Self catering holidays in Oxford - Oxfordshire

Planning a self catering break in Oxford?  Oxford is a city which is world famous on account of its university.  The University of Oxford has a world class reputation and many of the university’s buildings are what makes Oxford such an utterly charming city.  Many of the buildings in the centre of Oxford are of historical interest, grand and beautiful.  Enjoy sipping a drink at one of Oxford’s pubs or go to one of the high end cake shops and enjoy a decadent piece of cake and coffee whilst watching the world go by.  Oxford is a great place to spend time on a self catering holiday with its historical city centre holding a variety of different attractions.  A number of the historical buildings in Oxford are university buildings and many are open to the public to visit and learn more about the history surrounding them.  Oxford is a relatively compact city so for most the city is best explored on foot.  If you want a guide of the city, various walking tours operate which will take you from place to place and show you the main sights of the city. 

There are also some fascinating museums to visit in Oxford.  Oxford should appeal to culture vultures in particular and to anyone with a love of the finer things in life. Another great attraction of Oxford is the presence of the rivers that run through the city.  The Rivers Cherwell and Thames run through Oxford.  There are some excellent riverside walks in Oxford, not too far from the city centre where you can enjoy walking through greenery by the river.  In summer time you will see a good number of students sitting around by the river, soaking up the sun and some messing about on boats on the river.  Boat trips are not limited to students though and in summer time you too can enjoy a boat trip.

When it comes to evening entertainment, Oxford with its lively student population has a lot to offer.  There are a range of bars, pubs and restaurants.  Oxford also has an active theatre scene and two theatres.

Whatever the type of self catering accommodation in Oxford you are seeking, whether you are searching for a luxurious self catering apartment or a budget option, we hope you find the right option for you here.  If there is no accommodation available in the city centre itself why not consider a stay near Oxford and enjoy a self catering holiday in Oxfordshire?  There are a number of park and rides at Oxford making it relatively easy to park on the outskirts of Oxford and catch a bus in to the city centre.