The Volunteer

Property class: 2.5
Wantage adults-only inn with restaurant

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The Volunteer is a great choice for a stay in Wantage.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Computer station
  • Communal living room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services
The current price is $88
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10

Room options

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A neatly made bed with white linens and two folded towels on the side.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite

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

Single-Deluxe-Ensuite with Shower-Street View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a bedside table with a cup and a plate, and a wall with a floral patterned wallpaper.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
Station Road, Grove, Wantage, England, OX12 0DH

What's nearby

  • Bakers Yard - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Wantage Leisure Centre - 10 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Frilford Heath Golf Club - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Millets Farm Centre - 15 min drive - 10.3 km
  • North Wessex Downs - 19 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 36 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 82 min drive
  • Oxford Parkway Station - 23 min drive
  • Newbury Station - 24 min drive
  • Hungerford Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lord Nelson - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shoulder of Mutton - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mira Spice - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wildwood Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Volunteer

  • The Volunteer is a great choice for a stay in Wantage.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Cycling nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Communal living room

Room amenities

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Volunteer B&B Wantage
Volunteer Wantage
The Volunteer Inn
The Volunteer Wantage
The Volunteer Inn Wantage

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Volunteer?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Volunteer?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Volunteer?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Volunteer and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.

Are there restaurants at or near The Volunteer?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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Reviews

The Volunteer Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Shower
Bathroom

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

It was clean everything you needed and 5 minutes from where we were going
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6/10 Good

Staff were great but the bathroom had mould in the shower and on the skirting board in the toilet, the toilet seat was loose and the plumbing was v noisy flushing the chain or using the sink. Staff were really friendly and helpful despite there being no food available, ample parking and the bed and bedding was lovely though, rooms just in need of some tlc
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
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8/10 Very good

I had a great stay and the staff and locals were very friendly. There was a bit of noise from the pub (while it was open) and from the main road outside, but I was so tired I slept fine anyway! The location is a little bit away from other amenities (e.g. restaurants), but the staff offered to help me order a takeaway if I needed it. Check-in and check-out were very straightforward, even though I arrived slightly after 8pm.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely atmosphere stall were very attentive nothing too much trolley. Even the locals were very nice enjoyed my stay at the voluteer
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and tidy the staff helpful, easy access to local areas.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice cllean room. The staff and the regulars were so friendly and made us feel very welcome. Definitely would stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and hospitable. Ideal for what we needed.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and clean
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Recommend

Good affordable room and great staff
Verified review

6/10 Good

Really lovely staff and clean room, just very loud until late at night seeing as it’s over a pub
Verified review

8/10 Very good

great location if visiting the Williams F1 centre, polite staff, building is tired but that did not ruin my stay
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6/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Very good

Only stayed one night for a family funeral ! Very rural on a very busy road, double glazing a god send , staff helpful and pleasant
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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6/10 Good

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Clean and friendly staff.
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4/10 Fair

Really noisy and just a little tired
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4/10 Fair

Very basic room.
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4/10 Fair

The hotels.com site states there is a reataurant at the location, there is but only open until 1500hrs, so that was a big issue as delivery was the next choice, pizza, indian etc not a great option and a minimium of £30 to get a delivery, a pain on your own. I then had an issue closing the room window as that neess maintenance, the tv controls were next, there were none and the great staff had to find a spare set. The staff were great and the pub nice, accomodation was tired and not in walking sistance of any restaurànts so after a 200 mike motorbike ride I wont stay here again.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Convenient for one night
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8/10 Very good

Friendly pub stay

Just the one night in this friendly pub, they serve a very good breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

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 !!