set in a residential area, this casual apartment hotel in a redbrick victorian house is 1. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 7 miles from the university of oxford's renowned bodleian library. 4 miles from the ashmolean museum and 1. complimentary parking is available. the straightforward apartments come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, plus kitchens, as well as washer/dryers Heathrow Airport 54 min
Bodleian Library (6 min) The UK's second largest library, established in 1602 and containing over 11 million works. Port Meadow, Oxford (12 min) Unspoilt ancient meadow by the River Thames for walks, wild ponies, bird watching and wildflowers. Radcliffe Camera (6 min) 18th-century, Palladian-style academic library and reading rooms, designed by James Gibbs. Carfax Tower (10 min) Landmark 23m-high belltower, once part of a 12th-century church, offering city views from the top. Christ Church (9 min) Majestic university college known for its grand main quad, riverside meadows and Cathedral Choir. Oxford University Museum of Natural History (4 min) Immense university museum of zoology, entomology and geology set in a grand neo-Gothic building. Blenheim Palace (13 min) Lavish 17th-century stately home filled with art and standing in Capability Brown-designed gardens. Christ Church Cathedral (9 min) Medieval Gothic and Romanesque cathedral serving Christ Church college and the local parish. Bridge of Sighs (6 min) This quaint, covered bridge built in 1914 spans a narrow street between 2 campus buildings. Oxford Botanic Garden (8 min) Britain's oldest botanic garden, with plants from around the world, both indoor and outdoor. University Church of St Mary the Virgin (11 min) CofE place of worship with an ornate 14th-century spire plus regular musical recitals and events. Modern Art Oxford (9 min) Cutting-edge exhibitions of international modern and contemporary visual art, plus an upbeat cafe. Oxford Castle & Prison (7 min) Remains of a large medieval castle, with tours by costumed guides including the 900-year-old crypt. The Covered Market Oxford (7 min) Legendary 1770s' indoor bazaar packed with artisan grocers, boutique clothing and buzzing cafes. History of Science Museum (6 min) The university's diminutive science museum, curated around objects such as astrolabes and sundials. |