We had requested a room with a view of the river as it was a special occasion but the hotel said the request had not been passed on by HotelDirect. So our view was the overflow car park. Restaurant was understaffed so service was on the slow side for dinner. Buffet breakfast is never ideal as it`s hit and miss as to whether your food is hot enough or the eggs are freshly cooked. Hotel itself is built around a very old barn/hall and the central bar/reception area is charming. It`s a way out of Oxford. There`s a reasonable bus service but it stops in the early evening. Taxis cost about £10-15.