Is The Volunteer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Volunteer?

As of Sep 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Volunteer on Sep 21, 2025 start from ₩109,732, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Volunteer?

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.

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).

The Volunteer Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Sep 16, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Laura

Sep 11, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

dave

Aug 16, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Mar 8, 2025

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

Recommend

Good affordable room and great staff

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Neill

Jun 16, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Tracy

Feb 27, 2025

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

8/10 Good

K

Nov 4, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Sep 14, 2023

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

Friendly staff and clean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Dave

Sep 3, 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Jun 15, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

peter

Aug 1, 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Mick

Oct 16, 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Claire

Apr 22, 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Jul 12, 2023

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Kitchen was closed so no food available at all

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Sep 7, 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Sep 24, 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Przemyslaw

May 12, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Grahame

Aug 18, 2024

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Toni

Sep 8, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Jun 3, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

May 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

May 15, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

May 13, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Apr 27, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Apr 12, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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