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The Old School House

23 Castle Street, Wallingford OX10 8DW, England
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The Old School House
Ranked #2 of 11 Wallingford B&B and Inns
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

I stayed at this B&B after a very late booking whilst walking The Ridgeway. Carolyn was so accommodating. The house is large, grand and beautiful. I stayed in a double which had everything you would wish for, very comfy bed, clean, quiet and my own bathroom. As soon as I arrived I was greeted with a cup of tea, first... More

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Kentford, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

This was such a great B&B for our short trip to Wallingford for a wedding. Bill took great care of us, made a wonderful breakfast and even got up at 4am to make an early to go meal for us as we headed back to Heathrow. The Moroccan room was beautiful, the bathroom immaculate and the bed was sooo comfortable.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

We stayed recently for a family party taking place down the road and felt very welcome. The advantage of choosing a b & b over a hotel is getting the chance to stay in a lovely house like this one and to walk in the garden after a terrific breakfast. The Moroccan style room was great and the bed was... More

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Houston, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2012

I am a business traveler, so stay often in hotels and not so often in B&B's. However, this was recommended to me by a colleague as a superior accommodation to the hotel(s) in town, which I have stayed at in the past. I will say the recommendation was correct - this place is great - comfortable accommodation, great breakfast and... More

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Harrogate, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2012

This is an gem of a place with beautiful furnishings and a warm welcome from Carolyn and Bill, for whom nothing seems to be too much trouble. We have stayed here twice and I am sure we shall be back in the future. Wallingford is a lovely little town, ideally placed for exploring the area and The Old School House... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2012

Absolutely perfect, a lovely friendly welcome, a beautiful room, the house and garden are lovely and Bill and Carolyn are great hosts. Carolyn's first words [after her welcome] were "would you like a cup of tea?" music to our ears after a long journey. We honestly could not have wished for anything more, the bed was like sleeping in a... More

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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

This is a stunning, stunning house in a very convenient location. I stayed in the Morrocan Room and it was luxurious, comfortable and had lots of lovely touches. Carolyn and Bill are the perfect hosts, and nothing was too much trouble. And I think it was a draw on which of them made the best poached eggs! Highly recommended.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Intended to leave this review back in summer 2011 when we stayed there for one lovely night. We travelled with another couple and between us 2 children under 2. Bill and Carylyn made us feel at ease to leave the children there and head out for a supper in Wallingford. Beautiful house, so homely and very comfortable. We felt genuinely... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

The name alone evokes the atmosphere and charm that greets you when you enter Bill and Carolyn's home. We were shown to our room in what seemed like our own private wing of this beautiful gothic victorian style house and we felt immediately at home. The immaculate White linen in striking contrast with the dark engraved doors leading to the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

What a joy this place is. As a group of four friends researching B&B's we happened across the Old School House whilst looking for a place to stay for an event nearby over the bank holiday weekend,. Bill,& Carolyn are naturals in the hospitality business, they genuinely enjoy welcoming people to stay... making us instantly welcomed likeold friends and lots... More

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Address: 23 Castle Street, Wallingford OX10 8DW, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Oxfordshire > Wallingford
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Ranked #2 of 11 B&Bs / Inns in Wallingford
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Stunning Gothic Victorian School House located 300 metres from town centre . This Victorian School house has recently been restored to a very high standard. The house is set in the grounds of a beautiful and well maintained large garden, adjacent to the Saxon Moat which fed Wallingford Castle opposite. The house provides spacious and comfortable accommodation. Breakfast is served in the conservatory dinning room. The house is situated close to the Thames path (less than 5 mins walk). The Ridgeway, another favourite for walkers, is also close by. Henley is 15 mins drive away. The Henley Regatta and Henley Festival attracts thousands of visitors in July each year. Oxford and Reading are not too far away, 30 mins by bus and less by car. R.A.F. Benson is only 5 minutes away by car, convenient for visitors to the airbase. ... more   less 

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