Keble College, Oxford
Comfortable student study bedrooms located around stunning tranquil Quads in Grade 1 listed buildings.
Summary
- 19th century buildings
- 20th century buildings
- 21st century buildings
- Breakfast included
- No car parking
- No smoking
- Children welcome
Facilities
- Free broadband access
- Shared gardens
- Linen included
- Towels included
- Iron/ironing board
- Hair dryers
- Telephone
Food and Drinks
- English breakfast (included)
- Dinner available (at additional cost)
- Bar
Nearby recreations
- Pub (walking distance)
- Museums (walking distance)
- Historic houses
- Gardens
- Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
- Theatre (walking distance)
EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR 2012 SUMMER OLYMPICS!
We are pleased to offer accommodation in the comfortable student study bedrooms of Keble College, which are located around stunning tranquil Quads in our Grade 1 listed buildings designed by the Victorian architect, William Butterfield, as well as in our modern award winning buildings.
Whilst not equipped to four star hotel standards - no televisions or trouser presses - we offer clean and comfortable bedrooms with tea & coffee making facilities, towels, toiletries, card operated telephones and free internet access points.
All of the college buildings, both Victorian and modern, contain bedroom accommodation. Many of the Victorian rooms are awaiting refurbishing but we hope the spectacular views compensate for their "homely character". Our more modern buildings offer a more contemporary design and have wet room style bathrooms.
Smoking is not permitted in any building within the College.
We do try to accommodate specific requests so please let us know your preferences regarding which block you prefer when you make your booking. Please note that we do not offer self catering facilities.
We have ensuite bedrooms on the ground floor and in buildings with lifts for those who have difficulty with mobility. Our aim is to ensure that all guests are offered assistance and we ask guests to advise us of their particualr needs when making their booking. Please note that our standard bedrooms are located up at least one flight of stairs.
All rooms are serviced daily and our bed and breakfast rate includes a cooked or continental breakfast served in our magnificent Gothic dining hall - the longest in Oxford.
Download a plan of Keble College (PDF file)
We regret we have no on site parking. However, the Pear Tree and Water Eaton park and rides are very convenient.
History to the present day
Founded in 1870 in memory of John Keble, a central figure in the controversial Oxford Movement which sought to recover the Catholic heritage of the Church of England, Keble is one of the largest colleges in Oxford. Although the College has produced many notable Anglican leaders, it is no longer formally tied to the Church of England and no longer are the Fellows, or the Warden, beholden to an external Council of ecclesiastical worthies.
Keble now has over 600 students, both graduates and undergraduates who come from a great variety of social and educational backgrounds, and from diverse parts of the UK, Europe and further overseas. It is noted for both its academic and sporting successes and its music, notably the Chapel Choir, which is among the best in Oxford.
(A booklet, priced at £4.00, detailing the full history of Keble College can be purchased at the Lodge along with postcards and other Keble merchandise)
Food and Drinks
Our rates include an English breakfast served at your table in our magnificent Gothic dining hall - the longest in Oxford.
A two course set dinner, using fresh seasonal produce and prepared under the supervision of the College's experienced Executive Chef, may be available during vacations only at the special price of £10.25 per person including VAT. We offer a select list of wines as sale to accompany your meal.
Bookings for dinner may be made in the Lodge when you check in but it must be prior to 3pm daily. We are unable to accept advance bookings. However, if you would like dinner on the day of arrival, we can accept a telephone booking on the day. Please call the Porters Lodge before 3pm to check availability and menu. The telephone number can be found on your booking confirmation receipt. Payment for dinner will be taken on arrival.
The College Bar is a contemporary Grade 2* listed glass building nestled in the pretty Hayward Quad with indoor and outdoor seating. It is generally open every day providing a relaxing space in colourful surroundings for guests to unwind after a busy day. Check in the Lodge for hours of opening.
Grounds and gardens
Keble boasts four delightful quads each with its own character and gardens. From the Liddon Quad - one of the largest in Oxford - to the more intimate Pusey Quad. Newman Quad with its herbaceous border and the Hayward Quad where drinks are served in the summer complete the quartet.
All have chairs and benches where guests can sit and enjoy the peace and quiet as well as the magnificent surroundings.
Other facilities
All bedrooms have an ethernet point for which a cable is required - available from the Lodge for a small deposit. We do not offer a WiFi network access.
Telephones in rooms are card operated and the Lodge sells cards which may be topped up as required although any telephone charge card with an 0800 access number can be used.
Hairdryers, irons and ironing boards may be borrowed from the Lodge.
Arrival information and how to find us
Address: Keble College, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PG, United Kingdom
Address: Keble College, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PG
Check In: From 2pm Check Out: By 10am
On arrival please report to the Porter's Lodge (located at the main entrance to the college) where you will be given a key and directed to your room(s). The Porter's Lodge is manned 24 hours a day. If your arrival time is before 2pm and your room isn't ready we can store your luggage.
The College is unable to offer parking on site. You may park on the streets bordering the college overnight after 22.00. Parking outside these times without a pay and display ticket will incur a considerable fine. The City operates a very convenient Park and Ride scheme.
The railway station is approximately 20 minutes' walk from Keble College. Taxi services are available outside the Station entrance.
Please see the Visitor Information section of the website for detailed advice on getting to Oxford.
More photos of Keble College, Oxford
The Chapel
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A Victorian twin ensuite room
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Arco Building
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Hayward Quad in Spring
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Newman Quad and Sloane Robinson Building
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The old and the new
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A delightful corner
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Liddon Quad and Chapel
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Chapel entrance
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Pusey Quad in Spring
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A Modern Staircase
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Hayward Quad - Standard Room Location
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A Standard Bedroom
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Superior single ensuite room
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A Victorian Staircase
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The Bar and Hayward Quad
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Staircase entrance Liddon Quad
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3 - 4 Star Campus
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Liddon Quad
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Customer feedback
We guarantee that all our feedback is genuine and can only be submitted by people who have booked through our websites.
Mr Christopher Holme, January 2012: Enjoyable stay.
Ms jeanne simmonds, January 2012: it was a very enjoyable experience with excellent service and I will continue to return to this college.
Dr Roger Firth, December 2011: An excelllent way of seeing the Colleges of Oxford.
Mr Keith Whitehead, December 2011: Totally different than staying in your 'normal' hotels and much much better because there is no noise, only really nice guests, wonderful historic buildings and setting. Eating in the main hall was an experience not to missed in itself. The standard of service and food was excellent. The staff treated you like a VIP all the time. Such perfect English manners. Great! Will definitely use again in preference to any other accommodation option.
Dr CHRIS ANSPACK, December 2011: Room was very clean and functional with a great view over the quad- a bit hot though! It was a shame no evening meal offered as the Dining Hall is magnificent but at least we were able to have breakfast there. Lodge porters very friendly and helpful.
Overall a really enjoyable stay and would do it again
Dr John Payne, December 2011: Impeccable in every way. Next time I will allow more time for a more relaxed breakfast.
Ms Marcia Bailey, October 2011: A really nice alternative to staying in a hotel. My mother & I loved the experience. The room was fairly basic but perfectly adequate and clean. Appreciated walking around the grounds and visiting the chapel and having an excellent breakfast in such a beautiful hall. Would definitely choose to stay here if I return to Oxford.
Mr Richard Chay, October 2011: We thoroughly enjoyed the room, Keble College campus, and the accessability to the city, train and bus stations.
Mr Richard Noah, October 2011: Very enjoyable way to spend time in Oxford. Great value for money.
Mrs Leigh Kilpert, October 2011: Clean room, beautiful buildings, helpful staff, quick and delicious breakfast.
Dr Cesc Múrria i Farnós, October 2011: I really enjoy Oxford and the Keble Collage was a good experience. I recommend it 100%.
Mr John Hillen, September 2011: I was travelling to Oxford to meet friends and stumbled across the university's website & hence booked at Keble. Not only is the tariff very competitive the whole experience of actually staying at the university really added to my visit. I look forward to another opportunity to stay at Oxford again.
Mrs Anne Quinlan, September 2011: I have never been to Oxford before. I am 63 and travelled alone, and booked online. Kebble College was absolutely wonderful. I felt safe and secure in my room at night and was blown away by the awesome dining hall, courteous staff. I had a wonderful stay, thank you! Anne Q
Mrs Anita Reynolds, September 2011: The environment and location of the college is superb. Excellent weekend exploring Oxford. Would definitely use this service and accomodation again.
Mrs Kathleen Lawton-Trask, September 2011: Keble College was the ideal place for us to stay - the facilities were excellent, the staff attentive, and the location ideal. We will be recommending it to everyone who visits us here in Oxford!
Ms Sara Sumpter, September 2011: The staff were welcoming and friendly. The room was spacious and impeccably maintained. The setting was gorgeous. I'd love to go back someday.
Mrs Dianne Simcock, September 2011: A fantastic "Oxford Experience"! Simple but comfortable room - excellent value for money.
One can only envy the students who actually study and live there!
Ms Vanessa Lee, September 2011: Our stay was peaceful and very enjoyable, we'd definitely return again, we do every summer. The staff was friendly and welcoming.
Miss Anne-Marie Glennon, September 2011: What a lovely and unusual experience. I will highy recommend Keble as a destination to any of my friends who want to visit Oxford.
Anne-Marie Glennon
Mrs Brenda Williams, August 2011: We really enjoyed our stay.
