About this property

Overlooking the Queen’s College sports grounds, the Sportsview Guest House offers free on-site parking. Free Wi-Fi is available and Oxford’s River Isis is just a 5-minute walk away. Rooms at this terraced Victorian guest house are spacious and individually decorated. All rooms have a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. A Continental breakfast is served in the Sportsview’s traditionally furnished breakfast room which features an original fireplace. Grandpont Nature Park is a 10-minute journey away on foot and Oxford city centre is less than 15 minutes’ walk away. Oxford Rail Station is just over 1-mile from the guest house.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
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1 double bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andre
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good communication from booking to departure. Facilities good, parking great, and location very good with easy access to town centre, and other tourist attractions. We would gladly stay here again thank you!
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommadation was very good, the owners were very helpful and informative and it was a 10 minute walk from the centre of Oxford.
  • Martine
    Belgium Belgium
    Good location very close to center Parking on site!
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a twin room and it was immaculate with new carpets and furniture including in the bathroom. It had lots of sockets including next to the bed and plenty of storage space. It was a good size room and the beds were comfortable. There was a...
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Parking available and 10minutes walk along the road into the center. The room was clean and the bed was comfy..
  • Fiona
    Ireland Ireland
    Our room was clean and comfortable, beautiful shower and there was a bus stop right outside the door. It's about 15 minutes walk into Oxford city so not a bad walk either. Perfect for our four night stay. The room was a good size, tea/coffee...
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy to walk into central Oxford, or on a bus route if preferred. Comfortable for a few nights stay. Beds made up daily and tea facilities replenished
  • C
    China China
    The hotel is in a good location, not far from the city center. The room is clean.
  • Missingham
    Australia Australia
    Great hospitality. Alan and Basil are friendly and helpful - which made my stay rather nice. Rooms are very pleasant and comfortable. Bathrooms are exceptionally clean and the convenience of having them attached to each room is perfect.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I arrived late and was met with warmth explaining everything I’d detail even about the area. Room was clean comfortable. Separate toilet from shower with all the amenities inc fan. It is spread over 3-4 houses and just superb for cleanliness...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.7Based on 1,502 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our family have owned Sportsview for over 30 years though now we are supported by the fantastic Matt and Alan

Property information

The property consists of three late 1800 houses that have been a guest house for over 80 years located just to the south of the town centre overlooking the college playing fields and the River Thames

Neighbourhood information

The Grandpont area is very close to the centre of Oxford whilst also having great access to the River Thames.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Sportsview Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that to due to ongoing government restrictions imposed following the COVID-19 lockdown, a takeaway breakfast option can be arranged for guests who have booked it. The property is unable to accept cash at this time.

Please let the hotel know your arrival time in advance of arrival using the Special Requests box.

It is not possible to check in after 21.30 Sunday to Friday and 18.00 on Saturdays.

Balance of payment is due on arrival.

All deposits are non refundable.

Please note parking is limited and functions on a first-come first-served basis. Guests are limited to one parking space per room. Vehicles cannot be larger than a standard wheel base Transit van.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Sportsview Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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