The hotel.

Old Abbey House has been a major part of Abingdon’s history all the way back to the 18th century. This Grade II listed house was originally owned in the 1700s by a leading Abingdon-based businessman, followed by the Mayor of Abingdon: E. J Trendell. Old Abbey House overlooks the beautifully maintained Abbey Gardens that were once home to the historic Abingdon Abbey.

Old Abbey House now operates as a beautiful self check-in hotel proudly managed by The Edge Hotel Group. We offer a unique experience like no other. Old Abbey House Hotel is a home away from home that combines traditional charm and luxurious modern amenities; head over to our accommodation page to view our 27 individually designed rooms and suites.

To this day.

Acquired from Vale of White Horse District Council in 2020, local property developer, Ede Holdings Ltd, sought to sympathetically restore key historical features such as stained-glass windows, original brickwork and ornate fireplaces. We have given a new lease of life to this stunning building which can now be admired and appreciated by all. 

Every detail and choice made during the design process pays homage to the rich history of the building whilst also embracing the possibilities of the future. The outcome is a seamless blend of tradition and true luxury, creating an unforgettable experience for guests.

FAQs

  • We have limited car parking spaces at Old Abbey House Hotel, and these are operated on a first come first serve basis. If the hotel car park is full, we recommend parking in Abbey Close car park (1-minute away at Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JE). You will be able to collect a guest parking pass from reception with the relevant guidance.

  • Yes! We recommend using the bus services to travel to/from Oxford; they depart frequently from Stratton Way (a short 2-minute walk away from Old Abbey House Hotel) with an approximate journey time of 30 minutes.

  • Our self check-in system is simple and easy to use. We will send over your check-in details a week prior to your arrival which will contain instructions and your Booking ID. On the day, all you will need is your Booking ID. We are always available over the phone if you require any assistance. View our how-to video here.

  • Standard check-in time is at 4PM and check-out is at 10AM, unless otherwise arranged prior to arrival with the Hotel team. Please note, we can be ultra flexible with any check-in time after 4PM; however, we do ask that if you arrive after 8PM that you kindly keep the noise down so that we don’t cause any disturbance to our neighbours and other guests.

  • Unfortunately, as we are a self-check-in based hotel, we do not possess the capacity to hold luggage prior to check-in. If you know that you will be arriving earlier, please let us know and we will try and accommodate on the day, depending on circumstances.

  • We don’t have any food or drink services on site, instead we encourage you to explore the wide variety… of independent restaurants this town has to offer, please refer to our list of recommendations!

    Alternatively, if you would rather keep it flexible and have some home comforts, we offer rooms with kitchenettes.

    All rooms will be supplied with Tea and Coffee.

  • We have shared access to steamers, which you are most welcome to use during your stay; these are located in accessible units on the ground floor and first floor hallways.

  • We are a fully non-smoking hotel. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

  • We do not have a lift; however, we do have rooms on the ground floor which are suitable for wheelchair access.

  • Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate for pets.

  • Yes, children are very welcome. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

  • We take most forms of credit and debit cards, however, we cannot take American Express.

  • If there are any damages to the property or evidence of smoking is found, a fine of £150 will be payable for additional deep cleaning and/or cost of any damaged items.

  • If you cancel this booking with an advance fewer than 7 days, a penalty equal to the reservation amount will be applied. Please note that we have a 7-day cancellation policy meaning that you will be charged in full if you cancel or amend your booking 7 days or less from the booking start date.