The room was as expected to be honest, very nice,basic, what we expected student accomodation would be like. The bed was really comfy, clean and bathroom was clean also.
Breakfast was excellent and the people who served us were lovely.
Thank you so much
Ms Cheryl Easter, August 2011: Absolutely unique B&B experience. Wonderful view over the quad, perfectly maintained grounds, beautiful buildings and the Dining Hall was the most amazing dining experience (Hogwarts minus owl). Rooms basic but well-maintained, clean and comfortable. Would recommend. Excellent value for money.
Ms Alison Lockley, August 2011: The accommodation was excellent and exceeded my expectations, with only two rooms sharing a shower room on each floor. The room was clean and spacious and contained everything I could need. The breakfast in the hall was wonderful and all staff were friendly and helpful. The student who showed us to our room was very helpful and pleasant. All in all a lovely stay to be recommended.
Mrs Lorraine Heywood, August 2011: Excellent, would certainly book to stay at Keble College again. Booking on-line straight forward. All in the party said ideal venue.
Miss Amy Foxton, August 2011: Rooms could have done with thicker blinds, but otherwise we were extremely pleased with our stay.
Mr David Pittam, August 2011: Room a bit basic but experience of stopping in college and dining in magnificent hall was very enjoyable
Eileen Pheiffer, July 2011: I was grateful for the lovely warm weather, but it did make for a warm room. Wish there was a way to get some air movement in the room. But otherwise, an enjoyably stay. My compliments to your wonderful staff.
Ms Pauline Simmonds, July 2011: Booked for my snr citizen sister, who was full of praise for all staff - very polite, helpful etc. She was able to change room to one on a lower floor with little fuss. She loved breakfast in the dining hall and was impressed by the quality of food. Only drawback was the broken blind, which was fixed.
Ms Leigh Giurlando, July 2011: This was the second time that I had stayed at Keble. In late June the twin room was £110, which I was quite cross about when I saw the room. This time the same sort of twin room in the same building was (inexplicably) £88, which was better value, especially considering how basic the rooms are.
Mr Ryan Charbonneau, July 2011: Great value for the money: comparable to 4 star London hotels at twice the price.
Thank you
Mr Bob Hull, July 2011: lovely place would return excellent position all Oxford attractions
Ms Amy Limoncelli, July 2011: A wonderful trip to Keble College! Will definitely book again!
E Jones, July 2011: Fabulous surroundings/ atmosphere. Room a bit 'studenty' but good value for the price
Mrs Samantha Robinson, July 2011: Fantastic experience, beautiful college, chapel and dining room - just like "Hogwarts"!
Mrs Fran Baird, July 2011: This was basic accommodation - but what we expected, what surprised us was the beautiful buildings and surroundings that we stayed in. The location to Oxford was wonderful.
Miss Brenna Kearney, July 2011: As a former abroad student at Keble, it was wonderful staying there again. Loved it. Loved everything about it.
Mrs Naomi Yabe Magnussen, July 2011: I enjoyed the atmospher on the campus. The dining is really nice. Wish to come back again.
Best wishes,
Mr luke mitchell, July 2011: The college was exactly as we expected from the decription on the web site. The whole experience was very enjoyable and one that we will remember for some time to come.
Kind regards,
Luke Mitchell and family
Ms L SULLIVAN, July 2011: Enjoyable stay in Oxford, Keble is an excellent & beautiful location for exploring Oxford. Room was clean & spacious, & the breakfast was delicious. College staff friendly & helpful. Would stay again.
Carmen Gonzalez Vazquez, June 2011: Excellent the staff
Jenny Walklate, April 2011: This was, as ever, a wonderful stay, and I'm sad that it is only available in holiday times!
Mr Martin Lloyd, April 2011: A very pleasant stay. Excellent value for money.
Mr Robert Foster, April 2011: Would recommend Kebel College to friends.
Mr Olivier Thereaux, April 2011: Most beautiful view from a room ever, with a lovely service and a nice room. Would have been perfect had the bed been a little less bouncy and soft, but for the money it's a gem.
Kirsten Bartlett, April 2011: The college provided the perfect place for our stay and was very accommodating regarding leaving luggage with the porter. My only disappointment was that the room did not have a quad view but looked out over the street.
Dr John Law, April 2011: A very good service indeed. Too bad that |Keble has not more parking space. Our son is disabled, and if we ever visited ' as a family' we would need secure parkintg accommodation.
Otherwise, everything else was fine.
Andrea Vescovo, April 2011: in one word a wonderful experience! everything was fine and very well organised! very good staff and breakfast! thank you!
jennie blood smyth, April 2011: Dinner in hall was disappointing because of the standard of the food. An excellent base for exploring Oxford. I'd recommend Keble college bed and breakfast to others.
WILLIAM MORRISON, April 2011: This was the first time I'd booked a college room in Great Britain, and I was pleasantly surprised. My room was plain, but comfortable. The breakfasts were fabulous. The college staff were very welcoming and cordial. It was an excellent experience all 'round.
Jason Perepelkin, April 2011: Nice overall, and good value for the price. Might be more cost effective to have WiFi in rooms, but no complaints at all!
Mrs Dalla Jenney, April 2011: Just wonderful, and the porter was great. Thank you.
Ms Christina McGenity, April 2011: I can't remember the number of our room but it overlooked the quad. Surroundings were fabulous and the service extremely friendly and professional.
Highly recommended.
Mrs susan mills, April 2011: Cannot reccommend this place highly enough. It was a priviledge to stay in such a beautiful building in such a great central location within Oxford. The buildings and grounds a simply stunning. The student room was fairly basic, but everything worked and there were lots of fluffy white towels for us. Everyone we spoke to from Keble could not have been more helpful - making us feel extremely welcome, particularly Jo at breakfast (spoiling my husband with his huuuge cooked breakfast). I would definitely go back and have already recommended it to friends.
Mr Tom Rawlins, April 2011: If you ever want to visit Oxford - stay in one of the colleges.
Breige McCaighy, April 2011: The service from the Porters' Lodge was excellent they were extremely friendly and helpful. Breige McCaighy
Dr Daniela Mercieca, April 2011: We've decided to keep Keble College in mind whenever we come back to Oxford! We very much appreciate the staff accommodating us with our one-year old son. Thanks!
Christine Millwood, April 2011: A wonderful way to get a real insight into the Oxford colleges
Linda Allum, April 2011: Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Keble College. The room was clean and comfortable and the view of the chapel and quad was wonderful. Experiencing the student perspective on the city enhanced our weekend in Oxford.
Mr David J. Phillips, April 2011: Great room, breakfast and overall experience.
MIKHAIL SOLOVYEV, April 2011: A whole the impression is fine. I'll use the Keble rooms with great pleasure.
As to remarks: on my point of view it is necessary to confirm placing the furniture and electric sockets. WAnd what about TV? Is its absence some concept of the traditional colleges? If yes - no remarks.
Tom Willsher, April 2011: I was impressed. Room was good and clean, staff friendly, would recommend to anyone visiting Oxford.
Hamish Scott, April 2011: Keble hall was great for breakfast, a nice unexpected surprise.
Mr Colin Gibbs, April 2011: THe staff could not have been more friendly nor have been more efficient.
While to rooms were basic (as was to be expected) the surroundings were incredible. Everybody should have the Harry Potter experience at least once.
I would not normally consider this accomodation option but will certainly do so in the future
MIKEL, March 2011: Absolutely Incredible, awesome. The room was very clean and confortable. Clean towels daily,and the breakfast was amazing, very beatifull place. The people was very helpfull and they always treat you in an excelent way. Thanks!! Laura and Mikel (Spain)
Miss Denise Kong, March 2011: Took my children and they loved the whole experience of being in an Oxford College. Room was clean and beds comfortable. Breakfast was excellent quality and served double quick.
Maria B. Hutchinson, March 2011: Waking up in the tranquillity of the college with the early morning sunshine hitting the face of the clock tower was an extraordinarily beautiful experience. Unfortunately, I did not sleep at all well because the room was too hot. Even with all the radiators turned off, the windows open and lying on top of the bed, the temperature remained high all night because the pipes supplying the radiators run all round the room and remain piping hot all night. Breakfast was a very uplifting and restorative experience - the setting, the choice of food, but most of all the courtesy and attentiveness of the head steward and his delightful team. The sole disappointment was that water for tea was provided in vacuum jugs ie not hot enough for tea to brew properly.
Damion Milliken, March 2011: Staying at Keble College in Oxford while we were there really added to the experience of visiting one of Britain's most famous cities. The staff were lovely and very helpful, especially concerning out 2 year old daughter who came along with us.
Mrs. Katarzyna Maria Durys, March 2011: A marvellous alternative to any 3 star hotel. I would even add, that probably as on a whole college rooms are a better value for money than most 3 star hotel rooms are.
Jenny Walklate, March 2011: This was a wonderful, friendly, helpful college in which to stay. I genuinely look forward to staying again.
Dr Christiane Riedinger, March 2011: all excellent, many thanks.
Mrs Irene Barrall, March 2011: I found the website easy to use, however was a little unclear as to the exact location of the room I was booking (old or new blocks). My email query on this was quickly ans efficiently answered. When using the website again, I'll be clearer on these aspects but for a first time user it was a little ambiguous. The whole experience (which involved a number of friends booking at Keble separately to meet for a weekend;mix of families and individuals) was very positive, the location was wonderful and gave us the opportunity to soak up the atmposphere. We will certainly use your service again.
