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Reviews of Hollybush Guest House

530 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 8EG, United Kingdom

#59 of 71 B&Bs and Inns in Oxford

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Review score

Based on 440 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    7.4

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Good value for a single person, for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    No personal control of the heating which did not come on when I needed it most. Would have liked some microwavable plates / tubs or something so that I could have heated up some food. Found the shower temperature difficult to control. Smaller than expected but still good value.

    easy to book - just what I needed for one night. Easy to park at front of property. Bed comfy enough. Good size TV, Plenty of storage space

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    6.0
    The room was good, but the shared bathroom and toilet need refurbishment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared facilities need updating.

    N/A

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    7.0
    Ideal area for us and good for what you pay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor and fittings maybe need a bit of attention

    Like the fact you have a fridge and microwave so set up for takeaway. Very close to family.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heating was not on and it was extremely cold in the room. Also, the toilet seat was detached and the shower was stuck on maximum heat

    Bed was comfortable, facilities provided were good for the price

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    7.0
    very practical & affordable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    So I did see a lot of comments about cleanliness, I can see why (evidently not vacuumed after every visit) but the bed, and toiletries were very clean and that's what I care about.

    Room suited my needs very well, check in was easy and so was check out which was especially important because I had to leave early. Staff were very lovely and helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    6.0
    Quite okay, if not for the parking issue
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    They wanted to charge me for parking in the premises. Had to go and park somewhere else

    The staff was a very pleasant guy - he went to extra lengths to make us comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good and pleasant.Ideal for my trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Not applicable.Provided for myself

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    6.0
    Good location but not value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was too small to cook anything. There was no place to sit and work. The room was quite old and it could be felt in the condition. The heating was not enough to keep the room warm despite a cold weather.

    The place was well located right opposite a bus stop with good connections to Central Oxford

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was cold and couldn't make room warmer. I prefer to meet a person face to face rather than just communicate via text when I come to a new place.

    The room was clean enough and the bed was comfortable. The communication was clear and efficient.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    8.0
    It was alright.
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t like the 4 electric plugs plugged in to wall via a double plug thing.

    Great location for what I needed

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    7.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Met my requirements

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was too much furniture in the room, making it difficult to open multiple suitcases at once.

    OK stay for a couple for a few nights.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness of toilet and cutleries

    Comfy bed

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    6.0
    Single traveler
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No staff on premises, it appeared that there was only 1 bathroom and toilet shared by everyone. Despite saying there is free wifi there is no details so none available. It says rooms sound proofed but they are not. The house could do with a refresh to match the rooms. The house is on a main road which light sleepers should be aware of

    The single room was clean and comfortable, there was a kitchenette including a fridge freezer and microwave, tea and coffee and a TV. The single bed was comfortable and bedding and towels clean. The door was lockable with the key which was very reassuring as a single traveler in a full house.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    6.0
    Ok for a night stay. Manageable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Flooring was old and was coming out in certain places stuck with tape. But very run down property. No interaction with the host. Location was a bit out of the way

    Very large 2 bedroom apartment. Kitchen was under equipped but functional. . However the beds were comfortable and the apartment was really big and more than met our expectations.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    8.0
    Bank holiday trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much space for parking Saturday night.The other nights were ok

    It was good to have fridge and microwave and ensuite bathroom.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    7.0
    Good for a short stay in Oxford.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms smelly and tiny (3 bed room no space for clothes, 2 bed room had a closet) longer stay could have been complicated

    Two rooms on same floor, one led to a spacious garden which could use a little more love, each room with bathroom, old but well cleaned, parking available in front of guest house, friendly staff, rooms equipped with water boiler, fridge and necessities to make tea and coffee.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    8.0
    Convenient for our small family and reasonably priced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Main room had too many chairs for us.

    Right where we needed it when we needed it. Had 2 bedrooms and kitchen. Convenient for local transport. Quirky but comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    6.0
    Good location and facilities. Needs more pillows.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed wasn't very comfortable - needed some better pillows. Was a little dusty around the lampshade and needed the curtains extending slightly to block out the light around the side.

    Room was compact but benefitted from microwave, fridge and kettle in room. TV good size. Parking a good benefit and easy to go into Oxford.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms had no smoking signs someone before me must have been a smoker as the room stunk of tobacco

    Easy to find

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    8.0
    Great value for money stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Both double beds were pushed against a wall which made it difficult for the 2nd person to get in and out. There was little in the way of cutlery & plates etc.

    Great location and value for money. Nice little touches like biscuits. The mattresses were very comfortable, and there was a back door leading to a garden and chairs. The washing machine and dryer were a bonus.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was a little cramped for 5 and it rained the whole time we were here (hardly the host's fault but it did put a literal and figurative damper on the trip).

    Convenient onsite parking and easily accessible by car from downtown Oxford. Classic Victorian guest house with multiple apartments available.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much to be fair, good, decent value for #money

    Location is far bus the #bus goes #doortodoor

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    The main problem is that the room smelled damp.

    The room has everything you need.

    Stayed in July 2023

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