The Old School
Mill Road, Bicester · B&B
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A converted Victorian schoolhouse B&B on Mill Road, Bicester, with period furnishings and a garden featuring tennis and croquet courts.
About The Old School
A former Victorian school building on Mill Road, The Old School has been converted into a characterful B&B that keeps much of its period charm, with traditional furnishings throughout that hint at its original purpose. It's a homely alternative to the chain hotels around Bicester, with a garden that includes tennis and croquet courts for guests who fancy a game between sightseeing trips.
Rooms come with en-suite bathrooms, garden views and drinks available in-room, and breakfast is included to set you up for the day. The property offers free WiFi, 24 hour reception, meeting rooms for those combining business with leisure, and free on-site parking. Pets are welcome, making it a practical choice for travelling with animals.
Bicester Village and Blenheim Palace are both within reach for a day out, and locally there's a golf course, watersports, pubs, bars and restaurants nearby, along with other entertainment options. It's a straightforward base for exploring Oxfordshire, with the building itself as much a draw as its location.
What guests say
The perfect place to stay in the Oxfordshire countryside. The host is a wonderful lady who looks after her guests extremely well. We were made to feel very welcome and it felt like a family home. Will definitely come back another time.
8 months ago · via Google
We booked what was advertised as a dog friendly room on booking.com. The moment we booked we received an email saying that dogs are not actually allowed in the room. We emailed the host right away to ask if she could refund us the room due to this false advertising and did not get a response. I called her to follow up and she said she would give us a refund but has since changed her mind and is now saying she will give us a partial refund but keep £100 of our money due to the inconvenience. On the phone she has been aggressive and dismissive saying she does not have time to deal with us. Avoid this venue. The owner is a liar and will try to cheat you out of your money.
a year ago · via Google
Beautiful experience. Unfortunately I didn't have the pleasure to meet the host, as she was exceptionally not there, the day I visited. The house is really telling the story of the host and her family. Museum level experience. The host had prepared the setup for breakfast and gave us instructions. Everything was so well set up that I didn't dare to spoil it. I skipped breakfast. Highly recommend especially if you are new in England and want to have an authentic experience.
2 years ago · via Google
The most english home I have ever seen. The owner was lovely! Offered us tea and biscuits right away when we came in, gave us extra plates so we could eat in dinner in the living room, she found us a mobile heater for our room (the oil for the heating had run out), she made us eggs on her aga and was generally just such a nice person to talk to. You can really tell that she puts a lot of care and love into this home. It feels genuine. The bed was huge as well! The only downside for us was that the living room smelled like cold wood smoke all the time. It's a lovely room with a big fireplace and sofas and armchairs all over. However the wind seemed to be pushing into the chimney a lot, and with it came the smell of smoke. Both my parents have fireplaces in their house and while not new to us it was quite strange. Would come back for sure though.
2 years ago · via Google
Historic B&B with Victorian furnishings featuring a garden with tennis and croquet courts.
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At a glance
- Address
- Mill Road, Bicester Get directions
- Property type
- B&B
- Location
- Mill Road, Bicester
- Destination
- Bicester