Mr Stephen Ferron, March 2011: I enjoyed the stay and found the service useful and well organized. I would happily book through you again.
Mrs Lucila Aguirre, March 2011: all excellent, it s a very good place to stay.
Mr John MacNeil, March 2011: everyone at breakfast and in the porters lodge was very helpful and friendly
Madeleine MacNeil, March 2011: staff at breakfast were wonderful
Mrs M Pocock, March 2011: Rooms were clean and comfortable. Furnishings a little 'tired' but otherwise perfect for an overnight stay. All staff were friendly and helpful.
Helen King, March 2011: Will happily return - was a wonderful experience.
Many thanks.
Andrew Downing, December 2010: Wonderful stay in spite of arctic weather. Very friendly and helpful staff. Much better than a hotel.
Dr Matthew Crump, December 2010: Overall a great stay and absolutely no complaints. A wonderful warm room as well!
richard beaumont, December 2010: We booked to see a band at the 02 and wanted a b&b which wasn't to expensive and close to the city Center. Keble College provided all those things and more. The setting was awsome, the rooms were simple but adaquate and the breakfast was lovely.
Gary Burnell, October 2010: Very pleasant experience. Porters lodge particularly helpful.
Kirsty Petty, October 2010: Loved my stay at Keble College and would stay again.
Only comments ... being a solo female traveller and staying in a room up two flights of stairs it would be nice if the young guy on the desk had offered to help me with my luggage. A nice lady in the office sorted this for me when she saw me struggling and called him to help.
A snack vending machine would be handy.
The breakfast and breakfast staff was excellent and they were very professional!!!
Thank you had a great stay.
Lippold von Klencke, September 2010: My stay was perfect. I would have prefered breakfast at 8 but met very nice people later on.
Peggy Tam, September 2010: It was a pretty cool to be able to dorm at such a historic university. the rooms were standard, clean, ample space to put our luggage, and had window that looked out to garden/courtyard which was lovely. The breakfast in the long dining hall was splendid - attentive service and setting was superb!
Signa Larralde, September 2010: We especially appreciated the clean towels and bath mat every day.
G Bekebrede, September 2010: Friendly staff, lovely park and surroundings, room wasn't decorated. Food was nice.
Carla Saravia, September 2010: We have been very pleased with all services provided and kindness of Keble staff - excellent experience !
Martin Smith, September 2010: Clean & comfortable room, great location close to city centre, highly recommended.
Margaret Rempel, September 2010: Thank you for making rooms available for the public to use when students are not in college. The buildings at Keble College are beautiful, unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to see the Chapel which must also be beautiful.
I was so happy to be able to stay at Keble College and experience a bit of college life ie breakfast in the large Hall, sleeping in the well appointed dorm rooms and just being in the middle of Oxford Colleges. Keble College is very well situated in the town and I always enjoyed my walk by the cemetary and the lovely old buildings on my way back the the College.
Just a few specific inconveniences I experienced: the shower had no ledge on which to put my soaps and the doors latches were hard to close softly. I guess though students probably don't mind too much about these things but as an old person these things are fairly important.
I wish the College staff and students a wonderfull and happy new school year. Thanks again for the opportunity of experiencing Keble College,
Maargaret Rempe;
Jennifer Taylor, September 2010: We really enjoyed our stay. Breakfast was great and the room was very comfortable. The only negative and it is a small one was the soap supplied in the bathroom......economise somewhere else and provide better soap and the experience would be perfect. It is very nearly perfect and we would definately stay again and recomend to others.
Rebecca Handley, September 2010: I really enjoyed my stay at Keble - great for total immersion in the Oxford experience! Room had everything I needed and was clean and comfortable. Absolutely beautiful setting and loved the amazing 'Hogwarts' style dining hall we ate breakfast in. Great value and highly recommended.
Stephane Baele, September 2010: Very good experience, easy booking and problemless stay.
Sascha Kaye, September 2010: A lovely atmosphere. I will recommend anyone to stay in Keble as it's great.
sara pedre, September 2010: Very impressed that the college provided wheat free bread! As someone with a wheat allergy, I was very grateful for this.
Christopher Harling, September 2010: I specifically asked for a room in the old part of college. Though they are much better than they were in the 60's they are a bit basic!
However, enjoyable stay
Anne McIntyre, September 2010: Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Margaret Graham, September 2010: Keble is a stunning location and offers really good facilities for the casual visitor during vacations and term time. It was a rare treat to view Holman Hunt's "Light of the World"in Keble College's impressive chapel.
Breakfast in the magnificent hall was a memorable experience. Without exception, all of the staff were helpful.My friend and I would not hesitate to recommend the experience to others.
Edith Brugmans, September 2010: The accommodation at Keble College was excellent.
MR. DOMINICK McINTYRE, September 2010: Great service, helpfulness of the staff exceeded the expectations and the food was of the quality as found in the better restaurants.
Overall I was very sattisfied.
Lesley Morisetti, September 2010: The room was clean, comfortable and perfectly acceptable. The beauty of staying at Keeble is more to do with the wonderful historic setting and lovely architecture of the college and the very convenient setting within easy walking distance of the centre of Oxford.
Thank you for for a lovely stay - my second in as many months!
John Dawyot, September 2010: We had a wonderful experience staying for two nights at Keble College. The highlights were having the 24 porter for late checkin, internet accessiblity in the rooms, amazing surroundings, and a breakfast experience that we will remember for years to come.
Bridget Ankers, September 2010: In the bathroom there was mildew in the shower and the grouting in between the tiles wasn't a clean as it could be. I was in room 3700 and there was a drawer knob missing and one of the shelf supports was also missing from the top shelf of the bookcase. These are things that I feel the room maid should be reporting and maintenance fixing. Other than this I thought the rooms were of a high quality and we had an excellent view of the quad. We had an evening meal and breakfast in the Hall and I thought the quality of service and standard of food was excellent.
STEVE HALL, September 2010: A very comfortable room, friendly staff and an excellent breakfast. We had a very enjoyable stay and would recommend this experience to others. I would definitely consider a stay in a college for any future visits to Oxford.
Dr.Birgit Hartberger, September 2010: I enjoyed my stay very much. The room with view to the Liddon quad was quiet. A totally positive experience.
GAIA CORSO, September 2010: The college was wonderful and very particular
Sarah McCall, August 2010: Very good accommodation and really enjoyed staying in such beautiful surroundings. Also greatly appreciated my request to put my room and my son's close together being fulfilled - we had rooms opposite - which many hotels have failed to achieve in the past, but you had no trouble with.
We had a wonderful time at Keble and in Oxford generally and would recommend a stay at your college to others.
Ilsedore Klinsky, August 2010: It was a nice stay at Keble College - not far from Oxford town center in a quiet area and a beautiful place! One day I will come back :-),
Ilsedore
Leow Seow Wee, August 2010: The bathroom has the basic necessity but very spacious compare to other places of England.
We love the breakfast and the wonderful experience dinning in the hall.
Very scenic views from our room as we have a good view of the beautiful college
Julie Manojlovic, August 2010: I would choose to stay in the university again when visiting Oxford
The value for monoey was brilliant and having breakfast in the hall
was an experience. The college was peacefull during the night which quite often you don't get in a hotel. The staff in the lodge were helpful.
Overall an enjoyable stay.
Mary Myerscough, August 2010: The staff in the lodge were excellent, patiently answering a whole lot of questions. The housekeeping staff were also excellent, finding me more hangers and a blanket on request. The serving staff in the hall were very good too. The outlook from the room was lovely and the internet, fridge and kettle very welcome. At 40 pounds per night (including cooked breakfast) this was outstanding value!
Greg Fraser, August 2010: The only downside of our visit was the rather Spartan environment of the bedroom, particularly the bed, which was very ordinary!!!! The atmosphere was excellent.
Ellie Windle, August 2010: We were overawed by the college buildings and grounds - perfect surroundings and an idyllic stay. People - especially Janet Betts (Bursar of Keble) - could not have been more helpful!
Ken Green, August 2010: Character beats hotels by a country mile. A TV in a common room might have been nice to watch University Challenge... otherwise no criticism at all. Many thanks to the staff,
Linda Jones, August 2010: lovely view of the quad and to be in the heart of it all.
Cathy Waterhouse, August 2010: We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay in College and are looking forward to coming back next year.
stephen brown, August 2010: This was the first time we have visited Oxford. With booking an overnight stay at Keble we felt it enhanced what was a very good short break, all the family enjoyed the experience.
Kristine Yee, August 2010: A wonderful and unique way to experience oxford. The dining hall is awesome.
Ian G Pearce, August 2010: Excellent stay, look forward to visiting again in the future
Pauline Tsang, August 2010: Our stay at Keble is a wonderful experience and beyond comparison with stay at hotels or average bed & breakfast. The environment of the College is calm and peaceful and the location of Keble is just far from the madding crowd. The breakfast at the dining hall is a unique experience and in fact the standard of food excels that of hotels and bed & breakfast that we stayed in UK in this trip. It would be wonderful if guests be given a complimentary tour in other parts of the College such as the library. That will be really impressive!
Ian Openshaw, August 2010: Enjoyable visit. Helpful and friendly staff
Hendrike Braun, August 2010: Staying in a college in Oxford was a great experience and absolutly worth the money! Keble college is a beautiful college with an especially nice dining hall. Just remember to bring a cable for internet if you do not want to purchase one for 5 L.
