Hope Cottage Tours food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · South Oxfordshire
Hope Cottage Tours holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hope Cottage Mackney Lane, Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell, Wallingford Oxon, OX10 0SQ
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Hope Cottage Tours among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ← Hope Cottage Tours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Hope Cottage Tours none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hope Cottage Tours, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Active Sports - After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 January 2026 |
| The Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2022 |
| Root One Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 June 2025 |
| Style Acre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Dark Horse Roastery Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 February 2019 |
| Sires Hill Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Hope Cottage Tours
What is Hope Cottage Tours's food hygiene rating?
Hope Cottage Tours has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Hope Cottage Tours safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hope Cottage Tours last inspected?
Hope Cottage Tours was last inspected on 27 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hope Cottage Tours?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hope Cottage Tours compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hope Cottage Tours is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Hope Cottage Tours and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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