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The Talkhouse

Name: The Talkhouse
Address: Wheatley Road, Oxford, England, OX33 1EX, Oxford, GB

★★★★·8.8/ 10Recommended

·Bed and breakfasts

📍Wheatley Road, Oxford, England, OX33 1EX · Oxford ↗

📞+441865377000

Birdwatching nearbyGardenTerraceFree WiFiMultilingual staffBreakfast available (surcharge)All 18 facilities +

Review

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Enjoy garden and terrace views at The Talkhouse, a charming bed and breakfast in Oxford. Savor a meal at the onsite restaurant or a snack at the coffee shop/cafe, and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available, along with free self-parking. Each of the four guestrooms offers a comfortable retreat. A fee applies for breakfast. The Talkhouse is conveniently located within a 10-minute drive of John Radcliffe Hospital and the Headington Shark, and a short drive from Oxford city centre.

Guest scores & sentiment

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Rooms10.0

Value9.7

Location9.7

Service8.6

Facilities8.4

Cleanliness8.4

Surroundings8.4

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The Talkhouse

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Room types · 2

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Traditional Double Room, Ensuite

Facilities · 18

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