This elegant and refined set a haven of tranquility in the center of Oxford hotel is the epitome of a fine English hotel. Step into the reception and you are immediately immersed in the warm cozy ambiance, with antique furniture, flag stone floors, wooden beams and in the winter a roaring log fire. The hotel building was built in the 17th century and is steeped in Oxfords History and Traditions. Graced by many celebrities, you will find the hotel offers a high degree of personal attention, with a friendly, courteous and professional service. Each bedroom has been individually designed and furnished with rich materials and fine antiques. Beautifully designed and with a touch of femininity to each bedroom, such that many guests return asking for the same bedroom. All rooms are non smoking. The Parsonage Bar and Restaurant has the intimate appeal of a private members club and is open from breakfast to 11pm serving modern British classics, its emphasis being on fresh local ingredients. Whether its the simplicity of a good steak and chips, stunning seafood imported from Jersey or a lobster salad in summer, you will be guaranteed great quality food and service. For those guests who need a rest from a busy day in Oxford, the hotel has a secret herb and lavender planted roof terrace and a lovely secluded garden located at the back of the hotel. Centrally located in Oxford, limited free off-street car parking and offering easy access to all the city of Oxford has to offer. The hotel has undergone extensive refurbishment and provides high speed broadband connections, air conditioning and flat screen TVS in all rooms. Uniquely the hotel offers on request hotel bicycles for exploring the city of Oxford and a hotel punt for a unique experience on the river Thames. Individual picnics can be made to order and are available on request at a charge. During the summer months the hotel features at outdoor grill with live jazz on Friday evenings. The Old Parsonage will be your elegant home from home.
Amenities
Babysitting/Child Services
Bar/Lounge
24 Hour Front Desk
Express Checkout
Free Parking
Hairdryers Available
Modem Lines in Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Fitness Center or Spa
Tennis
Laundry/Valet Services
VIP Rooms/Services
Room Information
Small Double Room
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Small Double Bed Room - all rooms are non smoking - all rooms have been individually themed and decorated to a fabulous standard of decor. Warm, cozy and attention to comfort and style. Furnished with one double hand made Vi Spring bed with Egyptian cotton duvets and en-suite marble bathroom, antique furniture with rich fabrics and curtains, including individually themed cushions, bedding and head boards with ruffled fabric edges. Colour satellite TV with remote, high speed broadband connectivity, antique table, gilt framed pictures and armchair, living room table lamps and vanity mirror. Stand alone cupboard with fitted room safe. Individual heating and air conditioning controls, smoke alarm, complimentary bottled mineral water tray and a Tea and Douwe Egberts coffee tray with chocolate covered raisins. En-suite marble bathroom has a heated towel rail, fragrant Molton Brown toiletries, large bath sheets, Various sized slippers, Bathrobes, ear buds, cotton wool balls, face clothes and power shower in the bath tub. Each bathroom has a telephone and extractor fan. There is an evening turndown service with a weather report for the following day. All rooms are non smoking. 20 sqm and a maximum occupancy of 2 adults
Standard Double Room
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Standard Double Room - all rooms are non smoking - all rooms have been individually themed and decorated to a fabulous standard of warm cozy comfort and style. Furnished with one hand made Vi Spring double bed with Egyptian cotton duvets and en-suite marble bathroom, antique furniture with rich fabrics and curtains, including individually themed cushions, bedding and head boards with ruffled fabric edges. Colour satellite TV with remote, high speed broadband connectivity, antique table, gilt framed pictures and armchair, living room table lamps and vanity mirror. Stand alone cupboard with fitted room safe. Individual heating and air conditioning controls, smoke alarm, complimentary bottled mineral water tray and a Tea and Douwe Edgberts Coffee tray with chocolate covered raisins. En-suite marble bathroom has a heated towel rail, fragrant Molton Brown toiletries, large bath sheets, various sized slippers, Bathrobes, ear buds, cotton wool balls, face clothes and power shower in the bath tub. Each bathroom has a telephone and extractor fan. There is an evening turndown services with a weather report for the following day. All rooms are non smoking. 28 sqm and a maximum occupancy of 2 adults
