Oakley Hall Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a quiet country-house style stay with large grounds, friendly staff and free parking, and you are travelling by car. Compare prices first, because our Luxury pick was cheaper in our reference check and scored slightly higher.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
Oakley Hall suits couples and families who want peace and space more than a town address. Guests describe a historic building in large grounds with woodland walks and a kitchen garden. The property lists a restaurant, free parking, family rooms, a garden, a terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. It is also tagged as pet-friendly, though you should confirm the rules and any fee.
Skip it if you do not have a car or want to walk to sights. The only sight in our data is more than 10 km away. Price hunters should also look twice, as explained below.
Location and getting around
The address is Rectory Road, Oakley. Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10, and what they praise is the peaceful setting rather than easy access to the town.
Basing House is about 10.6 km away, around 133 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so you will need a car, public transport or a taxi. Walking times and distances have not been verified, so check a map for your own plans.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.8 out of 10 from 412 reviews, joint 2nd of 4 eligible properties in our sample.
Staff stand out. Guests describe a friendly, professional team, a warm welcome and helpful service. The grounds get strong praise too. Breakfast is mostly liked for its tasty options and good selection, but some guests note that buffet items sometimes sit under heat lamps.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
Our reference price was €192.34 per night, about €385 for 2 nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) for 2 adults in one room, not live quotes. The sample median was €181.39, so this hotel sat a little above it. Check today's price for your dates.
Here is the honest part. Our Luxury pick, Audleys Wood Hotel, Basingstoke, was about €170.43 per night, 4 stars, and scored 8.9. In our reference check it was cheaper than Oakley Hall. Our Budget pick, Red Lion Hotel, was about €121.82 per night with 3 stars and a score of 8.2. Prices move, so compare all three on your dates.
A Full English or Irish breakfast is listed. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared only 4 eligible hotels in Basingstoke, so the field was small. Oakley Hall took the Best Value slot by balancing its guest score, its review count and its reference price. The grounds and staff praise set it apart, even though the price on our reference dates was not the lowest.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check whether breakfast is in your rate. If you travel with a pet, confirm the pet policy and fees. Compare the live price with Audleys Wood Hotel before you commit.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Oakley Hall Hotel in Basingstoke town?
No. It is on Rectory Road in Oakley, and guests value it for its quiet grounds. A car is the easiest way to get around.
Does Oakley Hall have parking?
Yes, free parking is listed by the property. Confirm availability for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Oakley Hall?
A Full English or Irish breakfast is listed. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check the rate details.
Are dogs allowed at Oakley Hall Hotel?
The listing is tagged as pet-friendly. Confirm the pet policy and any charge directly with the hotel.
Oakley Hall or Audleys Wood?
In our reference check, Audleys Wood was about €22 cheaper per night and scored 8.9 against 8.8. Oakley Hall is the choice if its grounds and quiet setting appeal to you.