Sandford-on-Thames

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Flood path along Sandford Lane
Footbridge over the backwater at Sandford
Weir stream at Sandford.
Photo by Tom Stringer (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Sandford Lock on the River Thames in Oxfordshire. The flats were built on the site of Sandford Mill, a paper mill that closed in 1982.
Littlemore Brook in Sandford-on-Thames Littlemore Brook is a tributary of the River Thames that flows down from the Blackbird Leys estate. It is seen here looking upstream from the Sandford Road bridge.
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voco Oxford Thames by IHG

voco Oxford Thames by IHG

4 out of 5
Henley Road Oxford England
$121 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$146 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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Book a stay at this spa hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Nice hotel lovely setting. Room was nice. Breakfast was ample and good choice. Pool facilities were nice but shower out of use. No bathrobes in bedroom or slippers had to get reception to deliver them they were not held at dos pool either other than that a very pleasant stay

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

voco Oxford Thames by IHG
Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection

3 out of 5
11-13 Linton Road Oxford England
$98 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$118 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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Stay at this hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (874 reviews)
A great location for attending Wolfson College, but a 40 minute walk from Oxford city centre, with no shops or anything else. The property is clean and serviceable, but with no frills.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison Oxford

4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle Oxford England
$171 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$205 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Very friendly and accommodating staff. The hotel was spotlessly clean and the breakfast selection excellent. We did find our room too hot and there was a droning noise on and off all night which wasn’t related to the room itself. We mentioned it to the staff on check out and they immediately said ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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The Ultimate Luxury in Central Oxford

The Ultimate Luxury in Central Oxford

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Stay at this apartment in Oxford. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Carfax Tower and Oxford Town Hall are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Awesome locationEasy checkin/outGreat host

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

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PRIVATE ROOMs In TOWN CENTRE FREE PARKING WIFI AND PATIO WITH AA STAY LTD

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3.5 out of 5
14 Granville Street Aylesbury England
Stay at this vacation home in Aylesbury. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Buckinghamshire County Museum and Aylesbury ...
6.4/10 (26 reviews)
I had terrible experience but anwar was easy approachable and when escalated anwar called and was happy to listen to you and accepted he will get it sorted for next guest It may be my mistake of opting cheaper rooms over Expedia that may be also reason for not meeting my expectations

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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Cosy 1 bedroom cottage in The Cotswolds

Cosy 1 bedroom cottage in The Cotswolds

3 out of 5
School Road Chipping Norton England
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10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The cottage was very cosy and had all the amenities we needed. The bed was so comfortable and everything was spotlessly clean.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Cosy 1 bedroom cottage in The Cotswolds
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