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The Ridings Guest House

3.0 star property
Comfortable guesthouse near University of Oxford

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Dining
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hair dryer, towels
Twin Room, Ensuite
Reviews
6.4

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

Map
280 Abingdon Road, Oxford, England, OX1 4TA
  • Popular LocationChrist Church College3 min drive
  • Popular LocationOxford Castle5 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Oxford6 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)60 min drive

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.1/10 Wonderful

Highlights

TV
Cots/infant beds
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Oxford

At The Ridings Guest House you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Thames River and Thames Path. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Oxford guest house include Oxford Castle and University of Oxford.
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What's nearby

  • Christ Church College - 3 min drive
  • Oxford Castle - 5 min drive
  • New Theatre Oxford - 5 min drive
  • University of Oxford - 6 min drive
  • Bodleian Library - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The White House - 11 min walk
  • The Mad Hatter - 5 min drive
  • The Alchemist - 3 min drive
  • The Independent Cafe - 18 min walk
  • Duke of Monmouth - 2 min walk

About this property

The Ridings Guest House

Comfortable guesthouse near University of Oxford
As a guest of The Ridings Guest House, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Oxford guest house is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Ridings Guest House offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This Oxford guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ridings Guest House?

The Ridings Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Ridings Guest House?

Yep, The Ridings Guest House has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ridings Guest House?

No, The Ridings Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ridings Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ridings Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Ridings Guest House Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 166 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Owner changed property last minute
I can’t actually comment on the Ridings Guest house as I didn’t stay there At 4pm on the day I was due to check in I was phoned by the owner & asked if I would go to their ‘twin guest house’ instead I was texted an alternative address & stayed in a place called White House View instead
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Miss T

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff Helpful but room unappealing...
The staff were very helpful and accommodating as I needed to arrive later than advertised - efforts were made to communicate with me which was greatly appreciated. The bedding and bathroom were clean enough, but the building was a bit seedy, and room was smelly with old carpets and an alarmingly cracked ceiling. On first telephone discussion I had in advance, I was told only continental breakfast was available and included, but on the morning of my stay I was told my tarriff did not include breakfast at all, so information was inconsistent and could be made clearer one way or the other, plus I noticed full breakfast was available - but clearly not for me, so I had the added expense of finding and purchasing breakfast as an extra in the City Centre which I had not been expecting so disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location only a 20 minute walk into Oxford. Pleasant room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Cassie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and relaxing room
Very welcoming and lovely clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
The house is a satellite and the staff are based at another house nearby so you have to text them to come over. There's parking for three in the front and house does not have a lift. The room was tight but the bathroom was excellent. It's half way between the town centre and the Park and Ride, so there was a lot of walking. Good services in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was friendly and accommodating. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019