Cotswold Gateway in West Oxfordshire

Loved it, great place to stay, fantastic food and lovely stuff.

Wonderful stay here at the Prince of Burford. We booked a while back for a short break with our son and partner. We arrived early as traffic was good parked up in their car park. Reception was polite friendly and we were surprised that they gave us both upgrades to family rooms. The manager greeted us and asked if we wanted drinks or food. The room had music playing when we walked in was a nice touch. Tea coffee facilities but no fridge. They family room was big spacious wardrobe bedside tables nice plenty of storage it had a cot and a Z Bed stored if needed and a fan. Large tv even had an iron and ironing board. Well done to The prince of Burford for a fantastic place to stay in this area. They have thought of everything. All the staff were very helpful and accommodating. The hotel is very nicely decorated and feels very cosy and warm. Would return next time definitely.Thank you for a wonderful stay.

We love it here. Decor is of a very high standard and rooms are lovely, with nice little touches to make you feel at home. The food is fabulous - we enjoyed every meal we had! The manager and staff couldn't be more helpful and friendly and are a pleasure to deal with. Great location with plenty of parking

Great clean accommodation, we stayed in the outdoor rooms which had a lovely cottage feel. The staff were lovely and you could see worked hard. The only negatives were the mattress was worn so we ended up with bad backs. Also breakfast items had run out on both days. We would have been happy either way just cereal and yoghurt.

Lovely, homely place. With fantastic food.

This is a lovely pub and the staff are very friendly and welcoming, however we came here for an evening Sunday dinner and the food was disappointing. We ordered the roast dinner which was clearly not fresh and had probably been reheated and left on the side before serving as it was not hot, tasty but not hot and the Yorkshire puddings were flat and inedible. I would expect a much better meal for £25 per head. I did give my feedback and we were not charged for service. We were on holiday in the Cotswolds so hopefully the rest of the menu is as good as the hospitality.

The service was great and it was really well presented, the food was not to my taste. Rather bland, but a great atmosphere.

We had amazing service today from the staff. Explained everything/were to sit, how to order, where the loos were and helped all evening. Delicious food. Dog friendly outside and in the bar area. Was great. Would return and would recommend.

Brilliant village.. The Burford area is a 💎..

Great place for food. We didn't book a table but was allowed in for lunch. Dog friendly, food was good and service was great.

We meet friends for a meal this evening and from start to finish wasn’t good. 2 ordered steak and at £25 you would think it would be more then a little piece of steak sliced,1 mushroom,some chips and a bit of wilted water cress and a sauce that you have to pay extra for. Another dish was the pork chop which was more raw fat then meat and the last dish was fish and chips which again for £19 was disappointing especially when I cut into it and the smell of rotting fish escaped the batter. When I approached a member of staff and asked if the chef could check it,the waitress bought it straight back out and said the chef said it was fresh today !!! So I left it and just had chips such good service. Behind the bar was another health disaster as the bar staff spilt a drink then grabbed a cloth mopped the spilt drink of the floor by rubbing her foot over the cloth then picked it up and wiped the bar !!! Nice. The last time I came here it was the gateway and didn’t have a problem please avoid or risk being seriously Ill

We spent a night at the hotel and also had dinner at the restaurant. The rooms are fresh, cozy and welcoming. Really relaxing vibe. Nicely decorated and located just above and at the back of the pub. Location is perfect. Right at the top of the hill of Burford. A pleasant downhill walk to the village and many coffee places, restaurants shops. The staff is super friendly. Breakfast was included and the choices were pretty good! We got basically one of everything. The croissants come warm with jam and butter. The bread slices are toasted. They accommodated my lactose intolerance request. Highly recommended. There is a parking lot just at the premises if you have a car.

We loved it, lovely room and food. We weren't impressed that a £9 service charge was added to our food bill without asking us though.

Big Jake What a star. Excellent service!!! You need to stay with these people.

Lovely clean room ,with lots of hot water for bathing,All the staff were very helpful and polite,Would definitely stay there again ,oh and a great fried breakfast to set you up for the day ,Welldone 👌👌

Beautiful quaint hotel with great staff. Super hospitable & lovely food. Will stay again!

We called in for something to eat. It was busy and we got a table. The food is above average and reasonable prices for the quality

Warm welcome. Staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.

