Located in the heart of Ashley Cross, the OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill is just 10 minutes’ drive from Bournemouth and the town center of Poole. The beautiful Dorset countryside can be reached after 20 minutes by car. With free Wi-Fi, the boutique rooms include a Freeview TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room benefits from an en-suite shower room. The OX Hotel serves full English and continental breakfasts at an extra cost. With a lively atmosphere and open log fires, the bustling bar has a wide selection of fine wines and various ales. The OX's stunning grill restaurant features an open kitchen and serves seasonal menus, it also offers a Sunday lunch with south coast lamb on the rotisserie, cooked over charcoal and carved in the room. Studland Beach and Nature Reserve is just 2 miles from the OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill. The area surrounding the property offers numerous attractions, including beautiful gardens and golf. Guests can also enjoy ferry trips to the island of Brownsea and steam train rides in Poole Park.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
7.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant location, the staff very polite and professional, there's loads of bars and restaurants within quarter mile radius but I would say the food in the Ox was also very good.
  • Andrew
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely staff very helpful, good size room, comfy bed, great shower, great breakfast.
  • Emcebems
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was superb and just what you needed for a one night stay. All nicely laid out and very tasty biscuits! Food and staff were also amazing.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The OX Bar and Grill
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Parking is off site, just 1 minute away from the property.

    FAQs about OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill

    • OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill has 1 restaurant:

      • The OX Bar and Grill

    • Check-in at OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • Guests staying at OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • À la carte

    • The prices at OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill is 1.3 miles from the center of Poole. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.