| an 8-minute walk from the oxford railway station, this refined guesthouse is in an ornate brick house on a residential street. 5 miles from oxford university and 1 mile from the city centre. it's 0. most have en suite bathrooms, and 2 have shared facilities. some have sloped ceilings, bay windows or fireplaces. free continental breakfast is served either in a simple, elegant dining room or a brick-walled courtyard. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. the 10 understated rooms feature tea and coffeemaking facilities, flat-screen tvs, dvd players and free wifi. limited free parking is available
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 1
The Covered Market Oxford (13 min)
Legendary 1770s' indoor bazaar packed with artisan grocers, boutique clothing and buzzing cafes. History of Science Museum (16 min)
The university's diminutive science museum, curated around objects such as astrolabes and sundials. Modern Art Oxford (12 min)
Cutting-edge exhibitions of international modern and contemporary visual art, plus an upbeat cafe. Oxford University Museum of Natural History (7 min)
Immense university museum of zoology, entomology and geology set in a grand neo-Gothic building. Radcliffe Camera (8 min)
18th-century, Palladian-style academic library and reading rooms, designed by James Gibbs. Blenheim Palace (15 min)
Lavish 17th-century stately home filled with art and standing in Capability Brown-designed gardens. Bodleian Library (8 min)
The UK's second largest library, established in 1602 and containing over 11 million works. University Church of St Mary the Virgin (7 min)
CofE place of worship with an ornate 14th-century spire plus regular musical recitals and events. Port Meadow, Oxford (5 min)
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Medieval Gothic and Romanesque cathedral serving Christ Church college and the local parish. Carfax Tower (12 min)
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Britain's oldest botanic garden, with plants from around the world, both indoor and outdoor. Oxford Castle & Prison (9 min)
Remains of a large medieval castle, with tours by costumed guides including the 900-year-old crypt. | 
