Shark House
2 New High Street, Oxford, OX3 7AQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 18 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The kids loved the shark house! such fun to stay here. Although it’s not right in Oxford city centre the bus connections from Headington are excellent. Spacious, 3 out of 4 bedrooms en suite. Hosts very helpful, e.g. helped us sort out parking. When plans changed and we added an extra guest the hosts were flexible. Supermarket right round the corner. Recommend.
SwedenExcellent host, and gorgeous house. The atmosphere was very cosy, the facilities were clean and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We would definitely recommend staying at the Shark House and we are hoping to be back in the future!
United KingdomComfortable and warm with good sized rooms and bathrooms. Easy communication with helpful proprietor. Very suitable for our party of 10. All members of the three families enjoyed their time with us
United KingdomLots of room for a group of friends to stay together, and a great location too. Charming.
United KingdomGreat location! Lovely living room with lots of seating for a party of 10
United KingdomGreat location, on a main bus route into Oxford city centre. The space was really sociable, we could all easily sit together in the front room or hang out in the kitchen, which was lovely. Good bed to bathroom ratio (even for 12 of us getting ready for a night out!). Ben was really prompt and helpful with questions, and even popped in to help us with something on a Friday evening with 10 minutes' notice (thanks, Ben!)
United KingdomDas ein Haifisch im Dach steckt Das die vier Schlafzimmer sehr groß sind und drei von Ihnen ein eigenes Bad haben. Das der Eigentümer sehr nett ist, völlig unkompliziert ist und ganz in der Nähe wohnt.
Germany
- What guests loved the most:
“The kids loved the shark house! such fun to stay here. Although it’s not right in Oxford city centre the bus connections from Headington are excellent. Spacious, 3 out of 4 bedrooms en suite. Hosts very helpful, e.g. helped us sort out parking. When plans changed and we added an extra guest the hosts were flexible. Supermarket right round the corner. Recommend.”
Sweden“Excellent host, and gorgeous house. The atmosphere was very cosy, the facilities were clean and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We would definitely recommend staying at the Shark House and we are hoping to be back in the future!”
United Kingdom“Comfortable and warm with good sized rooms and bathrooms. Easy communication with helpful proprietor. Very suitable for our party of 10. All members of the three families enjoyed their time with us”
United Kingdom“Lots of room for a group of friends to stay together, and a great location too. Charming.”
United Kingdom“Great location! Lovely living room with lots of seating for a party of 10”
United Kingdom“Great location, on a main bus route into Oxford city centre. The space was really sociable, we could all easily sit together in the front room or hang out in the kitchen, which was lovely. Good bed to bathroom ratio (even for 12 of us getting ready for a night out!). Ben was really prompt and helpful with questions, and even popped in to help us with something on a Friday evening with 10 minutes' notice (thanks, Ben!)”
United Kingdom“Das ein Haifisch im Dach steckt Das die vier Schlafzimmer sehr groß sind und drei von Ihnen ein eigenes Bad haben. Das der Eigentümer sehr nett ist, völlig unkompliziert ist und ganz in der Nähe wohnt.”“0”
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Set in Oxford, 3 miles from University of Oxford, Shark House offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen. Private parking is available on site.
Boasting a DVD player, the holiday home has a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms with a shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home.
A garden, barbecue and a sun terrace are available at the holiday home.
Blenheim Palace is 9.9 miles from Shark House, while Notley Abbey is 13.7 miles from the property. The nearest airport is RAF Benson Airport, 13.7 miles from the accommodation.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
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Sweden“The kids loved the shark house! such fun to stay here. Although it’s not right in Oxford city centre the bus connections from Headington are excellent. Spacious, 3 out of 4 bedrooms en suite. Hosts very helpful, e.g. helped us sort out parking. When...” 
Eugenia
United Kingdom“Excellent host, and gorgeous house. The atmosphere was very cosy, the facilities were clean and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We would definitely recommend staying at the Shark House and we are hoping to be back in the future!”
MichaelUnited Kingdom“Comfortable and warm with good sized rooms and bathrooms. Easy communication with helpful proprietor. Very suitable for our party of 10. All members of the three families enjoyed their time with us”
KatieUnited Kingdom“Lots of room for a group of friends to stay together, and a great location too. Charming.”
BenUnited Kingdom“Great location! Lovely living room with lots of seating for a party of 10”
AbigailUnited Kingdom“Great location, on a main bus route into Oxford city centre. The space was really sociable, we could all easily sit together in the front room or hang out in the kitchen, which was lovely. Good bed to bathroom ratio (even for 12 of us getting ready...”- CChristoph
Germany“Das ein Haifisch im Dach steckt Das die vier Schlafzimmer sehr groß sind und drei von Ihnen ein eigenes Bad haben. Das der Eigentümer sehr nett ist, völlig unkompliziert ist und ganz in der Nähe wohnt.”
- Is there really a shark on the roof?Oh yes - there's a Wiki page all about it if you google The Oxford Shark... ;-)Answered on 11 February 2020
- Hi, have a strange question, im popping over tomorrow however are you able to just open the curtain in the top room as I want to see the ceilingSorry only just saw this - were you hoping to see the shark's head?Answered on 3 March 2022
- Hi we are coming to Oxford for a funeral is there enough parking for 4 cars ?There’s one parking space behind the house which you are welcome to use for the duration of your stay. There’s also some paid parking around the corn...Answered on 18 March 2022
- are there 4 rooms? it shows in the floor plan that there are only 3. thank you.Yes. we have three bedrooms up stair and the one on the plan which is on the ground floor (marked as dining room) is also a bedroom. ;-)Answered on 23 December 2020
- Hello are there any bedrooms on the ground floor or accessible without using stairs?Yes - we have one ground floor double bed room. It's marled on the floor plan as the dining room but it is actually a bed room. The dining table is ...Answered on 18 February 2022
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of GBP 300 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Cot upon request
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Free |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
2 cots available upon request.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please inform Shark House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
A damage deposit of GBP 300 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Legal information
FAQs about Shark House
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Yes, Shark House is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Shark House can accommodate the following group size:
- 12 guests
For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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Shark House is 2 miles from the centre of Oxford.
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The prices at Shark House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Shark House by:
- Bus 1h 30min
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Shark House has the following number of bedrooms:
- 4 bedrooms
For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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Shark House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
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Check-in at Shark House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
