The Yurt at Nicholsons

I took my partner for a birthday lunch. It was a warm day so, despite the yurt looking an amazing place to dine, we opted to sit outside. The outside seating is basically next to the garden centre - don't be put off by this, it made for a very lovely dining experience. Staff were great, pleasant and attentive without being pushy. All very relaxed and casual. It was reasonably quiet although we did book a table but could easily have just turned up for a lunchtime service. Food was excellent. A limited menu but they did have a lunchtime set menu which was particularly good value. Everything thing was tasty, service was prompt, food was very nicely presented. It was. the perfect lunchtime birthday treat and we will definitely be returning especially as it is only 30 minutes from where we live.

Quite a unique location, very warm and original. We tried the lunch menu, everything was acceptable, nothing extraordinary, but good. The pheasant was a little bit dry. The chocolate ice-cream for desert was so so. That's why just 4 stars for food The service was very attentive and operative, nothing to complain about.

Lovely place to eat/hang out. Cosy, bright and warm yurt. We went on a day with beautiful weather so really added to the atmosphere. Great decor, attentive service. Amazing quality food, many ingredients are sourced locally. I had a "posh" bacon bap and mocha. Surprisingly filling, so great value for money. Would recommend and go back. It's also in a garden centre so had a walk around as well.

The best food in Oxfordshire! We've lived in Oxfordshire for 8 years and it's surprisingly difficult to find good food. This food was the nicest we've ever had and such reasonable prices! Staff were lovely and very attentive. Cannot fault anything! Will definitely be returning and recommending everyone we know to come here!

I came here for business networking on a June evening and it was beautiful. Food was impeccable. Staff were efficient and friendly. Great business values. Will certainly come again

Fancy food pricey pretty to look at but average taste and small portions. Beautiful plants nice atmosphere.

We went for lunch yesterday and it was a fabulous experience. The Yurt is a lovely setting and the staff are friendly and attentive. We can’t fault the food, it was all really tasty and well presented. Lots of dishes made with seasonal local produce.

Thoroughly enjoyed a three course meal with a large group. We ordered a variety of dishes, all of which were good. I had the salmon plate starter, roasted courgette with tempura main and for desert, a chocolate delice with raspberry sorbet (divine!). The service from Inga and the other waitresses was very attentive, with dishes timed very well between each course. Some of us had dietary restrictions and the chefs advice was helpful in choosing certain dishes. For a 3 course meal including two rounds of drinks, ~£40 per head was very reasonable. Additional information - Plenty of parking space on-site and very clean, almost spotless toilets. Advice to owners - you need to open during the evening! The yurt has a cosy ambience, which, paired with a cold winter night I feel would complete the experience.