The Hopkins

Groups and families wanting a base in the heart of Oxford will find The Hopkins works well. Two kingsize bedrooms and a sofa bed in the living area mean six guests can be accommodated, and you get the whole second-floor apartment to yourselves. One bathroom with shower and a separate ensuite mean mornings run more smoothly than they might. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering—oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine and a washer dryer—while the living and dining space flows together with a smart TV for downtime.

Electricity, heating, wifi and parking for one car are included, along with bed linen and towels. The location puts you within reach of Oxford's colleges and museums, the shopping centre and the restaurants and bars that line the streets. River punting, the theatre, and Westgate are all close by. For excursions further afield, Blenheim Palace, Waddesdon Manor and Waterperry Gardens are accessible by car, as are the Chilterns. The property is no-smoking throughout.