode OX14 3JE to locate the inn's car park.
