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The Head of the River

The Head of the River

Oxford England
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Reconnect with the earth's rhythm at The Head of the River, a sanctuary harmoniously blended with its pristine surroundings, steps from Thames River and 3 minutes by foot from University of Oxford. This inn is 20 minutes walk to New Theatre Oxford and 35 minutes drive to Blenheim Palace.

Embrace the outdoors with a flat-screen TV, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and in-room coffee & tea facilities, nature-inspired interiors. Conveniences include a desk, an iron and ironing board and a phone.

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Property Details

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 107
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 42
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 35
  • Food and water bowls
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 89
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Total number of rooms - 19
  • Number of floors - 3

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Other details

At The Head of the River, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Thames River - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Thames Path - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
University of Oxford - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Christ Church College - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Tom Tower - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Christ Church Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Oxford Town Hall - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Modern Art Oxford - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Carfax Tower - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Covered Market - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Merton College - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Jesus College - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Oxford Ice Rink - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Brasenose College - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Exeter College - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Oxford (OXF) - 14.1 km / 8.8 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 74.2 km / 46.1 mi
The preferred airport for The Head of the River is Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Green Tourism Program
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Folly Bridge, Oxford, England OX1 4LB, United Kingdom
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