Charney Manor

After a visit to Oxford we wanted somewhere peaceful. Having read the reviews we figured it wasn't surrounded by pubs and restaurants so we packed a picnic. A perfect stay, amazing historic building, beautiful grounds with picnic areas in a quiet little village. Friendly, helpful staff.

Great breakfast but dodgy heating and plumbing The radiators didn't work, so heating was provided by 3 electric heaters at different corners of the room. Things had clearly been like that for a while as each radiator was labelled with our room number. Also, there was a regular noise every 5 minutes or so from the pipework which wasn't a problem during the day but which was annoying at night. Other than that the room was nice and the continental breakfast was excellent

On checking in after a long day driving, I asked what time the restaurant closed and was informed there were no on site facilities. Only continental breakfast was available. The room was upstairs in an out building smelt damp and foisty as did the corridor. The room had a 6ft single bed pushed against two walls, not facing the tiny tv. The furniture was cheap and tacky and the bed was so uncomfortable, certainly past its sell by date and squeaked every time you moved. The window was the original metal frame which I understand due to listing regulations but no secondary glazing. The bathroom what a joke, small, smelly, dated with the the obligatory brown stain in the toilet basin. I don’t think the taps come under listing regs, please change them? Forget having a shower if you’re not a child as you will touch each wall simultaneously and the yellow controllers were off putting. Saving the best for last the stench in the bathroom and bedroom is unbearable when you flush the toilet. I can honestly say I did not sleep and felt totally miserable after a truly awful experience and then having a 6 hour trip home, which was very dangerous. I wouldn’t wish my room and stay on my worst enemy.

A beautiful Grade 1 manor in a beautiful setting. Our room in the main Manor House was splendid. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. A good location for Oxfordshire. Very peaceful and charming. Clean and well set out. Continental breakfast was lovely too. Well recommend

Lovely quiet stay Pretty place very restful and a good breakfast included. The duvet tog seemed a bit much for the summer especially with a foam topper but otherwise I couldn’t fault it.

No staff at check in, place deserted just a room key left on table. Room small dismal damp carpet. No ensuite. Bathroom along corridor grotty and shabby. Door locks very difficult to use. Overall very unpleasant place, never again. Nice gardens. Very expensive for such an unpleasant stay