Pass the Keys | Large Family Home + Parking - Oxford

Large, sun-filled family home for up to 10 guests, boasting: 2 x Parking Spaces / Free Street Parking / Large Garden & Furniture / Modern Kitchen inc. American Style Smart Fridge, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine / Washer & Dryer / 2 x Smart TVs / WFH Space / High Chair & Travel Cot

Located in a peaceful neighbourhood, surrounded by nature and scenic Thames river walks, yet just a 10-minute drive or easy bus ride to historic Oxford city centre and college grounds.
Detached, Two-Storey Home
2 x Driveway Parking Spaces / Free Street Parking
Private Garden

SLEEPING & REFRESHING

Bedroom 1: King Size Bed / First Floor / En-Suite
Bedroom 2: Double Bed / First Floor
Bedroom 3: Single Bed / First Floor
Bedroom 4: Triple Bunk Bed (suitable for 3 small children) / First Floor
Front Living Room: Double Sofa Bed / Ground Floor
*Bedding and hotel-quality linen provided*

Bathroom 1: Bathtub, Shower Head, WC & Basin / First Floor
Bathroom 2: Walk-In Shower, WC & Basin / First Floor / Ensuite
WC: WC & Basin / Ground Floor
*Fresh towels and travel-size toiletries provided*

Available for your use:
- Washer & Dryer
- Iron + Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer

Separate Utility Room: Perfect space for doing your washing and ironing!

CHILLING & EATING

After a long day of sightseeing, kick back on the comfy LIVING ROOM sofa or CONSERVATORY snug and watch your favourite shows on one of the two Smart TVs, with on-demand apps such as Netflix, iPlayer, and Prime. Please make sure to use your own login details to access the apps. Freeview/regular channels are available on front living room TV but not on the conservatory TV.

A desk and chair are available in the front living room — perfect for working from home.

*Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire property.*

Fully-equipped KITCHEN, including:
- Kettle, Toaster, Microwave
- Oven, Electric Hobs
- Fridge, Freezer
- Dishwasher
- DeLonghi Nescafe Dolce Gusto Coffee Machine (pods not provided but can be easily purchased locally)
- All pots, pans, and utensils needed to cook up a storm!

Enjoy your meal or sample a local takeaway at the dining table.
- Highchair available.

Make the most of the sun-filled, private BACK GARDEN on a British summer's day!

OUT & ABOUT
Large Sainsbury’s Heyford Hill Superstore: A 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk. Offers a full range of groceries, home goods, clothing, a café, petrol station, banking, and an Argos.

Nearby recommendations include:
- Sandford Lock on the River Thames: Take a scenic riverside stroll down the Thames Path, passing Iffley Lock and Folly Bridge, charming meadows, and college boathouses.
- The Kassam Leisure Complex: A 4-minute drive away, featuring a Vue Cinema, Hollywood Bowl, Laser Combat, an escape room, a gym with a swimming pool, and several restaurants, including Oxy (a Chinese buffet) and more.
- At Kassam Stadium, you can get tickets to a football match or visit one of their popular Sunday car boot sales.

Recommendations for places to eat, drink, shop, and visit can be found in the 'Where You'll Be' section, just below the map.

Oxford Science Park: A 4-minute drive.

OXFORD CITY CENTRE
You can drive to the city centre in 10 minutes (no traffic) and find paid parking at Westgate Car Park. Alternatively, it’s a 2-minute walk to Heyford Hill Lane bus stop, where you can catch a direct bus.

Must-See Recommendations:

Christ Church College and Cathedral: Founded by Henry VIII and featured in numerous films and TV shows, including the Harry Potter franchise. A stunning example of Romanesque and Gothic architecture—an absolute must-see.

Radcliffe Camera / Bodleian Old Library: One of Oxford’s most iconic landmarks, home to one of Europe’s oldest libraries. Be sure to book a tour in advance to explore the magnificent Baroque dome from within.

The Ashmolean Museum: The world’s first university museum, founded in 1683. Its free collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art. The Rooftop Restaurant offers terrific views of Oxford’s picturesque spires.

Pitt Rivers Museum: Houses over half a million objects from the University’s archaeological and anthropological collections. Part of the neighbouring Natural History Museum complex.

Westgate Oxford: A modern 800,000-square-foot complex of shops, restaurants, and leisure attractions, including a rooftop dining terrace with views across Oxford’s skyline. Highlights include a five-screen Curzon cinema, an escape room, Junkyard Golf, Flight Club (darts), and Sixes (cricket).

Oxford Castle & Prison: A medieval castle later used as a prison. The surviving rectangular St George’s Tower is believed to pre-date the rest of the castle and served as a watchtower. Climb it for breathtaking 360-degree views of the city’s dreaming spires.

Oxford Botanic Garden: Founded in 1621 as a physic garden for medicinal research, it is the oldest of its kind in Great Britain. Home to over 5,000 plant species, it also boasts a charming riverside café—perfect for watching punts glide by.

Punting: This classic Oxford experience along the River Cherwell or the Isis (the local name for the Thames) is not to be missed! Hire a boat—chauffeured, if you prefer—at the Magdalen Bridge Boathouse.

Oxford River Walks: The River Thames and its tributary, the Cherwell, offer scenic walking routes through Oxford. Popular options include the Thames Path, the riverside walk through Christ Church Meadow, and routes in University Parks. The Oxford Canal provides a tranquil alternative.

Music & Events: Oxford is rich in cultural attractions, from glorious Evensong at Magdalen College to world-class theatre at the New Theatre and Oxford Playhouse. Big-name musicians, comedians, and other performers appear regularly at the O₂ Academy on Cowley Road.

FURTHER AFIELD
Catch a train from Oxford Station. You also have the luxury of catching a 24/7 bus servicing London (Oxford Tube) and surrounding airports (The Airline) from the city centre.

DISCOUNTS
20% off the 'Food' menu at The Alchemist, Westgate, Oxford, for all guests.
Offer not valid on Saturdays. Not valid between 25th November and 25th December. Excludes all other menus, including ‘Bottomless Brunch,’ ‘Drinks,’ and ‘Christmas’ menus.
Guests will have private access to the entire property and private garden
SELF CHECK IN
Check-in time is after 3:00 pm, and check-out time is before 11:00 am.

Please note: A £100.00 fee will be charged for lost keys, broken keys, or key-related call-outs, so please take care with them.
An additional charge will apply if guests check in early, check out late without permission, or fail to return the keys to the key safe upon departure.

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 with fresh linen and towels during your stay.

Travel cot available for use, please be sure to bring your own bedding and linen if required as this is not included.

We provide a limited amount of consumables (toilet roll, travel size shampoo/conditioner etc.) to kick-start your stay and will recommend a local store where you can easily purchase more once you have settled in.

GARDEN HOT TUB/ POOL - NOT FOR USE
There is a hot tub/pool on one side of the garden that is currently covered and not available for guest use. This will not affect your stay or limit the usable garden space, as shown in the listing photos.

SMART TV
You will need to use your own login details to access on-demand apps such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. Regular/terrestrial channels are available on front living room TV but not on the conservatory TV.

COFFEE MACHINE
The built-in coffee maker in the integrated kitchen is not for guest use. However, we’ve provided a DeLonghi Nescafé Dolce Gusto coffee machine for your convenience. Coffee pods are not included but can be easily purchased at local stores.

BUNK BED
The triple bunk bed is for small children only.

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