The Buttery - Guest House in Oxford, United Kingdom

The Buttery sits on Broad Street, directly across from one of Oxford University's colleges and within 200 metres of the University of Oxford. Guests enter through a distinctive red door between two shops, then climb a narrow staircase to the reception on the first floor. The property is a short walk from the train station and the main bus stop, with no private parking available but multiple public transport links nearby.

The guest house offers single, small double, superior double, deluxe double, and twin rooms, many with street-facing windows overlooking the college. Each room has a private ensuite bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, and free toiletries, plus a flat-screen TV and a kettle. A 10% discount voucher for the neighbouring Theo's Café covers breakfast and lunch, replacing on-site dining.

A 24-hour front desk handles luggage storage before check-in and after check-out, and staff assist with carrying bags up the steep stairs. Daily housekeeping tidies rooms and replenishes tea trays and toiletries. Guests can request local dining recommendations and receive a card for the café next door.

The University of Oxford colleges, the Ashmolean Museum, and the Bodleian Library are all within a 5-minute walk. Blenheim Palace is 13 km away, and Bicester Village Shopping Centre is roughly 20 minutes by bus. The bus to the train station takes two to three minutes.

The Buttery occupies the upper floors of a historical building above shops, with no lift and narrow, creaky stairs. The property is family-run, and its age means floors squeak and windows are original sash, letting in street noise from the pedestrianised street. Some rooms have portable air-conditioning units, and all rooms include heating and electric fans.

Location: Oxford city centre, 200 m from the University

Rooms: Single, small double, superior double, deluxe double, twin

Discount: 10% off at Theo's Café next door

Access: Signature red door entrance

Staff: Luggage assistance and 24-hour front desk

No on-site parking but good public transport links