About this property

Prime City Centre Location: Oxfordshire Living - The Tolkien Apartment in Oxford offers a convenient location less than 1 km from the University of Oxford. London Heathrow Airport is 74 km away. Comfortable Living Spaces: The apartment features one bedroom, one bathroom, and a spacious living room. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lift, and a terrace with an inner courtyard view. Modern Amenities: The apartment includes a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining area, and streaming services. Nearby Attractions: Nearby attractions include Blenheim Palace (14 km), Notley Abbey (30 km), Newbury Racecourse (47 km), and Silverstone (49 km). Boating and scuba diving are available in the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Situated in the real heart of Oxford, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Alvaro
Chile Chile
Very well equipped, coffee, sugar, washing machine, detergent, iron and iron board
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location, facilities, cleanliness, perfect for our short stay but would also be great for a week too.
Diana
Malaysia Malaysia
Apartment was centrally located with easy access to both shopping, train and bus stations. Westgate shopping centre is just across the street, where you will find several shops, including a John Lewis. The location also made visting the city and...
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely light, well appointed flat, thoughtfully equipped. Very comfortable bedroom, large bathroom with bath and separate shower with superb water pressure. Second floor, lift available. Good views over Oxford’s Castle Quarter.
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Spotlessly clean. Nicely laid out. Modern facilities. Very close to shops, restaurants and Oxford colleges.
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent facilities, beautifully furnished and very convenient location.
Robyn
Australia Australia
Cozy, we'll decorated, had everything you needed. We loved the apartment.
Sabine
Germany Germany
Very cosy & nice place. Lot‘s of careful details & very nicely prepared!
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect location for shopping and entertainment. Great views from balcony. Very clean and modern. Great communication from Vanessa.
Patricia
Australia Australia
very good location, nice apartment and all facilities. the heating was preset and not quite warm enough for us but ok

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Oxfordshire Living

Company review score: 9.3Based on 379 reviews from 13 properties
13 managed properties

Company information

Oxfordshire Living provides short term accommodation as an alternative to a hotel. Ideal for all guests visiting for holiday, work or study. Whether you will be staying for 1 night or 3 months we will ensure our guests feel at home. Our aim is to create beautiful properties and allow guests to relax and feel part of the city of Oxford and surrounding areas such as Woodstock. A great deal of thought has gone into every aspect of our properties, the service we deliver and the little added extras. Vanessa here from Oxfordshire Living, myself along with our team of amazing housekeepers and in house maintenance take care off all our properties and guests. I have lived in Oxford for the last 10 years and absolutely love the city & everything it has to offer! I have tried and tested many restaurants & bars so I can give advice on where to go, whether you are here for a holiday, celebrating an occasion, working or studying. I give my guests space to enjoy their stay but I am on hand if the need arises. I look forward to hosting guests from all around the world, and I am sure you will have a great time here!

Property information

Experience Oxford from this stylish one bedroom apartment. Based in the Oxford Castle Quarter complex the apartment is just a short walk from the Westgate Shopping Centre and the University. There are a wealth of shops, restaurants, bars and a cinema to choose from. Ideally based walking distance from the many Oxford University Collages and language schools, it is perfect for those working, studying or holidaying in Oxford. The space The apartment boasts a stylish finish and modern appliances including a Nespresso Coffee machine. Guests will find the apartment has its own interior personality, with lots of light throughout and elements of colour in the soft furnishings. Guests have the use of a private balcony which is perfect for watching the sun go down whilst having a glass of bubbles. When you enter you will find the open plan living room and kitchen to the left with a balcony looking onto the Castle courtyard. The bathroom has both a shower and separate bath. The bedroom has a King Size bed and built in wardrobes providing space for storage.

Neighbourhood information

Things to Note: The apartment is located in the heart of the city, you are part of the hustle and bustle with the convenience of everything the city has to offer on your doorstep. Below the apartment block you will find popular eateries and bars. Oxford is the most fascinating city, renowned for stunning architecture, honey coloured university buildings, rich history and an awe-inspiring environment. The city is an ideal tourist spot for travellers on a city break, unearthing the history, or shopping. There are lots of things to see and do such as Museums, Colleges, Libraries, Public Events, Bars, Cafes, Pubs, Shopping in the Westgate and many more points of interest which is why people return again and again from different parts of the world. The city is fairly compact and small enough to cover on foot which you can do on your own or with one of the many walking tours. Also considered as a paradise for relaxation, the city has many places where tourists can get away from the hustle and bustle of life such as parks, meadows, and gardens.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

Oxfordshire Living - The Tolkien Apartment - Oxford takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Oxfordshire Living - The Tolkien Apartment - Oxford in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.