Title: University of Oxford, Somerville College Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=30551402&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # University of Oxford, Somerville College Guesthouse with free parking, steps from University of Oxford ## Photo gallery for University of Oxford, Somerville College ![Property grounds - University of Oxford, Somerville College (Oxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30560000/30551500/30551402/fc7356c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - University of Oxford, Somerville College (Oxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30560000/30551500/30551402/fb22fffe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway - University of Oxford, Somerville College (Oxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30560000/30551500/30551402/77861123.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - University of Oxford, Somerville College (Oxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30560000/30551500/30551402/40fee20d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bed sheets - University of Oxford, Somerville College (Oxford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30560000/30551500/30551402/e9ef675c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - Amenities - Policies Close to University of Oxford, University of Oxford, Somerville College has plenty to offer. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FOxford-Hotels-University-Of-Oxford.h30551402.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FOxford-Hotels-University-Of-Oxford.h30551402.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Oxford City Centre, a neighbourhood in Oxford, is home to University of Oxford, Somerville College. Millets Farm Centre and Waterperry Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Bicester Village and Covered Market. Millets Falconry Centre and Didcot Railway Centre are also worth visiting. [Visit our Oxford travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford.dx9272) [View more Guest houses in Oxford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Guest-Houses.d9272-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C51.75975%2C-1.26137&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-R1O_fDmaBpIZW2sS8qt2jVtYmU=) Somerville College, Woodstock Road, Oxford, England, OX2 6HT ### What's nearby - ![Oxford, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186736/08f38e11-1536-4576-b5d4-c97b82767dfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Oxford 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Oxford University Museum of Natural History showing heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094165/3919fcb9-0284-4ef5-b0b9-6acae81a2181.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Oxford University Museum of Natural History 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Bridge of sign with the Sheldonian theatre background - Oxford, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193230/f4e1dbba-c28d-445f-9298-93376d7852a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) New Theatre Oxford 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Bodleian Library which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092267/6d713bf5-3e53-4c0a-af99-ad166c48ab81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bodleian Library 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Tom tower at Oxford university](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092231/f8f50bc0-2dd5-4b88-903e-b968ffedd41b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Christ Church College 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Oxford Station 15 min walk - Oxford (OXF) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Lamb & Flag 5 min walk - GAIL's Bakery 3 min walk - The Royal Oak 1 min walk - Opera Cafe 4 min walk - Browns 1 min walk ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### University of Oxford, Somerville College Guesthouse with free parking, steps from University of Oxford This guesthouse features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. 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Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 This property accepts credit cards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. 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