Wonderful one bedroom apartment, filled with character and colour! HIGHLY desirable area - 5 minute bus ride or 20 minute scenic stroll over Magdalen Bridge and you will find yourself in the historic Oxford city centre PLUS just a stone's throw away from Trendy Cowley Road, known for it's top rated restaurants and lined with shops, bars, cafes, music venues and a playground.
This property is managed by a professional co-host of Airbnb.
Services include: Professional Cleaning / Hotel Quality Linen / Fresh Towels / Easy Self Check In / 247 Guest Support
One bedroom apartment, located on the basement level of a charming Victorian town house. The low ceilings (190cm) create a cosy atmosphere, but please mind your head if you are tall!
SLEEPING & REFRESHING
Bedroom: Double Bed
*Bedding and hotel quality linen provided*
Bathroom: Walk-In Shower, WC & Basin / En-suite
*Fresh towels and travel size toiletries provided*
Available for your use:
- Iron + Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
CHILLING & EATING
After a long day of sight-seeing, kick back on the comfy sofa in the open plan kitchen, living area and watch your favourite shows on the Freeview TV with built in DVD player.
*WiFi runs throughout the entire of the apartment*
The kitchen area includes:
- Kettle, Toaster
- Microwave Oven
- Electric Hobs
- Fridge, Freezer
Enjoy your meal or sample a local take away at the dining table.
OUT & ABOUT
Located on a peaceful residential street but just a 20 minute walk to the Oxford city centre or a few minutes walk to trendy Cowley Road.
Not only does Cowley Road offer everything to fulfil your daily requirements (supermarkets, ATMs, pharmacy...) it offers an eclectic range of fantastic restaurants, bars, music venues and even an independent cinema. Read up on our local recommendations in the 'Location' section.
The historic Oxford City Centre and famous college grounds are a 20 minute scenic walk away over Magdalen Bridge or, easily catch one of the many busses running from Cowley Road, just around the corner.
Recommendations Include:
Christ Church College - featured in the Harry Potter films.
The Ashmolean Museum - world's first university museum with rooftop cafe.
Radcliffe Camera & St. Mary's Church - Oxford University buildings.
Bodleian - One of the oldest libraries in Europe with over 12 million items.
Westgate Complex - Shops, cinema and on top of the roof restaurants and bars. We provide 20% discount to The Alchemist (T&Cs apply).
Punting: Popular leisure activity involving a boat and a pole on the rivers of Cherwell & Isis.
From the city centre or St Clements (10 min walk) you can catch a 24/7 bus servicing London (OxfordTube) and surrounding airports.
Guest access
Guests will have private access to the entire of the apartment.
PROPERTY DOMESTICS
- The basement is below a main house, so noise may slightly travel at times.
- The ceilings are a bit low - 190cm, so mind your head if you are tall!
AMENITIES
- Unfortunately a washing machine is not included. There are laundromats nearby and Oxwash which collect/deliver.
CHECK IN
Check-in time is after 3pm and check-out time is before 11am.
PARKING
Unfortunately there is no parking available, but there is a paid car park on Union Street just a 4 minute walk away. Alternatively check-out 'JustPark' online for affordable nearby options.
DISCOUNTS
** 20% off ‘Food’ menu at The Alchemist, Westgate, Oxford, for all guests **
Offer not valid on Saturdays - Offer not valid during 25th November - 25th December - All other menus including ‘Bottomless Brunch’, ‘Drinks’ and ‘Christmas’ are excluded.
NECCESITIES
Cowley Road is lined with Supermarkets including Sainsburys and Coop. On Cowley Road you will also find everything you require; shops, ATMs, pharmacy (Boots). We use Noor Halal (on Magdalen Road) a lot for vegetables, herbs, spices and staples. Wild Honey is a great health food store (opposite the Rusty Bike) with a notice board overflowing with wonderful things to do (yoga, meditation, foraging courses etc). Hamblin on Iffley bakes delicious sourdough bread and Scandinavian pastries. Check out the Korean, Chinese, Brazilian, Moroccan and Polish supermarkets on Cowley Road.
PLACES TO EAT & DRINK
Oli’s Thai, Oxford’s number 1 restaurant on Trip Advisor, is on Magdalen Road. Arbequina (Cowley Road) has delicious tapas. The Banana Tree has good Sri Lankan food. Taste Tibet on Magdalen Road has wonderful (cheap) Tibetan food. The food at the Magdalen Arms is award winning. The Rusty Bicycle has oven baked pizzas and a delicious vegan burger (and meaty options!). For lunch, try vegetarian food in the Magic Cafe (Magdalen Road). For brunch, try delicious veggie sandwiches, bagels and fry-up at Green Routes, or Silvie’s, with a wonderful garden hidden in the back. Our favourite local pub is the Rusty Bicycle at the end of the road (turn left out the front door). For a pint on the river, stroll to the Isis Farmhouse.
THINGS TO DO & SEE
There's a farmers market every Saturday at East Oxford Primary School. Once a month there's a flea market at the Magdalene Arms. We love the playgound at Meadow Lane (there's a skatepark just behind it), and the one at Manzil Way is great too. On Cowley Road there is also an independent cinema called Ultimate Picture Palace and an O2 Academy (music venue).
There are lots of buses from Cowley Road to Oxford city centre, or you can take a scenic 20 minute stroll over Magdalen Bridge.
St Clements bus stop is very close, with 24/7 busses to London and airports.
My fantastic property management team and I will be available 24/7 via email, or phone to provide any assistance you may need.
- No parties or extra guests please
- Respect the neighbours by keeping the noise down, no noise after 10pm
- No shoes inside
- When leaving the property please make sure you lock the front door and windows and back door if applicable
- If a guest locks themselves out of the property OR they do not place keys in the lockbox at checkout, a £50 fee will apply
- If a guest loses or breaks a set of keys, a £100 fee will apply
- Please make sure rubbish instructions are followed correctly, including using correct bin bags and taking outside in time for rubbish collection day
- Kitchen - please wash up after yourself
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Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed
