The Ridings Guest House

Guesthouse convenient to University of Oxford

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Nestled near Christ Church College, The Ridings Guest House offers a peaceful retreat with a serene garden and convenient in-room WiFi. Explore the nearby college or simply unwind on-site with luggage storage and tour assistance.
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Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Hair dryer, towels
Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Hair dryer, towels
Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Hair dryer, towels
Twin Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Twin Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Twin Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
280 Abingdon Road, Oxford, England, OX1 4TA

What's nearby

  • Thames Path - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Oxford - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Christ Church College - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Oxford Castle - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 21 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 60 min drive
  • Oxford Station - 10 min drive
  • Abingdon Radley Station - 11 min drive
  • Abingdon Culham Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Alchemist - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shiraz - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Head of the River, Oxford - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Chester - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Slow & Steady - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Ridings Guest House

The Ridings Guest House puts you within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and University of Oxford. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

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 staffed during limited hours
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Ridings Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Ridings Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Ridings Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Ridings Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ridings Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Ridings Guest House and nearby?

The Ridings Guest House has a garden.

What's the area around The Ridings Guest House like?

The Ridings Guest House is a short 13-minute walk from Thames River and 14 minutes' walk from Thames Path.

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The Ridings Guest House Reviews

6.4

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Good

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
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

great location only a 20 minute walk into Oxford. Pleasant room.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and relaxing room

Very welcoming and lovely clean room.
Caroline, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The owner was friendly and accommodating. Bed was comfortable.
5-night trip

2/10 Poor

So sorry to have to leave this review, but our stay was exhausting and uncomfortable from the start. The guy who let us in was polite enough, but that was the last we saw of him. Constant traffic noise, inconsiderate and noisy guests, late at night. Beds extremely squeaky, lumpy, uncomfortable. Bedding dirty, dried food on spread, blood stains on the quilt cover. Towels unwashed, dirty and smelly, which would have been obvious to the management. Shower mouldy and tiles loose, need grouting, hot water tap cold, curtains not well fitting, let in light. Heating sporadic and not individually controlled. No room service, even though it's stated in the literature, no breakfast available either, unless you want to walk 15 minutes down the road to another venue, which wasn't an option for us as my mother has limited mobility. Fridge in the common room was full of mouldy food, 'tea and coffee facilities' consisted of two tea bags, two cups and a kettle. Broken lamp, wall plaster cracked in need of repair, heavy dust on all horizontal surfaces, filthy mirror. TV over head end of single bed was not safety chained to the wall, my mother had to sleep on the mattress on the floor as was fearful of it's robustness - at least it stopped the squeaking portable bed frame. Smoke alarms bleeped constantly, cigarette burns, mould on the net curtains, mould on the window mastic, windows stiff, some with broken handles. Dangerous extension cable to kettle. They did however empty the bins daily.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely recommended. Lovely public rooms downstairs, with comfy sofas, large TV, bookcase, also conservatory to sit in. My room both scrupulously clean, well provided incl kettle etc. and deliciously warm, as was shared bathroom with good power shower. Courteous and helpful welcome from owner, incl. offered to carry in my luggage - not many places still do this! House itself was quiet and peaceful. My room faced Abingdon Road (constant traffic) which doesn't bother me at all, but others might like to know to ask otherwise. Property still undergoing refurbishment on stairs and top floor, so will be even better soon. Beyond the property: bus stop into/from town v nearby, or about 20 mins wallk to Cornmarket. There is parking in front for up to 4 cars. At worst you can park at Redbridge Park & Ride and walk 12 minutes. I had dinner at the Duke of Monmouth a few doors down, really good steak & salad where they catered brilliantly for my allergies. There's also a Tesco Express within walking distance for ordinary food shopping. The Ridings overall: a modest place to stay but has everything you need including cleanliness, and at an excellent price for near-central Oxford.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Position of the hotel and hospitality
Stefanos, 7-night trip

2/10 Poor

Really hate leaving bad reviews particularly as the main owner who greeted was very pleasant but this had to be my worst guest house experience in a long while. Smoke alarms kept bleeping (low battery voltage?) dreadful mattresses, room bin hadn’t been emptied, shared bathroom dingy, shower head broken, filthy toilet...the list goes on...not great particularly when you have to get up the following morning to give a music recital - I was exhausted! It’s such a shame as this could be a really, really nice place
J, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Walking distance to Oxford but a very basic hotel. This hotel is super basic. The bathroom is shared and had mould in the corner. Fine for a night in a pinch, but just be aware.
A, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Die Betten waren gut und erschienen sauber. Der Rest leider nicht. Die Fenster waren aufgrund eines Baugerüstes aussen nicht bzw. nur minimal zu öffnen, d.h. man konnte absolut nicht gut lüften, was aber dringend notwendig gewesen wäre, da zumindest eins der beiden Zimmer massiv nach Chlor gerochen hat. Dieser Geruch ist ein Indikator für Schimmelbefall bzw. Versuche diesen zu beseitigen. Die Fugen in den Badezimmern zeigten, dass diese Versuche nicht erfolgreich abgeschlossen waren. In den angeblich gereinigten Zimmern lagen leicht bewegliche Krümel auf dem Boden. Regale waren staubig. Die Sitzgelegenheiten sind ebenfalls schmuddelig. Die online Fotos sind aus den absolut best möglichen Winkeln geschossen. Die Zimmer sind kleiner als der Schein trügt. Vorsicht: Die Reservierung ist nicht erstattbar, und erst nach langem Reden wurde uns ein Rabatt gewährt. Allerdings kein angemessener. Wir haben es uns teuer zu stehen lassen müssen, die Unterkunft frühzeitig verlassen zu können. Wir sind sehr unzufrieden und extrem enttäuscht. Unser Tip: Holiday Inn im Norden der Stadt und das P&R unmittelbar (unter 5 min. zu Fuß) daneben verwenden.
Jonny, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very disappointed and will not stay again.

