Oxford's Most Stylish House - Garden & Parking

Great location and set up

Only 1 fan, would have been good to have a second one - but this was during the heatwave so probably the exception rather than the rule.

Some renovations have been made that improve the property based on the pictures; kitchen and bathroom refit. easy walk into city. Good shops nearby for supplies

Some renovations have been made that make the property not as advertised based on the pictures; see garden image. Overall it was clean, but there were dirty marks on the walls in the bathroom and you can see there is a leak issue with the bathroom coming through into the living room ceiling which has meant a redecoration also. Colour schemes are not as bold as the pictures. This is a company managed property so an additional £175 fee is required. Plus you have to upload Id with address for them to provide the key safe code before you can access the property, this goes against booking.com’s advice in the message centre. There is no cot available for baby, I asked if there happened to be a high chair and was told no, only to find one in the cupboard! The double bed is a small double!

it was well equipped. Good location and parking spot was very handy. It was a lovely warm property and good shower.

The double bed did not feel like a double bed, it felt more between a double and a single, would have been good to know before

Decent location, and a nice house. Had all the amenities needed cheapish parking just a walk down the road.

Issue with the sofa bed on arrival but was given later checkout as compensation. Was a one off incident I believe.

Location is close to train station. All the facilities in the house are in good working condition and clean.

lovely clean place, just 30min walk into Oxford centre.

all good

The location is excellent — very close to Oxford city centre, with a large and well-stocked Waitrose just next door, which is extremely convenient. The house itself is charming and very picturesque, with a classic British character that gives it a lot of personality. It feels like a traditional Oxford home, likely Victorian in style, with a narrow and steep staircase typical of this type of property. The setting is also very pleasant: the house is on a quiet cul-de-sac, with a private parking space right in front, and there is a small patio with a river running directly behind the property, which adds to the charm and sense of calm. Overall, the house has a lovely atmosphere and great potential, especially for those looking to experience a traditional British home in a central yet peaceful area of Oxford.

Unfortunately, hygiene, maintenance, and basic property preparation fell well below expectations for a short-term rental. Kitchen equipment is outdated and poorly maintained: all non-stick (Teflon) pans are heavily scratched and effectively unusable, which raises hygiene and safety concerns. The kettle was unusable due to severe limescale buildup, and the fridge had a strong rotten smell on arrival. While the oven was mostly clean, it was clear it had only been superficially wiped. General cleanliness was inconsistent throughout the house, with visible dust, cobwebs in easily accessible areas, food residue in the living room, and signs that some areas had not been properly cleaned. There was also a noticeable infestation of ladybirds inside the property (over 20 insects), including visible nests in the bathroom and in one bedroom curtain. From a maintenance perspective, the bathtub drain and shower were partially blocked, causing water to accumulate. The house suffers from significant cold air infiltration through doors and windows. Although the heating system is powerful, it shut down twice during the three-night stay, once not restarting automatically overnight. This, combined with poor insulation, made maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature difficult despite sub-zero outdoor temperatures. Waste separation was also unclear or incomplete. Only a general waste bin was available, with no visible recycling or food waste bins, despite local waste separation requirements. While customer support was responsive and followed up on reported issues, many of the problems were clearly visible and should have been identified and resolved before guest arrival. A short-term guest should not be expected to spend time inspecting, documenting, and reporting multiple basic issues during their stay.

Near grocery store and coffee shop.

Did not warm up in the mornings despite turning up thermostat.