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Summer in oxford with our oxford hotel
With summer fast approaching it is finally time to start planning some outdoor adventures. Our boutique hotel in Oxford is the perfect base for exploring this historic city.
Explore on foot from our hotel in Oxford…
Oxford is an incredibly walkable city and a guided tour is the best way to explore and experience its many hidden secrets. We work with Oxford expert Isabella Underhill to design bespoke walking tours for our guests. Favourites include a visit to literary heroes’ favourite pubs and a guide to Oxford University, where many much-loved authors studied.
Punt like a local…
During your stay with us, venture down to the river and enjoy the quintessentially Oxford experience of punting. Spend your afternoon gliding along the river and spotting the local wildlife while creating great memories with family and friends.
Have a picnic in a meadow…
Christ Church Meadow is a beautiful place for a leisurely stroll and to admire Oxford’s stunning architecture in the form of Christ Church and Merton Colleges. Situated in the heart of old Oxford, amble down to the riverbank for a peaceful picnic or a catch up with friends.
Make it a long weekend with Vanbrugh House Hotel, a boutique hotel in Oxford, and book a two night Friday and Saturday stay and SAVE 50% on your Sunday night. To redeem offer, book directly on 01865 244 622