Pickwicks Guest House
15-17 London Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 7SP
Rating: 4.1 ★ (189 ratings)
Details
Pickwicks Guest House is a charming, family-run Bed & Breakfast, offering warm hospitality and a genuinely restful stay in the vibrant city of Oxford. This four-star guest house boasts a cosy, homely atmosphere, set in Headington, just under three kilometres from the bustling city centre. Guests can enjoy the tranquil garden, providing a peaceful retreat from urban life. The establishment is well-regarded for its friendly service and exceptional staff, creating a welcoming environment for all visitors.
The guest house features fifteen individually styled bedrooms, each thoughtfully equipped for comfort. Most rooms include a flat-screen television and convenient tea and coffee making facilities, with some benefiting from private en-suite bathrooms. Budget options are also available with access to well-maintained shared bathroom facilities. Guests can start their day with a choice of a continental or a full English/Irish breakfast, and high-speed WiFi is accessible throughout the property. Furthermore, the guest house offers the added convenience of free off-street parking.
This delightful guest house particularly suits individuals and families visiting Oxford for various reasons, including spending time with loved ones, attending hospital appointments at the nearby John Radcliffe Hospital, or enjoying a leisurely city break. It provides an excellent base for students and families connected to Oxford Brookes University and offers great value for travellers seeking comfort and convenience. Its overall appeal stems from comfortable accommodation, a welcoming atmosphere, and easy access to local amenities and bus routes into the city centre.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 750487 | http://www.pickwicksguesthouse.co.uk/
Comments
We found the bus service to reach Pickwicks very convenient so the location was ideal, just a minute or 2 from the bus stop.
We had given advance notice of dietary requirements and looked forward to the 'very good' breakfast as highlighted on our booking.
The room was adequate upon arrival although we felt hot in the room with the heating on during a very warm period. We managed to turn this off and opened all the windows but bedding was a bit hot too and pillows poor.
The main disappointment was the mattress on which I could feel hard springs when I was sleeping. I woke with a bad back which is unusual. We used the shower which had extremely weak pressure. The towel rail also fell off the wall.
Breakfast was very disappointing with no vegan suitable spread available and lack or understanding from staff about why gluten free bread wasn't required. I'm not even confident this was vegan. I was given a carton of milk which was lumpy in my coffee and I realised was out of date. Another one carton then provided. My breakfast consisted of 1 hash brown, 1 dry sausage, 1 cold uncooked cherry tomato, approx 1 mushroom (chopped, cooked) and a small bowl of beans, plus toast, juice and coffee.
After 2 terrible nights sleep I then found multiple bites upon waking. I don't know if this was a bed big infestation but the mattress was very old so if you are staying, check the beds carefully. I regret that I didn't look more closely.
We found a couple of restaurants nearby and really enjoyed the city itself.
Thank you to all the staff for making a very stressful time easier for me
The breakfast, too, was pretty decent in my opinion.
As I mentioned, I was initially booked for five nights and ended up spending only a single night here, and the staff kindly refunded me the majority of the remaining nights, though they probably weren't obliged to do so.
Couldn't ask for more all things considered.