Sandford-on-Thames

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Flood path along Sandford Lane
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.

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voco Oxford Thames by IHG

voco Oxford Thames by IHG

4 out of 5
Henley Road Oxford England
$117 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$141 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
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)
We only had time for one quick breakfast, but it was fresh with good choices! My husband did use the pool, and he said it was spacious and a very good amenity.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 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
$100 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$119 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
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! (872 reviews)
Great for short stay, great staff and super clean

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Linton Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison Oxford

4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle Oxford England
$160 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$192 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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! (1,002 reviews)
Was a lovely stay Marina the receptionist was lovely. Only complaint was shower a bit temperamental with the heat

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Malmaison Oxford
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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
Stay at this cottage in Chipping Norton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Blenheim Palace and Eynsham Park are located ...
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
PRIVATE ROOMs In TOWN CENTRE FREE PARKING WIFI AND PATIO WITH AA STAY LTD

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

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

PRIVATE ROOMs In TOWN CENTRE FREE PARKING WIFI AND PATIO WITH AA STAY LTD
Beautiful central apartment with parking

Beautiful central apartment with parking

4.5 out of 5
Castle Mews Oxford England
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Oxford Castle and New Theatre Oxford are located ...
Beautiful central apartment with parking
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Oxford, United Kingdom

University of Oxford

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New Theatre Oxford

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John Radcliffe Hospital

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Tom tower at Oxford university

Christ Church College

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Bodleian Library featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

Bodleian Library

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$10
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$68
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Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

$40
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Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College
Oxford: MINI Factory Tour – Go Behind the Scenes

Oxford: MINI Factory Tour – Go Behind the Scenes

$50
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Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

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$40
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