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Guests are drawn to this hotel by its reputation for outstanding food, discreetly attentive service, and the urbane comforts of a privately-owned, country-town hotel. With a total of 66 rooms including 51 en suite guest rooms and 3 luxury suites, the hotel features amenities such as a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, a cloakroom and lift access. There is an on-site bar and restaurant, whilst guests can relax in the TV lounge. Conference facilities and public Internet access are both available and room service is also provided (fees may apply). Guests arriving by car may leave their vehicles in the hotel's private car park.

Location

This family-friendly hotel is located in the sleepy village of Iffley, known for its Norman church dating back to the 12th century. The imposing white house, set in mature gardens, is the ideal location in which to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Oxford's dreamy spires form the backdrop to the hotel's tranquil setting near the Thames River. Nearby attractions include the Oxford Playhouse (2.4 km away), the Cotswolds (24 km away), and Blenheim Palace and Cotswold Wildlife Park (both 32 km away). London Heathrow Airport is 64 km from the hotel.

How To Get There

From the South take Junction 8 from the M40 onto the A40 for Oxford and follow the A40 as far as the Headington roundabout. Take the 1st exit, signposted towards Cowley. Follow the dual carriageway until reaching the Littlemore roundabout. Here turn right at the 3rd exit, signposted for Rosehill and Iffley, and follow the road down the hill. Round a corner to the left on reaching the traffic lights and take the 1st road on the left. Once in Iffley, go straight ahead at the mini roundabout onto Church Way. The hotel is on the left. From the North take Junction 9 from the M40 and follow A34 to Hinksey Hill Interchange signposted for Oxford and Cowley. Keep following the signs for Cowley until reaching the Littlemore roundabout, then turn left at the 1st exit signposted for Rosehill and Iffley. Follow the instructions above from here.

Room Description

The en suite guest rooms with bath/shower feature facilities such as hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, radio and Internet access. Tea and coffee making facilities and an iron and ironing board are also provided. The radiators in the rooms are individually adjustable.

Meals

Guests are invited to dine at the AA Rosette-winning Arezzo, the restaurant at the heart of the hotel, serving contemporary, mostly Italian food in a relaxed atmosphere. Guests can then retire to the recently refurbished bar Barezzo. Overlooking the gardens, the conservatory-style room is a perfect place to start and finish an evening.