Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
West Grove is a superbly-presented two-bedroom apartment furnished and decorated to a high standard, on the first floor in a quiet residential block in the exclusive Summertown area of Oxford. The apartment consists of an attractive and comfortably furnished L-shaped living room and dining area, a main bedroom with double bed and large wardrobe, a second single room, a newly-fitted and very well-equipped kitchen, and a bathroom with bath and overhead shower. There is undercover off-road parking for guests.
The apartment is five minute from the lively Summertown area of shops, restaurants and other facilities, including a leisure centre with indoor pool and sports facilitise. Also in North Oxford are the beautiful University Parks where visitors can walk, picnic, punt on the river and watch cricket in the summer. Oxford city centre and the university areas are 10 minutes' away by bus, with a frequent service which stops near the house on the main Banbury Road.
Light, well-furnished living space
Main bedroom interior
Part of kitchen
Kitchen from another angle
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The Central England / Cotswolds / Oxfordshire region
The Oxfordshire region of central England is deservedly popular with visitors as it offers a combination of stunning cities such as Oxford or Bath to visit, at the same time as some of England's most beautiful countryside, including the Cotswolds just to the north of Oxford.
The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, famous for its distinctive landscape of gentle hills, hidden river valleys, and its delightful market towns and villages made of golden-coloured Cotswold stone. For many people, a Cotswold village represents the perfect English village, and the area is extremely popular with both the English and with visitors from abroad.
The Cotswolds offer wonderful gardens and manor houses and palaces to visit, the most famous being the incomparable Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, home of the Dukes of Marlborough since the 18th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are also many sporting and arts festivals, historic and friendly country pubs for lunch, antique shops to visit and plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, riding and other outdoor activities. This area is a delightful holiday retreat at all times of year, not just the summer. The winter offers the pleasures of pub and restaurant meals in front of blazing log fires, in spring there are bluebells and spring lambs, and in autumn the colours are stunning.
Oxfordshire itself is one of England's most beautiful counties. To the north and west lie the Cotswolds, to the east are the stunning Chiltern Hills, and to the south lie the chalk North Wessex Downs. Rivers such as the Thames, the Windrush and the Evenlode wind through all parts of Oxfordshire, adding to its distinctive character. It is the most rural county in the South East region with over 50% of people in Oxfordshire living in small towns and villages. Its charming and historic market towns and the architectural splendour of Oxford city make Oxfordshire a popular tourist destination and a highly sought-after film and TV location.
It would be impossible to list all the places in Oxfordshire worth visiting, but obviously the city of Oxford ranks very high, as does the charming town of Henley in the south-east of the county, famous for the Royal Henley Regatta, one of the finest traditional English spectacles, with boats and marquees alont the River Thames and everyone dressed in their finery. The Cotswold town of Woodstock will be enjoyed by all visitors and is home to one of the greatest palaces in the world, Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Oxford / North Oxford area
Oxford, the poet Matthew Arnold's 'city of dreaming spires', is deservedly famous the world over for its history, its ancient university and its architectural splendour. Stunningly beautiful in its buildings, Oxford also enjoys outstanding natural beauty with its rivers, canals, parks and gardens all offering ideal places to walk, explore and relax.
Oxford is also a thoroughly modern university city with an exceptional range of cultural activities and entertainment, and, not least, a thriving academic and business centre.
North Oxford refers to the residential area which has grown up along the Woodstock and Banbury Roads out of Oxford. It is Oxford’s prime residential area, admired for its wide avenues and distinctive Victorian Gothic architecture. It contains a number of university buildings and colleges, and also beautiful green spaces such as the University Parks and Port Meadow. Bounded on one side by the River Cherwell and on the other by the Oxford Canal, this superb location is the first choice of university academics and professional people.
Summertown is part of North Oxford; it begins about 3kms north of the city centre and has its own small but excellent shopping and business centre where visitors can find everything they need in the way of shops, restaurants, bars, services and sports and leisure facilities.
North Oxford has excellent transport links, with very frequent buses to the city centre and university areas. Just to the north is the Oxford Ring Road connecting to the M40 for London and Birmingham, and the A34 for the south of England. A self-catering apartment in this area provides an ideal base for most visitors to the city, providing excellent easy access to the city from a safe, delightful residential area with its own range of facilities based around Summertown.
How to get there
Oxford has excellent road and rail transport links. It is 57 miles from London, with a direct coach service that runs every 10 minutes as well as a regular train service. Oxford is 49 miles from Heathrow Airport and 78 miles from Gatwick Airport, with an excellent regular coach service to both. You can also reach Oxford easily from Birmingham, Stansted and Luton Airports. Once you are in Oxford, the apartment is 1.75km from the city centre and very easy to find on the main Banbury Road. For visitors travelling by car the apartment is five minutes from the Oxford ring road which links to all routes.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
London Heathrow: 60 km
Railway:
Oxford: 5 km
Ferry:
Southampton
Activities near Oxford
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available
Single beds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 3, Sleeps maximum of 3
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: West Grove is a very bright and attractive apartment in a well-kept residential block. It is very well-furnished and equipped with everything a visitor will need during a short let which involves self-catering. Summertown and North Oxford are the most popular residential areas of Oxford, as they combine the excellent nearby facilities of Summertown with easy access to the city centre and university areas. Visitors also love the wide leafy streets and distinctive Victorian architecture of much of this area.
Further details outdoors: The apartment block is well-maintained and the other residents are professionals and academics. Undercover parking at the back of the block is a bonus of this property.
Further details
Please note that our rental rates vary according to length of stay rather than season: 1 week: £660 2-4 weeks: £640 5-9 weeks: £620 10 weeks +: £600
Conditions
Booking fee of £25.00 applies to all bookings. An initial deposit of £200.00 is required to confirm a booking, with the balance payable 6 weeks before arrival. Refundable security deposit of between £250-450 required depending on length of stay.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
During peak periods (June-September) we can only take bookings of 2 weeks or longer unless a free week falls between longer bookings.
Rental is £660 for a single week's stay. We offer discounts for stays of 2 weeks or longer:
2-4 weeks: £640.00 per week
5-9 weeks: £620.00 per week
10+ weeks: £600
Availability
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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/71640
Contact details for home 71640
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Kelvin Fowler
Tel:
+44 (0)1993 811711
Fax:
+44 (0)1993 813714
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Advertiser joined: 8 Dec 2005 This property added: 2 Oct 2008
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