Kingswell Hotel & Restaurant - Boutique Hotel, Didcot ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Harwell, Didcot, United Kingdom, OX11 0LZ

Kingswell Hotel & Restaurant is a boutique hotel housed in a Grade II listed 16th-century building located in the historic Oxfordshire countryside. The property blends modern décor with a homely atmosphere, offering a unique stay enhanced by its character. With a location that provides easy access to scenic walks along The Ridgeway and cultural sites such as Avebury, it caters to both leisure and business travelers.

Location

Located outside Harwell, the hotel is approximately 30 minutes from Bicester Village designer outlet for shopping enthusiasts. Didcot Parkway, a local station, provides fast train services to London, typically taking around 45 minutes. The hotel is also a short distance from historical sites, offering guests multiple options for exploration.

Rooms

The hotel features beautifully appointed rooms that include modern amenities such as flat-screen televisions, free Wi-Fi, and tea-making facilities. Each room is designed in muted tones and offers luxury toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. The Royal Honeymoon Suite boasts a luxurious four-poster bed dressed in satin striped Egyptian cotton, accommodating two guests.

Eat & Drink

The on-site restaurant serves a diverse and changing menu with an emphasis on British and internationally influenced cuisine. Committed to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the Thames Valley region, the culinary team crafts dishes suitable for various dietary preferences. The dining area also features a cosy setting with an original log fire and a grand piano, creating an inviting atmosphere.

Leisure & Business

Kingswell offers various facilities including a garden, terrace, and shared lounge featuring BT Sports for entertainment. The dedicated team is available to assist guests with meeting facilities and local attractions. Additional amenities include a quaint lounge serving homemade bar snacks and beverages from a selection of local ales and wines.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Double Room

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2 persons

4 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Standard Double Room

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2 persons

4 m²

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1 Double bed

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Superior Twin Room

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2 persons

1 m²

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2 Single beds

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Didcot 3.2 km

Airports

Southampton (SOU) 81.1 km

Gloucestershire (GLO) 84.8 km

Bus

Bus stop 1.1 km

Location

Harwell, Didcot, United Kingdom, OX11 0LZ

Map view

Harwell, Didcot, United Kingdom, OX11 0LZ

City landmarks

Museum

Didcot Railway Centre

3.4 km

Church

Church Of St Matthew

1.2 km

Church Farmhouse

1.2 km

UTC Oxfordshire

2.1 km

Church

Church Of St Mary

2.1 km

Landscape Axle

2.2 km

Wallingford Bridge Club

2.2 km

Sorbus

2.3 km

Upton Centre

2.3 km

Didcot Baptist Church Centre

2.4 km

Didcot Community Church

2.4 km

Church

St Andrew, Church of England

2.7 km

RAF Harwell Memorial

2.5 km

Church

Parish Church of Saint Peter

2.7 km

Number 21 And 23

2.7 km

The Catholic Church of the English Martyrs

2.6 km

Church

All Saints Church

2.6 km

Church

Church Of All Saints

3.0 km

Mall

The Orchard Centre

3.4 km

Cineworld Cinema Didcot

3.3 km

War Memorial

3.2 km

Cornerstone

3.3 km

Didcot Methodist Church

3.3 km

GWR Museum

3.5 km

Roman Catholic Church of Saint Mary

3.8 km

Hendred House And St Amands Chapel

3.8 km

Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred

3.9 km

Church of St Augustine of Canterbury

4.0 km

High Street Milton

Milton Manor House

4.1 km

Nearby

Church

Church Of St Matthew

1.2 km

Restaurants

Kingswell Hotel and Restaurant

90 m

Reading Road Harwell

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

66%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.6/10

Nice

Rooms

6.7

Location

6.3

Service

7.3

Dining

6.3

David

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.4/10

The hotel offers large, comfortable rooms with some amenities catered for, although the removal of a kettle in favor of a coffee-making machine may not suit everyone's taste. The initial stuffiness and dust were minor drawbacks upon arrival, but overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The room was large and comfortable, featuring a spacious bathroom with both a large bath and a separate shower. However, it was quite stuffy upon arrival due to the heater being on and the windows shut. Additionally, there was some dust present.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, especially Alesha, who went above and beyond. They were great throughout the weekend, from welcoming drinks to breakfast the next morning. Overall, a very pleasant experience.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was excellent for being halfway between Gatwick and our next stop in Sutton Coldfield. While it was just outside the city center and very quiet with ample free parking, the proximity to the highway caused some noise disturbance.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was varied, ranging from okay to super, but it was noted to be very basic, especially for vegetarians. The timing of breakfast might not suit late risers, and certain areas showed a lack of cleanliness.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers adequate facilities for a comfortable stay, with room for improvement in certain areas.

Neville

United Kingdom, November 2023

5.4/10

I found the hotel to have a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were not as depicted on the website, and the heating system was uncomfortable. Some areas felt tired, like the four-poster canopy and bathroom door knob. However, the staff were extremely polite and friendly, although there were some issues with noise during a meal. The location was great for our needs but lacked charm, being near a busy road. The dining options were decent but marred by overcooked food and unbearable traffic noise. Overall, a somewhat average experience with room for improvement.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were not as advertised and the heating could be uncomfortable.

Service

7.0

The staff were extremely polite and friendly, but there were noise issues during a meal.

Location

6.0

The location was great for our needs but lacked charm, near a busy road.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience had some drawbacks, with overcooked food and unbearable traffic noise.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities seemed tired and in need of renovation.

Paul

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.0/10

The hotel is perfect for an intimate celebration meal, beautifully decorated, with good room size, a nice restaurant, and bar. However, the single glazing in the rooms was not adequate. Attention to detail was lacking in some areas.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are a good size and decorated beautifully, perfect for an intimate celebration meal.

Service

6.0

The service could be improved as there were issues with the timing of room entry and limited breakfast menu options.

Location

5.0

The location is a bit inconvenient without a car, and the surrounding area lacks interest, but it's close to major routes like the A34.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was fantastic with plenty of choices, but there were minor issues like keeping certain foods separate.