Pickwicks Guest House

Oxford 51.75829200, -1.21730300 , 15 - 17 London Road, Headington (Show on Map)
7.9
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Summary of reviewsPickwicks Guest House is lauded for its superb location, just on the outskirts of Oxford, making it well-connected and convenient for exploring the city or accessing nearby medical and educational facilities. The abundance of nearby amenities, such as shops, restaurants and public transport, adds to its appeal.

Guests consistently praise the delightful and hearty breakfast offerings, particularly the traditional English breakfast, complemented by the friendly and attentive staff. The quaint breakfast area and the variety of options, including pancakes and fresh fruit, enhance the overall experience. Although there were occasional comments about the need for more variety, the general sentiment remains positive. The on-site restaurant also receives favorable reviews, especially for its burgers, though there are minor complaints about the fries.

The rooms at Pickwicks Guest House are appreciated for their cleanliness, comfort and good amenities. While there is variability in room size and the need for some to be refreshed, the overall comfort and welcoming atmosphere are noted. Many guests find the rooms cozy and well-maintained with comfortable furnishings, though some mention occasional issues with decor and soundproofing.

The guest house excels in cleanliness with guests frequently describing the rooms and common areas as spotless and well-maintained. This high standard contributes significantly to the guests' overall satisfaction. The staff's exceptional friendliness, politeness and helpfulness further enhance the guest experience, creating a warm and welcoming environment.

Wi-Fi connectivity is generally reliable, though there are a few instances of inconsistency. The password is conveniently provided, making it easy to access. The parking facilities receive high praise for being ample, well-arranged and complimentary, adding to the hassle-free experience for guests.

Overall, Pickwicks Guest House provides a comfortable, clean and convenient stay with a welcoming atmosphere and high-quality services for its price range, contributing to a pleasant and memorable experience for its visitors.
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Cheap Bed & Breakfast
This guest house offers affordable accommodation. It has friendly staff. The location is in Headington.

Bed & Breakfast with Parking

Small Bed & Breakfast

4-Star Bed & Breakfast

Room Types
Standard Family Room Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Featuring outdoor furniture, this family room also provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Budget Single Room Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. This single room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and outdoor furniture. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Single Room Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Boasting outdoor furniture, this single room also features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Budget Twin Room Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. Boasting outdoor furniture, this twin room also features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Standard Twin Room This twin room has a desk, outdoor furniture, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.

Standard Double Room This double room features a desk, outdoor furniture, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior Double Room This double room has a desk, an outdoor dining area, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

Superior Twin Room Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Featuring an outdoor dining area, this twin room also provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Superior Family Room This family room features a desk, an outdoor dining area, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.

Guest Reviews
7.9
Good
Location
Pickwicks Guest House boasts an outstanding location, lauded for its easy accessibility and proximity to various amenities. Situated just on the outskirts of Oxford, the guest house is incredibly well-connected with multiple bus stops nearby that offer direct, frequent services to the city center. Guests appreciate the convenience of being within a short walk or a quick bus ride to Oxford's downtown area, making it an ideal base for exploring the city or attending business in the vibrant Headington district.

The guest house is particularly convenient for visitors to John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Oxford Brookes University, all of which are within comfortable walking distance or a brief bus ride away. Numerous shops, restaurants, pubs and grocery stores are also close by, adding to the convenience for guests.

For those visiting Oxford for leisure or work, the guest house's location on London Road proves highly strategic, offering quick and easy access to central Oxford and its attractions while maintaining a peaceful setting. Noteworthy highlights include the ease of finding the guest house, the availability of public transport almost at the doorstep and ample parking facilities.

In summary, Pickwicks Guest House excels in offering a strategic, accessible and convenient location for visitors to Oxford, whether for business, visiting universities or leisurely exploration of the city.

Breakfast
When staying at the Pickwicks Guest House, guests are treated to a delightful breakfast experience that consistently receives positive feedback. Many reviews highlight the generous and delicious breakfast options with a particular emphasis on the traditional English breakfast. Guests often commend the hearty portions, variety and the quality of the cooked breakfast. The breakfast is freshly made and served by friendly, attentive staff, adding to the overall pleasant experience.

The breakfast area has a quaint charm and the inclusion of breakfast in the stay is often noted as a bonus, enhancing the value for money. Options like pancakes, thick yogurt and fresh fruit provide a satisfactory range for different preferences. Reviews also appreciate the little touches like a small seating area in the room to enjoy breakfast.

However, not all experiences are consistent. Some guests feel the breakfast could benefit from more variety, especially the Continental offerings and note occasional issues with toast or undercooked items. Despite these few criticisms, the overall consensus is that Pickwicks Guest House provides a commendable breakfast, making it a satisfying start to the day for its visitors.

Dinner
Pickwicks Guest House offers a commendable dining experience. Guests have enjoyed a good breakfast and found the on-site restaurant excellent with specific praises for the burger. There's a good selection of nearby pubs and restaurants within walking distance, along with recommendations on where to dine. Visitors appreciated having several dining options nearby for the evening. However, there were minor issues, such as an experience with dry fries and the smell of old chip pan oils in the afternoon. Overall, the dining experience at Pickwicks Guest House is favorable with many guests expressing satisfaction with both the on-site and local dining options.

