Pass the Keys | Lovely 3 Bedroom Garden Home in Oxford

Just a 5 minute drive or easy bus ride from the historic Oxford city centre and famous college grounds you will find this charming and homely 3 bed. Including; Private Garden / Free Street Parking / 3 x TVs inc. Apple Box / Coffee Machine / Bathtub / Travel Cot + High Chair / Washer Dryer

Temple Cowley is a 10 minute walk away and is packed with retail stores, beauty shops and all the essentials; supermarkets, a gym, pharmacy, banks, Post Office and more.

This property is managed by Pass The Keys, a professional co-host of Airbnb.
Services include: Professional Cleaning / Hotel Quality Linen / Fresh Towels / Easy Self Check In / 247 Guest Support

OUT & ABOUT
There is free street parking available outside the property. Oxford city centre and all of it's wonderful attractions are within easy reach by bus (3 min walk, 10 min bus ride) or car.

Plenty to do nearby! Temple Cowley Shopping Centre & Retail Park are a 10 minute walk away and is filled with retail stores including JD Sports & TK Maxx. There you will also find a gym, supermarkets, pharmacy, banks, beauty salons, Post Office and more.

Florence Park (10 minute walk) is a stunning park with tennis courts and several dedicated children playground areas. Iffley lock (15 minute walk) is a scenic stroll down the river Thames.

Some fabulous restaurants can also be found nearby including The Jolly Postboys, The Magdalen Arms and The Chester Arms. Venture down to Cowley Road for a massive selection of places to eat, drink, listen to live music and more.

For more recommendations, check out the 'Where you'll be' section just below the map.

SLEEPING & REFRESHING
Bedroom 1: Double Bed / First Floor
Bedroom 2: Double Bed + Freeview TV / First Floor
Bedroom 3: Single Bed / First Floor
*Bedding and hotel quality linen provided*

Travel cot available for use (linen and bedding not provided)

Bathroom: Bathtub, Shower Head, WC & Basin / First Floor

Plus:
- Washer, Dryer
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer

EATING & CHILLING
Fully equipped KITCHEN, including:
- Kettle, Toaster, Microwave
- Oven, Gas Hobs
- Fridge/Freezer
- Pod Tassimo Coffee Machine (pods not included)
- Dishwasher
with all the pots and pans one requires to cook up a storm!

Enjoy your meal or sample a local takeaway at the dining table. High chair included.

After a long day of sight-seeing, kick back on the LIVING ROOM sofa and watch your favourite shows on the Freeview TV with an Apple box, giving you access to on demand apps.

There is another living area in the open plan kitchen with comfy sofas and another Freeview TV.

*WiFi runs throughout the entire of the property*

Make the most of the fabulous private back GARDEN on a British Summer's 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 along with private back garden.

SELF CHECK IN
Check-in time is after 3pm and check-out time is before 11am.
Please note that you will be charged £100 for lost keys and call outs, so please be careful with them.

AMENTIES
- Please use your own login details to access on demand apps on the Apple Box.
- Coffee pods are not provided for the coffee machine but can be easily purchased from a local store.
- Please provide your own DVDs if required.
- Linen and bedding not provided for the travel cot, please bring your own.
- The fireplace is not for use and for decor purposes only. Please do not attempt to use.

PARKING
There is free unrestricted street parking on all the streets around the house, please be sure to check signs. Although a spot is normally very easy to find, it is not guaranteed. For guaranteed paid parking, we'd recommend checking out Justpark online.

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.

LOCAL ESSENTIALS
There is Co-op supermarket just a 4 minute walk from the property which also offer fresh bread and pastries every day. Just a 10 minute walk away you will find Templars Square shopping Centre & Park where they have a large Sainsbury's, Iceland and another Co-op. There you can also find a Post Office, ATM, Banks, Boots & Superdrug pharmacy.

LOCAL PLACES TO EAT & DRINK
Highly recommend The Jolly Postboys, a British pub and restaurant offering craft beers and great food, and a great Sunday Roast dinner, just a 9 minute walk away. Isis Farmhouse is a riverside pub where you can get a bite to eat while you watch narrow boats pass by, 20 minute walk away.