Mrs S Selby, August 2010: First class service throughout. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend in Oxford and staying in this wonderful college was amazing. Hope to visit again and will certainly use your website. Thank you for a brilliant experience.
Celine Haye-Kiousis, August 2010: Dining room experience wonderful.
Diner could be served later than 6:30pm
rachael clyne, August 2010: I was very pleasantly surprised and it made my stay in Oxford easy and enjoyable. Great to share the dining hall breakfast experience with other guests. I would definitely use the service again.
David Spofforth, August 2010: A party of 12 of us stayed at Keble college and thought the whole experience was excellent. The breakfast was really good as well.
Thank-you for helping to make an excellent weekend.
The only slight issue I would say is that the rooms were maybe £5 to high in price but the location was excellent.
I would look to stay there again
maryanne garbowsky, August 2010: We enjoyed the experience very much. Keble was lovely and we enjoyed our breakfasts in the huge dining hall. Everyone was polite and courteous. The only drawback was that the first room assigned to us on the fourth floor had no elevator, and my husband has heart problems. The staff quickly and efficiently changed the accommodation for us, for which we were grateful. We would definitely stay again.
Nobuko Shimomura, August 2010: Thank you very much for your service. I had a wonderful time.
maureen greville, August 2010: A very different but enjoyable experience. Would have preferred a room overlooking one of the quads but my room was quite pleasant. Breakfast was disappointing. My meal was cold (possibly because I was sitting near the open door) and overcooked. At the table we were rather cramped for space. However, I would certainly return for another stay and hopefully dinner will be available.
Prof. Soon-Thiam Khu, August 2010: The Oxford experience is definitely something that people should try. I stayed at Keble College and it is great to be there. I would definitely go there again.
Thomas Kelly, August 2010: Everyone at Keble was very helpful and extremely pleasant. I will definitely recommend booking rooms through University Rooms.com to anyone I know who will be traveling to Oxford. We had an excellent experience all around.
Sarah Clayton, August 2010: Thanks for a lovely stay. My room had just been refurbished so everything was new. A helpful student helped show me to my room which was on the main quad, looking out on to a garden. Really nice to be in Oxford again and will definitely come back if i need a b&b again.
John Bergin, August 2010: The room needed a lick of paint as it was peeling in places but it was very clean and spacious so that made up for it.
Overall very pleased with the experience
luigi scalera, August 2010: thank you for a fantastic and unique experience - can't wait to come back!
Kind Regards
Luigi Scalera
John Hutchinson, August 2010: We stayed for 2 nights over a weekend in the summer hols and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The pictures on the website accurately reflect the reality - comfortable and clean rooms, obviously not over luxurious given what they are. Beds were basic but comfortable and rooms adequately furnished and providing all you need. The porter was very efficient and helpful on arrival and subsequently, directing me to the nearest park & drive (essential unless you are prepared to pay an arm and leg for parking). Breakfast in the hall was a unique experience - 'just like Hogwarts' to quote my younger daughter. Waiting staff very efficient and polite and self service food very good. Communal tables like a school or college but very sociable and an opportunity to chat with fellow guests. Staying inside college was great, with views of the beautiful Chapel and other buildings from the window. Value for money excellent - you'd struggle to find anywhere comparable in central Oxford. All in all a great experience which we would do again.
Mrs Christina Goeth Steger, August 2010: It was a special experience to stay in a place like Keble College! We enjoyed it very much, a promising start in our holidays in England.
If we once some back to Oxford we will choose again a college to stay.
Especially liked the breakfast in the hall, the courts, the atmosphere, the bar. It would have been interestig to hear more about the college and its parts while staying there (e.g. when arriving).
Brenda Coldwell, August 2010: Excellent staff. We will recommend this service.
Maria Schoenlein-Arens, August 2010: It was a very enjoyable experience, especially the excellent breakfast in the magnificent Victorian dining hall. The staff were very friendly and helpful, both at the lodge and in the hall. When the lamp in our bathroom broke down, it was fixed immediately. The city centre is within reasonable walking distance. We'd like to come back one day.
Tim Rudd, August 2010: The overall experience was outstanding. The price of £110 for a double room was rather high.
Leo van der Wilk, August 2010: A great stay in a college which was well located in the city centre of Oxford, but still a tranquil point where you can relax. Rooms are simple, but the dining hall was magnificent. We will stay here again surely when we are back in oxford.
DIANA BLEASE, August 2010: Beautiful view from our room over the front quad. Rooms were light and spacious. Bed a bit lumpy, but apart from that it was absolutely perfect! Excellent value for money. Will definitely return.
Mrs NMcCann, August 2010: I had to book 3 single rooms on Fri 30 Jul, and the family rooms for Sat 31 as the family rooms were already taken for the Fri. We had a most enjoyable weeked and would recommend Keble B+B to familly and friends. Thank you.
N McCann, August 2010: Sorry can't remember room number. Would recommend Keble B+B to friends and family, very enjoyable experience, thank you. The staff in the 'Porters Lodge' were very helpful.
Marion Mossu, August 2010: Very good location and premicies. Good service.
Dr. Krista Kennedy, August 2010: I very much enjoyed my stay at Kebel and found the front desk staff to be exceptional. Will definitely stay again the next time I'm in Oxford.
J.C.Wolters, August 2010: great to have breakfast in the great hall and the internet connection in the room is a definitive advantage.
Paul Sage, August 2010: I could not have wished to stay in a nicer place ... would rate highly.
Mr Andrew Bytheway, August 2010: Perfect location, being less than 5 minute walk to all centre sites like the Bodlean Library, Radcliffe Camera, real ale pubs etc. Breakfast service was a bit hit and miss and seemed to be a little rushed. But apart from that, will definately use this college again. Just remember to request a quad view room as if you don't, you may be looking at the modern buildings at the rear!
Jennifer Thomas, July 2010: Excellent value for money, really pleasant stay, staff were very friendly and helpful
Paul Mitchell, July 2010: A 'good value' place to stay in Oxford. Beautiful setting with courteous and efficient staff
Sarah L Edwards, July 2010: Good value for money
staff very friendly and helpful
only problem was that the rooms were hot and stuffy - an electric fan would have helped
Mrs R L Sellick, July 2010: Historical and interesting place to stay with warm and helpful people. Excellent.
Dr. Ruth Stephen, July 2010: The ambience of Keble College did not disappoint me. The sorroundings and the chapel are magnifiscent. The room was just average. I would rate the accomodation as basic. The sheets were clean . The walls of the room showed wear and tear. I did not have breakfast so am unable to rate it.
Sarah Rigby, July 2010: A great experience. A warm welcome from the lodge and a very comfortable stay.
Mrs Jean Bincliffe, July 2010: Clearly University rooms will be a little care worn, however, everything I needed was provided for and Keeble buiding and grounds are beautiful. Breakfast in The Great Hall was a fun experience with the chance to meet many lovely and interesting people. Overall I had a good experience and would seek to do this again.
LYNN ATKINS, July 2010: Very small room, which was quite cramped and hot for 2 people. Ok for 1. However, bathroom was nice and well equipped and view from both more than made up for the fairly spartan accommodation, Keble College itself was lovely and the grounds, bar and lovely Grand Hall and chapel much enjoyed.
Pablo Gutierrez, July 2010: Very good experience.
Mrs Val Zakian, July 2010: My friend (above) did the booking, so I can't really comment on the use of the website. The whole Keble experience was very agreeable and I would certainly hope to return for another weekend in the wonderful city of Oxford.
Alison Tovell, July 2010: I enjoyed my stay at Keble very much - beautiful surroundings and a good standard of accommodation and service. Just one comment regarding noise - a constant thrumming (some kind of generator?) throughout the night.
Mary-Lou Richards, July 2010: Staying at Keble was a delightful experience.
Mrs Val Zakian, July 2010: Positive: The overall experience of staying in hall was very enjoyable. The staff was helpful. The room space was excellent.
Negative: The matress was somewhat broken down and uncomfortable. the loo flush was somewhat inadequate.
Comment: It would have been nice to have a radio in the room.
The towels were changed each day in spite of my not leaving them on the floor. the soap was also renewed each day - not necessary; one does not use a whole tablet each day.
Baldicchi Maurizio, July 2010: Staying at Keble has been a great experience for us. The room was simple but clean, the breakfast room was stunnig and there was a lot of choice. The central position of the College made the visit of Oxford very easy.
Jean-Marc Taing, July 2010: Friendly staff at the porters' lodge, great rooms (booked a double ensuite and a standard single), great breakfast, all of this in a beautiful college!
Rachel Davies, July 2010: Absolutley brilliant! Everyone in the party wants to go back! Can't believe such a brilliant breakfast, too - can't fault it!
Mike Hutchinson, July 2010: Would definitely book again
Henri Papenfus, July 2010: I thank you for making our CORESTA Seniors such a successful, enjoyable affair. The 'University Experience', our theme for the reunion, was made real by staying at Keble. Every one of our group was full of praise for the arrangements and experience you provided. I thoroughly recommend your B & B to all serious visitors to Oxford and especially to those who have never had the opportunity to live in College.
W. FRASER, July 2010: Porters in the lodge deserve special praise for their charming interpersonal skills, highly efficient organisation and intuitive helpfulness at all times - thank you!
Roland Cartwright, July 2010: The staff in the Porter's Office at Keble were particularly helpful. We very much enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Robert Willoughby, July 2010: Sunday breakfast service much better than Monday (more proactive!)