The staff were lovely, went above and beyond. We only booked the night before and they put a little box of toys in our room for our 8 month old to play with. We stayed in room 2 out the back, small room modern decor with everything we needed including a cafetière and the radio on when we arrived! The food was delicious there was a little wait for breakfast that we heard some people moan about but I would rather wait for freshly cooked local produce than have fast food microwaved any day!! The breakfast was absolutely delicious and we also ate dinner outside in the garden, the best burger I’ve ever had!! Location was perfect. A lovely stroll down burford hill to the shops, anrt galleries and bakerys and only 10 mins down the road from the wildlife park. Absolutely wonderful last minute break, would highly recommend!!

Great little find on the A40. Great service lovely atmosphere and scrumptious food what more can you ask for

Charming hotel in a good location. Our room was a little cosy and noisey mainly due to squeeky floor boards (could hear guests upstairs moving around) which tbh added to the charm of the place, and noisey due to traffic noise as next to a busy round about. Staff were excellent and food was nice and they had good variety. They went out of their way to be helpful. I would stay here again.

Absolutely delicious roast dinner very generous portions all servers were lovely and polite and very accommodating

Beautiful location! came in for a late lunch today, thoroughly impressed with the staff, think there names were maizie and Brooke, both excellent waitresses and clearly passionate about the job. Service was top tear from all staff and food was beyond satisfactory, thoroughly recommend to all!

Excellent experience, handy location, top rate service with all staff very friendly and helpful. Everywhere was clean and tidy and very dog friendly. Only negative was the room (the courtyard snug) was a bit small with sparse storage but we were only staying 2 nights so didn't matter....bed was large and comfortable. I was a bit doubtful about the hotel's location on the main road but didn't find the road noise troublesome at all. Would definitely stay there again.

Attended an event here recently, really well run by the fab staff and in a lovely setting. The kids food we ordered was reasonably priced and went down very well! Looking forward to coming back again.

My daughter and I had an overnight stay recently at the Prince of Burford. We had a lovely twin room, which was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. We were pleasantly welcomed into breakfast by Cora, who gave us time to look at the menu before offering us drinks. She was very patient whilst I ordered particular items for my full English breakfast. The food was really good especially the scrambled eggs!!! This is very attractive pub, very comfortable and the staff we met were really pleasant. We have stayed here before and will definitely come again. Thank you Julie

Excellent Sunday lunch in welcoming dog friendly bar area with cozy atmosphere.

A lovely family friendly pub and restaurant with a brilliant selection of ales and beers. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner all served in a comfortable restaurant seating area with brilliant experienced staff. Miglé and Jas are both super welcoming to all visitors. We have personally visited a number of times and had fantastic experiences every time. Well worth a visit on any burford trip.

Had a wonderful visit. The food was great the beer tasted great can tell that the beer lines are well maintained, the service was exceptional. Ioan was especially welcoming recommending things to do in the local area to really enhance our trip would definitely recommend and hope to return!

Room was very clean and the staff were really friendly

I stayed for a long weekend, while visiting friends in the area. I will definitely be staying here again. All the staff were really friendly and helpful. It is probably one of the cleanest places I have stayed in, and I have stayed in quite a few places, as I have to travel around for work. I will be recommending The Prince of Burford to friends and work colleagues.

What a fantastic place in the heart of the cotswold. Stayed here a couple of times the rooms have always been clean and comfy, the staff are all so knowledgeable about the menu and allergens and super friendly. Your made to feel so welcome on arrival from the lady at reception to the housekeepers attending the rooms. Love the fact it's dog friendly which is why I always return. Couldn't recommend this place anymore highly

Beautiful and very clean hotel in a picturesque area of the country Fish was wonderful in the restaurant and the staff were friendly Will definitely return

One of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed at, service was impeccable.

Recently booked 5 rooms for a wedding. The service is this hotel is appalling. Felt unwelcome and everything was an inconvenience. Ordered a coffee at breakfast and waited over 20 minutes, another 20 minutes for a croissant. No apologies. If it was busy I would understand but there were only 2 other people in the restaurant. Much better hotels available in the area … don’t settle.

The room was a little small. The bed was OK but could feel the springs in the mattress . I can not fault the staff at all . They were wonderful ,friendly 10/10 excellent service. The location was good but the traffic at the night time was noisy as the hotel is very close to a roundabout. Other than the little nick picks We had a real nice time . Many thanks to the wonderful staff excellent service thank you .

