The Dial House Guest House

25 London Road, Oxford, OX3 7RE, GB

Rating: 3.7 ★ (127 ratings)

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The Dial House Guest House. This picturesque, family-run establishment offers 4-star accommodation with a distinctive Tudor design. Situated just off the A40, it presents a welcoming and cosy atmosphere, complemented by a beautiful, relaxing English garden. Its appealing setting in Headington makes it conveniently close to Oxford Brookes University, local shops, and several hospitals.

Guests will find a selection of individually designed, spacious rooms, many of which boast delightful garden views. Each room is thoughtfully furnished for comfort, with all offering en-suite bathroom facilities, a flat-screen television, and tea and coffee-making amenities. Complimentary private parking and free wireless internet access are available throughout, along with daily housekeeping and luggage storage. A continental breakfast is served each morning, with a wide selection of choices to cater to various tastes.

This inviting guest house is particularly well-suited for visitors to Oxford's academic and medical institutions, being just a short distance from Oxford Brookes University and the John Radcliffe Hospital. Its excellent bus links from the doorstep ensure easy access to Oxford city centre, while direct coach services provide convenient connections to London and airports. Offering a peaceful base with a friendly ambience, it appeals to a range of travellers seeking a comfortable and well-connected stay in Oxford.

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Comments

Maria Lucia Scarpello
22 Jul 2026
2.0 ★
Room too small for 2 but clean. Good breakfast and kind service. I would not recommend for a stay longer than one night. Position was ideal for walking through the city. Parking on site was also a plus .
Cliff Green
23 Jun 2026
5.0 ★
A great guest house just outside Oxford. Reasonable priced. Easy to get into Oxford by public transport amd also convenient for Oxford hospitals. Staff were all helpful and friendly.
Atharva Date
24 May 2026
2.0 ★
I was immediately let down by the room having a large single bed despite booking a double. The bathroom was equally frustrating — extremely cramped, with a tiny basin and a mirror positioned so low that you hit your head leaning forward to wash your face. For a guest house charging for a double room, these are basic oversights that significantly impacted the stay.
Misha Fontenot
18 Apr 2026
4.0 ★
Lovely place. Quiet. Handy for Oxford. Lovely lady working. Rooms dated but clean and comfy.
Declan Wade
7 Mar 2026
1.0 ★
I called to ask if I can book directly for a more competitive price after seeing the guest house on booking.com
The lady on the phone said I can book on their website. I asked if breakfast was included as it’s included in the price on booking.com as clearly shown in the photo below. She told me it was £8 extra per day per person for continental. I responded and said if I book it on booking.com it’s included to which She rudely snapped that it was incorrect and hung up the phone on me. I called back twice and she did not answer. Unbelievable lack of decency or customer service.
Lewis Cantle
7 Feb 2026
1.0 ★
Would not recommend to anyone, I saw the 3.7 star average reviews on Google and thought this hotel would be okay to book for an overnight visit to Oxford. However, many of the reviews do not do the state of the property and the rooms justice. The furniture is definitely older than me (I am nearly 30) and is in an appalling state. Additionally, the shower did not get hot and was barely lukewarm, which meant we were absolutely freezing upon getting out. Additionally, we were extremely worried about bed bugs and kept all of our things elevated as we didn’t want any pests getting in. The staff were really lovely and the location was fantastic, however this was all undermined by the appalling state of the bed, other furniture, lack of a good night’s sleep and the poor state of the property. The property needs a renovation and to expect anyone to stay in such conditions is frankly insulting and shocking! Very disappointed!
Charlotte Burry
21 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
The owner and staff were so accommodating, our flight was delayed and they helped us by keeping our luggage so we didn't have to cart it about. The staff were very friendly.
The room was spacious and clean. It was ideally located with the bus stop to the city centre just outside and in the area itself were some lovely walks and restaurants and local shops. The breakfast was very good, a great selection of continental breakfasts as well as a cooked breakfast.
Cannot recommend the Dial house highly enough, also very reasonably priced.
Tamás Besenyei
11 Jan 2026
4.0 ★
Good location. Lovely biscuits are in the welcome pack. There is a bit space for improvment, rusty bits in the bathroom. We had no toilet brush in the bathroom. The shower head was mouldy, and limescaled. Some cobwebs were arould a ceiling. We got comfy pillows and thick duvet
Janet
5 Jan 2026
4.0 ★
For what it is, i want to give 5 stars. For overnight/weekend stay in Oxford it is ideal. Really quiet but a short bus ride to city centre - bus stop is literally right outside! We didn't have breakfast so can't comment, but the room was light and bright it looked delightful. Staff were friendly and helpful. I would certainly use again for a weekend break

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