Stay at The Ferryman Inn in Bablock Hythe, Witney. Enjoy modest en suite rooms, free Wi-Fi, a pub with garden, and easy access to the Thames Path trail.
Guests frequently highlight the welcoming atmosphere, scenic riverside location, and friendly staff. Practical considerations include modest room furnishings and limited facilities, making it ideal for specific visitor types.
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The Ferryman Inn is a traditional riverside inn situated on the banks of the River Thames at Bablock Hythe, Witney. It offers modest en suite rooms featuring free Wi-Fi, making it a practical choice for visitors exploring the nearby Thames Path trail. The property also includes a pub with a garden, providing a relaxed setting for guests to unwind with food and drinks in a friendly atmosphere.
Facilities include complimentary breakfast, free parking, and a smoke-free environment. Although there is no air conditioning, fitness center, airport shuttle, or pool, the inn caters to families with kid-friendly amenities. The on-site bar serves as a social hub, with staff frequently praised for their welcoming and accommodating service, as highlighted in several guest reviews.
Its location is well-suited for visitors interested in exploring notable nearby attractions such as Blenheim Palace, Ashmolean Museum, and the Bodleian Library. The Ferryman Inn is approximately 1.5 miles from other local accommodations, with Heathrow Airport being the closest major airport about an hour and eighteen minutes away by car.
Guests often appreciate the simple yet comfortable lodging and the inn’s authentic riverside charm. While some reviews note a straightforward style rather than luxury, many highlight the pleasant atmosphere and value for an overnight stay during outdoor activities or sightseeing in the area.
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Been past several times but never stopped. Today I stopped for the evening. So glad I did. Lovely meal and super staff, so welcoming and friendly. Tweaked the menu slightly for my autistic son - nothing seemed a bother. We will be visiting again. Great place for an overnight stop.
Spent a night here during a Thames path walk. The staff were incredibly accommodating and very friendly. The room was very clean and cool on an incredibly hot day. The beds were very comfortable and the atmosphere was good. Would definitely recommend, and would stay again if in the area.
I had a lovely stay here. My room was furnished simply but well and to a high standard. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The food was great value. The atmosphere was great and the location glorious, right by the Thames. Well recommended.
I recently visited this pub on the banks of the Thames for a quick stop while my daughter was paddling on the river for the DofE. I was greeted by a friendly bar manger and a friendly local, so while this is a local pub for local people, tourists/passers by are very warmly welcomed. The pub is in a lovely position and it has a equally lovely atmosphere. Prices are very reasonable. If I am ever in the area, I will return for something to eat.
Unfortunately, our first visit was on a Sunday at 2.15. So no longer serving food that day. Visited again 9 days later great meal. Pizza so huge I was able to have it for lunch and dinner the next day. Great value. We were staying on the river
We only stopped for a drink halfway through doing the Thames Path, such a lovely location and with a huge warm welcome. One to come back for something to eat, maybe stay even. Lovely and clean and everyone just seemed so welcoming.
Is a really beautiful spot Landlord 11 of 10 Bar facilities 11 of 10 Nice end welcome community 11 of 10 In the raining day is better to have a SUV or 4*4
It was a great watering hole along our Thames walk. Three ales in London pride a Wadsworth and Proper Job. Pleasant garden and friendly staff. I don't know whether they were serving food when visited. No pork pies or scotch eggs though to help us on our way
Set on the banks of the River Thames at Bablock Hythe, this traditional inn lies adjacent to the Thames Path trail and 4.7 miles from the A420.
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