Oxford
Oxford is a town of two halves: a venerable university city, steeped in history and dominated by the honey-coloured buildings of its ancient colleges; and a regional industrial centre, home to one of the UK’s largest car plants, in Cowley. It’s an uneasy mix at times, and it would be true to say that the university has fared rather better in recent years than the car plant. But it’s this blend of ancient and modern that really defines Oxford, and lends it a down-to-earth edge that its great rival, Cambridge, sometimes lacks. There are stacks of things to see and do in the city, great pubs and places to eat, and it’s also the gateway to the Cotswolds, the Thames Path and some of Britain’s most enticing countryside – not to mention the close-by attraction of Blenheim Palace, one of the country’s most magnificent stately homes. Oxford hotels offer a huge variety, from the opportunity to sleep in a converted prison cell at Oxford Castle to snuggling up in one of many cosy B&Bs nestled away from the centre. There are a couple of boutique hotels but those looking for top-notch luxury should make for the five-star Randolph Hotel, complete with spa, while budget backpackers are catered for with a number of hostels. Lovers of the outdoors can venture out into the rich countryside beyond, while culture vultures can get a taste of the elite university lifestyle by staying in some of the top student accommodation out of term time.
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A fairytale treehouse set amidst sumptuous woodland with lots of facilities
Cedar Hollow @ The Oaks, The Oaks, Old Road, Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8TA
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This Oxford city centre hotel is the ultimate choice for an alternative city break
Malmaison Oxford, Oxford Castle 3 New Road Oxford OX1 1AY
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Randolph Hotel, 1 Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2LN
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Bath Place Hotel, 4 Bath Place, Holywell Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3SU
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One of Oxford's best restaurants – with a set of boutique rooms to match!
Porterhouse Grill and Rooms, Mill Street, Oxford OX2 0Al
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A top-notch Oxford pub with boutique rooms in a perfect riverside location
Head of the River, Folly Bridge, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 4LB
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Classy boutique accommodation with views in Oxford's most central location
Old Bank Hotel, 92–94 High St, Oxford OX1 4BJ
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Simple student accommodation in grand university surroundings.
University Rooms Oxford, Various Oxford University Colleges Oxford
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Friendly Oxford B&B with a brilliant location and cosy rooms
The Tower House, 15 Ship Street Oxford OX1 3DA
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A historic Oxfordshire manor house in an idyllic riverside location by the Thames.
voco Oxford Thames, Henley Rd, Sandford-on-Thames, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 4GX
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Play at being a student or a don at this luxury Oxford bolthole for 4.
The Masters Lodgings at Greyfriars Hideaway, 21–23 Paradise Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1LD
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The ultimate Oxford holiday house – luxury self-catering in the heart of the city centre.
Cloisters at Greyfriars Hideaway, 21 – 23 Paradise St, Oxford OX1 1LD
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