Lynne Matthews, July 2010: We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will certainly stay with you again if we visit Oxford. We appreciated the friendly and helpful advice that Caroline, the gardener gave us about visiting nearby places. The grounds of the college are really beautiful (We loved our view from our room) and we would certainly encourage our friends here is Australia to stay at Keble when visiting the UK.
Francis McLoughlin, July 2010: Room clean but slightly shabby - but what do you expect from a student room?
Breakfast not quite as nice as I'd expected, but adequate.
What a treat to stay in an another Oxford college - pity mine was booked!
S Hazeldine, July 2010: Very impressed but bathrooms could do with refurbishment
Pam Thomson, July 2010: Our visit was very enjoyable but black out blinds at the room windows would be a good idea as the light is very bright very early!
Nicholas Hancock, July 2010: Almost unbelievably good in every way, excellent accommodation and breakfast, kind and helpful staff everywhere from the porters lodge to the dining hall, and a truly impressive but relaxed and friendly ambience. We shall certainly hope to come again
Martin McManus, July 2010: Beautiful venue and great value for money.
Dr Chris Joyce, July 2010: I enjoyed the stay - my first in Keble since 1985! The room was rather basic, but adequate - and everything else excellent - so good overall vfm. I hope to use your service again soon.
Babette Wehen, July 2010: We had a great time at Keble College and are very thankful for the oppotunity at staying there. A wonderful experience!
A comment on breakfast: great surrounding, offering and service! An offering of cheese would be great.
Mrs Sheila Marshall, July 2010: We had a wonderful visit to Oxford and our stay at Keeble made it even more special. The porters were extremely helpful in storing our luggage when we arrived early and also helping with phone calls to restaurants etc. The whole experience was most enjoyable and will be recommending it to friends.
Piera Gerrard, July 2010: The overall experience was great. The breakfast was a bit of a muddle due to the number of people (there was a conference on). We kept running out of coffee, toast etc It really needed someone to meet and greet at the entrance to explain the procedure. Room was fine but bathroom could do with a bit of a refresh/up date which you probably know.
Jeremy Wong, July 2010: very nice experience - gorgeous place to stay, friendly and nice service.
One significant reservation: 5£ for the requisite wire to access internet is ridiculous. A majority of accommodation options at this price range offer internet for free, and the material in 3ft of cat5 cable is literally pennies.
Did not have breakfast (hence 'average' since no 'not applicable' option exists)
Elizabeth Crawford, July 2010: I really enjoyed my stay in Keble. I was very pleased to get a change from a room on the road side to one overlooking the quad. There were students having a party across the quad but it it didn't detract too much from the experience of being there.
Allan Richards, June 2010: I was already booked to spend 2 days at Keble for their pre1960 Gaudy. They considerately kept me in the same room, and were helpful in all respects.
Ali Rogers and Emma Newcombe, April 2010: The rooms are excellent value for money. The college is beautiful and ideally located near to town. Breakfast in the dining hall is worth it in itself. Don't go expecting all the bells and whistles of a five star hotel though. If you are after the experience of staying in an Oxford college then Keble is the ideal choice.
Laura Harding, April 2010: A very enjoyable and comfortable stay and the people working in the Porters office were lovely. Would definitely stay again. Thank you.
Mark Anderson, April 2010: We really enjoyed our stay at Keble College. I apprectiated very much your efforts to ensure that our rooms were adjacent, and found all the staff to be very helpful and interested in making our stay pleasant. The location of the college is great for exploring central Oxford and the museums. We all enjoyed the peaceful setting and loved (especially the kids) eating in the hall (which could very easily have been used as the setting for the great hall at Hogwarts!). The rooms themselves are fairly basic, but this is made clear in all the information and so was not a surprise to us. I will definitely recommend staying at Keble to friends.
Mrs Kathryn Russell, April 2010: A wonderful experience. Our stay enabled my husband,an ex student of Keble, to take a stroll down "memory lane". Though not plush 4* accommodation, the rooms are very warm and comfy with en suite facilities. Breakfasts were good and what a fantstic place to eat in the huge dining hall! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to spend time there. Keble is a very good base to sample all that Oxford has to offer.
Rusu Teodora, April 2010: The two days we spend in Keble College were wonderful. We were delighted both me and my daughter. For her it was like being in a story world and the in the mean time it was an experience that made her think about how University can be. As concerning the leaving conditions everything was in order (no difference of the facilities offered by a traditional b&b). The university feeling, the security in the accommodation and the worm support of the staff made our experience much better that the traditional b&b. We plan to come again to Keble College and to use universityrooms.co.uk in order to visit also other UK places.
Timothy Burland, March 2010: A hassle-free opportunity to stay in the centre of Oxford. It is hard to imagine anyone wanting to go to a hotel when rooms inside real colleges are available. A new room with a view of olde buildings was worth every penny. Many Thanks.
Mrs Angelina Chapman, March 2010: My daughter and I stayed at Keble whilst in Oxford for the Sunday Times Literary Festival. It was an enjoyable experience from start to finish. The college is beautiful, the rooms were excellent and it the booking process etc was very simple. We look forward to staying at Keble next year.
Thank you.
Karen Lambrecht, March 2010: The B&B experience at Keble College exceeded my expectations. The room was clean and comfortable, and with just two sharing facilities, it felt like an en-suite. The college is beautiful, and it was a real treat to have breakfast in the hall. It was a tiny, fascinating look into the Oxford student life. Thanks for letting the general public take part. I will certainly stay here again, whenever I have a chance to visit Oxford.
Gemma Beswick, March 2010: Was a wonderful experience! All the staff were so lovely and even though it was a freezing time of year, it was so so beautiful. Rooms were great, better than we could have imagined. Can't wait to return one day. If only it wasn't a 24 hr flight away!
Beth Cronin, March 2010: We had a lovely time and would definitely return to stay at Oxford Rooms and recommend you to others. We did comment that having a radio in the room would have added to the experience but apart from that there wasn't much we could fault. We also had our evening meal in the dining hall which was also wonderful.
Many thanks for our stay.
Beth
Annette Zimmermann, March 2010: I enjoyed my stay very much. It's a wonderful experience to have breakfast in the magnificent hall!
Hugh Brown, March 2010: I was extremely impressed with all the booking process the organisation the facilities and the hospitality and helpfulness of the Keeble College staff. I have been promoting the the service to everyone I know.
Edward D Browne, March 2010: Lovely place, very enjoyable experience - magnificent dining hall!
paul riggs, March 2010: A fantastic experience and an economical stay. Being in the heart of Oxford allowed us to feel at home rather than a visitor.
Thoroughly recommend to any traveler
Colin Scannell, March 2010: Would stay at Keble again and again - an incredible experience; like stepping back in time, in comfort ;-)
John Moore, February 2010: Our rooms were in the new wing at Keble College so we were spoiled! They were clean and quiet. The porter's lodge answered all our questions and were very helpful Our visit was most enjoyable and we hope to return in the future.
John Ray, February 2010: We had a most enjoyable weekend. I had no idea (as an Emmanuel man) that Oxford has almost as much to offer as Cambridge. City bus tour especially helpful. Dinner in hall was amusing (we could chat to other residents) and particularly good value, with bottle of wine included. We have been recommending these weekends to our friends. Thank you,
John & Caroline
Paul Twynholm, February 2010: A special place to stay for a weekend visit. thanks
DeAnn McAllan, February 2010: It would have been really nice to have a place to meet/relax with others on campus. We checked out the bar but it either wasn't open or didn't seem comfortable. Great otherwise. Will definitely book again.
Robert Claxton, February 2010: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The room was clean and comfortable. Being in the middle of the capus had an atmosphere we would not have been able to experience in a hotel. In addition, the location was within easy walking distance of shopping and restaurants. The only downside was the lack of parking.
Dr Amani Bell, October 2009: We very much enjoyed our stay at Keble College. I recommend it to anyone who wants a brief experience of college life.
Gunar Kaune, October 2009: The room was okay for the price, but the breakfast in the dining hall an experience!
Karin Grönberg, September 2009: Thank you for a stay in historical surroundings with nice service and nice people!
Pia Larsson, September 2009: Perfect - I would like to come back with my family
Ulla Vainio, September 2009: Everything was fine. The bed was very comfortable and I slept very well despite some noise coming from the street.
Mrs.Cynthia Bamford, September 2009: 8 ladies came on my booking, we all experienced a wonderful 3 day visit
to Keble university. Your staff in the lodge were so helpful and knew all
the answers to the questions we asked. We have recommended the holiday to so many people! How lucky you are to be working in Oxford.
Cynthia Bamford
Catherine Janzen, September 2009: My only complaint on the whole trip was that I don't like soft-cooked eggs and couldn't get a full fry-up with hard-cooked eggs. On the other hand, if that's the only thing wrong, life's pretty good!
In general, we had a great time, the facilities were super, and the lodge staff very helpful. I would definitely come again. The students didn't seem to mind us, and we enjoyed eating brekkie with some of the mothers down for the exams. Excellent experience overall. Thanks.
vanessa f. lee, September 2009: Thank you for your hospitality, your service is always very consistent and we look forward to spending time at Keble College in the very near future.
Laura Huang, September 2009: Recently renovated -- Good. More or less up to the standard of a modern hotel, except for the lack of a television (which I did not want anyway). However, I don't know how you will be able to maintain this level of quality after a few years of intensive student usage.
The lighting is only just sufficient.
