University College, Oxford

Located at the centre of the city, University College is minutes away from shops, restaurants, pubs, parks, museums, theatres and the river. The historic buildings have been modernised for 21st century needs and there are several peaceful courtyards and gardens. The study rooms available, occupied in term time and vacation periods by students, are equipped with bed linen, towels and a hospitality tray with tea and coffee making facilities, including a small refrigerator and will be serviced daily by the friendly scouts. All rooms are fitted with a hand basin and there are showers and toilets in each staircase or block. Unfortunately the rooms are unsuitable for those with mobility problems.

University College (in full, the Master and Fellows of the College of the Great Hall of the University of Oxford, colloquially referred as Univ) owes its origins to William of Durham, who died in 1249. A legend grew up in the 1380’s that Univ was really founded even earlier, by King Alfred in 872. Nowadays, however, William of Durham is accepted as Univ’s true founder, but that still gives University College a claim to be the oldest college in Oxford or Cambridge. Amongst the most known Alumni you’ll find: Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Beveridge, John Radcliffe, Clement Attlee, Prof. Stephen Hawking, Harold Wilson, Bob Hawke, Bill Clinton, C. S. Lewis and many many more. Rooms are offered with breakfast included in the price. Breakfast is self service and eaten in the Great Hall of the College. A unique experience. Times for Breakfast: Monday - Saturday 8.00am - 9.00am, Sundays 9.00am - 10.00am Considering the central location, Univ’s quiet courtyards and gardens are perfect to relax, read a book or simply enjoy the weather when suitable. Guests staying at the College are most welcome to visit the Shelley Memorial and the Chapel. The Shelley Memorial houses a statue by Edward Onslow Ford of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, a former member of the college, who was expelled for writing The Necessity of Atheism. The Chapel was begun in 1640 and consecrated in 1666, with fine Van Linge's stained glass windows and Ante Chapel screen. In 1862 George Gilbert Scott designed a new roof in the Gothic style, a new East window and a stone reredos at the East End.

Facilities

• 17th century buildings
• 18th century buildings
• 19th century buildings
• 20th century buildings
• Breakfast Included
• No parking
• No smoking
• B&B
• Historic Property
• Free broadband access (wifi)
• Shared gardens
• Outdoor terrace
• Garden furniture
• Squash court
• Linen included
• Towels included
• Continental breakfast (included)
• Cooked breakfast (included)
• Recommended walks
• Pub (walking distance)
• Museums (walking distance)
• Gardens
• Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
• Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information

On arrival you need to report to the Porter’s Lodge located in the main entrance. If your arrival time is before noon you could leave your bags safely with the porters until the room becomes available. There is a porter on duty 24 hours a day. University College is located on the south side of the High St, a few yards from the Queens Lane bus stops, and a 10-15 minute walk or a short taxi ride from the railway station. It is regrettable that parking is not available in college however Thornhill and Seacourt Park & Ride stop outside the college. Guests are asked to respect college staff and property bearing in mind that students and tutors live and work on site.