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In the "city of dreaming spires," academia takes center stage. Gaze out at Oxford's world-famous university from the top of Carfax Tower before heading into the city's pedestrian-friendly streets. The University's botanic garden and Ashmolean Museum are Britain's oldest. Follow your nose to the Covered Market for the makings of a picnic to enjoy at Headington Hill Park. Mix the historic and modern with visits to the 12th-century village church of Iffley and trendy Cowley's ethnic shops and... more » In the "city of dreaming spires," academia takes center stage. Gaze out at Oxford's world-famous university from the top of Carfax Tower before heading into the city's pedestrian-friendly streets. The University's botanic garden and Ashmolean Museum are Britain's oldest. Follow your nose to the Covered Market for the makings of a picnic to enjoy at Headington Hill Park. Mix the historic and modern with visits to the 12th-century village church of Iffley and trendy Cowley's ethnic shops and music venues. « less
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Old Black Horse

2 of 5 stars
Mackem in Yorkshire
Jul 9, 2009

Clearly a place undergoing some renovation but even taking that into account the experience was not good. The accomodation is above the pub in what is described as a 17th Century Coaching Inn,...more

Nanford Guest House

Jul 9, 2009

I had a very comfortable stay with a fantastic choice of breakfast in the mornings. I stayed for 3 nights and alot of effort went into this breakfast with alot to choose from. There were a few...more

Malmaison Oxford Castle

4 of 5 stars
London
Jul 8, 2009

We stayed as part of the pay £75 for the meal/stay over for £25 deal (which incidentally is £15 more than all the other Malmaisons bar London, and if you want to stay in the actual prison £45). This...more

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