Rooms
Pickwicks Guest House offers a range of room sizes and styles with many guests noting their cleanliness and comfortable decor. While some rooms are described as spacious and ideal for families or groups, others are acknowledged to be quite small and occasionally cramped. The overall quality of the rooms seems to vary with some guests enjoying well-decorated, modern rooms and others mentioning the need for redecorating and refreshing. Common positives include the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, good amenities and value for money.

Rooms are often described as cozy, welcoming and pleasant with comfortable furnishings and adequate facilities for making tea and coffee. Some rooms have added charm with features like balconies or garden views. The guest house itself is noted for being clean and accommodating, contributing to a homey and well-maintained environment. However, the occasional issue with outdated decor, low water pressure in the shower and soundproofing was also mentioned.

Despite these few drawbacks, many guests appreciated the large, spacious rooms with good-sized bathrooms and adequate facilities, making it a suitable choice for travelers seeking comfort and good value for their stay.

Beds
Pickwicks Guest House offers a range of experiences when it comes to their beds with many guests highlighting the comfortable and clean bedding. Several visitors have praised the beds for being notably comfy with some even calling the bed and pillows the best they had ever had. Despite this, opinions do vary. While some found the mattresses to be soft and squishy, others felt they were too firm or bouncy. There are also mentions of beds being narrow or small and occasionally squeaky or lumpy. Guests appreciated the extra pillows and blankets provided, adding to the overall cozy feel of the house. However, there are consistent mentions of the need for mattress upgrades and replacement of bed covers due to stains. Despite these few issues, the general consensus remains that the beds are clean and offer a reasonable level of comfort.

Cleanliness
Pickwicks Guest House boasts an impressive reputation for cleanliness, consistently highlighted by guests' reviews. The rooms are frequently mentioned as very clean, tidy and well-kept with many guests describing them as spotless and immaculate. Both rooms and bathrooms are noted for being spacious, comfortable and equipped with adequate toiletries. Bedding, towels and other furnishings are also appreciated for being clean and fresh.

While the guest house itself maintains high cleanliness standards throughout, including common areas and the garden, there were occasional comments about specific issues like dirty carpets or marks on the walls. Some reviews pointed out areas needing improvement, such as dusting and window maintenance. Nevertheless, the overall sentiment reflects a well-maintained and comfortable environment described as warm, cozy and welcoming.

Guests also valued the warm and comfortable ambiance of the guest house, combined with the excellent cleanliness levels, which contributed to a pleasant stay. The accommodation's cleanliness is consistently praised, making it a reliable choice for visitors prioritizing a clean and tidy environment.

Staff
The staff at Pickwicks Guest House consistently receive high praise from guests for their exceptional friendliness, politeness and helpfulness. The warm welcome and courteous behavior provide a pleasant and accommodating atmosphere, making guests feel truly at home. Staff members are noted for being attentive and responsive, efficiently managing services such as breakfast and taxi bookings. Their professional demeanor, combined with a genuine willingness to assist, greatly enhances the overall guest experience. From the reception to daily interactions, staff are described as kind, cheerful and always ready to go above and beyond to meet guests' needs. The exemplary service and hospitality have left many guests highly appreciative, contributing to memorable and enjoyable stays.

Wi-Fi
Pickwicks Guest House generally offers a positive Wi-Fi experience according to guest reviews. Many guests mentioned that the Wi-Fi worked well or brilliantly in their rooms and that the password was conveniently placed in a photo frame next to the bed. The coverage seems adequate and some reviews specifically note that the Wi-Fi was excellent or good and reliable. However, there were a few reports of non-existent Wi-Fi despite having the password, indicating some inconsistency. Overall, most reviews reported good Wi-Fi connectivity, but a couple of instances pointed out issues.

Parking
Pickwicks Guest House offers a variety of parking options that have garnered positive feedback from guests. The convenience of off-street and on-site parking, combined with the complimentary aspect, stands out in most reviews. Multiple guests commend the ample and well-arranged parking spaces, noting that they found it easy to park their vehicles. The availability of parking spaces directly in front of the guest house adds to the overall convenience and many reviewers appreciated the opportunity to leave their cars on the forecourt, even after check-out.

The private and secure nature of the parking facilities has been highlighted as an advantage, ensuring peace of mind for those traveling with rental vehicles. A few guests did mention occasional noise from cars, but it did not seem to overshadow the general positive sentiment regarding the parking situation. Overall, the ease of access and the ample, free parking space at Pickwicks Guest House contributes significantly to a hassle-free stay.

4 Star
Pickwicks Guest House offers high quality for its price, creating a 4-star ambiance with its setting and services. Reviews indicate that while the establishment falls short of a 4-star rating in terms of room quality and advertised services, it still provides a pleasant experience. Many guests appreciated the excellent breakfast and commended the helpful and polite staff. The breakfast stood out as a highlight with several mentions of its delicious and varied menu, particularly praising the English breakfast options. Despite its old-fashioned and simple BB style, the cleanliness and comfort of the guest house were positively noted.


No, Pickwicks Guest House doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Pickwicks Guest House.

No, Pickwicks Guest House doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Pickwicks Guest House.

No, Pickwicks Guest House doesn't have a gym.

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