Title: Pass the Keys | Renovated 3BR Garden Home - 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 home # Pass the Keys | Renovated 3BR Garden Home - Central Oxford Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to University of Oxford ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112790000/112789700/112789634/3f8c2f4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112790000/112789700/112789634/5a8aa992.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112790000/112789700/112789634/65e5fe33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112790000/112789700/112789634/a9b0ec96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112790000/112789700/112789634/bef3c866.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to University of Oxford, Pass the Keys | Renovated 3BR Garden Home - Central Oxford provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1001 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pass the Keys | Renovated 3BR Garden Home - Central Oxford Recently renovated, Victorian townhouse, just a 10 minute scenic stroll from Oxford city centre and famous college grounds and a 2 minute walk to catch a 24/7 bus to London and airports! Boasting: 3 x Bedrooms / 2 x Showers 1 x Bath / Garden / Smart TV / Coffee Machine / Dishwasher / Washer-Dryer / Cot & High Chair / Boardgames Collection A stone's throw away from trendy Cowley Road, lined with eclectic restaurants, bars, cafes and all your daily essentials (supermarkets, pharmacy, ATM). Three Storey, Semi-Detached. Townhouse Private Garden OXFORD CITY CENTRE and famous college grounds are easily accessible... By foot: 10 minute scenic walk over Magdalen Bridge By bus: 2 minute walk to bus stop By car/taxi: 5 minute drive LONDON & AIPORTS Just a 3 minute walk to St Clements where you can catch a 24/7 bus to London (OxfordTube) and surrounding airports (TheAirline). COWLEY ROAD Cowley Road (1 min walk) is famous for its eclectic restaurants and is lined with bars, independent shops, music venues (O2 Academy) and the independent 'Ultimate Picture Palace' cinema. There you will also find supermarkets, salons, ATMs, pharmacies and all the essentials. Some fabulous gastropubs and restaurants nearby, some of our favourites include The Magdalen Arms, The Chester Arms (renowned for their steak platter) and Arbequina (an intimate Tapas spot). 5 minute walk to South Park, perfect for a picnic with views of Oxford Dreaming Spires. Go punting from Magdalen Bridge (5 min walk) - a popular Oxford leisure activity involving hiring a boat and a pole then heading up/down the rivers of Cherwell & Isis. More recommendations on places to eat, drink, shop and visit can be found in the 'Where you'll be' section just below the map. SLEEPING & REFRESHING Bedroom 1: Double Bed / First floor (Shower and toilet in bedroom) Bedroom 2: Double Bed / First Floor Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3: 2 x Single Bed (Pull out single bed) / Ground Floor \*Bedding and hotel quality linen provided\* \- Travel cot available for use, bedding and linen not included Bathroom: Bathtub, Walk-in Shower, WC & Basin / First Floor Bedroom: Walk-In Shower & Basin / First Floor (Please note: This is not an en-suite, but the shower and basin are in the bedroom) Toilet: WC & Basin / First Floor \*Fresh towels and travel size toiletries provided\* Available for your use: \- Washer- Dryer \- Iron, Ironing Board \- Hair Dryer EATING & CHILLING Fully equipped, open plan KITCHEN, including: \- Kettle, Toaster, Microwave \- Oven, Electric Hob \- Fridge, Freezer \- Nespresso Coffee Machine (pods not provided) with all the pots and pans one requires to cook up a storm! Enjoy your meal at the dining table \- Highchair available After a long day of sight-seeing, kick back on a comfy sofa in the LIVING ROOM and watch your favourite shows or movies on the Smart TV with on-demand apps inc. BBC iPlayer, Netflix and more. Please note you will need to use your own login details to access the on demand apps. Regular/ terrestrial channels are not available. \*WiFi runs throughout the entire apartment\* The living room is filled with games, boardgames and books for you to enjoy! Make the most of the PRIVATE BACK GARDEN on a British Summers day. DISCOUNTS \*\* 20% off ‘Food’ menu at The Alchemist, Westgate, Oxford, for all guests \*\* Offer not valid on Saturdays - Offer not valid during 25th November - 25th December - All other menus including ‘Bottomless Brunch’, ‘Drinks’ and ‘Christmas’ are excluded. Guests will have private access to the entire property and back garden SELF CHECK IN Check-in time is after 3pm and check-out time is before 11am. Please note: You will be charged £100.00 for lost keys, broken keys and call outs, so please be careful with them. A charge will also be applied if guests check themselves in early or check out late without permission as this will cause disruption to our cleaner’s schedule. Please do not forget to place the keys back in the key safe on your departure or this will also result in a charge. CLEANING/ LINEN The property will be cleaned and prepared with linen and towels for your arrival. Mid-stay cleans are not included, but please get in touch if you would like to pay to book a clean or fresh linen and towels during your stay. Linen and bedding is not provided for the travel cot, please bring your own if required. We will also provide a limited amount of consumables (toilet roll, travel size shampoo/conditioner etc.) to kick-start your stay and can recommend a local store where you can easily purchase more when you are settled in. PROPERTY DOMESTICS The double bedroom upstairs contains a shower and basin. This isn't an en-suite, but in the room itself. SMART TV You will need to use your own login details to access the on-demand apps such as Netflix and Prime. Regular/ terrestrial channels are not available. FIRE PLACE The fireplace shown in photos in living room is not for guest use. COFFEE MACHINE Nespresso Coffee Machine available for use, coffee pods not included but can be purchased from a local store. PARKING Unfortunately parking isn't included. There is a paid car park behind Tesco Metro on Cowley Road (4 min walk) or checkout Justpark online for affordable local options. Our listing warmly welcomes guests for stays of over 21 nights, whether you're visiting for business or pleasure. Enjoy a comfortable, well-equipped space designed to make extended stays both productive and relaxing. With amenities tailored to meet your needs, this property offers the perfect balance of convenience and comfort, ensuring a memorable and hassle-free long-term experience. IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process. The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay. Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property. Pets - not allowed Smoking - not allowed ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,001 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31550000/31548200/31548165/w1623h1080x153y0-bb610051.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pass the Keys | Modern, Chic 3BR Townhouse in Central Oxford East Oxford - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 3935278 ## 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%7C51.74916%2C-1.24020&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=il25eCiYAnM-wIGLtQ_hldT2OHQ=) Oxford #### What's nearby - University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Christ Church College - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Bodleian Library - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - New Theatre Oxford - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Oxford Castle - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles #### Getting around - Islip Station - 13 min drive - Oxford (OXF) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Shiraz - ‬2 min walk - ‪Nando's - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Star - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Port Mahon - ‬3 min walk - ‪Kebab Kid St Clems - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pass the Keys | Renovated 3BR Garden Home - Central Oxford pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Pass the Keys | Renovated 3BR Garden Home - Central Oxford located? > Located in East Oxford, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Cowley Road and University of Oxford. St Hilda's College and Magdalen College are also within 10 minutes. Oxford Station is 28 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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