Friendly staff, lovely rooms and a short walk into Burford. The main road is very busy and noisy late into the night.

Had a very pleasant stay for 3 nights. Beautiful room, decorated to a high standard and spotlessly clean. All the staff were friendly even though they were rushed off their feet on Sunday because of the good weather, nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend.

Lovely couple of days at the Prince of Burford. Hotel and staff were great. Would recommend.

I’ve just had the tastiest fish finger sandwich! The Brixham fish finger sandwich at The Prince was full of flavour and crunch: soft bun, crispy fish fingers and crunchy fresh salad and home made tartare sauce, with a side of fries cooked to perfection (satisfying without ketchup). Ruth and Jake gave me a warm welcome and great service. Fully recommend lunch here and the beautiful Cotswold town of Burford is just down the hill for a post lunch walk.

Stopped for a drink after a full day out and was served by a lovely waitress (Brooke) who couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you, made our day.

Our stay at the Prince of Burford was great. Perfect location for us as we went to the Cotswolds Wildlife Park for the weekend, the hotel was clean, bedrooms were spacious, bed was comfy, staff were super friendly and extremely helpful. we ate in the restaurant, the waitress was lovely and had great banter, food was delicious, especially the breakfast. My only tiny complaint would be that there was nowhere to put washbag etc in the bathroom. Most relaxing and enjoyable weekend, will definitely book again

Lovely place to stay.and breakfast was good only down side was how noisy our room was could hear every move the people in room above made and in the morning it sounded like a herd of elephants from 8 am not sure if the occupants or cleaners Noone at reception when we left so couldn't mention it.

Visited here for a quick drink whilst staying in Burford for the weekend . The setting is absolutely beautiful but the lady behind the bar was so rude and surly . Very unwelcoming . Such a shame and such a disappointment, won’t return

Very good food, great service, wonderful location and lovely rooms definitely recommended to all.

A really disappointing experience with indifferent staff. We booked a table for Sunday evening expecting to sit in the restaurant but were asked to sit in the bar (no explanation). We ordered three burgers and a battered fish & chips - only to be told about 5 -10 minutes later that there were only two burgers! We tried to order the fresh fish dish but were told that was unavailable having run out too! We ordered another fish and chips. This was 6:30pm - with two of the four (non- roast ) dishes on the menu unavailable. We were given cutlery /napkins for three not four people and had to ask twice to get what we needed. The battered fish was overcooked - the burgers were thrown together meaning that we had to search for some of the items such as the crispy onion. The chef was clearly not bothered or didn’t know what they were doing. The staff were not interested and we left as soon as we could. We will not be visiting again and will tell others not to bother.

A fabulous hotel. A very modern, clean, stylish room which was very private. Nice common areas in the hotel for relaxing with a pint from their wide range of draught beers. All-in-all a great experience, in a great location, it was our favourite stay of the three hotels we stayed in on this break. The only downside was the food. We had the fish tacos for dinner and sadly they were very bland indeed. The breakfast was also not the best, the black pudding was very overcooked and they served us streaky American bacon instead of normal bacon on our full English Breakfasts despite not stating this was the case on the menu; I've never seen this be the case before and found it tough fatty and inedible. All in all would be very happy to stay here again and recommend it to others; but I'd recommend that you eat elsewhere.

Just a bit blah. We had a good stay due to the good weather and great location but everything else was a bit mediocre. Room expensive and small. Food fine. Cocktails took ages, even when not busy. Service was terrible. Staff were picking and choosing who to be nice to. Dogs allowed in the restaurant at breakfast but not for dinner so don't bother wasting your time booking a table. If you do, you'll spend ages trying to find someone to cram you onto the smallest table in the bar area.

Has undergone a lot of changes, the ambiance and staff were all positive. They were trialing a new menu which we felt was a trying too hard and the choice a bit limited for our taste. I had the sea bass which was very nice but had too much going on, too many different flavours I'd prefer less fuss and more food as I was still hungry afterwards. Service was great to begin with then the head guy had other things to do and everyone else stood around chatting behind the bar while I waited before them at the bar to be served.

We visited Burford from London and had lunch with 18 people on Sunday. Sara helped me with the booking and hosted us on the day. The service was wonderful, and the food and cocktails were so delicious!!! Thank you so much, Sara and team, for making our day unforgettable.

