Book Rhodes House, Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire

Rhodes House is situated a 5-minute walk from the University of Oxford and its colleges. The Pitt Rivers Museum is 200 metres away, and the History of Science Museum is a 6-minute walk. Blenheim Palace is 13 km from the property, and London Heathrow Airport is 72 km away.

The building features high ceilings, wooden staircases, and paintings in public spaces. Some rooms have decorative tiles around a fireplace, plush carpet, and tasteful curtains. Guest rooms are located in the main building or downstairs, with sizes varying from compact single to spacious standard double.

Designed by Sir Herbert Baker and completed in 1928, Rhodes House is a striking example of early 20th-century architecture. It serves as the headquarters of the Rhodes Scholarships, with over 8,000 scholars from 50 countries having benefited. The grand hall with its high ceiling and portraits of Rhodes Scholars evokes a strong sense of history.

The property has beautifully landscaped gardens with sweeping lawns, mature trees, and quiet corners. There is a terrace with garden furniture for guests to enjoy the outdoors. The gardens provide a calm retreat, despite being a short walk from Oxford's bustling centre.

The on-site Nyata cafe serves breakfast from 8am on weekdays, with limited options. Reception staff are available 24 hours and can assist with luggage storage and taxi orders. Parking is available on site for guests.

Location: 5-minute walk from University of Oxford and colleges

Rooms: Single, Double, Queen, Deluxe configurations with period details

Historic: 1928 building by Sir Herbert Baker, home of Rhodes Scholarships

Gardens: Sweeping lawns, mature trees, quiet corners

Dining: Nyata cafe on weekdays (closed weekends)