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The Sun Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Banbury with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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High Street, Hook Norton, Banbury, England, OX15 5NH
  • Place, Brailes Golf Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hook Norton Brewery
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Silverstone Circuit
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Banbury

The Sun Inn places you within a 10-minute stroll of Brailes Golf Club and Hook Norton Brewery. This 6-room, 3-star inn has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Brailes Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hook Norton Brewery - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 31 min drive - 18.4 miles
  • University of Oxford - 41 min drive - 27.1 miles
  • Silverstone Circuit - 44 min drive - 30.0 miles

Getting around

  • Shipton Station - 18 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soho Farmhouse - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pear Tree Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Boar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Best Kebab - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Sun Inn

Inn in Banbury with free breakfast and a restaurant
The Sun Inn features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a terrace. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a picnic area and a garden.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and TVs. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and ironing boards are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Sun Inn

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Sun Inn?

The Sun Inn provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of The Sun Inn?

This inn in Banbury is within a 10-minute walk of Hook Norton Brewery and Brailes Golf Club. You'll also find Fairytale Farm and Chipping Norton Golf Club within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Sun Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Sun Inn feature a casino at the property?

No, The Sun Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Sun Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Sun Inn?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and free breakfast at this inn.

Are there hot tubs at The Sun Inn?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Sun Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Sun Inn serves free continental breakfast at The Sun Inn each morning.

Does The Sun Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Sun Inn for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Sun Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

How far is the airport from The Sun Inn?

The closest major airport to The Sun Inn is Oxford (OXF), which is 17.9 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is Coventry (CVT), which is around 25.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Sun Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Sun Inn.

The Sun Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 174 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a quiet village and the local views are stunning. My only criticism is the lack of electronic device charging ports. Many pubs are switching at least the bedside power receptacles to the ones with built in usb ports. Other than this small inconvenience it was perfect
On our viilage walk
The view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overnight stop with excellent food!

Stayed one night in a twin room whilst on a long walk. Arrived to a very friendly welcome from the manager, everything explained and shown to our room. Room perfect with good tea facilities (great homemade biscuits!) and a bathroom with large shower and good quality toiletries. We'd booked dinner which was just as well as they were packed, both had the short rib beef and it was delicious, servers were lovely and they had fantastic Naptons cider on draft! Bed's were comfy, it was very quiet and we slept very well. Breakfast doesn't start until 9am but they very helpfully let us preorder so it was all ready when we went down and it was an excellent full English. Perfect stay in lovely inn!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great village pub with good accommodation and an excellent kitchen. Pub classics available - but I tried a risotto with hake that was delicious and then possett with the shortest shortbread ever! Fab.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs joanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great place to stay, room was perfect and dog friendly is a bonus. Full English breakfast was superb
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

BILL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Got in too late for dinner, breakfast was by menu table service, excellent. Do a morning walk, very pretty and quaint old area. Ez parking in front, quiet as well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alesha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little b&b, value for money, comfortable bed and good facilities. Bathroom could have definitely been cleaner, hair blocking bath and what I think was watered down body wash. Would come again though. Lovely location and staff nice and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and attentive. Food was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room we had was in need of a revamp tired decor and not very clean.The staff were all very friendly and helpful . The food in the bar and restaurant was great. Breakfast was ok but could have been better .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a family room which was very spacious, clean with a lovely bathroom. There was lovely drinks facilities in the bedroom - the best coffee option I have seen. There was also some lovely local made cookies.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Grahame

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Obviously with this being a very old building (around 1849) the floors upstairs near the bedrooms were incredibly creaky. We stayed in Room 3 - unfortunately the bed was quite hard and the extractor fan for the kitchen downstairs was right outside the window - this was however turned off at around 2200. The most disappointing thing about our stay was the breakfast - apparently cooked breakfasts are only served on weekends, and our 'continental breakfast' consisted only of a few different cereals, croissants, yoghurt and either apples or oranges. Very disappointed considering the meal we ate the night before was delicious. Not sure we'd stay here again, probably on a weekend in hopes for an improved breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mandy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff we're attentive and lovely, so cannot fault their service. Unfortunately, we had the room with the extractor fan for the pubs kitchen, so was very noisy until approx after 10pm. The building is old, so expected noise, unfortunately the floors we're very queaky and noisy in and outside the rooms. Hotel did provide ear plugs in the bathroom, however, I don't think the housekeeping realised they were open and used previously. It is a lovely hotel with lots of historic charms of the countryside though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vicky

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pub in a lovely village

Unfortunately due the heatwave the room was to small & it was like sleeping in an oven, I appreciate it wasn’t the owners fault , but a fan just didn’t do the job , we had our dog with us , happy to say it’s very dog friendly , the food was excellent especially the breakfast , would return in cooler weather
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Lovely place and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Meyrick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room near stairs so can hear quite a lot of the buzz of activity particularly at cleanup. Staircase creaking whenever anyone goes up or down.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the pub Love the brewery Love the shire horses Love the area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay - a really nice big room, spotlessly clean with all the facilities you could need. For me the bed was too firm, but that's my back. Not easy to please! Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleased with the breakfast on Sunday morning as we could order off a menu but then the next 2 mornings was only a few small items to pick from. Monday morning there was a person to help out if we needed anything but Tuesday morning there was no one to be found. When I went to pay for the stay (it said to pay at property) I had to leave the money with cleaning staff. Then I get an email that says they charged my card on the first day so they ended up keeping my money and putting a credit on my card. We were frustrated with lack of communication and the idea that no one was there to check you out and take your key was baffling to us. Otherwise everything was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Glenys

Not too happy

Arrangements for breakfast were haphazard and inadequate. Dinner was fine. Bedroom was ok as was the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom needs some TLC. There's a smell in there that wasn't pleasant. The shower cubicle is worn and unsightly. There's mold in the corner of the shower..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value and wonderful service

Extremely friendly service, comfy bed, the most delicious breakfast! The scrambled eggs were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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