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The Ridings Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Thames River

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The Ridings Guest House, steps from Christ Church College, offers a quiet escape with a peaceful garden. Guests appreciate in-room WiFi, helpful luggage storage, and knowledgeable tour assistance, making it easier to explore Oxford's academic treasures.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
280 Abingdon Road, Oxford, England, OX1 4TA

What's nearby

  • Thames Path - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Oxford - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Christ Church College - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Oxford Castle - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 10 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Alchemist - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Head of the River, Oxford - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Slow & Steady - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Isis Farmhouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Independent Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Ridings Guest House

Guesthouse near Thames River
The Ridings Guest House provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ridings Guest House include amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ridings Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Ridings Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ridings Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Ridings Guest House located?

Located in South Oxford, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Thames River and Thames Path. Pembroke College and Tom Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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