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The Trout at Tadpole Bridge

4.0 star property
This peaceful riverside retreat at Tadpole Bridge combines exceptional dining with tranquil surroundings, creating a perfect escape from everyday life

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The Trout at Tadpole Bridge offers a serene setting with a lovely garden for outdoor relaxation. Enjoy a charming bar and restaurant with cooked-to-order breakfasts. Guests appreciate the WiFi and can host special celebrations with available wedding services.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Faringdon is home to The Trout at Tadpole Bridge. Witney Lakes Golf Course and Frilford Heath Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Covered Market and Cowley Road. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and Aston Pottery & Trading Company are also worth visiting. Visit our Faringdon travel guide
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Buckland Marsh, Faringdon, England, SN7 8RF

What's nearby

  • Oxford showing signage and zoo animals
    Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
    18 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Oxford, United Kingdom
    University of Oxford
    27 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Oxford Castle Unlocked showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle
    Oxford Castle
    27 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Blenheim Palace which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture
    Blenheim Palace
    32 min drive - 36.2 km
  • FM6C84 Bicester Village. England
    Bicester Village
    37 min drive - 50.1 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon Culham Station
    24 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Double Red Duke
    6 min drive
  • The Bell Hotel Faringdon
    7 min drive
  • Viceroy Tandoori
    7 min drive
  • Mollies Diner and Motel
    4 min drive
  • Bampton Coffee House
    3 min drive

About this property

The Trout at Tadpole Bridge

Upscale inn near Thames River
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a bar at The Trout at Tadpole Bridge. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Meeting rooms and wedding services
Room features
All guest rooms at The Trout at Tadpole Bridge have comforts, such as bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets and free cots/infant beds
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Trout Tadpole Bridge Inn Faringdon
Trout Tadpole Bridge Inn
Trout Tadpole Bridge Faringdon
Trout Tadpole Bridge
Trout Tadpole Bridge Faringdo
The Trout at Tadpole Bridge Inn
The Trout at Tadpole Bridge Faringdon
The Trout at Tadpole Bridge Inn Faringdon

Frequently asked questions

Is The Trout at Tadpole Bridge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Trout at Tadpole Bridge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Trout at Tadpole Bridge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Trout at Tadpole Bridge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Trout at Tadpole Bridge located?

Situated in Faringdon, this inn is steps away from Thames River and Thames Path. Aston Pottery & Trading Company is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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Reviews

The Trout at Tadpole Bridge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delicious food

We had an amazing stay. Staff were friendly, breakfast was delicious and we chose to have an evening meal which was also great with a varied menu to suit everyone. Thanks to team Trout!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little pub/hotel can’t wait to go back with my dog next time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay on the river

Lovely hotel, big room, well equipped and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice spot by the river
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Simon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Understaffed, very pleasant man behind bar also needed to check our booking, take us to our room, act as waiter and serve at the busy bar. Room (hare's ear) dark and cold, despite ambient weather, In desperate need of revamp particularly bathroom with loose lavatory seat, loose shower controls, mould around bath. Breakfast (our only meal) was a shambles Very slow service, unusual menu with no cereals, fruit juice or fresh fruit menu offered pastries and one choice from long list of main courses. The tea/ coffee served first, twenty minutes later, when drinks had cooled toast and marmalade arrived and after the same time cooked breakfast arrived and looked cremated rather than fried. I am glad we only booked one night and we shall not repeat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lucy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed. More shabby less chic. £180/ night - terrible value, totally ripped off. Room 2 (something Hare) needs complete renovation: frayed carpets, no info in the room about anything (wifi? How to use coffee machine?), bathroom needs complete refurb it was embarrassing for somewhere with 5* ratings!, shockingly bad, cracked tiles, mould, paint coming away, cobwebs in every corner of bedroom & bathroom.. I don’t think the room was cleaned tbh. Location was handy for thames path walks and restaurant food was good (breaki wasn’t great - poached eggs were hit & miss), bar staff were friendly. Won’t be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No milk or biscuits in room, adding service charge to invoice, expensive average glass of wine, charging for room before arrival, unable to pay cash for accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly and very helpful. Excellent all round.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M j burrows

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

good to spoil yourselves occasionally

expensive but very large rooms in adjacent building. Staff all super friendly and unstressed even when busy. Food lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotless, comfortable accommodation. Lovely food at family evening dinner and good breakfast all served by pleasant, helpful staff. I had booked the "two bedroomed suite" which didn't quite match the description. A bit pricey but we all enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Thea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Could have been perfect

Overall we found the staff very friendly and helpful. The room was quiet and pleasant and we particularly liked the little seating area outside our room. The breakfast was excellent (apart from the smell of the hoover which was going during our meal) I did however mention this and the waitress closed the door. The evening meal which was roast did not represent good value and there were limited vegetarian options. The room was nicely furnished but needed touching up in places. Tea & coffee facilities good but no biscuits! The wifi also didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scammers at the trout at tadpole bridge

Be very careful when staying here and check your bank account because they took payment from me numerous times and only because I have push notifications set up on my bank account was I aware that it was happening
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A 2day break

Really relaxing and very friendly staff, the hotel was very clean, the bed was very comfortable so we had a good night sleep,the food was delicious,hot and nicely presented. Location was quiet which was good for us but we did have a job to find the pub, but we will go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Great stay at the Trout, beautiful location room was perfect and the staff were wonderful. Restaurant is great and can cater for gluten free with and outrageous sticky toffee pudding GF
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay on the Thames Path

A pleasant stay, just for one night while walking the Thames Path.very friendly service all round, restricted menu but what we had was excellent.( pub style fish and chips and Posh burger)Nice comfortable bed and room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here

Tom was very friendly and in these difficult times it was lovely to have such a warm welcome and a lovely room to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trout time

The room was very good and the food excellent. The views are not much but it is convenient for the Cotswolds a short drive away. Service was excellent and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ne Night Business stay

A really warm and friendly welcome at the point of arrival, friendliness and time given all the way through to the time of leaving. Room was large, clean, great amenities and lovely view. Evening meal was great quality as breakfast was large and great choice of fruit cereals etc in addition to the cooked breakfast. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and would not hesitate in returning, which I hope to do socially next time rather than business.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business stay

Business stay. Comfortable room, good shower, perfect poached eggs for breakfast. Arrived late and left early so didn't use wi-fi or eat dinner there, but would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel but poor connectivity

Comfortable stay - only disappointment was the WiFi connection, very poor and for some reason extremely difficult/impossible to connect my laptop. With the poor network coverage then Hotspot was not an option either. Otherwise, all was good. Room was a good size with good amenities. Clean and a
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay. I love staying here; food is amazing and so is the service and decor. Thanks again guys!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Coffee and tea making facility was nice. Nice to have bottled water and an ironing board with iron in room. Nice decorating and good sized room. However lots of old features mould on ceiling, rotting wood, bathroom - flow of water in the bath not great and lots of water build up while having a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed ambience, nice rooms, good food, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this place!

Loved this place! It was nice and quiet, so I slept pretty good. The bath tub was amazing..I really enjoyed a nice relaxing soak. And lastly the breakfast was one of the best we h@d on our whole trip. We will definitely be back to this charming little place by the river. Cute as a button, clean and pet friendly. We enjoyed the free kisses from all the dogs visiting..made us miss ours. (wish we could bring ours from the states for a little English get away 😉).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor and ambience; especially small intimate dining areas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019