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The Head of the River

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Exterior
Comfy Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Cosy Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
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8.6Excellent
(748 Ratings)
"Beautiful spot overlooking the River. Very close to all amenities. Would highly recommend."
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8.6 / 10
Excellent(748 Ratings)

Inn in Oxford

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About this inn

This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free.
Housekeeping is available on request.
The Head of the River offers 19 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Amenities

Restaurant
Non-smoking
TV
Bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Kettle
Ironing facilities
Free toiletries
Towels
Desk
Hairdryer

Map of Oxford

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Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History
0.8 mi
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens
17.1 mi
National Trust - Ashridge Estate
28.6 mi
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
31.3 mi

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10
Excellent(748 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Beautiful spot overlooking the River. Very close to all amenities. Would highly recommend.
8 / 10Excellent·May 2026
A fun, traditional, well-located hotel with a hopping bar and restaurant located right on the river (Thames or Isis, call it what you will) about 6-8 minutes by foot south of city center. Breakfast is included with the price of the room, and it's quite good. Not a fancy hotel by any means, this one does have a lot of charm.
8 / 10Excellent·May 2026
Coffee maker wasn’t working, staff said they would fix it but didn’t
5 / 10·Sep 2026
Great rooms, just above a very nice pub right on the river. Very nice breakfast. Just a shame there was no parking. Otherwise fantastic.
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FAQs

Is parking included with this inn?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Head of the River. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Head of the River pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Head of the River?

We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes restaurant, non-smoking, tv, bathroom, and coffee/tea maker.

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