Title: Luxury Studio with balcony over the River Thames in historic centre of 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 with balcony over the River Thames in historic centre of Oxford Apartment in Oxford, steps from Thames River ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33944900/33944862/b668929c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33944900/33944862/38b7b4a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33944900/33944862/348588bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33944900/33944862/68ee3e4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33944900/33944862/b909ba10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located on the River Thames, Studio Papaver in Folly Bridge House is a haven of tranquility. From its balcony, you can see Saxon stonework and arches that inspired Alice's adventures in Wonderland. Inside, enjoy fibre optic broadband and a flatscreen TV amidst artworks by South African artist Paul du Toit. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment Sleeps 2161 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi ## 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 with balcony over the River Thames in historic centre of Oxford There are only four balconies over the River Thames in Oxford and Studio Papaver has one of them. From here, you can see the remains of the original Saxon stonework in the southern reaches of Oxford’s great Folly Bridge. You can see the arches through which Alice paddled before following the rabbit down its burrow into Wonderland. Sitting at the small glass topped table on the balcony, you look up to an old wrought iron hoist, preserved as an architectural feature, that tells of the days when the River Thames was the nerve centre of British trade. The sun floods into Studio Papaver. Reflected from the river through the bay windows and south facing terrace door, it dances on the tall white ceiling. Artworks in this room are led by South African artist, Paul du Toit but also include a porcelain and stoneware bowl and a heron beak jug made by the owner of Folly Bridge House. 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, 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. The studio 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, undercounter fridge, plus the elegant necessities for city living, including 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 super fast fibre optic broadband and a flatscreen TV. The latest in ventilation systems removes cooking smells, steam and Oxford’s notorious damp climate from the apartment, replacing them with fresh, warmed air drawn 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, secured by CCTV camera, in front of the house, is available at extra charge. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Bathroom - Shower ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 161 square feet ## Similar properties ![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 9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews £169 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=34458612&PinnedHotelID=34458612&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=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=34458951&PinnedHotelID=34458951&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34524500/34524477/242a71b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Studio on the River Thames at Folly Bridge in Central Oxford South Oxford - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=34524477&PinnedHotelID=34524477&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 £152 includes taxes & fees 8 Nov - 9 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=34460084&PinnedHotelID=34460084&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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## 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 - 5 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 with balcony over the River Thames in historic centre of Oxford pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Luxury Studio with balcony over the River Thames in historic centre of Oxford? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxury Studio with balcony over the River Thames in historic centre of Oxford? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Luxury Studio with balcony over the River Thames in historic centre of 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 with balcony over the River Thames in historic centre of 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) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yareli M. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 10/10- the bathroom is microscopic but not a deal breaker for me personally. Beautiful little spot, incredibly central. ##### Yareli M. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Imogene 10 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities This is a very special location overlooking the Thames River & Folly Bridge. If you should wake up very early morning all the geese gather below the balcony. This art-filled flat is so comfortable and charming. We loved being near to all the wonders of Oxford. We had a lovely time here. We used the trains & buses to visit the Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace, Stratford-upon-Avon & a play in London. We were sorry to leave. We loved this stay! ![Folly Bridge House](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/68e3d637-dccf-4a1c-9c19-3ec46cb0ab2f-1752157207553.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Geese gathering ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/942422df-733e-49a4-b6db-977f8caed5ea-1752157206976.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The Thames River](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b595dc18-1f9f-4a13-ba19-382e7dff5539-1752157227864.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Imogene Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Shannon M. 6 Oct 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location This flat is very well located and in a beautiful setting. The only real draw back is the really , really tiny bathroom. It said tiny bathroom in the description and it was tiny. The hosts do want you to do a lot of cleaning before leaving. I don't think they charge a cleaning fee and you can add that to your charge. Hosts were very responsive to questions and checking in and out was a breeze. ##### Shannon M. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lina-Maria S. 15 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Apartment! It was such a nice stay at the Folly Bridge House. The interior was cozy and we had the most beautiful view into the garden and our balcony was hovering over the Themse. We loved it! ##### Lina-Maria S. 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