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The College Chapel and Gatehouse

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Double Suite

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Inside the Chapel

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Double Bedroom

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Fellows' Garden

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Twin Room Sitting Room

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The Dining Hall

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Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

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The Grounds in Winter

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Palmer's Tower

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The Entrance to the Dining Hall

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Front Quad

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View from mound

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The J. R. R. Tolkein Bust within the College

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Overview

Exeter College is situated in the middle of Oxford. Shops, cafes, restaurants, libraries and museums are all just a short walking distance from the college, as well as many other attractions, making it an ideal place to stay.

All the rooms offered are occupied by students during term time, and although the college does not offer 5-star accommodation, they can guarantee that it will be clean, well kept and comfortable. Tea and coffee making facilities are complimentary, as well as towels and bed linen. Both standard and ensuite bedrooms are available on-site, and all the rooms are situated on traditional staircases overlooking either the idyllic quad, fellow's garden or one of the many historic streets of Oxford.

Check in: 14:00 (2:00pm) - 23:30 (11:30pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)

Check out: 06:00 (6:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)

History

Exeter College was founded in 1314 by Walter de Stapeldon. It was originally known as Stapeldon Hall and consisted of only a Rector, a Chaplain and twelve or fourteen fellows. The college then started offering rooms to students in the late fifteenth century. Of this medieval college, all that remains is the building known as Palmer's Tower, due east of the Chapel, which takes its name from a fifteenth-century rector.

Exeter College became one of the leading colleges in the next century after a generous donation from Sir William Petre, a former undergraduate of the college. Numbers expanded, and the present hall was built in 1618, together with a matching Chapel on the opposite side of the quad. The rest of the front quad was completed in stages between 1672 and 1710. Due to the generosity of old members, the college has expanded further in the twentieth century.

Famous undergraduates that have studied and lived at Exeter College include J. R. R. Tolkien, Lord Fisher, Arch Bishop of Canterbury, and Philip Pullman. William Morris was also a Victorian undergraduate, whose work can be found within the college.

Food & beverage

A full English breakfast, plus continental options are included in the price of the room and is taken in the 17th century Dining Hall. Breakfast is served between 8.00am and 9.00am every day.

Grounds & Gardens

The fellows' garden provides a haven of quiet in which to relax and breathe in the sense of history which pervades the College. Guests are welcome to take a stroll around the gardens and witness the view of Radcliffe Square from the top of the stairs at the rear end of the garden.

Other facilities

Guests are welcome to visit the Chapel and the Dining Hall during their stay. Original William Morris artwork can be found in the Morris Room within the College. Guests are welcome to view the Morris Room on an arrangement with the college.

Washing machines and Driers are available for guests to use. Please ask for further details at the Porter's Lodge located at the main entrance of the College

If guests need to store their luggage they are able to ask the Porter on duty if there is any space to do so. Please note there may not always be room for luggage storage.

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Reviews

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Based on 134 reviews

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When I was booking our stay online, I put three people in the search and it showed me that I had to book one double room and one single, but when we came there was an extra bed in the double room, which felt a bit confusing to me, because I could have easily stayed in the room with my parents. Other than that, our stay was very nice; everyone was kind and helpful, and we enjoyed it a lot.
JulieG

Super spacious ensuite with almost everything I needed. I brought my yoga mat and it allowed me to practice every morning in the lobby. Bedroom and shower room are small but clean. I borrow a hair dryer from the reception. Staff there were friendly. Overall I would say it was the best experience in Oxford!
Anon

I spent here two nights and I had a wonderful time! The breakfast was amazing and in a wonderful room, and my room was quite nice, with bath towels and a welcome kit with shower gel and soap. The college is amazing. People were very nice and friendly, and kept my luggage even after the check out.
MatildeB

Great having a room each for three guest, rooms were lovely, clean and tidy, porters were very helpful. Looking forward to coming back!
ChrisT

Have used your website previously re Keeble & Wadham colleges, thank you for adhering request top floor quiet room
Anon

It was a great experience!! Lovely place!! Fantastic breakfasts!! And magnificent College!! Thank you!!
Maria PiaS

Lovely stay in a gorgeous building, right in the heart of the city. I will definitely be back again.
MichelleR

really lovely college lot of stairs to the room
andyr

Amazing!
PeterL

Facilities & information

Summary

17th-century buildings

18th-century buildings

19th-century buildings

Breakfast included

Public car parking for a charge (nearby)

No parking

No smoking

Historic property

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Shared gardens

Garden furniture

Children's highchairs

No luggage storage

24 hour security

Linen included

Towels included

Washing machine

Central heating

Bring your own travel cot

Food

Continental breakfast (included)

Cooked breakfast (included)

Picnic area

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Historic Houses

Gardens

Golf course (a short drive)

Tennis courts (a short drive)

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Exeter College, Turl Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OxfordOX1 3DP, United Kingdom

On arrival please report to the Porters' Lodge located at the main entrance of the College. Here you will be given your keys and directed to your rooms. The Porter's Lodge is manned 24 hours a day, and the Porters on duty are always happy to help you with any queries you may have.

Unfortunately, the College does not offer any parking facilities.

The College is a 20-minute walk from the train station and a 10-minute walk from Gloucester Green coach station. Taxis are available from both the train station and Gloucester Green.

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Exeter College, Oxford