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Just 5 miles from the city centre of Oxford, The Bear and Ragged Staff offers fantastic homemade food, free parking, and free Wi-Fi. You can relax in its cosy olde worlde bar, beside a roaring log fire.

historic. beautiful building. staff very pleasant. breakfast great

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9.2
Superb
1,195 reviews
Price from
£110.25
per night

Providing free WiFi, parking on-site and a garden, the recently renovated property of Sandford Meadow Guest House, offers rooms in Oxford, 8.9 km from University of Oxford and 21 km from Blenheim Palace. The property features garden views and is 31 km from Notley Abbey and 45 km from Newbury Racecourse. The accommodation provides full-day security and luggage storage space for guests.

The owner (Ric) was very kind and helpful. Beautiful house, lovely rooms, very clean, felt safe, and instructions were very easy to follow. Mimi (the cat) is very gentle and sweet. She only has access to the kitchen and outside, unless you let her in to the rest of the house. Naturally, we loved her so we let her roam freely through the house (when there were no other guests around) and she even spent one of the nights with us! Honestly such a great stay and would so easily recommend and go back. For breakfast, you're a 3 minute walk from Proof Social Bakehouse (pricey but AMAZING pastries, check opening times on google maps), and 5 minutes to the bus stop to go to Abingdon or Oxford (about 15mins to get to either). Thank you!! Luis & Rick

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9
Superb
140 reviews
Price from
£67.50
per night

Offering quiet street views, Sandfield Guest House is an accommodation located in Oxford, 4.2 km from University of Oxford and 16 km from Blenheim Palace. This guest house provides free private parking, full-day security and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a concierge service and private check-in and check-out for guests.

The Sandfield Guest House is lovely place and excellent to stay in Oxford. Free Wi-fi, clean and very comfortable room. In my opinion 10/10. Sandfield is located on a main road leading into Oxford, making getting into the city by bus very easy. Of course you can also walk to the centre - only 20 minutes. I stayed in the single room, which was comfortable and had a nice private bathroom accessible on the floor. Paul, the owner, is wonderful man. He welcomed me personally and explain everything to me in detail. I would recommend to my friends, and maybe I will come back here in near future:-)))

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9.2
Superb
79 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

The Porterhouse Grill & Rooms is a 2 minute walk from Oxford train station, a 5-minute walk to the Castle Quarter. Oxford city centre is less than a mile from the property.

Guests may enjoy their breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Porterhouse Grill, which features a menu particularly focusing on British steak, cooked over locally sourced charcoal, in a Bertha oven. The property's bar offers a range of hand-pulled ales, wines and cocktails.

The staff were amazing! The room was nice and clean. a good size too. Breakfast was really nice too.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,090 reviews
Price from
£192
per night

Just a few minutes’ walk from Oxford city centre, the Head of the River is situated on the banks of the scenic River Thames. This traditional inn features a riverside terrace and a stylish restaurant.

The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated, and some have river views. All rooms feature a TV and a private modern bathroom with free toiletries. Guests will find bathrobes and slippers in some rooms.

Good breakfast, charming staff and great location.

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8.1
Very good
2,017 reviews

Located 700 metres from Oxford's historical city centre, Newton House offers accommodation with full fibre WiFi access throughout and on-site private parking (first come first served). A short walk away from the River Thames & Christ Church College allowing you to experience Oxford in comfort, whilst avoiding traffic and extra transport costs.

very clean, spacious and close to the city centre the rooms are updated and well decorated

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8.1
Very good
1,417 reviews
Price from
£160
per night

Overlooking the Queen’s College sports grounds, the Sportsview Guest House offers free on-site parking. Free Wi-Fi is available and Oxford’s River Isis is just a 5-minute walk away.

Grandpont Nature Park is a 10-minute journey away on foot and Oxford city centre is less than 15 minutes’ walk away. Oxford Rail Station is just over 1-mile from the guest house.

The location is perfect, 10-15 minutes walking distance from the town center, with a bus stop just opposite the property. The free carpark is definitely a bonus. The man at the reception was very helpful and nice.

