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Merton College, Oxford

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  • All adults must be aged over 18
  • This vendor does not allow children
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Overview

Merton College is located in central Oxford on Merton Street, which is just off the High Street. The Ashmolean Museum, Modern Art Oxford, and the History of Science Museum are all conveniently situated within walking distance from Merton.

Oxford is less than sixty miles from London off the M40, with excellent transport links via train and coach. Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted are also served regularly by train and/or coach.

Merton College offers qiet and comfortable accommodation for conference delegates during college vacation times, choose from standard and ensuite rooms.


Check in: 15:00 (3:00pm) Onwards (no arrivals allowed outside this window)

Check out: 07:00 (7:00am) - 09:00 (9:00am)



History

Merton College, the first fully self-governing College in the University, was founded in 1264 by Walter de Merton, sometime Chancellor of England and later Bishop of Rochester. Mob Quadrangle, the oldest quadrangle in the University, was built in three phases: the Treasury c.1288-91, the north and east ranges and the Sacristy c.1304-11, and the Library on the south and west sides 1373-8. Mob Library is the oldest continuously functioning library for university academics and students in the world. The Gatehouse dates from the early fifteenth century, when Henry V granted a royal 'license to crenellate', which allowed for the construction of the battlement tower above the present-day lodge.

Food & beverage

All accommodation rates include breakfast.

Grounds & Gardens

Guests using college accommodation are welcome to walk around the college gardens.

Other facilities

Wi-Fi internet access is provided if arranged with your conference organiser. They should be able to provide you with the issued username and passcode for the duration of your stay. There are also self-service laundry facilities on site.

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Reviews

4.5
Based on 31 reviews
Room
4.4
Value
4.2
Food
4.4
Service
4.8
Experience
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My overall experience was excellent, and comfortable as could be, all within the beautiful and historic setting of Merton College. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in learning and living at such an interesting academic adventure-land! Thank you very much!

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Reservations were very professionally handled and the results were equally good. I would use your services again if I have the chance to.

DeletedD

Room was clean and comfortable, staff helpful, food was good. (oh those brownies!) And we got to enjoy the beautiful gardens. thank you

LisaY

Thank you for making this room available for those of us staying after the end of the Oxford Berkeley Summer School.

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Comfortable rooms for an affordable price compared to close-by hotels

NiclasG

Thanks you so much for making your beautiful campus available.

DanielM

Absolutely wonderful. Everything was clean and worked well

JoshH

Excellent venue. Memorable stay and experience.

DeletedD

Outstanding. Super staff.

RitaK

Facilities & information

Summary

13th-century buildings (or older)

16th-century buildings

18th-century buildings

19th-century buildings

21st-century buildings

Breakfast included

No parking

No smoking

Historic property

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Shared gardens

Gym

No luggage storage

Linen included

Towels included

Iron/ironing board

Washing machine

Central heating

Electric heating

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Historic houses

Gardens

Golf course (a short drive)

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Merton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OxfordOX1 4JD, United Kingdom

On arrival report to the Porters' Lodge (located at the main entrance to the college) you will be given a key and directed to your room(s).

Directions:

By Car: If you're travelling to Merton by car, it is best to enter the High Street from the east, turning left into Merton Street at the Eastgate Hotel. Please be advised there is no car parking available at Merton College. Alternatively, there are five Park and Ride services in Oxford which all serve the city centre.

By Train: Oxford Train Station is situated approximately a 15 minute walk from the College. Taxi's from the station are approximately £6-£7.

By Bus: Oxford operates a very good Park and Ride system.  All 5 services come directly into the city centre.

Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted are also served regularly by train and/or coach.  

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