Standard Twin Room
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Standard Twin Room - all rooms are non smoking - all rooms have been individually themed and decorated to a fabulous standard of warm cozy comfort and style. Furnished with two hand made Vi Spring single beds with Egyptian cotton duvets and one sofa bed available in some rooms for a third person, on request subject to availability, en-suite marble bathroom, antique furniture with rich fabrics and curtains, including individually themed cushions, bedding and head boards with ruffled fabric edges. Colour satellite TV with remote, high speed broadband connectivity, antique table, gilt framed pictures and armchair, living room table lamps and vanity mirror. Stand alone cupboard with fitted room safe. Individual heating and air conditioning controls, smoke alarm, complimentary bottled mineral water tray and a Tea and Douwe Edgberts Coffee tray with chocolate covered raisins. En-suite marble bathroom has a heated towel rail, fragrant Molton Brown toiletries, large bath sheets, various sized slippers, Bathrobes, ear buds, cotton wool balls, face clothes and power shower in the bath tub. Each bathroom has a telephone and extractor fan. There is an evening turndown services with a weather report for the following day. All rooms are non smoking. 30 sqm and a maximum occupancy of 2 adults
Deluxe Double Room
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Deluxe Double Rooms are very large - all rooms are non smoking - all rooms have been individually themed and decorated to a fabulous standard of warm cozy comfort and style. Furnished with one hand made Vi Spring King bed with Egyptian cotton duvets and one sofa bed available in some rooms for a third person, on request subject to availability, en-suite marble bathroom, antique furniture with rich fabrics and curtains, including individually themed cushions, bedding and head boards with ruffled fabric edges. Colour satellite TV with remote, high speed broadband connectivity, antique table, gilt framed pictures and armchair, living room table lamps and vanity mirror. Stand alone cupboard with fitted room safe. Individual heating and air conditioning controls, smoke alarm, complimentary bottled mineral water tray and a Tea and Douwe Edgberts Coffee tray with chocolate covered raisins. En-suite marble bathroom has a heated towel rail, fragrant Molton Brown toiletries, large bath sheets, various sized slippers, Bathrobes, ear buds, cotton wool balls, face clothes and power shower in the bath tub. Each bathroom has a telephone and extractor fan. There is an evening turndown services with a weather report for the following day. All rooms are non smoking - Twin beds are available on request - 35 sqm and a maximum occupancy of 2 adults
Double Bed Suite
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Double Bed Suites are very large - all rooms are non smoking - all rooms have been individually themed and decorated to a fabulous standard of warm cozy comfort and style. Double Bed Suites have been furnished with one hand made Vi Spring King bed with Egyptian cotton duvets and one sofa bed available in some rooms for a third person, on request subject to availability, en-suite marble bathroom, antique furniture with rich fabrics and curtains, including individually themed cushions, bedding and head boards with ruffled fabric edges. Colour satellite TV with remote, high speed broadband connectivity, antique table, gilt framed pictures and armchair, living room table lamps and vanity mirror. Stand alone cupboard with fitted room safe. Individual heating and air conditioning controls, smoke alarm, complimentary bottled mineral water tray and a Tea and Douwe Edgberts Coffee tray with chocolate covered raisins. En-suite marble bathroom has a heated towel rail, fragrant Molton Brown toiletries, large bath sheets, various sized slippers, Bathrobes, ear buds, cotton wool balls, face clothes and power shower in the bath tub. Each bathroom has a telephone and extractor fan. There is an evening turndown services with a weather report for the following day. All rooms are non smoking - Twin beds are available on request - 36 sqm and a maximum occupancy of 3 adults
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Miscellaneous Information
British Pounds is the native currency.
