Old Parsonage Hotel

1 Banbury Road

Oxford, GB

Rating: First Class, 4 star

This elegant and refined hotel is set in a haven of tranquillity in the centre of Oxford. Step into the reception and you are immediately immersed in the warm cosy 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 and 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.

Room Information

Deluxe Double

Deluxe Double has 1 hand-made Vi Spring King bed and ensuite - Very large room - Individually themed and decorated to a high standard of comfort and style with Egyptian cotton duvets - antique furniture and rich fabrics - Sat TV - broadband access - safe - heating - air-con - complimentary mineral water - hospitality tray - Marble bathroom with bath and power shower - heated towel rail - Molton Brown toiletries - slippers - bathrobes and phone - Twin beds and 1 extra bed on request subject to availability. Max Occ 2

Standard Double

Std Double has 1 hand-made Vi Spring Double bed and ensuite - Individually themed room decorated to a high standard with Egyptian cotton duvets - antique furniture and rich fabrics - Sat TV - broadband access - safe - heating - air-con - complimentary mineral water - hospitality tray - Marble bathroom with bath and power shower - heated towel rail - Molton Brown toiletries - slippers - bathrobes and phone - 1 extra bed on request subject to availability. Max Occ 2

Standard Twin

Std Twin has 2 hand-made Vi Spring Single beds and ensuite - Individually themed room decorated to a high standard with Egyptian cotton duvets - antique furniture and rich fabrics - Sat TV - broadband access - safe - heating - air-con - complimentary mineral water - hospitality tray - Marble bathroom with bath and power shower - heated towel rail - Molton Brown toiletries - slippers - bathrobes and phone. Max Occ 2

Suite

Suite has 1 hand-made Vi Spring King bed - 1 sofa bed and ensuite - Very large room - Individually themed and decorated to a high standard of comfort and style with Egyptian cotton duvets - antique furniture and rich fabrics - Sat TV - broadband access - safe - heating - air-con - complimentary mineral water - hospitality tray - Marble bathroom with bath and power shower - heated towel rail - Molton Brown toiletries - slippers - bathrobes and phone - Twin beds and 1 extra bed on request subject to availability. Max Occ 3

Directions

LHR- London Heathrow: W

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.

LGW- London Gatwick: NW

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.

Restaurants

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

Area Attractions

Christchurch Cathedral - 0.25mi N - Used in Harry Potter films

Oxford University - 0.25mi N

John Radcliffe Hospital - 1.5mi W - Major Hospital

Radcliffe Infirmary - 0.25mi E - Infirmary

Apollo Theatre - 0.25mi N

Ashmolean Museum - 0.35mi N

Oxford Story - 0.25mi W - Famous Oxford Landmark

Blenhein Palace - 8mi W - Birth Place of Winston Churchill

University Botanical Gardens - 0.35mi W

Theatre District - 0.25mi N

Cotswold Wildlife Park - 15mi E - Rare animals and wildlife park

Stratford - 38mi SE - Shakespeares Birthplace

Bath- QQX - 56mi N - Roman City

Burford - 18mmi E - Cotswold Town

Bicester Retail Park - 35mi S - Discount Retail Park

Gloucester- GLO - 35mi E - Medieval Town

Brize Norton- BZZ - 18mi NE - Airport

Milton Keynes- KYN - 38mi SW - Large Industrial business city

Birmingham- BHX - 78mi S - Birminhham Airpory

Cardiff- CWL - 76mi NE - Cardiff Airport

AC Nielsen - 3mi W

Said Business School - 0.50mi N - International business School

Blackwells - 0.50mi N - UK Publishers Headquarters

Oxford University Press - 0.50mi N

Ackland Private Hospital - 0.25mi E - BUPA Hospital

Infineum - 3mi N - UK Corporate Headquarters

Oxford Analytica - 0.50mi N - UK Headquarters

Schlumberger - 3mi E - UK research and testing offices

St. Anthonys College - 0.35mi W - University College

Recreation

Sightseeing Tours, Shopping, Fitness Center, Tennis, Theatre, Cardio Vascular Exercise - complimentary day pass to Esporta off site for gym facilities.