The Black Boy

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Black Boy in Oxford offers four-star comfort with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and complimentary toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner in a modern and romantic ambiance. Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Leisure Activities: The inn features a garden, bar, and cycling activities. Additional amenities include streaming services, walk-in showers, and carpeted floors. Nearby Attractions: Located 3.1 mi from the University of Oxford, 9.3 mi from Blenheim Palace, and 43 mi from London Heathrow Airport. Other attractions include Notley Abbey (13 mi) and Silverstone (27 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Maureen
Canada Canada
“Extremely helpful staff Tv didn’t work and someone was up immediately to program it Able to give very good directions for public transit into the city Wonderful breakfast”
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The food was very well cooked and tasty. Fish and Chips were exceptional. Would give it 11/10 say no more”
Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All-round excellent, with splendid staff, and the food even better than last time: will be back soon”
Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely cosy place. Nice clean room where everything worked. Comfy bed and pillows, dark and quiet good fur sleep. Great food in the restaurant. Breakfast was also good. All staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Fern
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The pub is lovely set in a lovely quiet village with great transport links into Oxford. Parking great, bed so comfy, the room was very clean and the bathroom.”
Wendy
New Zealand New Zealand
“The hotel is a short taxi/uber ride into the centre of Oxford. There was parking outside, so you could leave your car there while you explored the area. We had a room out the back and over looking the garden bar, which luckily was quiet the...”
Laura
United States United States
“Kathleen was very welcoming when we arrived! Very nice B&B, nice room, extremely comfortable bed,, clean, quiet and the breakfast was fantastic!! Also, thanks to Kathleen for giving us such good advice about the bus to downtown Oxford!! Highly...”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our time at the Black Boy was the perfect overnight stay at a traditional inn. Our room was very warm and comfortable, with a modern en suite bathroom. We also enjoyed drinks and dinner in the bar downstairs in the evening, plus breakfast the...”
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff very pleasant, room clean and spacious and food was good.”
Francisco
Uruguay Uruguay
“We truly felt at home. The room was very comfortable, nice location, having a pub downstairs was very convenient and, above all, the staff was very friendly, kind, polite and professional. Thank you!”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Black Boy

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

The Black Boy takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Black Boy