Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.
Lance
United Kingdom · Solo · January 2026
+The food was lovely, and the team were really friendly. I had no issues at all with them.
−The cleanliness of room 1 did not meet expectations. There was a noticeable malodour, which seemed to be masked by the use of overpowering scents. While some surfaces within the property were clean, other areas were neglected. The floor had visible hair, and there was dust on the beams and bed, which was unacceptable.
Simon
United Kingdom · Couple · December 2025
“Great location to explore Oxfordshire”
+We used the talkouse as we were visiting friends near by, however it would be a great location to explore Oxfordshire - close to Oxford and close to some amazing places such as Blenheim palace. Accommodation very good and staff very friendly. - lovely pub.
−Couldn’t find anyone to check out with at 8:30 - we ended up posting room key through pub front door.
madsanny
United Kingdom · Couple · November 2025
“Very good”
+It was a very nice room and very comfortable with ample tea and coffee available.
−There was a kind of generator noise going through the night, we couldn't figure out what it was so not as quiet as we'd hoped.
+The room was cosy and tidy, with a lovely blanket and felt quite fresh. The bed was a standard double size, which fit the room well. The staff were friendly and very helpful, they let me use their charger when i forgot mine. The food was delicious and good sized portions (the chocolate fudge cake was huge! Could have been a bit warmer, but very tasty all the same!) The bar was pretty and comfortable and the breakfast was freshly cooked and of ample portio s, plus cereals and toast available in addition to the full english. It was a lovely stay and i would go there again if i am in the area.
+Relaxing and carefree accommodation.
Mandy
United Kingdom · Couple · September 2025
“Booked to attend my mums funeral after recently attending a wake held at the pub. Couldn’t fault it!”
+Lovely and welcoming.
−Room a little on the small side but overall it was good value for money and will definitely stay there again.
+Nice room and outdoor space for a picnic and a drink from the bar. Nice village and countryside. Continental breakfast was disappointing. Fire alarm at 7am was a surprise!
Grace
United States · Family · August 2025
“Clean, practical ensuite rooms in a lovely pub in a beautiful village just outside Oxford”
+Stanton St John is a beautiful village close to Oxford. The Talkhouse, the only pub in the village, has a great setup with practical rooms on the ground floor off the courtyard, each with their own ensuite bathroom. Very peaceful, flexible, clean, and easy to access from the parking area just across the street. We were able to go into Oxford for a theatrical evening and return home to the peace and quiet of our rooms and then wander round the village in the morning and pick some fruit at Rectory Farm. Very relaxing and pleasant.
Christopher
Family · July 2025
+Quaint, historic, charming, friendly staff
Philip
United Kingdom · Family · July 2025
“A little disappointed”
+Walking the Oxfordshire way so location was almost perfect for us.
−No food available on the evening we stayed. This was not obvious before we booked. Got round this but not ideal and the pub makes a big thing over the food. Breakfast not available until 10 unless you want a continental left outside your door overnight, both not ideal when you have 15 odd miles to walk next day. Staff friendly but didn’t like the fact that when we told them we had eaten in a community run pub a few miles back they were very dismissive saying they had heard bad things. Overall the room was fine but the outside area was scruffy and felt a bit tired.