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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.

Amazing to stay in such a large family room but in such an old and historic building. Absolutely loved the Tudor features. Great pub and food. Loved it.

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9.2
Superb
1,188 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
139 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.

Paul was very warm, welcoming, and helpful. He and staff go above and beyond to make me feel comfortable.

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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.

A sophisticated steakhouse serves very good (fixed menu) breakfast, which I prefer instead of a buffet menu with plenty on the table. Rooms were clean and stylish. I had one dinner and loved the steak & the wine on the menu. Definitely I will stay again and recommend to friends and colleagues.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,087 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.

Room is actually little smaller than expected but everything else is great. We liked food and services hence recommended !

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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.

The space was very clean and conveniently located within walking distance of Oxford! We also appreciated having parking. Would certainly stay here again!

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8.1
Very good
1,411 reviews
Price from
£115
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 room was very spacious and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The location was only a 15 min walk to the city and it was very easy to walk everywhere.

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8.1
Very good
1,400 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.

Very easy process with keys. Very clean. Great to have the use of the large kitchen space. It's neither a home, nor a hotel, more self-service boarding which for me on this occasion was ideal.

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8.9
Fabulous
109 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

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.

Nice location, easy parking right in front of the property. Hadn’t reserved for dinner, but although it was very busy, they managed to squeeze us in. Food was very nice, both for dinner and for breakfast the morning after.

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8.8
Fabulous
490 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.

Having a full house at my disposal.

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8.5
Very good
121 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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Guest houses that travellers love in Oxford

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews
    Really well furnished and clean apartment with excellent facilities. Great location, very close to shops, amenities and bus stop to travel straight into Oxford City Centre. Hosts are great, really good communication, and went out of their way to help us when we had a minor emergency. Highly recommend this apartment.
    Oliver
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £95
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 577 reviews
    Host very welcoming and friendly. I was able to use an off road parking space in front of the guest house. On a good bus route to city centre, Good selection of toast and cereal for breakfast. Room clean and comfortable with plenty of hot water. I was in a very quiet room at the back of the house.
    Alison
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £115
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,411 reviews
    Great location. Comfy and quiet. Amir and Martyn are great hosts.
    isabel
    Group
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews
    Lovely house in a quiet neighbourhood with a great host. I spend two weeks with Melody and I really felt at home. With the busses it‘s quite fast to reach the city centre (especially if you‘re used to living in bigger cities) or — if you feel sporty — you can walk a 45 minutes through the fields of port meadow among the oxen’s. I really liked it!
    Luca
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £145
    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
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 192 reviews
    comfortable room, quiet neighborhood, welcoming hosts, good location, only a short bus ride to Oxford city centre, the 1 hour walk along river Thames to Oxford city center is also very nice, reasonable price
    Chai Man Peter
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,087 reviews
    Excellent location. Short walk into Oxford and for the New Theatre. Staff were great hosts. Food was excellent. Quiet location - we've stayed in central Oxford before and it can be very noisy (sirens and revellers). This was ideal. Lovely old building. Room was clean, comfortable and great location - short walk into the city centre and all the sight seeing you want.
    Barbara
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £148.50
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 472 reviews
    Very nice studio in a great location. The studio was clean and very comfortable, during the night it was very quiet even though it is rather close to a busy road. It is within walking distance of the city centre. Overall it had a very high standard for Oxford accommodation and great value for money. Friendly and very helpful host! We would definitely stay here again.
    Eva
    Group
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 477 reviews
    Green Gables guesthouse is a home from home experience. Mr & Mrs Bella are fantastic hosts, lovely interaction with guests. Breakfast was great & room was exceptionally clean. Great location & only a 10 minute bus ride to Oxford City Centre. The bus stop is outside the property. My husband & myself will definitely stay here again & would recommend a visit.
    Philomena
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £148.50
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 472 reviews
    Great location: easy walking distance to the city centre, but in a quiet residential area. Andrew (the host) was terrific to us-- helpful and understanding--and he even went out of his way to get us complimentary tickets to the football match! The apartment was spacious and comfortable with plenty of light.
    David W
    Young couple

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