We visited this restaurant with our families, hoping for a pleasant dining experience. Unfortunately, we were met with disappointment. The service was subpar, with cold food served in small portions, and dirty glasses and tables. Moreover, we encountered discriminatory behavior from one of the servers. Despite the kindness of a blonde server, a brunette with short hair was rude and discriminatory towards us, particularly when she noticed we were speaking a different language. She made us feel unwelcome, even going as far as asking us to move while we were still eating. To add insult to injury, when another family of English-speaking customers arrived, they made it clear they didn't want to sit near us upon hearing our different language. The server's demeanor towards us only worsened, with obvious disdain and rude gestures. All of this occurred during a meal that cost us £212, making the experience even more disappointing. This level of service and treatment is unacceptable, and we hope the management takes immediate action to address these issues and ensure a more inclusive and enjoyable experience for all patrons.

I went with friends for supper last evening, we were shown to our table and offered the menus and a drink by a very pleasant member of staff. The menu is interesting and varied, I chose the delicious panzanella, it was fresh and interesting. Followed by the chicken thighs with onion bhaji and curried sweet corn wow it was wonderful, very tasty without being overpowering. The service was friendly and excellent .

Fantastic hotel. We really enjoyed our stay there. Just a friendly suggestion. Please add a charging station on your big parking place. Would be an super addition of your service.

Happened upon this place for a Sunday Roast whilst driving, lovely pub and incredible food.

Good choice of Butcombe ales. Comfortable and welcoming

The food is amazing, and the service goes hand in hand with it!! Ruth was great to our party of 12 !!!

Nice room albeit very small. Unfortunately our room faced the roundabout and it was very noisy. The bathroom was very clean and modern but could do with somewhere to put toilet bags etc, instead of having to put them on the floor. Food was good quality but the evening meal took a long time to come out and then wasn't very hot. Staff were polite and helpful and service was great. Situated at the top of Burford high street, perfect for walking to the beautiful little medieval village.

A great find, we are already fans of Butcombe Pubs and this one is the best of them. Very welcoming staff and lovely decor. We had booked online and our table was ready when we walked in. Top quality food and presented well,good-sized portions as well. Goram IPA 0% on draft is the icing on the cake. We went away very happy.

A great Supper Evening with Adam Henson - great food and drink served by a great team

Warm water on the table, food and drink is way over priced, was given the wrong pie - doesn’t affect me but bad from an allergens/not eating certain food point of view. Service charge added automatically to the bill which I missed until after I paid. Would have taken it off if I had noticed.

Had Sunday lunch here today and it was fantastic. Meat was perfect and our waitress was awesome

Great old English pub. Great service, easy parking great selection of drinks. Two bar areas to choose or outside if prefer.

We were a foursome and all agreed the lunch was very good and the service excellent.

Very friendly & helpful staff.Comfortable & clean room & just a short walk into the lovely town.Would definitely stay again.

Emailed the pub directly to give them the option to deal privately but they chose not to respond. We are local to Burford and used to attend regularly both for dinner and drinks. Ridiculous prices which cannot be justified, clearly increased post Christmas 2023. Our trip on 6th January was the last time we will visit. £25 for a beer, glass of house wine and two small lemonades for the children. When I queried the prices I was told it was £4.30 each for a glass of childs lemonade (it used to be £2.60). This is a half pint glass FULL of ice. This cannot be justified and is disgusting especially as the drinks were for children. Rude and greedy. Never again.

Staying at the camping site just across the road. Popped in for lunch in the bar rather than restaurant. Staff friendly, nice ambience. Ordered the special for the day which was a burger with Butcombe tall tales bbq pulled pork, smoked cheddar, onion rings, pink pickled slaw and skinny fries. Absolutely delicious, thoroughly enjoyed my lunch. Only criticism is nobody came to take empty plates away or offered desert menu.

Really good food and friendly staff, thank you for a lovely mother's day meal

Food was cold, poor service and staff were rude!

Had the best pint of Pale Ale I've ever tasted. Superb. Bristol brewery I think it was...wish I could remember. But will definitely stop for another pint..when en-route again in Burford! Might even detour lol

We loved our stay at the Prince of Burford. They have recently had a full refurb and the rooms and bars are beautiful and homely. All the staff were really friendly and there is a wide selection of breakfast options. Slightly up a hill from town but worth the couple of min walk. Would defo recommend staying here and great value for money.

