continental or full english breakfast is served in an airy conservatory dining room. a bus stop in front of the property offers service into town. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. there's free parking. occupying 2 adjoining victorian homes, this redbrick b&b on a residential street is 1 mile from oxford town centre and 2 miles from the university of oxford botanic garden. colourful, modern rooms offer private or en suite bathrooms, as well as flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. a serene garden features a koi pond and sculptures by a local artist Heathrow Airport 54 min
Christ Church Cathedral (10 min) Medieval Gothic and Romanesque cathedral serving Christ Church college and the local parish. Oxford Castle & Prison (8 min) Remains of a large medieval castle, with tours by costumed guides including the 900-year-old crypt. Modern Art Oxford (10 min) Cutting-edge exhibitions of international modern and contemporary visual art, plus an upbeat cafe. University Church of St Mary the Virgin (10 min) CofE place of worship with an ornate 14th-century spire plus regular musical recitals and events. History of Science Museum (6 min) The university's diminutive science museum, curated around objects such as astrolabes and sundials. Port Meadow, Oxford (13 min) Unspoilt ancient meadow by the River Thames for walks, wild ponies, bird watching and wildflowers. 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. Bridge of Sighs (6 min) This quaint, covered bridge built in 1914 spans a narrow street between 2 campus buildings. The Covered Market Oxford (7 min) Legendary 1770s' indoor bazaar packed with artisan grocers, boutique clothing and buzzing cafes. Bodleian Library (5 min) The UK's second largest library, established in 1602 and containing over 11 million works. Carfax Tower (10 min) Landmark 23m-high belltower, once part of a 12th-century church, offering city views from the top. Oxford Botanic Garden (8 min) Britain's oldest botanic garden, with plants from around the world, both indoor and outdoor. Radcliffe Camera (6 min) 18th-century, Palladian-style academic library and reading rooms, designed by James Gibbs. Blenheim Palace (14 min) Lavish 17th-century stately home filled with art and standing in Capability Brown-designed gardens. |