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Andrew K
Oxford, United Kingdom

Great spot tucked away in beautiful countryside

Review of King John Inn
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 10 Apr 2024
An excellent stay here in the middle of a walking trip. The welcome was friendly and helpful, good selection of beers and great decor and furnishing inside. The bedroom was quiet, comfortable and fairly well equipped (apart from no milk or cups for hot drinks). A delicious and well above average (choice and quality) breakfast was served with a smile. Well done
Date of stay: April 2024
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 15 Apr 2024
Hi D3897itandrewk,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such an amazing review.

We strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience at King John Inn - Hotel.

We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Kind regards

Andy and the King John Inn team.
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Reviewed 10 March 2024 via mobile

A perfect stay in the country. Arrived Friday evening, didn’t want to leave on Sunday! We had two spacious and comfortable rooms above the pub. Although both evenings were busy, you could not hear the activity below.

Plenty of choice on the menu for supper, and again at breakfast. Sensible wine list (not too pricey) along with friendly staff made this a perfect weekend retreat for me and my family.

thank you.

Date of stay: March 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank Snowy9999
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General Manager, Marketing at King John Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 13 March 2024

Hi Snowy9999,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review for us at King John Inn - Hotel.

We're happy we could meet your expectations in all departments, I will pass the comments onto the team which I know they will be happy to hear.

Kind regards

Andy & the King John Inn team.

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Reviewed 3 March 2024

Visited here first time and had a lovely evening/dinner! All staff super friendly and food was delicious. We were served by Charmaine who made the evening extra special, such an asset to the King John Inn! Will definitely see you again soon.

Date of stay: February 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Minnie M
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General Manager, Marketing at King John Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 5 March 2024

Hi Minnie M,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at King John Inn - Hotel. We're happy we could meet your expectations!

It's always good to see name mentions on the reviews making it personal for the team members.

I will pass on this fantastic review to Charmaine.

Kind regards

Andy & the King John Inn team.

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Reviewed 17 February 2024

Superb place in the lovely village of Tollard Royal. Staff very pleasant, rooms clean and cosy. Evening meal and atmosphere on the Friday night was superb. The full English the following morning was the best I’ve ever had. Everything cooked to perfection and not greasy at all. Good value. Lots of nice walks in the area. Will definitely be back.

Date of stay: February 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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General Manager, Marketing at King John Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2024

Hi JBMidlands,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review.

We always strive to deliver 100% so it is fantastic that you found the atmosphere evening meal superb.

I will pass on your comments to the chef that was on duty that they delivered the "Best Full English you've ever had".

We look forward to seeing you again.
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Andy & the King John Inn team.

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Reviewed 17 February 2024

Excellent, comfortable Country Hotel. Fantastic staff and Phoebe particularly engaging from behind the bar to make sure every customer looked after. We went out to an event in the evening and came back for a lovely bottle of red and a cheeseboard. The bedroom was very comfortable and quiet. We checked out and found we had a flat tyre. Nick who wasn't working at the time, helped change the tyre and had all the equipment to do so. He refused my offer to give him something for his troubles. Before this kindness and generosity I would still have rated 5 star

Room tip: Great place to take your dogs to as well
Date of stay: February 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank edfrapbo
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General Manager, Marketing at King John Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 24 February 2024

Hi Edfrapbo,

We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to King John Inn - Hotel!

It is always good to hear that the team engage with all the customers delivering the best service possible.
I will pass on to Phoebe and Nick that their customer service was at it's best.

We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Kind regards

Andy & the King John Inn team.

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Reviewed 11 February 2024

Very disappointing - this attractive pub has long been a destination eaterie and carries a very good reputation but over the past months the food has got really very average despite carrying a high price point. Their asparagus and cheese soup has very little of either - we sent it back for the chef to taste and were told even he was embarrassed. The Sunday roast chicken came with the most tasteless Yorkshire pudding (why is even there with the chicken) and the bread sauce was cold - and later heated up to a stodgy mess. Staff tried to appease us - to be fait they knocked 20% off the bill and didn't charge us for the inedible soup - but it seems to be an increasing problem. For context we are regular and locals, this wasn't a one off.

Date of stay: February 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Thank PutneyP
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General Manager, Marketing at King John Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 13 February 2024

Hi Putneyp, we appreciate your honest review. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are disappointed to hear that your experience with us was not a positive one.

If you would like to call us at the King John I will be available to discuss this.

I do apologise for the service.

Kind regards

Andy & the King John Inn team.

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