Jonathan Lambourne, September 2009: Great stay, beautiful college, fantastic having breakfast in the magnificent great hall.
Sharman Minus, August 2009: A wonderful experience. Daily housekeeping with refreshed toiletries was a pleasant surprise. A malfunction of the shower was quickly seen to by a cheerful worker. My one suggestion would be to upgrade the toilet paper, which was a bit harsh. The cooked breakfast was a treat, and the two dinners I had in hall were as good as any mid range restaurant. The wine with dinner plus the bar drinks were at student prices, another treat.
The proximity to the centre of town was marvellous. I never had to walk more than 15 minutes to get anywhere interesting, and as a solo female traveller I felt safe, even at night walking back after concerts.
The whole atmosphere of the college, with its beauty, history and quiet, gives it that indefinable added extra with which an ordinary hotel or B&B cannot compete.
My stay was memorable. I would definitely come again and will recommend it to others.
Christopher Blunt, August 2009: Superb. 2nd time at Keble and will definitely be coming back. Rooms nice and clean (even basic room). Wonderful staff and service is 2nd none.
Plus the college grounds are fantastic.
Mrs Margaret Hall, August 2009: Having stayed in Keble College last year when our rooms overlooked the Hayward Quad student bar, I asked if it would be possible to have rooms this year overlooking the quad itself. Having requested this, we were really delighted to find on our day of arrival that our room request had been read and our rooms did look out over the beautiful quad. This made our stay this year even better - thank you so very much. We seemed to be the only two rooms being used when we were there and to have a bathroom each, was a real bonus. Thank you again - I would not hesitate to recommend your service, its brilliant!
Fay Wrixon, August 2009: It was lovely to stay in Keeble and everything was exactly as described. The staff at the Porter's Lodge were very courteous and efficient and we will certainly repeat the experience. Thank you to all concerned.
Kind regards,
Fay Wrixon
Mr Stephen Jackson, August 2009: Fantastic building (Keble College) made an otherwise pleasant experience really memorable.
Mary Wealleans, August 2009: I had a wonderfull stay at Keble College and would recomend the whole experience to anyone. I shall be booking all future visits through University Rooms.
Thank you
Mary Wealleans
Harriet Morgan, August 2009: Keble College is a beautiful space, albeit a different one by Oxford standards, and I loved looking out the window in the morning and evening. The suite fit our family needs perfectly and allowed our local friends to stop by our rooms, sit and talk. That would have been difficult had we opted instead for an extra bed fit into a hotel room, for the same price. The porters were helpful and the breakfast in hall was an added treat--I appreciated the wide selection of cold foods and the experience of dining in an Oxford college hall.
James Hampton, August 2009: Was very good - the Porter was extremely helpful. Breakfast service was also outstanding. Polite, helpful and generally an enjoyable experience.
kate seed, August 2009: I was extremely impressed with my visit and will be recommending to one and all.
Mr T.J.Herbert, August 2009: Attended Wedding of my son & daughter-in-law and the whole experience was superb and the standard of service first class. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and a special mention of Gerard the Hall Manager who was extremely co-operative. Many thanks
Alan Thompson, August 2009: We enjoyed our stay at the university very much . Thank you to all the personal who were always very pleasant and helpful
Mrs Kathleen McQuillan, August 2009: Keble College was an excellent location for our stay in Oxford to attend Graduation. A very peaceful setting and within walking distance of a good variety of restaurants and attractions. Breakfast in the great hall was a wonderful experience and sitting in the beautiful grounds was really relaxing. Our room was very comfortable, tidied, and provided with clean towels every day. It was very quiet at night so we were able to enjoy a good restful sleep.
Roger Emery, August 2009: Very comfortable and enjoyable. Wonderful to stay in the College and enjoy the beautiful surrounds (including the Chapel). Breakfast was excellent. Staff at the Porter's Lodge were obliging and very helpful.
annette emerton, August 2009: very friendly and helpful staff, made me feel at home.
Suzanne Wavre, July 2009: All good value for money when compared with usual price range in the UK.
Oriel MacLennan, July 2009: very positive experience, in excellent surroundings, and I would return
Peter Davies, July 2009: Excellent service and experience overall. Thank you to all those involved.
Sadly the leaving time was a bit early. An hour later might be better after a busy evening! But this is a comparatively small point.
Susan Munro, July 2009: All-over excellent! Great value for money, everyone most helpful, college beautiful and location very convenient. Only wish I could have stayed longer.
Estelle Atayi, July 2009: It was my first time at Oxford with my mother and it was a chance to sleep in this beautiful Keble College.
The room was better than clean and the service was excellent.
I will come back again.
Colin Bater, July 2009: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will recommend the experience to our family and friends.
Christiane Schmidt, July 2009: great experience. nice staff, room easy but nice, internet access included. if coming back to Oxford I will certainly stay there again.
David Phillips, July 2009: First time I have stayed in Oxford and I had a very pleasant stay. Grounds and breakfast hall in particular were very impressive. Thank you.
Linda Ronnie, July 2009: We really enjoyed our time at Keble and owuld recommend it to others.
marcus thompson, July 2009: I enjoyed my stay at Keeble. I found the staff to be very helpful. I will highly recommend this great experience to people who wish to visit Oxford.
Matthew Wassell, July 2009: Very good service and very clean and quiet. Would definitely use again.
Monica Aylwin, July 2009: Glorious views over quad from very comfortable room. Tranquil ambience despite being short walk from hustle of city centre. Enjoyed breakfast in gothic hall. Great fun.
GRAEME SMITH, July 2009: tremendous experience i look forward to my next visit
Margret Thalwitz, June 2009: I have spent many nights at Keble between mid-May and the end of June and I am very sorry that this time is coming to an end. Everybody and everything has been just very special. The porters, the conference manager, the booking office, everyone has been incredibly helpful and accommodating, making room 3514 my home for many weeks. Liddon Quad is beautiful, the view magnificent. The rooms are spacious, very clean with great working and storage facilities for a longer stay. The breakfast is a daily experience, starting with a warm welcome by the friendly staff; the hall is a landmark, and the guests are exceptional. True to the reputation of this leading university town, many a day have started with a fine early morning conversation. Living among students made me want to be a student again. A heartfelt thank you to all who made it a memorable stay.
Alfredo Espina, June 2009: Very enjoyable stay. I would highly recommend the experience.
Patricia Brennan, June 2009: Can recommend the experience. Extremely helpful staff, beautiful surroundings and peaceful location enabling enjoyment of historical building
Albert Woodward, June 2009: A wonderful place to stay!
Stephen Rigden, June 2009: A most enjoyable experience. The staff were very polite and helpful. The room was simple but comfortable.
cathryn gray, June 2009: Overall, this was an excellent experience. The staff were exceedingly helpful. I would be delighted to use this service again and will certainly recommend it to my friends and family.
Bart Cogghe, June 2009: Fantastic view from my window. Very friendly staff at breakfast & good food. Wonderful experience!
Julia M Shaw, June 2009: The porter was particularly welcoming and helpful. Breakfast staff too very helpful. Good food. Enjoyable stay. Room excellent. Felt staff put themselves out to make the stay an excellent experience. Could perhaps have done without knock on the door at 9.30 reminding me I had to vacate by 10am. But didnt detract from the excellent experience. Would definitely stay again.
Luis Portela, June 2009: I particularly enjoyed the atmosphere and architecture of the college and the beauty of the gardens.
Miodrag Filipovic, June 2009: Excellent service!
Chris Dickon, May 2009: University rooms is a valuable resource for Oxford city visitors, and not widely known. Rooms and values can be counted on to be excellent, if not exactly deluxe, but seem to be a much better alternative for the price to what is available elsewhere in the city. Thank you.
JULIE CAMPBELL, May 2009: I was very comfortable and happy at Keble College and will recommend this facility to others. My room was three times the size of the one in my London hotel, with much better water pressure in the shower to boot!
Hannah North, May 2009: fantastic room with a great bathroom ensuite and very comfortable bed. very easy to book over the internet and easy to check in at porter's lodge. i will certainly recommend it to anyone else looking to stay in oxford.
Kim Bennett, May 2009: Excellent two nights - will hopefully be back in June!
Milton Micallef, May 2009: Great spacious room with bathroom and a lovely view over the quad. Nice furnishings too, a friendly and helpful Porter, and fantastic breakfast. Would certainly come again.
Colleen Suter, May 2009: Good facilities specially regarding use of washer and dryer. Please give information on where and how to find the common room so that one can at the end of the day be able to watch the idiot box.
A very good experience friendly and helpful staff at the porters lodge.
Tanguy Pelage, May 2009: More than I expected! What can I say, everyone was very helpful, the atmosphere was friendly and pleasant, and the standard of service was of high quality. I enjoyed every moment of my stay! I surely will recommend your services. Merci encore.
David Biddle, April 2009: Very efficient and would do it again
JacquiLea, April 2009: As described in the advertised info received before we booked, our rooms were somewhat basic and homely but the overall experience was so unique it carried us through and we will certainly visit again!
Bernard Smith, April 2009: Thank you to all the staff for their excellent hospitality.
Brian Mace, April 2009: Really nice visit. All staff very helpful, lovely surroundings. A bit noisy, but otherwise really excellent.
Sarah K. Dearmont, April 2009: Had two rooms. The refurbished room was obviously superior. Did a great job renovating. The Porter's were extremely helpful and professional. It was a beautiful and special place to stay. The staff at Breakfast were also helpful and professional. Overall, a unique and wonderful experience. Thank you.
