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The Sun Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Banbury inn

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Photo gallery for The Sun Inn

A cozy room with a stone wall, a leather sofa with a plaid pillow, and a large arched mirror above a fireplace.
A white building with signs advertising a country pub and dining, large garden, and cosy rooms.
A building with a sign reading "The Sun Inn Hook Norton Ales & Stout".
A dining table with a bottle of red wine being poured into a glass, plates of food, and a lit fireplace in the background.
A bar area with shelves stocked with various liquor bottles and a tap in the foreground.

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, Blenheim Palace
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

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

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with two single beds, white bedding, a radiator, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Twin Room, Ensuite

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

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

A room with two single beds, a chair, a mirror, and a shelf with a towel.

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Banbury

In Banbury .Your stay at this Banbury inn places you within a 10-minute walk of Brailes Golf Club and Hook Norton Brewery. Rye Hill Golf Club and Chipping Norton Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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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
  • Fairytale Farm - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 34 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Silverstone Circuit - 54 min drive - 32.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Soho Farmhouse - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blake’s Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Sun - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Sun Inn

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Banbury inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Sun Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Banbury inn is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Sun Inn offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

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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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sun Inn to the airport?

The Sun Inn is 17.9 mi (27-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sun Inn on Aug 23, 2026 start from $131, 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.

Does The Sun Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sun Inn.

Does The Sun Inn offer free breakfast?

The Sun Inn offers free continental breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at The Sun Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Sun Inn?

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

Is there free parking at The Sun Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Sun Inn have a pool?

The Sun Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Sun Inn have a restaurant?

The Sun Inn is home to The Sun Inn, which features British cuisine.

Does The Sun Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Sun Inn to downtown Banbury?

The Sun Inn is 0.1 mi away from Hook Norton.

The Sun Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 187 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast. Easy to help yourself.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

David

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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

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