Meal was lovely, not too expensive and our server Charla was great!

Excellent lunch today. Perfect service

Just the sort of place I was after for a stay during the week. Very reasonably priced.

We had a wonderful stay at the Prince of Burford for my wife's birthday this past weekend. The hotel and room was beautifully designed and a great location to stay in Burford with a very short walk down to the main high street. Breakfast was very good with a great selection to choose from. Our evening meal was also fantastic with a special thank you to Chris and his team for the birthday bubbles. We had an amazing time and would definitely stay here again.

Visited after the recent refurbishment. The food was nothing short of excellent. The service was also very pleasant

We were left inside, the staff left and we had to unlock the door to let ourselves out, weird.

Absolutely loved our meals this evening at The Prince of Burford delicious food with very a welcoming staff, especially Ruth she was a delight. Brilliant and fabulous atmosphere all around. Do try to get there if you’re in Burford, it’s right at the top of the hill. Highly recommend.

Great food. I had the burger and she had the fish & chips, we were both more than happy with the food. Grace & Jake F were both outstanding and did everything to make us feel welcome, great energy about both. Would 100% recommend.

A beautiful hotel run by an amazing team with fabulous management. I can’t say enough about how well we were looked after, especially by Ruth, Grace and Gary. Will definitely stay again and have spread the word to family and friends.

Lovely food and great service from Maizie!!

A lovely quiet Wednesday meal with fantastic welcoming staff. Maizie was the perfect host, attentive and charming. Would definitely recommend.

Prompt and courteous service from Ruth and Ioan. Food delicious. Nice atmosphere. Had Sunday lunch, didn’t use accommodation.

Popped in for lunch and Big Jake made us feel so welcome. He was super friendly, attentive, and the food was great! He couldn’t have been more helpful

Arrived into Burford late on Friday night so found this bar/restaurant. So glad we did. Fantastic service from the moment we arrived. Food was delicious - steak and ale pie. Also exceptional service from the team of Ruth, Maizie and Jake. I will especially call out Ruth who was serving our table - perhaps the best server I’ve ever had the pleasure interacting with. We hope to visit again soon!

A place to come back to. Especially on a rainy day. The friendly manageress and the fireplace welcome you. Cozy environment and good food too.

Gorgeous food and a lovely hotel-Myself and my husband were greeted by Ruth and made to feel very comfortable. Safe to say we loved our stay and will definitely be coming back.

Booked for Sunday lunch. Surly waitress and erratic service - we had a very long wait for our main course of roast chicken (tables occupied long after us were served first). The food was good; extra Yorkshire puddings were brought around for everyone..... except us!

Absolutely fantastic Sunday roast! Ruth and Ed were so friendly and accommodating! Totally recommended!

The service with our meal was excellent will definitely be back

Very good service, especially from John! Lovely roast, best one we’ve had out for sure!

Great food, Jake and Maisie were brilliant (x3 reviews ;))

We had a lovely meal with great service from Jake F and Maizie who made sure we had everything we needed and were friendly and welcoming!

Staying across the road from the pub, it was a perfect place to have our meals / evening drinks. Service from all staff was great & friendly, especially Jake F & Grace in the restaurant. Food was well priced & all meals we had were lovely. In the bar area Ruth served us several times & it was always a service with a smile. All in all a very nice place to eat & drink!

Maizie and grace were amazing - really looked after us

Great food! Every course. Was pleasantly surprised with the bill too. Maisie & Grace were absolute stars, so attentive and friendly. Lovely evening.

Friendly staff, good food and drinks.

Had a really nice stay. The evening meal was excellent. Brooke and Maisy took very good care of us.

Great lunch, great room, great evening meal. Special thank you to Brooke and Maisey for the lunch and dinner service.

Great venue and food, however the service was very slow, our food & drinks took a long time to come. Our third round of drinks never turned up so had to be reordered. We also had to ask for desert menus… Despite all that, we still had a lovely time.

We have stayed here before, and the experience is always good. The staff are welcoming, friendly, and professional. The food and service is excellent. The beds are very comfortable. However, in a small bedroom, we found it too cluttered and would have been more comfortable without the large plastic plant and several small ones. The bathroom was very nice with a really excellent shower.