About this property
The Five Arrows is a Grade II listed boutique hotel and stands at the gates of stunning Waddesdon Manor. It features 16 individual bedrooms, a superb restaurant and a fine wine list. Free WiFi is available throughout. The French Renaissance-style chateau was built in 1887 by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to house his superb collection of 18th-century art treasures. It also has an aviary, wine cellars and one of the finest Victorian gardens in Britain. The hotel retains many original features including Victorian timber, elaborate Elizabethan chimneys and wrought ironwork. Guests receive complimentary ground tickets for Waddesdon Manor. Each room has a luxury en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries from The White Company, tea/coffee making facilities and LCD smart TV. Towards the rear of the hotel is a beautiful garden where meals may be taken. Ample car parking is provided free of charge. The Five Arrows restaurant features a seasonal A La Carte menu using fresh local ingredients, complimented by an extensive range of Rothschild guest wines. Local attractions include Bicester Village Luxury designer outlet which is 12 miles away. Oxford and Blenheim Palace, can be reached within 26 miles.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Christopher
United Kingdom“The restaurant and staff were excellent. The staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. We eat out regularly, and this was one of the best restaurants we have come across.” 
John United Kingdom“The hotel is very pretty and nicely laid out, we were lucky to have sunshine so the restaurant garden looked welcoming on arrival. My room was nicely styled and the bathroom looked new. Staff were friendly (and a bit quirky) bustling about between...”- Leanne United Kingdom“Can't fault anything, staff lovely, food to die for, room perfect and the locals so friendly. Will definitely return”
- Gary United Kingdom“Nice friendly atmosphere and the food was excellent and the staff were very good it was a very nice cosy hotel.”
- Marianne United Kingdom“The welcome from reception team !… Sally was lovely she was warm and welcoming. Our room was ready and she escorted us to it . The hotel was wonderful traditional and dressed for Christmas. Hotel ideally placed to visit the Manor! We loved also...”
- Karen United Kingdom“A very lovely stay at the Five Arrows. Staff are very helpful & friendly. Excellent value for money. Would definitely come again”
- Andrew United Kingdom“We have stayed here before and chose to stay again after a wine tasting at the local Waddesdon Manor. In this case the wine tasting was more a presentation about the origins of Rothschilds wine, an interesting tour of the wine cellar, and visitors...”
- Vanessa United Kingdom“The Five Arrows was perfect for our one night stay alongside our visit to Waddesdon Manor. The room was lovely and had everything that’s needed for a comfortable stay. Excellent food served in the restaurant. The grounds are easily accessible...”
- Lisa United Kingdom“Couldn’t fault the staff and the breakfast was fab.”
- Sandra United Kingdom“You had to pre-order the breakfast the night before which meant that it was served at your chosen time. The breakfast was very good, cooked breakfast was not greasy and most enjoyable.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
