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The Sun Inn

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Lunch and dinner served
A group of people dining outdoors at a rustic stone building with a wooden table set with food and drinks.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Silverstone Circuit
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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

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Twin Room, Ensuite

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

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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

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

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 - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 34 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • University of Oxford - 48 min drive - 26.7 miles
  • Silverstone Circuit - 54 min drive - 32.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Soho Farmhouse - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blake’s Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hay Barn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Sun - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Sun Inn

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 garden and a picnic area.
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.

Property is also known as

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sun Inn?

As of Jul 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sun Inn on Jul 19, 2026 start from $120, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Is The Sun Inn good for couples?

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

Does The Sun Inn have a hot tub?

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 available?

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, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Sun Inn.

The Sun Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 182 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

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

10/10 Excellent

Mrs joanna

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub Staff really friendly food good quality Room price really reasonable will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, quiet rooms, friendly and welcoming staff. A lovely relaxed continental breakfast option.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice pub dog friendly and beds soooo comfortable very clean rooms lovely view
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty little village setting. Comfortable rooms, excellent food and friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable environment with friendly and extremely helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and tidy with helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very friendly welcome, family room was clean and tidy and nice & warm. Excellent pub food - definitely worth pre-booking a table as gets very busy. Breakfast was excellent too. Great service, lovely place from which to explore. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! Fantastic overnight stay, good food and a lovely breakfast to boot. A most recommended place to stay in a nice part of the world.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really lovely pub. Great, friendly staff. Both the evening meal and breakfast were of outstanding quality. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter

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

Great local pub with rooms

Friendly local pub, great cooked breakfast at the weekend and a comfortable bed, cant ask for more...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and every detail thought of.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

kevin

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Nice overnight stay

Just a quick overnight stay before an event the following day Room was small but had everything we needed & space for the dog Continental breakfast was taken in the room, adequate but a stay atvthe weekend where a proper breakfast is available would have been nice! Staff welcoming & we ate an evening meal there which was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024