Jacek Cieslik, April 2009: The place is incredibly beautiful, full of mystery and a unique atmosphere.
John Matthews, April 2009: Very pleasant room made my stay most enjoyable
Anne Kail, April 2009: An enjoyable and quiet stay. Very clean and friendly.
Richardson family, April 2009: We greatly enjoyed our stay.It was beautifully tranquil.A lovely well maintained college
Dr Graham Ash, April 2009: Excellent stay. A great way to see the College.
Raquel Farrugia, April 2009: Thank you for a wonderful stay at Oxford!
Sarah Stokes, April 2009: I had a wonderful stay at Keble - many thanks!
Anita Pellacci, March 2009: It was a wonderful experience!
Sarah Schneider, March 2009: I love Oxford and will definitely be back. Hopefully staying at Keble =)
Outstanding service all around
Mark Rankin, March 2009: Excellent experience overall. I am most grateful to Keble College for permitting this visit during term.
Aaron Cosner, March 2009: Very enjoyable stay.
Athinoula L. Petrou, January 2009: All were excellent. I had very short time to look around the college but I was lucky to meet accidentally the garden keeper (a very polite lady) who explained to me briefly many things about the college and she also brought me into the chapel. It was wonderful. Because of this positive experience I bought a booklet to read more about Kelbe college and a book about Oxford.
Catherine Hill, January 2009: staff very helpful and pleasant, fantastic value for central B & B
Christine Robertson, October 2008: Thankyou for a very comfortable and enjoyable experience - a great weekend - will come again.
Liz Rushworth, September 2008: We were most impressed with the quality of service at both breakfasts and the evening meal. And what a place to dine!! The staff were all pleasant and courteous. Very atmospheric and beautiful buildings - The Chapel is magnificent and also well cared for surroundings and gardens. We would love to stay again and Keeble is being included. Highly recommendable. Thank you!
Evelyne Secula, September 2008: We had a lovely stay, the venue is just amazing, especially the breakfast room. We'll definitely recommend it to our friends.
Mrs EVELYN J HOMER, September 2008: Staying at Keble College amongst all that history was a fantastic experience! Everything was even better than we had expected. Accommodation was good, staff were very helpful and we met some interesting people during our stay. Would recommend this to anyone!!
Sally Robinson, September 2008: We had a wonderful experience staying at Keble College. The quads and surroundings were amazing and gave us a good taste of college life at Oxford University. Being able to eat breakfast in the dining hall was definitely a highlight.
Helen Wright, September 2008: Very comfortable stay. Only sorry it was only a quick overnight stop. Will recommend to friends needing accommodation in Oxford, and hope to be back ourselves.
Stephen Hillier-Davies, September 2008: My stay was a very positive experience and I certainly hope to return to use your service
Mark Frater, September 2008: The outstanding memory will be of the wonderful location, setting, architecture etc. The stay was largely average to good but the location and ambience are outstanding.
emma gallagher, September 2008: i had an absolutely lovely stay thanks. the staff in the lodge were extremely helpfull. the only thing i would suggest is a later checkout time. Also the water pressure was very weak. absolutely no complaints, just suggestions, i would definitely recommend you to friends.
Suneil Shienmar, September 2008: Thank you for having me! Porters were very friendly and helpful!
James Paterson, September 2008: We were impressed with our stay at Keble from the moment we arrived to the moment we left! Friendly staff, great College ground, breakfast in the dining hall was fantastic, and the rooms clean and comfortable. Very impressed, thanks very much.
Cheers
James
Anne Tabbner, September 2008: The welcome we received in the Porters office was more than expected and very good level of local information and tourist information from
the staff on duty. Will definitely recommend and hope to return to Keble college. Thank you.
R S HADLEY, September 2008: Thank you, really enjoyed the experience.
We will come again.
Stewart Hadley
Garvey M Anderson, September 2008: Spectacular rooms overlooking Liddon Quad and very friendly staff - excellent!
David Bowden, September 2008: A great place to stay - I will certainly recommend to others.
Mrs C M Woodd-Walker, September 2008: all excellent
Julian Roberts, September 2008: I would recommend this option to anyone visiting Oxford for a unique B&B experience.
John Knights, September 2008: Just what we wanted - a most enjoyable stay
Vanessa Lee, September 2008: My partner is suggesting larger portions and more variety in the hot course served at breakfast. Our stay was very pleasant and your reception staff were very friendly and willing to help us.
GOODWIN KIM, September 2008: Excellent service at reception and overall was definitely the high-spot of the stay in England for the two visiting students. We had already stayed in a University hall of residence before but Keble was much better.
Caroline THUILLIER, September 2008: I enjoyed been in the college. the staff is very helpful and kind, has a lot of patience.
The buildings are amazing.
Thanks for everything.
Sveinn Gudmundsson, September 2008: Excellent experience and good value. Internet connection was very good. Room was full of character and although not a top standard it somehow didn't matter at all.
Mrs Linda Baxter, September 2008: Both myself and my sister enjoyed our experience all the staff go out of their way to make guests feel at home
Joanna Bayley, August 2008: very friendly college staff. I will definitely stay at Keble again.
Maureen Mei-Ling WONG, August 2008: This is a very unique and valuable experience. I would definitely suggest my friends to try. The only suggestion I would like to make is that the choice of colleges is very limited. Please consider adding more colleges on the list.
LYNETTE COCKERELL, August 2008: Great location and I would paas this accom on to friends thinking of staying in Oxford. Thanks!
Michael Carr, August 2008: lovely setting, comfortable room
yvette smith, August 2008: Amazing breakfast hall, a great selling point!
VERRIER Francois, August 2008: Endroit magnifique, très bon souvenir de ce séjour à Keble College.
Stella Kwan, August 2008: Location's perfect. Room's clean. Would stay again.
Jacqueline Rayner, August 2008: My brother and sister-in-law and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Keble College, so much so that I hope to come again quite soon with a friend. I highly recommend it.
Nisavanh, August 2008: Really enjoyed my stay there and will definitely come back here !
Linda Erith, August 2008: We had a very enjoyable weekend at the college. I've stayed in student accomodation many times and I always think it repesents good value for money. i.e. a clean bed to sleep in and a good cooked breakfast.
Pauline Cairncross, August 2008: I would happily recommend this accommodation to my friends.
Elisabet Vilahur Garcia, August 2008: I love the place, and I'll come back and recomend it.
John Paul Maytum, July 2008: Brilliant - I'd thoroughly recommend this to anyone. Not only is it great value accomodation in the centre of Oxford, but you really capture the Oxford spirit this way.
Lusine Mailyan, July 2008: The staff at Kebble is very pleasant.
Mahalah Nice, July 2008: Beautiful view of the court yard!
Philip Shingler, July 2008: Overall happy with the service, are there family rooms as I might bring my wife and two children next year?
Claire Evans, July 2008: Really enjoyed stay. Great breakfast! Will def stay again.
Dr. Helen H. Cole, July 2008: The staff at the porter's lodge was most helpful in sharing information to answer our many questions, especially Jason who is no longer there and the one female that was so charming and forthright in searching for what we needed.
Caroline Wright, July 2008: The staff in the porters lodge were particularly helpful and friendly.
Robin Forrest, July 2008: Excellent service, the porters were unfailingly helpful, the food was ok bearing in mind the large numbers, the room clean, generally wonderful, and see you next year!....
Peggy D. Quarles, July 2008: It was wonderful. Staying in one of the Oxford University Colleges is the best of the best. Kebel was the best.
Lea Karnatz, July 2008: it was a wonderful experience to stay in one of oxford's colleges. a fantastic idea for all kinds of visitors! a real joy!
Christa Koenen, July 2008: Very lovely college and great experience. The newly renovated rooms in the old tract are obviously nicer than the ones in the new tract. Especially as they have a fridge, look nicer and have a nicer, non-"flooding" bathroom.
Sharon Haydon, July 2008: Very enjoyable stay, only wish we could have stayed longer!
Zhenyu Huang, July 2008: To live in the Oxford university gives me a very good feeling.
Dawn Patrick-Brown, July 2008: Fantastic staff. Great rooms. Thanks!! =)
Mrs Vivien Ruddock, July 2008: I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Thank you
gerard traynor, July 2008: VERY NICE STAY, STAFF SO FRIENDLY, GOD BLESS, GERRY, MAURA.
Mary-Anne Piggott, July 2008: This is the second time I have stayed at Keeble. It was excellent.
Carl Phelpstead, July 2008: Porters were very helpful indeed, but I felt the staff at breakfast could have been more proactive, rather than standing around waiting to be asked things. All in all an enjoyable experience.
Tim Harrison, July 2008: Will definitely use this service again - no complaints at all!
Seyed Alireza Vousough Hosseini, July 2008: Very beautiful buildings. Fantastic breakfast hall! A uinque and unexpected experience for me! I'll recommend it to all my friends who are planning to visit in Oxford.
Thanks!
Lissa Paul, July 2008: I was very grateful for the opportunity to stay at Keble--especially as I was doing research at the Bodleian. As a college room, it was terrific and I'd stay again. I would, however, have been grateful for wireless internet access.
