It’s worth booking months ahead to stay in the two cosy, pastel-toned rooms in this tiny historic B&B. Set in a 16th-century cottage in one of central Oxford’s quietest, quaintest streets, it’s an absolute haven. Breakfast is a rich continental spread, while the friendly owners run Oxford Walking Tours, and offer half-price tours for guests; there’s even free parking.
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