This 4-star, Cotswold stone guest house is situated in the green suburbs of North Oxford. Just ten minutes’ drive from Oxford city centre, Cotswold House offers spacious, traditionally furnished rooms. All rooms at Cotswold House feature en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, wall-mounted LCD TV, and hospitality tray with tea, coffee,chocolate, horlicks and biscuits. A fridge is also included with milk and spa water. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in the dining room, including cereals, toast, eggs, fruit juice, tea, coffee and fresh fruit. Easy bus access to Oxford city centre and Rail Station is available every ten minutes, and the world-famous Ashmolean Museum can be reached in just a 5-minute drive. Guests can also enjoy open-top bus tours of Oxford as well as boat punting on the River Thames.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good continental breakfast. Hot food choice would have been nice. Only boiled eggs available.
  • Leila
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly staff, clean place, great location, free parking, and excellent breakfast
  • Masood
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Reception and breakfast were excellent but there was no daily cleaning or change of used towels. If this is the norm at the property then itis best to inform guestsat the booking stage so that they keep the used ones or bring their own towels for...
  • Merlissa
    Singapore Singapore
    I had a wonderful stay and the cleanliness of the house is beyond my expectation. Mark is super friendly and provided very good information on the bus services and places of interest to visit. The house is warm, cosy, clean and pretty with all...
  • Natanya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great little find with an extremely friendly welcome from Mark & Sue who we met in the morning over breakfast.
  • Justin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Simple, but good continental breakfast. Very accessible location- easy bus ride to centre of Oxford.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location close to the hospital for visiting, really helpful staff, very friendly
  • Petra
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This is really a nice place to stay, an accomodation with a personal touch. Mark is a good host full of humor. we liked that very much. From the very first minute, we felt most welcome. The facilities are great, breakfast very nice (especially the...
  • Cheryl
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was great. Location and buses to town great. Also restaurants and shops within 8 minutes walking. Nice view of the garden from my room. Staff were very friendly.
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Conveniently situated from A40 for access to Oxford city centre and Oxford Parkway station. Parking available onsite. Excellent breakfast and friendly staff. Clean room with very comfortable bed.

Property questions and answers
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  • is it possible to add breakfast?

    Continental breakfast is included with all bookings - there is no other option at present.
    Answered on 20 July 2021
  • can you confirm parking please

    Yes we have free parking
    Answered on 25 November 2019
  • Is there a bus to the city centre , close by

    Yes- we are on the main road leading to the city centre with regular buses. The bus stop is nearby.
    Answered on 10 October 2023
  • is there tea/coffee making facilities in room

    yes - there are tea/coffee making facilities in the room
    Answered on 3 August 2022
  • I need to travel.into oxford

    We are on a good bus route into the centre - 2 miles north of the centre (45 min walk) on a main road. the buses go past our house every 10 mins.
    Answered on 14 July 2022
  • hello, is a late check out of 11 - 11 30am possible for Friday 14th please?

    11am is possible, you can use our downstairs lounge after that
    Answered on 6 December 2023
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Host Information

Company review score: 9.1Based on 1,046 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

Cotswold House is situated in the leafy suburb of North Oxford, almost two miles from the city centre and is featured in the Inspector Morse novels. The area is home for many who are involved in the academic and business life of the University. This Cotswold stone house has been built and furnished to a standard rarely found today. All rooms have en-suite facilities and are furnished to a high standard, with a wall-mounted LCD colour television, fridge with spa water, hair dryers, central heating and hospitality tray with tea, coffee and biscuits. We have free wireless broadband access from every room and ample off-street parking and easy access to the city centre. Comfortable guest lounge. Our attention to detail and guest comfort have been rewarded by top ratings in the leading hotel/guest house guides. The North Oxford/Summertown area has many fine restaurants and public houses offering an excellent variety of food over a wide price range. Buses going into the city centre pass Cotswold House every 5-10 minutes. Blenheim Palace is only 15 minutes away by car. Coaches from the centre of Oxford leave every 20 minutes for London Victoria. By car Heathrow takes 45 mins an...

Neighbourhood information

Cotswold House is situated in the leafy suburb of North Oxford. The area is home for many who are involved in the academic and business life of the University. Cotswold House is a short walk from the local Summertown shops and only 2 miles from the Oxford Centre on a direct bus route making it ideally positioned for easy access to the City Centre. It is also well-placed for exploring the Cotswolds. The atmosphere is both warm and country.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cotswold House

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Activities
  • Cycling
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Cotswold House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 2 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    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
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Late check-in can be arranged, subject to prior request. Please use the Comments Box when booking to request late check-in.

    Please inform Cotswold House 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.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about Cotswold House

    • The prices at Cotswold House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Cotswold House is 2.3 miles from the centre of Oxford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Cotswold House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • Check-in at Cotswold House is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Cotswold House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling

    • Room options at Cotswold House include:

      • Triple
      • Single
      • Twin
      • Double
      • Quadruple
      • Suite