Check in time is 3 pm
Check out time is 11 am
Time Zone is GMT (0)
Opened in 1660
Renovated in 2004-ongoing annually
30 rooms.
0 suites.
3 floors.
Directions
Turn left, follow Boltons Lane. Turn right, follow A4/Bath Road until WEST DRAYTON. Turn left, follow Newbury Road. Follow West Ramp Turn left, follow the motorway M4. At sign CENTRAL LONDON/HAYES/UXBRIDGE(A408) turn left, follow the roundabout. At sign THE WEST(M25)/GATWICK AIRPORT turn left, follow the motorway M4. At sign HEATHROW AIRPORT (TERMINAL 4 & CARGO)/GATWICK AIRPORT(M23) follow the motorway M25. At sign B'HAM/OXFORD/THE WEST follow the motorway M40 for 29.9 miles Follow A40 for 4.4 miles until OXFORD. Turn left, follow the roundabout Headington Roundabout. Turn left, follow A420 for 2.2 miles. Follow the roundabout. Follow The Plain Follow High Street. Turn right, follow Queens Lane. Turn right, follow New College Lane. Turn right, follow Catte Street. Follow Parks Road. You reach Oxford. Covered distance: 46.3 miles.
Follow Irons Bottom Road for 1.4 miles. Turn left, follow A217 until REIGATE 2.1 miles. Follow A25/London Road for 2.1 miles. 115 feet follow the roundabout Reigate Hill Interchange. At sign HEATHROW AIRPORT/LEATHERHEAD/(M3) follow the motorway M25 for 32 miles. At sign B'HAM/OXFORD/THE WEST follow the motorway M40 for 29.9 miles. Follow A40 for 4.4 miles until OXFORD. Turn left, follow the roundabout Headington Roundabout. Turn left, follow A420 for 2.2 miles to the roundabout. Follow The Plain. Follow High Street. Turn right, follow Queens Lane. Turn right, follow New College Lane. Turn right, follow Catte Street. Follow Parks Road. You reach Oxford. Covered distance: 75.5 miles.
-Downtown, near theater- entertainment and shopping districts. Close to University.
LHR- London Heathrow-46 mi West- LGW- London Gatwick- 75 mi NW
Guarantee Policy
All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. No deposit required. Exceptions may apply during holidays, special events or conventions, see Rate Rules.
Cancellation Policy
Must cancel by 5PM one day prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of 1 night. No-show fee: 1 night plus tax. Exceptions may apply during holidays, special events or conventions, see Rate Rules.
Restaurant Information
The Parsonage Bar
THE PARSONAGE BAR- Located: On site Ground Floor- Type: The Parsonage Bar/Restaurant has the intimate appeal of a private members club and is open from breakfast to 11pm serving modern British classics, its emphasis being on fresh local ingredients. Whether its the simplicity of a good steak and chips, stunning seafood imported from Jersey or a lobster salad in summer, you'll be guaranteed great quality food and service.- Serves: Daily varied International menu selection.The Hotel specializes in providing fresh seafood, lobsters and crabs from the famous Jersey Channel Island. Extensive wine list. From June to the end of September there is a nightly barbeque on the front terrace accompanied by live jazz on Fridays. The chefs are local to the area and pride themselves on using solely local suppliers for their produce. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner or just a drink and a snack at the Old Parsonage. Very popular lunch and dining with-in Oxford.- Breakfast: 7am - 10:30am last orders- Lunch: 12pm - 2:30pm last orders- Dinner: 6pm - 10:30pm last orders- Rating: n/a- Dress Code: Casual and Clean. No T-shirts and Shorts
Meeting Facility
Meeting Facility Information
The property does not have on-site meeting facilities. Hotel can make meeting facilities available off-site on request and at a charge.
Recreation Information
Recreation
Sightseeing Tours, Shopping, Fitness Center, Tennis, Theatre, Cardio Vascular Exercise - complimentary day pass to Esporta off site for gym facilities.
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