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Gables Guest House

6 Cumnor Hill, Oxford OX2 9HA, England
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Gables Guest House
Ranked #9 of 73 Oxford B&B and Inns
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Penrith, United Kingdom
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72 reviews 72 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

My wife and I stayed for two nights to attend a college reunion. What a find! A most comfortable and highly professional establishment. Sally, the owner, is clearly keen to attend to the individual needs of her guests - from the very first moment that you arrive. The rooms are clean and quite spacious - we had a king size... More

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Lancashire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

Stayed here for one night in March on my to London .. Booked it with Sally the day before , an excellent B and B with easy links to the city , bus stop 50 yds down the road .. Lovely breakfast and Sally is very helpful with info for the surrounding area , I hope to return and stay... More

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Essex, UK
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24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

An overnight stay for the Moody Blues gig in Oxford. Coming by road, it's easy to find from the ring road. Although it is located on a main road, the double glazing was very effective and we slept very well. Note that 2nd floor rooms are built into the roof (it isn't called "The Gables" for nothing!) and if you... More

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St Bauzille de la Sylve
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

I would like to thank Sally for her kindness, her everyday smile and her delicious english breakfasts. Our bedrooms were very nice and clean. All details were perfect. Sally is a lovely person. I hope I'll come back an other time to finish our Oxford's trip. I would recommend Gables Guest House. Celine (the group of 6 girls, 8-12 may)

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We stayed at Gables guest house on the bank holiday weekend. We had read the reviews and ecided to go for this and we were not disappointed. The service was great and our needs and requests were all looked after. The room was a fairly good size, en suite. It seemed to have everything you needed from TV, Wifi, Soap... More

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Kent
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

This is a quiet guest house about 30-40 minutes walk from the train station. It is probably best to get a bus into town unless you are very fond of walking! Service was excellent and I can heartily recommend the English breakfasts :-)

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Sallytea, Owner at Gables Guest House, responded to this review
April 25, 2013

Hello, thank you for your review and for reiterating that it is a quiet guest house and area of the city. The walk into town would seem longer with heavy suitcases, we do suggest initially that people hop on the bus which runs every ten minutes. We hope to see you again soon. More

Louth
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

My husband and I stayed here for one night at the beginning of March. The owners are very friendly and first impressions are excellent - fresh flowers in the room, an extremely well-stocked tea tray and a beautifully decorated room. The bed was very comfortable and the room was extremely clean and well-appointed. However, there are a couple of niggles... More

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Sallytea, Owner at Gables Guest House, responded to this review
April 13, 2013

Hello, thank you for taking the time to write the review. We do try to give our guests thorough instructions on which bus to get back from town and apologise we did not make it clear enough.There are so many buses coming back from the city and the drivers are usually very helpful if people get a bit confused. We... More

Colchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

I'm visiting Oxford on business and was shocked by the price of hotels. But why stay in a characterless hotel when you can stay in this delightful B&B which is like a home from home. I received a friendly welcome from Tony. I'm in room 1 with a most comfortable bed. I haven't slept so well in ages. it's not... More

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Sallytea, Owner at Gables Guest House, responded to this review
March 22, 2013

Hello, thank you for taking the time to write your review about your stay with us. We are so glad your slept so well and enjoyed your home cooked breakfast. We look forward to seeing you again soon. More

swansea
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12 reviews 12 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013 via mobile

Ideal out of town location... Bus stop straight outside... (4a) Lovely rooms, very clean, warm and comfortable. Had beautiful nights sleep. Plenty of choice for tv, tea In room too.... Service was very good on arrival and at breakfast where there was plenty of choice .

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Sallytea, Owner at Gables Guest House, responded to this review
March 22, 2013

Hello, thank you for your kind review. We are pleased you found your room cosy and inviting after a hectic day. We look forward to seeing you again soon. More

Bristol, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
80 reviews 80 reviews
42 hotel reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

Don't be put off by the slightly uninspiring location and external appearance, this is a warm, friendly, spotlessly clean B&B with a good breakfast, comfortable bed, strong shower and welcoming hosts. What else do you need? I would have rated it excellent but... the room was tiny, I much prefer a duvet to sheets and charging £1 for WiFi is... More

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Sallytea, Owner at Gables Guest House, responded to this review
March 14, 2013

Hello, thank you for your review, we have taken your comments on board. We do usually ask guests on arrival if they would like the wifi code. As wifi requests have become the norm rather than an extra, we are now offering free wifi access. We always have sheets and duvets on our beds plus extra throws on these current... More

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Also Known As:
Gables Guest House Hotel
Gables Guest House Hotel Oxford
Address: 6 Cumnor Hill, Oxford OX2 9HA, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Oxfordshire > Oxford
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 73 B&Bs / Inns in Oxford
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Award winning bed and breakfast run by former Landlady of the Year, Sally Tompkins. Guests can be sure of a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. High quality and peaceful rooms providing every comfort for business and leisure travellers, including wifi internet, flat screen tvs/iphone docks, direct dial telephone, beverage trays. Only a few minutes walk to local restaurants and a short bus ride to city centre. Free on site parking for guests. ... more   less 

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