Marston Home - Oxford

3 bedroom house in Oxford, can accommodate up to 4. 1 double bed and 2 single beds. Semi detached with off street parking. Large garden and patio with seating area. Comfortable home tastefully decorated with open plan kitchen/diner and access through French doors onto patio. Bath and shower in bathroom plus a downstairs toilet.

Due to Covid 19 we will have our home professionally cleaned before guests arrive.

About the location

Lovely quiet and safe street with easy access to beautiful walks by the river and historic Oxford.

You can walk into town if you follow the path from the end of Ferry road, 20 min walk or 10 min cycle through the University Parks. If you continue walking from Edgeway road you will go past the farm (on your right), continue until you get to a cross roads, take a left and it takes you to the uni parks over Rainbow Bridge (Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavor. It’s a lovely walk. This walk also takes you to the stunning Natural History Museum and Ashmolean Museum.

There are lots of beautiful walk by the river or through the meadows in the surrounding area (10mins). You can go punting from town or hire a punt from the Cherwell Boathouse which is 10 mins drive http://cherwellboathouse.co.uk/punting/.

There are plenty of places to visit:
- Natural History Museum - https://www.oumnh.ox.ac.uk/#/
- Ashmolean Museum - https://www.ashmolean.org- Blenheim Palace, 25 min drive - https://www.blenheimpalace.com
- Waddesdon House - https://waddesdon.org.uk
- Lots to do in The Cotswolds - https://www.cotswolds.com/things-to-do

You can also hire a canoe or kayak in Thrupp which is approx 25 min drive https://www.tckh.co.uk best to book in advance, it`s very beautiful, we`ve been many times and there`s a tea room to enjoy lunch.

Coaches got from St Clements (which is a 5 min bus ride or 10 min walk) to London (Oxford Tube and X90 running very regurarly, approx every 15 mins). Trains go from Oxford train station (15 min bus ride) or Oxford Parkway (15 min drive, good parking and not expensive).

Places to eat
Up In Arms - Local pub food, very near - Marston Road, very friendly , Victoria Arms (pub by the river), Perch (pub by the river)
Cowley Road - Lots of cafes and places to eat - Kazbar (Spanish tapas), Big Society, Malikas (Indian), The Coconut Tree (Sri Lankan), Greek Taverna
City Centre - Lots of restaurants and places to eat - Vaults cafe, Ashmolean restaurant, Turl Street Kitchen, Jam Factory


Type of swap

  • Home Exchange

Conditions of exchange

  • Non smokers only
  • No pets allowed
  • Children welcome

Oxford (HE39534)

Oxfordshire,   England

  • 3 bed   (sleeps 4) 1 bath

Preferred destinations

  • England
  • Wales
England and Wales: just ask swaps possible, including short breaks.

Dates available

Open to offers

Swap duration: Short break (2-5 days)

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Membership expiry date: 20 Jul 2023