Dr. Frances Wilkinson, July 2008: The room was very comfortable. The staff in the front office were all extremely helpful. My only minor complaint was with breakfast - I felt the staff were trying to rush us out - hovering around and grabbing plates before one was finished eating. We were having an extemely pleasant chat with another guest over breakfast and felt we had to keep fending off the wait staff if we wanted to actually get to eat our breakfast. However, this small point aside, we greatly enjoyed our visit to Keeble.
Georgia Mouroutsou, July 2008: that was a delight to stay at your College- Keble
John Cassidy, July 2008: Very good location for seeing most of Oxford, people pleasant and helpful.
Wendy Robinson, July 2008: We really enjoyed our visit. The college and it's gardens are beautiful and eating in the dining hall was a great experience. A little disappointed we weren't on one of the older quadrangles but understand that is just a case of availability. The room was clean and adequate if a little noisy as our neighbours were in and out a lot and we were also near the entrance door to the floor and the stairs. Also, we had less choice during breakfast the 2nd day, only white toast available and no danishes left, coffee was also cold, having a different choice of eggs (ie scrambled) would have meant I would have had the cooked breakfast - just little things which can make a big difference. I would definately use UniversityRooms again. Many thanks
Viswanath Seshamani, July 2008: I came for my Dughter Divya's wedding held at the Keble Chapel on 12th July. With most of wedding guests housed in Keble it was very convienent & good. Rooms were good for the price & value for money. Breakfast was very good. Keble staff were friendly.
Would be good for keble staff to check out the condition of rooms before guests occupy. For example our oom could not be locked from inside & keble staff could not fix it because they could not get someone to repair for 2 days.Otherwise great. We will certainly keep Keble as a 1st Option for stay next ound. Thank U.
Elaine Stroud, July 2008: Great room with windows on 2 sides, and beautiful view. Very comfortable accommodations. I don't think there was anyone across the hall using the bathroom, so that was never a problem.
Judith Klem, July 2008: I had a great experience staying at Keble College and would gladly stay there again, and also recommend it to my friends. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, and made my stay all the more enjoyable. One suggestion I have is to place a mirror in close proximity to where a hair dryer can be plugged in, as it's hard to style your hair when you can't see it!
Thanks for contributing to a wonderful vacation!
Judy Klem
Anjoum Noorani, July 2008: Many thanks - a surprisingly professional service.
Jolyon Brewis, July 2008: My only criticism is that 8 of us arrived on bikes. We asked the porters about secure bicycle parking, but were initially told we could only lock them on the street. Later we pressed the point and were told about a very good, large, secure bike park within the college grounds. It would have been nice if this could have been pointed out straight away.
Otherwise excellent. Thanks very much.
J Joubert, July 2008: Detailed instructions in the room about internet access would be helpful.
Staff were very helpful, thank you.
J.Joubert.
Reva Childs, July 2008: loved it and would happily recommend it to anyone
priya shah, July 2008: Thank you so much fo putting us all in the same area. We all thoroughly enjooyed our stay!
Rob Versteeg, July 2008: The standard of the room and facilities is average, but the environment and atmosphere more than compensate for this. For us it was a rather unique experience, nothing like any standard hotel. We stayed in the old part, so I cannot speak for the newer rooms. The "dining room" is so stunning, you almost forget you tast your breakfast! I will certainly recommend you to others.
Paul Tam, July 2008: My stay was very enjoyable. The only minor hitch was the key to the room I was first allocated didn't work and I had to return to the Porter's lodge 3 times to seek help. The porter on duty was extremely helpful though. Finally i was allocated another room and everything else was fine. Staying at the college made the trip to Oxford extra special. Breakfast in the dining hall was great.
Wendy Fraser, July 2008: I was impressed with the quality of the room. I loved every minute of being inside a building with such beautiful architecture. Much better than a hotel. There was a very useful fridge inside a cupboard in my room, too - a helpful facility for cooling food and drinks bought outside and a brilliant practical idea. Warmed plates would keep the cooked breakfast from cooling down too quickly. A small box of paper tissues in the room would also be helpful.
Amelita Dolorico, June 2008: It was interesting to have the experience of living in one of the colleges. I would enjoy going to a different one next time just for variety.
Katie Mills, June 2008: Great find
Aino Rinhaug, June 2008: Dear Keble College staff,
I really enjoyed my stay with you and will recommend it to anyone who plans to go and visit Oxford!
Mary-Anne Piggott, June 2008: Absolutely excellent
Dr Lisa Harrison, June 2008: compared to hotel costs we found staying in Keble College very reasonable. The rooms were of a high standard and the breakfasts were great. You might want to think about putting together little info packs for visitors of what to do and any offers
Keiko NAKAJIMA, June 2008: The room was clean and quiet, yet the college was very conveniently located for visiting Oxford. It was great to have a gimpse of the student life at the college.
Richard L. Rosen, June 2008: The room and Keble College were beautiful! I would recommend University Rooms to another american graduate student visiting Oxford. This was a great opportunity to experience a stay at an Oxford college, and was one of the highlights of my program of study in England.
Thank you. - Mr. Rosen
Melissa Bonnefin, June 2008: I had a very enjoyable time at Keble College and in Oxford and I look forward to visting and staying again in the future.
Sue Cranmer, June 2008: More options for a vegetarian breakfast would be good. And my fridge was broken. However, great value for money and a wonderful setting.
Carl Pedersen, June 2008: I really enjoyed the room and college and plan to stay at Keble College next time I'm in Oxford.
cheers, Carl
Sue Greenall, May 2008: I will certainly use this service again, I thought it was excellent.
Many thanks,
Sue Greenall
sarah pickard, May 2008: Staying at Keble was a lovely experience. It is a shame that dinner is not possible during term time.
Tim Hersey, April 2008: We booked 7 rooms and were very happy with our decision to stay at Keble college. The location is convenient for the city centre and for the science area where we were holding our conference. We would definitely stay again.
Sue Cranmer, April 2008: I was a real pleasure to stay at Keble.
Mr J P Lawson, April 2008: Very quiet, good security, excellent standard of room----most civilized.
Marc Boudreau, April 2008: I had an enjoyable stay at the college. The breakfast was incredible!
Andrew Jepson, April 2008: A very good alternative to hotel accommodation. Well done.
p a johnson, April 2008: What a wonderful place to stay and how blessed the students are to study in such surroundings. I loved the dining hall and the service was generally good.
Jean M Stipo, April 2008: It was a beautiful setting and although I was only there for a couple of days , my experience in Oxford was fabulous! The breakfast was great, the dining hall stupendous and everyone was very helpful and kind. The room was comfortable, a little spartan esthetically speaking, but clean and suitable. While the room is a good value in pounds, I was ultimately paying in dollars, which doubled the cost. That was my problem, tho! Thank you, I'll be back soon! Jean
Jamie Peppitt, April 2008: Exactly what I was looking for. Perfect. Thanks.
Claire Tomlinson, April 2008: It was an excellent place to stay and we would definitely use the facility again. Thank you
Lesley Ann Olden, April 2008: Best way to see Oxford! We WILL do this again!
linda Cowden, April 2008: I would never have been able to afford to come to England to see my son if it hadn't been for your service. I am so very grateful for the wonderful room and service I experienced at Keble College. Everyone went above and beyond the call of duty to make me feel safe and welcome. The whole experience was absolutely wonderful! thank you so much!!
Linda
Dr Justin E Molloy, April 2008: Very pleasant stay, room was very nice and food excellent. Staff were very helpful.
Amber Kripas, April 2008: Lovely comfortable rooms and facilities.
Christine Bewley, April 2008: Beautiful surroundings and good location
janet bumpas, April 2008: i had a great experience. my only wish was that breakfast could be had a bit earlier as i was in oxford for a conference that started earlier than the breakfast.
thanks for a great service!
janet
Karen-Anne Neufeld, April 2008: We absolutely loved our stay at Keble College. We have recommended the lodgings to many friends and colleagues. We are definitely planning on returning with the rest of our family for another visit.
Margaret Thackray, April 2008: We were delighted with our stay, and will probably visit again.
Brian Kerr, April 2008: We had a fantastic time in Oxford! Such a fantastic experience to stay at the college. We would do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much!
Helen Elizabeth Edwards, April 2008: An excellent stay in beautiful surroundings - I hope to visit again soon.
Simon White, April 2008: Terrific value for money and staying at an Oxford college was a magical experience, especially for my young son.
Eva-Maria Teufel, April 2008: We had a great stay at Keble College in Oxford. The staff was very professional and very kind. The room was very tidy and bathroom was very clean. There are absolutely no complaints at all! It was great.
Miss Lois Allen, April 2008: The grounds of Keble College provided a stunning backdrop for my short stay, the room was perfect for my needs and all staff I came into contact with were very courteous and pleasant.
I have already recommended University Rooms to friends and colleagues looking for reasonable accommodation in Oxford and would certainly stay again myself.
Denine Cimmons, April 2008: I had a fabulous time at Oxford thanks to your affordable, safe and high quality accommodations. Thank you!
Debra Hansen, April 2008: I loved my time there! Thank you for making it possible to live in these wonderful colleges.
Louise Wojnicki, April 2008: We loved it, we felt like we were in a Harry Potter film.
Excellent idea.
Thanks
Louise
Johanna LowryOReilly, April 2008: Very enjoyable stay. Will certainly book again.
Mr Donald Rutherford, April 2008: Very convenient location, helpful staff and spacious accommodation.
James Whittingham, April 2008: Excellent value for money for accommodation close to the city centre. The whole group enjoyed living the Oxford academic lifestyle for the weekend!
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