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The Railway Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Thames River

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Exterior
Point of interest
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Point of interest
2 bars/lounges
The Railway Inn, near the Thames River, offers travelers a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and a daily manager's reception. Guests can use in-room WiFi, relax in the garden, or enjoy a game at the pool table. Staff consistently receive positive reviews.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Station Road, Culham, Abingdon, England, OX14 3BT

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 17 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 18 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 18 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Oxford Brookes University - 19 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 21 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon Culham Station - 7 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ASK Italian - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Nags Head - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers at Burcot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Micky’s Munch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Narrows (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Railway Inn

Inn near Thames River
Located close to Wittenham Clumps, The Railway Inn provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a billiards/pool table
  • Smoke-free premises and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Railway Inn have comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and toilet paper
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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 cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1844
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests wishing to check in early may contact this property in advance to inquire about the availability of their rooms.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Railway Abingdon
Railway Inn Abingdon
The Railway Inn Inn
The Railway Inn Abingdon
The Railway Inn Inn Abingdon

Frequently asked questions

Is The Railway Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Railway Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Railway Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Railway Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Railway Inn located?

Situated in Abingdon, this inn is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Thames River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Wittenham Clumps and North Wessex Downs. Chiltern Hills and University of Oxford are also within 9 mi (15 km). Abingdon Culham Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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