| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. buffet-style continental breakfast is included and served in a casual dining room, as is afternoon tea. some offer 4-poster beds, exposed wood beams or vaulted ceilings. set in a cluster of 17th-century cottages surrounding a courtyard by the 1602 bodleian library, this quaint, family-run hotel in the city centre is a 4-minute walk from the sheldonian theatre and a mile from the ashmolean museum. there's a bar, and a lounge with a fireplace. cosy, country-chic rooms are individually decorated and feature flat-screen tvs, free wifi, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities
Heathrow Airport 58 min
University Church of St Mary the Virgin (4 min)
CofE place of worship with an ornate 14th-century spire plus regular musical recitals and events. Oxford Castle & Prison (11 min)
Remains of a large medieval castle, with tours by costumed guides including the 900-year-old crypt. Bridge of Sighs (1 min)
This quaint, covered bridge built in 1914 spans a narrow street between 2 campus buildings. Radcliffe Camera (3 min)
18th-century, Palladian-style academic library and reading rooms, designed by James Gibbs. Christ Church (11 min)
Majestic university college known for its grand main quad, riverside meadows and Cathedral Choir. Bodleian Library (2 min)
The UK's second largest library, established in 1602 and containing over 11 million works. History of Science Museum (3 min)
The university's diminutive science museum, curated around objects such as astrolabes and sundials. Christ Church Cathedral (10 min)
Medieval Gothic and Romanesque cathedral serving Christ Church college and the local parish. The Covered Market Oxford (6 min)
Legendary 1770s' indoor bazaar packed with artisan grocers, boutique clothing and buzzing cafes. Oxford University Museum of Natural History (7 min)
Immense university museum of zoology, entomology and geology set in a grand neo-Gothic building. Blenheim Palace (18 min)
Lavish 17th-century stately home filled with art and standing in Capability Brown-designed gardens. Oxford Botanic Garden (8 min)
Britain's oldest botanic garden, with plants from around the world, both indoor and outdoor. Modern Art Oxford (10 min)
Cutting-edge exhibitions of international modern and contemporary visual art, plus an upbeat cafe. Carfax Tower (8 min)
Landmark 23m-high belltower, once part of a 12th-century church, offering city views from the top. Port Meadow, Oxford (12 min)
Unspoilt ancient meadow by the River Thames for walks, wild ponies, bird watching and wildflowers. | 
