The French Horn
About this hotel
The French Horn is a riverside hotel featuring spacious rooms with air conditioning, safes and flat-screen TVs. There is free private parking and beautiful views of the river Thames.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
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Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(31 Reviews)
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10.0
Great location, extremely helpful staff. Fabulous room overlooking river, drinks on terrace. Wonderful!
Nothing
8.0
It's rare to find in this corner of England these days, where so many old hotels have been given anodyne, cookie cutter makeovers (all the latest design trends but totally souless and uncomfortable such as The Great House over the bridge or The Bell at Hurley) whereas The French Horn retains it's old style English charm and character. Please don't change it!
Whilst the restaurant is excellent, the pricing is on a par with some of the most expensive in Mayfair or Knightsbridge and feels probably a tad too much for this part of the world.
10.0
The cosy friendly atmosphere and I had the most lovely room
10.0
Fabulous food, as always, the best service, as always, just perfect.
Nothing
10.0
Every single detail is exceptionally integrated to make the hotel a lush, relaxed and superior venue.
I didn't like that I could not stay another day!
10.0
Characterful property located right on the Thames, very picturesque. Food was great and staff were very attentive.
some parts of the property are very dated but this adds to the charm.
7.0
fire escape light in the bedroom
10.0
The dining room was extremely characterful and the food delicious.
The old staircases were very steep.
9.0
Room with view over the river. Friendly and professional staff. The nearby village of Sonning is delightful
Nothing.
6.0
location, proximity to event we were attending
roaring fire lit on 20th July, one of the hottest days & day after hottest day on record! Staff seemed to have no clue, asked for a drink from the bar at 4.30pm & they weren’t sure if we could!!! tried to charge us £15 each for breakfast on top of £140 for room - ended up not having breakfast as didn’t have time or energy to argue the toss. Suspicious door in our en-suite with no handle on our side - spent the entire time wandering if someone was going to walk in - could hear voices very clearly through the door.
10.0
The owner of this hotel was so friendly and made our stay very enjoyable. The view of the river from my bedroom window was lovely.
The shower didn't work very well, but I gather this was something to do with a pump and the owner had promised to get this looked at first thing next morning.
7.0
The room clean and well finished, and although not exactly contemporary, everything was in excellent condition. TV, air con, wi fi, soft furnishings etc all fine.
1. We stayed as we were attending a local function and it was It was irritating to arrive home at midnight to find that the car park was chained off overnight. Nobody informed us that this would be the case and we did not see any signs. 2. The pillows were really hard. We could possibly have asked for softer ones but past midnight before we realised. 3. The shower was a dribble - not ok when paying £180 a night. 4. The bedside light was bearly brighter than a candle and no other decent reading light. .
10.0
easy to find
nothing
8.0
Lovely setting. Full of old world charm
Carpeted dining which means a much nicer dining environment for people with hearing problems
We were a party of 8, having dinned the night before in the restaurant we had to have breakfast in our rooms separately, The reason given was COVID which is senseless. In room breakfasts were specified at the time of booking but we hoped they had come into line with other hotels. This rather took the shine off the stay.
The room itself had a fire exit sign that glowed brightly above the door all night, illuminating the room, so much so my husband had to hang his shirt over it.
No hot water until 8.00am
10.0
Loved the accommodation. Beautiful setting. Fabulous breakfast. Staff lovely and very helpful.
10.0
The service was exceptional and friendly
The boiled eggs were totally undercooked and the toast was tasteless and overcooked
7.0
Wonderful log fire, good food, location
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Breakfast terrible...... awful tasting bacon, tasteless sausage, 'manufactured' poached eggs.
Very uncomfortable bed.
10.0
Restaurant was excellent. Perfect service and delicious food. Cottage was lovely and cosy and worth staying in.
9.6
What a nice place to stay! We had room on the side , was one of the best places I ever stayed in, fabulous breakfast delivered to room, a bit expensive in restaurant and bar but u Gotta treat yrself, right? :)
Thnak you so much was fantastic
Got nothing to put here
5.8
The location and view
Nothing near walking distance like grocery store coffee’s
7.5
Old fashioned ambiance
Decoration from another era, rather dated but none the worse for that. Not modern or chic in any way !
9.6
The location on the banks of the Thames is idyllic. The staff are very friendly , the breakfast in the room is great and the food in the restaurant is very good . The rooms are a bit dated but very comfortable and clean .
Not much to dislike
8.8
The staff were amazing. Everything we needed was no effort for them. The food was possibly the best I have ever had.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in South Oxfordshire District?
The average price for a rental in South Oxfordshire District is $217 per night. This rental is $36 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The French Horn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The French Horn pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The French Horn?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.
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