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8.1
Very good
1,403 reviews
Price from
£99.75
per night

Located just 5.6 km from University of Oxford, Beautiful home in Oxford features accommodation in Oxford with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as private check-in and check-out. This guest house provides free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.

Super clean everywhere, spacious common area and fully equipped kitchen(which was not mentioned in the ad but was a pleasant surprise). There's also a table in the garden,must be really nice to use it during summer.

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8.9
Fabulous
109 reviews

Located in Oxford and with University of Oxford reachable within 5.1 km, The Black Boy provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 16 km from Blenheim Palace, 21 km from Notley Abbey and 49 km from Cliveden House.

At the inn, all rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. At The Black Boy every room is fitted with bed linen and towels.

The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 69 km from the inn.

Friendly staff, lovely food and beautifully designed accommodation.

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8.8
Fabulous
491 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

With free WiFi, this guest house provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Really excellent. You get a detatched seperate area all to your self, including bath room and kitchen. You can also control the heating all by yourself. Milk, tea and coffee was kindly provided, as well as a dedicated parking space :)

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8.6
Fabulous
121 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £273.05
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 114 reviews
    A great location! Only a ten minute walk into the centre of Oxford in a lovely area. The flats are tucked away down a quiet side street so it was really peaceful. The flat was really clean with plenty of room for us both. Our host provided really clear instructions and responded quickly to questions. Having a parking spot provided was a bonus as this isn't so easy in Oxford. Cafes and pubs on the doorstep but also perfectly easy to walk into the heart of the city.
    Charlotte
    People with friends
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 477 reviews
    The host was fantastic. Parking was perfect. Room comfortable. Location great - quiet area despite main road. We were at the back of the house. The bus into town was cheap - get a return ticket to save money - only took around 10 minutes.
    Lorraine
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 476 reviews
    The barn is wonderfully finished and very quiet and cozy. The location is very convenient, close to Oxford city center and in the meantime in the beautiful and peaceful countryside. Donna is a great host, constantly looking after guests needs and comfort.
    Martino
    Young couple
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 477 reviews
    Our hosts were very hospitable and made us feel at home. The guest house is conveniently located to various amenities, shops and restaurants and approximately 30 minutes walk into the city centre. The continentinal breakfast is a self buffet. Tea & coffee are served with love and a human touch and breakfast is good value for money considering the elements provided.
    Paul
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 93 reviews
    breakfast not provided as such. Self catering ..but owner provided milk, tea/coffee, Croissants & 3 types of homemade jam Fresh Fruit. Fresh Flowers. Excellent kitchen tools. Very Clean. Two TV. Beautiful hanging baskets. Delightful, charming Hostess
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £158.50
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 471 reviews
    We did not book breakfast as my partner does not eat breakfast. Great location beautiful walk along the river Thames into Oxford City Centre. Comfortable studio apartment enough for 3 we were just two. Tea & coffee & biscuits available plus bottle of fridge in fridge for us. Host arranged for us to park our car outside apartment instead of using the local car park.
    Frances
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £118.95
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 354 reviews
    We enjoyed the location: it's surrounded with picturesque views (the lake and river Thames) and near to all the city centre entertainments. So it was quiet and peaceful to relax and sleep at night. The host is really welcoming and caring. And our room was spacious and equipped with all facilities for comfortable staying.
    Гончаренко
    Family with young children
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 102 reviews
    Great location and proximity to city centre but lovely and quiet:. Cute area.
    Hannah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £89.99
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 726 reviews
    Great location, in small and quiet village. The pub is very cosy with everything you need for a nice evening. The host was very welcoming, we would definitely come back.
    PiotrDom
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 63 reviews
    The apartment is lovely, well kept, clean and a joy to stay in. Very quiet yet a great location for the City Centre The communication with the owners was very easy and efficient. They did all they could to make our stay a great one and were helpful with a couple of requests we made.
    Tess
    Young couple

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