Title: Luxury Studio on the River Thames at Folly Bridge in Central Oxford Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 Studio on the River Thames at Folly Bridge in Central Oxford Riverside apartment in Oxford with kitchenette ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34524500/34524477/242a71b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34524500/34524477/4b5f896d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34524500/34524477/e9c1d2ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34524500/34524477/93609f4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34524500/34524477/7656975b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the charm of Oxford's iconic Folly Bridge House in Studio Rosa, named after the rose that climbs its outside walls. With modern art and ceramics from the owners' collection, this studio apartment offers a light and airy retreat with a view over the garden wall to swans floating under Folly Bridge. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment Sleeps 2161 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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 Studio on the River Thames at Folly Bridge in Central Oxford Studio Rosa is named after the rose that climbs its outside walls. Rosa Mundi is an ancient Oxford rose that, according to legend, decorated the grave of Fair Rosamund, the mistress of Henry II, who was buried upstream at Godstow Priory in 1176. As was traditional in Victorian times, the ground floor of Folly Bridge House is raised so that Studio Rosa has a view over the garden wall to the swans and punts floating under the stone arches of Folly Bridge. From the side window, the water is just below you through the shrubs. With tall ceilings and large windows, Studio Rosa feels light and airy. Decorated with modern art and ceramics from the owners’ collection, pride of place is given to the French Louis XV style antique chair, upholstered in a contemporary patchwork design. Folly Bridge House is one of Oxford’s iconic buildings. A crenellated Victorian tower standing on an island in the River Thames at the point of the original 900 AD oxen ford, it conjures all the romance of the city. This is the spot where Alice in Wonderland was invented by Lewis Carroll. On Folly Bridge, the 13th century philosopher and alchemist Roger Bacon had a tower. From the roof, the River Thames and the dreaming spires of the city spread out before you. 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 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. 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. The Studio Rosa is furnished with double bed, with organic fair trade linen, 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. ​The hideaway kitchen is cleverly designed to provide for modern living, almost invisibly: double induction hob, combination convection oven/microwave/ grill, under counter fridge and a Nespresso pod Coffee Machine. Folly Bridge House bathrooms are small. Their size is dictated by trying to introduce 21st comfort into a heritage house. So, if a large bathroom is a critical element of your enjoyment, FBH is not for you. They are new, bright with a water softening shower and hairdryer. There is superfast fibre optic broadband and a flatscreen TV/DVD. 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. Clothes washing and drying/ironing facilities are provided on the lower ground floor. Parking in front of the house, is available at extra charge as is a cleaning service. Our riverside garden with newly commissioned bench and sculptures from the British artist Stephen Rook allows guests to read, watch the canoes, punts, narrow boats, barges, waterfowl and university rowing crews at play. On Folly Bridge, you are in walking distance of most of Oxford’s pleasures. For those who like to linger over their food and drink, try the Folly Restaurant for elegant riverside chic or the Head of the River for a classic Oxford pub. Both are only a short stagger home to bed. Almost all Oxford’s other restaurants, cafés and pubs are within walking distance.  For those who prefer natural life to night life, the famous River Thames National Path runs past our front door, giving beautiful walks downstream past the university boat houses and their rowing teams practicing in the early morning, to the ancient village of Iffley. Or upstream to Port Meadow, the ruined Priory at Godstow and the famous Trout and Perch Inn. The boat hire and punt station is across the river for those who prefer more traditional Oxford pastimes. Gerry's ferry can take you to Port Meadow from our private wharf. Christchurch Meadows and the Botanical Gardens (Britain’s oldest botanical gardens) are on the other side of Folly Bridge. And if you walk south through Grandpont Nature Reserve, you will arrive in 10 minutes at Hinksey Park, with its ornamental lake, children’s playground and huge, heated outdoor pool. It will take you 10 to 15 minutes to walk to the Sheldonian Theatre and the Playhouse. The Ashmolean Museum and Modern Art Oxford are on the way. If Oxford’s multitude of shops are, for you, its main attraction, Folly Bridge House is close enough to go mad with your credit card and still stagger home with your loot. Indeed, is a visible landmark from the roof terrace of new Westgate Centre. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### 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 - On a river - On the waterfront ### 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 ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 161 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34460100/34460084/7f22d9fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Apartment with river views in the city centre South Oxford - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=34460084&PinnedHotelID=34460084&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34458700/34458612/6b969814.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Studio in a crenellated tower in the historic centre of Oxford South Oxford - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=34458612&PinnedHotelID=34458612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34750000/34740700/34740659/278ef4e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Riverside Studio with Conservatory and Wharf in the centre of Oxford South Oxford - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=34740659&PinnedHotelID=34740659&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34459000/34458951/7b6eb157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Oxford city centre apartment with river views South Oxford - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=34458951&PinnedHotelID=34458951&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33944900/33944862/b668929c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Studio with balcony over the River Thames in historic centre of Oxford South Oxford - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=33944862&PinnedHotelID=33944862&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 - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=95266186&PinnedHotelID=95266186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34459000/34458920/68f7ad79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury apartment on an island in the River Thames in Oxford’s historic centre South Oxford - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=34458920&PinnedHotelID=34458920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87730000/87723700/87723641/91086e97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### “Great location” Cosy Modern Apartment inc. 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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 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 ## 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 - ‪Maya’s - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Place To Eat - ‬9 min walk - ‪George & Danver - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxury Studio on the River Thames at Folly Bridge in Central Oxford pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Luxury Studio on the River Thames at Folly Bridge in Central Oxford? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Luxury Studio on the River Thames at Folly Bridge in Central Oxford? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxury Studio on the River Thames at Folly Bridge in Central Oxford? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Luxury Studio on the River Thames at Folly Bridge in Central Oxford located? > Located in South Oxford, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Thames River and University of Oxford. Thames Path and Christ Church Meadows are just steps away. Oxford Station is 18 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxury Studio on the River Thames at Folly Bridge in Central Oxford Reviews 9.6 ### 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 5 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeong Young K. 14 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Superb accommodation! ##### Jeong Young K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcus B. 25 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place to stay Lovely location, peaceful and quiet right on the Thames, with great access to downtown Oxford. Historic property, nicely decorated and perfect for my stay. Catriona was great, easy to talk to and responsive. Would definitely stay again. ##### Marcus B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth R. 19 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Oxford Idyll Beautiful building set back from the main road and fronting the river. Gorgeous apartment, beautifully maintained. I couldn't have been happier. A perfect stay and a place I look forward to revisiting again for an even longer time. ##### Beth R. Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey R. 10 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little Gem Studio Rosa was a tiny gem of a place to stay for a week in Oxford, combining Art Deco furnishings, with original art works, with a very serviceable kitchenette and laundry, and with an eco-friendly ethos. A It was the perfect space for aesthetics and reflection. ##### Tracey R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Fabian S. 8 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very good Kleines gemütliches Zimmer in perfekter Lage ##### Fabian S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony J. 9 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Nice Well located and good communication. I would definitely recommend this rental. ##### Anthony J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Katrina D. 7 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location, small space I had an overall good experience at this property. The property manager and housekeeper were very responsive. The location is fantastic, very close to the city center. The house is lovely and historic and the room was well decorated. I stayed for a week and had an overall lovely stay, the only challenges were the micro bathroom (airplane size, contortions required for tall people) and small kitchen area (good for reheating leftovers, making tea, but difficult due to lack of space to make full on meals). I think it is good for short term, but would be tough for long term stay. ##### Katrina D. 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