The manager was very pleasant however, I booked this guest house for free parking to realise that there are only 3 spaces of which the manager parks in one. First night i was lucky enough to have a call from him when he arrived to move his car. The next night, I return at 8 to find no spaces and had to park on side road. £75 per night, no breakfast, no en-suite and had to park on the road. Don't advertise free parking if you can't deliver. I got a much better hotel for next week in Oxford with Ensuite and breakfast included plus a big car park for just £10 extra per night. Also, breakfast only availabe from 8:30. If you can afford another £10 stay somewhere else.
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Don't go there

Disgusting bathroom, no ventilation (scaffolding blocking windows), uncomfortable bed, the feel of a by-the-hour premises and people sleeping in the breakfast area. We left after the first night by 8:30 am. Felt dirty and cheap. But the charges and the misrepresentation on Expedia was most disappointing. Don't go there.
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Wouldn't stay here again

Nowhere to park on arrival and had to sit outside with hazard lights on until a car moved. Only 3 spaces for a 8 room hotel???? No bath towels or hair dryer in room as expected and had to ring hotel to get them as staff could not be found anywhere. After nipping out for some food we arrived back in our room to the smell of sewage. It was coming up out if the shower drain. The manager came and gave it a quick clean but we spent the night with an awful smell. Couldn't open the windows either, except one a tiny bit (and it was a 27° day) because of scaffolding outside. Surely this is a health and safety risk? Woke up to the continued smell and a shower cubicle full of smelly water with bits in! I managed a quick shower once I got it to drain away but it filled up so quickly again my daughter couldn't shower. To top it all off the bathroom was grubby with brown stains on the wall by the toilet and scum around the shower. There was a damp stain on the bedroom wall too and little holes in the ceiling which made me rather uncomfortable as I can't figure out why they are there. All in all a horrible experience after a very long day that I could have done without. Not impressed at all.
lynsey, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Good and Bad

Bathroom was disgusting - mould, sink plugged, toilet often impossible to flush. Rest of the place was ok,
Michael, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok

As another guest stated, one night was enough. You must pay extra for breakfast, but there was a spot to park. It’s about 25 minutes to Christchurch College. Very basic, but good nights sleep.
Tamara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Meget venligt personale og et ganske fint værelse. Det lå dog lidt væk fra centrum, men bussen går lige uden for hoveddøren. Der var rent og pænt.
Jennifer, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

The guest house was easy to find and access was fine as I communicated with them in advance. The house is on a busy street and 30 min walk to downtown-driving is virtually impossible due to a severe lack parking. The room was very dated although it seemed clean . The bed was ok but not great. There is scaffolding on the building and workers were there by 7:30am on a Saturday.The owner did allow me to park there until 2:00pm on departure day.
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

We did not end up staying at this hotel as all the windows were blocked by scaffolding, There was black mold around the window and in the bathroom. We requested a refund due to unsafe conditions. Requested a refund and asked for Expedia to assist with this, however to date have received nothing and no communication from Expedia. Can not believe a building that is unsafe to stay in is able to advertise on Expedia
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

スタッフが常駐していない貸し部屋で、用のある時はちょっと困った。 特に到着時、ちょっと遅れたので、なかなか連絡が取れなかった。 それ以外では、文句なく快適。市中心までもバス一本で行ける。

4/10 Fair

Cheap and cheerful

Very basic But what you’d expect for the price It’s half the price of anything else
andrew, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Cheap and cheerful

Basic but clean and warm. Road very noisy but close enough to town and amenities
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not the best

Tv didn't work, shower not very clean, no hand towel and big towel smelled. No parking as advertised
Kerry, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Belle petite chambre d'hôte...

L'accueil a été parfait. Je suis arrivé le matin et on m'a gentiment proposé de garder mes affaires le temps qu'il fasse la chambre et que je fasse un tour dans la ville. A mon retour, j'ai pu retrouvé mes affaires dans ma chambre. Le personnel était très aimable. Les chambres sont bien rénovées et très accueillantes. Le lit est confortable. Seuls bémols : l'isolation sonore et le manque de volets. Ma chambre donnait sur un autre bâtiment en face et la lumière est resté allumé toute la nuit.
Nicolas, 2-night trip