The Lismore Hotel, Banbury

Advantages: Lovely hotel full of character
Disadvantages: Slightly loud extractor fan in the bathroom!

...I stayed in this B&B (Its called a hotel, but i would class it more as a B&B) for 1 night whilst on a business trip, and was not disappointed. I was feeling rather energetic at the end of my first day, and as the sun was still shining I decided to get out my map and walk back to the hotel. It is number 100, Banbury road, and it took me around 20 minutes to walk from the main part of the town, and I foudn it very easily, it was literally just a straight road. They have plenty of free carparking if you drive there. I rung the bell on the reception desk and a very friendly lady took my details and walked me up to my room, which was lovely. It wasn't massively huge, but big enough for me, and they had very kindly upgraded me from a single to a double room for no extra cost because they were quiet on that night, how nice of them... Read review

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Advantages: Very Pleasant, Easy to get round on foot, nice people , good restaurants
Disadvantages: Nothing Much

...preserved and beautiful Banbury Cross, complete with two hobby horses and a wonderful floral display. It’s actually worth visiting to see this alone. When I’m down there I work in a building right next to it. The Banbury Museum is also situated right next to the Cross but I haven’t visited there yet. The buildings in Banbury are mostly very pleasing to the eye. It is very pleasant to just walk round and admire the architecture. I stay in the Easington House Hotel on Oxford Road, which is a converted very old farm house, and is extremely pleasant , friendly and homely, but always full.. They can be contacted by email at easington@aol.com, and by phone on 01295 270181. I’ve only sampled a few eating places, again due to my long days, but The Royal Brasserie Indian Restaurant at South Bar Street and Fabio’s... Read review

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Advantages: Opulent environment and decor, fresh haut cuisine dishes, excellent location, friendly and helpful staff
Disadvantages: Expensive

...One time when my parents came to visit me in Oxford, they stayed at the Old Parsonage on Banbury Road. We enjoyed a lovely dinner there, and I'm going to write a little about my experience of it to help you decide whether you want to stay there too. OVERVIEW The Old Parsonage is a charming and serene establishment located a short walk from Oxford city centre (5 or 10 minutes maximum) and less than an hour from London if travelling by car. During the summer, the building itself is almost obscured from vision by masses of greenery and blossoms. In the winter, it is often shrouded in snow and is the picture of idyll (despite its urban location). The main building is separated from the main Banbury Road by a short stone fence, past which there is a veranda area where diners can eat alfresco. Luckily, a large tarpaulin umbrella shelters... Read review

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