The Bat & Ball
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"Skilful cooking in a picturesque village pub."
Overview
A restored coaching inn in the charming village of Cuddesdon, The Bat & Ball is well positioned, just a five-minute drive from the M40. The appealing menu offers a modern, elevated approach to classic pub favourites, with a good use of seasonal produce from trusted local suppliers in the well-executed dishes.
Ratings & awards
1 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
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About the area
Located at the heart of England, Oxfordshire enjoys a rich heritage and varied scenery, with Oxford’s elegant streets a highlight for visitors. The landscape encompasses open chalk downland, picturesque rivers and attractive villages, while northwest of Oxfordshire is home to the sleepy backwaters of Abingdon, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington and Witney that reveal how Oxfordshire’s old towns evolved over the centuries
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