Parklands - Parklands is in a beautiful tree-lined residential area of North Oxford, and within 15 minutes' walk of the city centre. It has free Wi-Fi access throughout. A frequent bus service passes by, and there is ample free on-site parking. All rooms have been refurbished and have en suite facilities. A full English or a vegetarian breakfast is included in the price. Parklands also has a licensed bar, a comfortable guest lounge and a private walled garden.

Shakespeare House Guest House - With great reviews from national newspapers, this Gold Award winning, 5-star Guest Accommodation (from Quality in Tourism for Visit Britain) is said to have been visited by Shakespeare. In the village of Grendon Underwood, 20 minutes from Oxford, Shakespeare House is a beautifully restored Grade II Listed property that dates back over 500 years. Once a coaching inn, the building is part Elizabethan and part Tudor. Today it has luxury rooms, a welcoming drawing room with large fireplace and TV, and an elegant dining room with log fire. The house also has front and rear gardens. Shakespeare House was voted one of the top 50 romantic places to stay in the UK by The Sunday Telegraph newspaper (December 2008). The Guardian newspaper said "great for solo travellers and dinner's such fun", while The Observer liked the "plush furnishings and super-swish bathrooms". Shakespeare House was also praised by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine.

The Bat and Ball Inn - In a small, pretty village in the Oxfordshire countryside, just 8 miles (13 km) from Oxford city centre, this former coaching inn offers delicious food, real ales and a charming village atmosphere. The Bat & Ball Inn has a great bar, with an enormous collection of cricketing memorabilia. With pine tables and flagstone floors, the bar has a cosy and comfortable feel. You can enjoy an excellent selection of hand-pulled ales including LBW, Marston's Pedigree and a weekly changing guest ale. The restaurant has a great reputation for serving fantastic food, with seasonal menus offering good quality and value for money. The Bat & Ball has appeared in the Good Pub Guide and more recently received an entry in Michelin's Eating Out In Pubs Guide. Wi-Fi is available in the bar and restaurant. All of the rooms have now been sympathetically refurbished in a contemporary style. Each room is named after a famous cricketer and has starched linen bedding, a modern en suite bathroom, an LCD flat-screen TV with digital Freeview channels and solid oak furniture.

Kingfisher Barn Holiday Cottages - This bed and breakfast offers you your own front door key to one of 10 comfortable en suite rooms in a peaceful courtyard, within walking distance of Abingdon town centre. An excellent alternative to hotels in Abingdon, this bed and breakfast is on the outskirts, just 8 miles (13 km) from Oxford. There are amenities such as petrol stations, cash points, shops, many restaurants and a sports centre all within walking distance. All rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, Freeview TV, toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities. You can leave your car in the ample private car park and, on a sunny evening, enjoy the walk to the local pub on the banks of the River Thames.

Newton House Guesthouse - These 2 Victorian town houses are 10 minutes' walk from the city centre, and an even shorter walk from Christ Church College and the Thames. Newton House Guesthouse is well located for exploring Oxford on foot, and is the B&B closest to historic Christchurch. Major coach sites and the train station are within 1.2 km of the guest house, and buses stop right outside. The well-presented guest house has free Wi-Fi internet access and a private car park. Newton House was graded 3-star guest accommodation by Visit Britain and the AA.

Fleur De Lys Inn - With a dining room, cosy bar, garden and fabulous en suite rooms, this charming inn nestles amid the medieval village of Dorchester-on-Thames, 14.5 km (9 miles) from Oxford. The 16th-century Fleur De Lys Inn provides an ideal retreat for a weekend or mid-week break. Stroll along the High Street, steeped in historic English charm, and visit the magnificent Augustinian Abbey; or enjoy the surrounding countryside with its myriad of delightful rambles, including the sleepy Thames riverbanks and the spectacular views from the top of Wittenham Clumps. Oxford and its many attractions are a mere 14.5 km (9 miles) away. A welcoming and professional team pride themselves in offering you high quality local cuisine, fine wines and real ales to make your stay a memorable occasion.

The Old Crown Coaching Inn - In the heart of the quiet market town, this charming former coaching inn dates back to the 16th century and has retained its original cobbled courtyard and fountain. The hotel's central location makes it an ideal base for exploring Faringdon's picturesque streets and the surrounding countryside. Once a month, the archway leading to the hotel's courtyard, just off the market square, is home to stalls from the local farmers' market. All of the hotel's rooms are decorated in light, neutral colours and have wooden furnishings. Some of the rooms still feature carefully preserved period features, such as original wooden beams.

Athena Guest House - In East Oxford, this friendly, family-run guest house offers comfortable en suite accommodation at good value rates in well-equipped rooms, all with TV, DVD player, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The Athena Guest House is one of the original red brick Victorian detached houses common in the area. Today, the original building has been converted to house 7 comfortable en suite rooms, though it still retains lot of charm and atmosphere. The guest house is just a short distance from the city centre, but remains within easy reach of the city's ring road. Public transport is readily available, with plenty of buses and taxis available nearby. There is a selection of twin, double, triple and family rooms available, each of which includes a number of small but welcome touches, such as a water filter and a choice of wireless or wired free internet access.

Easington House - 15Th Century Farmhouse with gardens stone floors beams fireplaces privately owned and operated. Convenient for town bars restaurants and shops etc close to Cotswolds Stratford oxford Woodstock silverstone Bicester Village and a mile or so off the m40 Junction Full English or continental Breakfast included in price of rooms Free range eggs, British Bacon and Sausage, Organic yoghurts, selection of Fresh fruit and Juices Cereals etc Broadband and Wi Fi included. Afternoon tea served from May 08

The Tower House - This 17th-century guest house is on a quiet street in the heart of Oxford city centre, 2 minutes walk from all the major tourist attractions. The Tower House has rooms that are individually decorated to match the history of the building. Enjoy tea/coffee, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV (with Freeview). Oxford is a delightful city, famous for its spires, ancient university colleges and beautiful architecture. When booking your room please remember to provide an approximate time of arrival.