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The Volunteer

2.5 star property
Relax with some friendly competition at the arcade or indulge in delicious meals from our on-site restaurant.

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The Volunteer offers a unique blend of entertainment and comfort. Enjoy the arcade/game room, restaurant, and free WiFi in public areas. With multilingual staff, a computer station, electric kettles in rooms, daily housekeeping for convenience.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single-Deluxe-Ensuite with Shower-Street View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Wantage is home to The Volunteer. Milton Manor House and Uffington White Horse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Millets Farm Centre and Millets Falconry Centre. Cornerstone and Didcot Railway Centre are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. Visit our Wantage travel guide
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Station Road, Grove, Wantage, England, OX12 0DH

What's nearby

  • Bakers Yard
    8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Wantage Leisure Centre
    10 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Frilford Heath Golf Club
    15 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Millets Farm Centre
    15 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Milton Manor House
    18 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Oxford Parkway Station
    23 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Shoulder of Mutton
    4 min drive
  • Wildwood Kitchen
    4 min drive
  • Lord Nelson
    4 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    4 min drive
  • Old Stables Make Space
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Volunteer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Volunteer?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Volunteer?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Volunteer located?

Situated in Wantage, this inn is within 9 mi (15 km) of Frilford Heath Golf Club, Millets Farm Centre, and Millets Falconry Centre. The Library and Milton Manor House are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Volunteer Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy the staff helpful, easy access to local areas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice cllean room. The staff and the regulars were so friendly and made us feel very welcome. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and hospitable. Ideal for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laura

Really lovely staff and clean room, just very loud until late at night seeing as it’s over a pub
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Recommend

Good affordable room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great location if visiting the Williams F1 centre, polite staff, building is tired but that did not ruin my stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Neill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay, I only stayed one night. The manager was friendly and helpful. There were some local regulars in the bar area, where I was made to feel welcome. A great mix, even had a game of pool with them. Freshly decorated. Great value for money and I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stayed one night for a family funeral ! Very rural on a very busy road, double glazing a god send , staff helpful and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The place itself isn't bad. No dining on the night I stayed but they were more than happy to allow me to order food in. Bar was nice and well priced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for two nights this week on business, its the first time i have been to the pub ever. I have just booked in again for next week. A really friendly little pub, cracking food, and charming staff. A big thank to Cathy & Blake for their great hospitality. i thoroughly recommend a stay here. Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Claire

The Volunteer

Nice friendly check in. Only 1 x large and small towel for 2 people. No shower soap at all. In a pub so nobody on site but contact numbers on door if anyone is needed. I think overpriced for this property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Grahame

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant stay but tired room

A friendly welcome was provided at this Oxfordshire pub, I was checked in and shown up a back staircase to my room. The pub itself is small with a beer garden at the side. It’s very close to a main road and also a main line railway. The room (room 4) was a reasonable size, containing a double bed, a desk and a wardrobe with iron etc. Tea and coffee was provided. The bathroom was small and housed a toilet, sink and shower. The condition of the room was quite tired, the carpet had seen better days and the walls needed painting. The bed itself was very comfortable although there was no beside table, which would’ve been a cheap and convenient improvement. The noise from the road continued in to the early hours and meant you couldn’t leave the window open, the trains were less intrusive, although very audible from the room. Parking was ok, 3 spaces at the front of the hotel with maybe another 10 shared with the neighbouring car wash business.
Room 4
Tiny bathroom
The view from room 4
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very basic room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convenient for one night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dave

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed comfort - slept well It’s a busy pub - so expect some cheer Food not an option because of the hours I kept - so check what’s available Great staff , and guests alike I will be staying there again !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Friendly pub stay

Just the one night in this friendly pub, they serve a very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Weis beer and dominoes, a great night

The pub does not serve food in the evening, the beer was amazing a chilled German beer on a hot day with a dominoes which they were fine with ordering in food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noisiest place I’ve ever stayed in, not sure what the noise was but it was loud and constant all night. Seriously needs to be addressed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kitchen was closed so no food available at all
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nigel

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

Roadside accommodation

There was a warm welcome when we arrived and we were given plenty of local details. Originally booked the property as it had a restaurant. Unfortunately, it did not provide any food on Sundays or Monday’s; the two days we were there. This aside, the room was clean if a little tired. There was tea and coffee in the room but no spoons! The other issue was the noise from the road outside. Our room was roadside, and although ear plugs were provided along with the tea and coffee, the constant hum from 6:00 am was irritating with just single glaze windows. Because of this, I probably wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Checked in on a Monday around 5pm and shown to the room. Noticed that all the tables were setup for food with cutlery etc. Went down to the bar around 6:30 to be told that the restaurant was closed and only food available was coffee and cake. Ended up fetching a take away and eating that in the bar. On the plus side cider was only £3 a pint!! No mattress protectors on the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Left after just 1 hour

I booked a 'deluxe room' it was tiny and shoddy. There was damage to the plasterwork, a rusty radiator with the paint peeling and the shower/toilet was tiny. I decided to check out within an hour even though it meant I lost my money as it was non-refundable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Przemyslaw

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

BOOKING SCAM

I have booked the room for one night after 9pm done the online check in then email arrived that I can only check in until 9pm. Tried to rase this issue with hotels.com but only been told this is policy and there will be no refund . Proper scam . Website allows you to do the booking even if you can’t stay in hotel. SCAM zero help avoid!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Toni

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t volunteer to stay here

Having phoned to check latest check in time we arrived at 2045, having been told latest was 2100, no problem we thought, then we were told that we’d have to wait, no reason given, so we waited and we’re taken to the room that smelt of musk and damp, there were holes in the walls and damp on the walls, the bed creaked, bathroom was clean , and the carpet was damp, no actually sodden, I raised these points in the morning and apparently the roof had leaked, it was an old building etcetera etcetera, none of this information was passed to us, we were pushed for time as we were attending a funeral so I left my number and asked them to call after 1400, they said they would and of course didn’t, Young inattentive staff more interested in playing darts
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022