Title: Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre Riverside apartment with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre ![Exterior - Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre (Oxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34460100/34460084/7402a0ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre (Oxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34460100/34460084/adaf33ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre (Oxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34460100/34460084/69ae88e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre (Oxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34460100/34460084/0dc6b0b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre (Oxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34460100/34460084/44469ecc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Oxford, Studio Melissa offers a unique retreat with a quirky stained glass window and an abstract acrylic painting by Charles Gassner. Sit back in the antique armchair and look out over the river, or enjoy fibre optic broadband and flat screen TV. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment Sleeps 2161 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre Studio Melissa has use of Folly Bridge House’s funky wet room, which it shares with one other studio. Recently designed like the cabin of a ship, with a quirky stained glass window, you can stand under the shower and spy on the river life below. What you gain in this studio is the full, tall-ceilinged, big windowed extent of the original Georgian house. ​​The Dutch-born artist Charles Gassner offers a spectacular abstract acrylic painting above the mantel piece. The water theme is maintained by a dazzling pen ink drawing on the southern wall: ‘Currents’ by Paul du Toit. In Studio Melissa you can sit back in an antique South African stinkwood armchair with cowhide seat and look south and east over the river and footbridge to the pool beyond where canoeists disappear mysteriously into a tunnel in Folly Bridge, emerging far downstream, out of sight. ​ Folly Bridge House has been beautifully restored by a potter and a writer. It has 7 self-contained studio apartments (for more information on the whole house search for follybridgehouse). Each apartment is hung with objects from the owners collection of contemporary paintings, sculptures and ceramics. ​Each is equipped with the elegant necessities of city living, including fibre optic broadband and flat screen TV. Folly Bridge House strives for an Eco and Fair Trade ethos. Only ten minutes walk from the High Street, the colleges of Oxford University and the shops, restaurants and cinemas of the New Westgate Centre, Folly Bridge House lets you be in the bright lights in a moment and yet return to the tranquillity of the river. ​FBH is perfect for individuals, couples or groups of colleagues, seeking the epicentre of the city but wanting something different. Folly Bridge House caters particularly to visiting academics. Oxford’s most fashionable riverside restaurant, stands across the courtyard. The Folly offers a discount to our guests. Across the road is the famous old Head of the River Pub. There is superfast fibre optic broadband, a flatscreen TV/DVD and hairdryer. The latest in ventilation systems removes cooking smells, steam and Oxford’s notorious damp climate from the apartment replacing them with fresh, warmed air from above the trees at a rate of 180 cubic metres per hour. The studio is furnished with double bed, a round dining table with chairs and a comfortable armchair. The wardrobe has a mirror glass door, a hanging rail, and 3 drawers. It is W50xD60xH236\. Melissa s kitchen is equipped with stainless steel worktop, double induction hob, full-sized undercounter fridge, combination convection oven/microwave/grill and all the elegant necessities of city living. Clothes washing and drying/ironing facilities are provided on the lower ground floor. Gated parking in front of the house, is available at extra charge. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near an outlet shopping centre - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 161 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108199600/108199585/1073c9a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish 2BD with Private Garden & Sauna East Oxford - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=108199585&PinnedHotelID=108199585&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95270000/95266200/95266186/8d180119.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Modern Refurbished Luxe Apartment + Free Parking East Oxford - 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5 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules please check inventory on arrival please remember this property has a shared bathroom ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as With River Views In The City Luxury Apartment With River Views in the City Centre Oxford Luxury Apartment With River Views in the City Centre Apartment ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.74612%2C-1.25675&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E0leNEe0K-Ln2wl9equyy9KwE0w=) Oxford #### What's nearby - University of Oxford \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Christ Church College \- 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Oxford Castle \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - New Theatre Oxford \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Bodleian Library \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Oxford Station - 18 min walk - Oxford (OXF) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Curzon Oxford - ‬9 min walk - ‪JOE & THE JUICE - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Place To Eat - ‬9 min walk - ‪Maya’s - ‬9 min walk - ‪Pret A Manger - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre have a pool? ### Is Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre? ### What time is check-in at Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre? ### What time is check-out at Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre? ### Where is Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy S., Brunswick, Maine 6 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location Second time staying at this lovely property. Highly recommend. Thank you! ##### Andy S. Stayed 33 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nate P. 16 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely studio This studio is in a beautiful location. The house keeping staff is very nice. ##### Nate P. Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Daniel A. 22 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little hideaway I stayed here over an induction week for work and loved the location on the Thames. The room is a little small and has a shared bathroom, but if you just need a base to sleep in then it’s great. Estera, the housekeeper, was lovely and easy to contact at all times. ##### Daniel A. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline M., nyc 1 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical, pristine, convenient Lovely hosts and excellent housekeeping. Beautiful, thoughtful space with eco-friendly amenities and impressive, unique art. Ideally located, gorgeous views. Could not recommend higher. ##### Caroline M. Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria 1 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication What a fantastic place to stay in the centre of Oxford! We stayed in studio Melissa with its double aspect view of the river. How beautiful to wake up to these views in the morning. The shared 'wetroom' was compact but the shower is lovely and the additional heater welcome. The ability to park at the property is a huge bonus.We wouldn't hesitate to book again. ##### Maria Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christie D. 2 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Water view of Thames I was studying at Oxford and was unfamiliar with the city but found this gem of a place to stay, Folly Bridge House, which was centrally located. Catriona and her housekeeper were responsive. I would stay there again. I loved having a water view. ##### Christie D. Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Darren W. 10 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Check-in, communication Whilst the room, property and location were amazing, the house keeper was great, kind and considerate, the communication before arrival was really poor. Messages ignored and didn’t know how I was going to access the property until I arrived. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a1218dd7-58b6-4a30-a474-764f2a5d69e9-1752178714181.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bcfa799e-4646-416c-b234-bb9852d706b3-1752178711348.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/43ba5cdc-b12e-42ed-a15e-e2c6ad9268fd-1752178713119.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Darren W. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. 3 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property in a fabulous location. Highly recommend. Really enjoyed my stay here, such a great central location. And lovely room. ##### Amy B. 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