Just a short drive or easy bus ride, or you can even walk to Cowley Road and it's surroundings where you will find a range of eclectic restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars to choose from. RESTAURANTS: Chester Arms - Amazing steak platter or a traditional Sunday roast dinner. Magdalen Arms - Award winning gastro pub. Antep Kitchen - Turkish. Pizzeria Trattoria Mario - Italian. Atomic Burger - Burgers. Spiced Roots - Caribbean. Arbequina - Intimate, independent Tapas bar. Cuttlefish - Seafood. Red Star Noodle Bar - Chinese. Taberu - Japanese. Za'atar Bake - Arabic restaurant/cafe. The Magic Cafe - Vegetarian. The Rusty Bicycle - Trendy community pub offering real ales and food. The Big Society - Cool bar offering US-style fast food and ping-pong.

Cafes: The Restore Garden Cafe - Run in support of a mental health charity and has award winning gardens. G&Ds - Ice cream, bagels and hot drinks. Rick's Diner - Lovely coffee. Truck Store - Independent music shop selling vinyl and books, plus a cafe and regular live band performances.

Bars: Kazbar - Moroccan tapas and great cocktails. Be At One - Fabulous cocktails. The Cowley Retreat - Beer garden. BrewDog - Specialises in craft beer. The Star - Beer garden.

Takeaway food and drinks: For a quick local option there are several takeaways behind the Templars Square shopping centre, 5 minutes walk: Domino's Pizza, Oriental Express, and Delight Kebab House. There you will also find a couple of coffee shops: Boswells and Costa Coffee.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Iffley lock is a 15 minute walk away and is a beautiful area to stroll down the river Thames. Florence Park is a 10 minute walk away and a great place for a family walk, running, using the outdoor tennis courts, several dedicated children playground areas, or just relaxing on the many benches amongst beautiful flowers and trees.

Templars Square Shopping Centre & Retail Park is a 10 minute walk away and includes; FeelFit and Pure gym, Hairdressers/Barbers, Tanning Salon, Nail Salon and plenty of retails stores including: JD Sports, TK Maxx, Poundland and Asda Living.

Cowley Road is a short drive/ bus ride away and has plenty to see and do! There is a lovely farmers' market most Saturdays 10am-1pm in the primary school just behind the Tesco Metro. The Ultimate Picture Palace is Oxford's only surviving independent cinema, showing a mixture of films. There is an O2 Academy music venue and many of the pubs/bars have music and games nights available including Cape of Good Hope, Truck Store and The Bullingdon.

OXFORD CITY CENTRE
By bus: 3 minute walk to bus stop to catch the 3a into Oxford City Centre. Redbridge Park and Ride is a 5 minute drive away with 24/7 busses into London (Oxford Tube) and the main airports (The Airline).
By car: Free street parking around the property and an approx 8 minute drive. Catch an affordable taxi, Royal Cars recommended, which you can book via the phone or their app.

FURTHER AFIELD
Oxford Train station is 3.5 miles away, easily accessible by bus, car or taxi. From the city centre you can catch a number of coaches from Gloucester Green Bus Station including; Oxford Tube (24/7 bus to London), The Airline, National Express and Mega Bus services.

- No parties or extra guests
- Please respect the neighbours by keeping the noise down and no noise after 10pm
- No shoes inside
- When leaving the property please make sure you lock the front door, windows and back door
- If a guest locks themselves out of the property OR they do not place keys in the lockbox at checkout, a £50 fee will apply
- If a guest loses or breaks a set of keys, a £100 fee will apply
- Please make sure rubbish instructions are followed correctly, including using correct bin bags and taking outside in time for rubbish collection day
- Kitchen - please wash up after yourself

Important: We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we've partnered with Know Your Guest, the leading vacation rental guest-screening provider.

Please note that before your booking begins, you will need to verify your details and ID through Know Your Guest.

You will also be given the choice between paying a refundable deposit or buying a non-refundable damage waiver. We suggest you buy the damage waiver as this protects you in case you cause accidental damage during a booking.
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed