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Mansfield College is one of the smallest of the 39 University of Oxford colleges and is ideally located in a leafy part of central Oxford close to the University Parks, Science area and 5 minutes walk from the City centre.

The College is pleased to offer accommodation in student bedrooms during the vacation periods.

The accommodation consists of traditional student study bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities (singles and twins) and modern, single ensuite rooms. All accommodation is located on the main College site.

There are no parking facilities available at the College.

The College Porter's Lodge is open 24 hours a day and late night / early morning arrivals are permitted with prior agreement.

Mansfield College looks forward to welcoming you and your guests.

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

Check out: 07:00 (7:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)

History

The College transferred to Oxford from Birmingham in 1886 and became a Free Church centre for the study of theology, preparing students from any dissenting denomination for the ministry. Building work began on the current college site, which was purchased from Merton College in October 1886 and was completed at a cost of £40,000 in October 1889. The original Gothic style buildings are regarded as amongst the finest work of the prominent Victorian Architect Basil Champneys.

Mansfield admitted its first female student, Constance Todd, who later became the first woman to be ordained to the Christian ministry in Britain in 1913. The College also became a Permanent Private Hall in 1955 and received a Royal Charter in 1995, becoming a full college of the University of Oxford.

The College is a small, friendly college with about 400 students and 70 staff, some of which belong to the Senior Common Room. It has a reputation within and beyond Oxford of encouraging applications from the state sector and in particular from students in Further Education.

Food & beverage

Full English and continental breakfasts are included in the accommodation booking.

The College dining facilities are open for breakfast between 7.45-8.45am Monday - Saturday and 8.15-9.15am on Sundays.

Special dietary requirements can be catered for on request.

The College has a Crypt Cafeteria and Bar with an outdoor Terrace.

Grounds & Gardens

Visitors are welcome to make use of the College bench seating situated around the quadrangle where they can enjoy views of the College and soak up the atmosphere of the beautiful Victorian buildings.

Other facilities

All bedrooms are fully equipped with bed linen, towels and tea and coffee making facilities. WiFi is free for the first four hours of daily use, with a small, on-line fee payable after that.

Laundry facilities are available at the College. Further details are available from the Porters' Lodge.

Hairdryers are available from the Porter's Lodge.

Ironing boards and irons are located on each staircase for guest use.

Luggage can be stored at the Porter's Lodge for early arrivals or late departures.

Top facilities

Free WiFi

Availability

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Reviews

4.3

Based on 121 reviews

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4.0

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4.2

Food
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Service
4.6

Experience
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No WiFi included even though it was advertised on UniversityRooms.com. When I checked in at the Porter's Lodge I was told wifi is never included in B&B rates and they should take it off their website. I was given a Sky wifi card that was good for 240 minutes of my 4 day stay. 4G was very unrel...
HARRYS

We enjoyed our stay here. The room was comfortable, the breakfasts were good and the location was beautiful. There were a few minor things that would have made it perfect…only one bed had a bedside lamp, it was difficult to access the sockets in the room and there was no information about wi-fi....
AnnaS

We loved our stay at Mansfield. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean, comfy and spacious, the breakfast was very tasty with good veggie options, the location was super central and the college was beautiful. Highly recommend.
ElinR

Staff were helpful, but the room and breakfast were basic. The toilet was at the end of a corridor, the shower downstairs. Suggest pricing for top floor rooms on A staircase should be reduced.
RichardB

Very peaceful and lovely place to stay in spite of inadequate shower/toilet facilities. Comfortable bed, good breakfast in wonderful setting of the chapel. Wifi deal inadequate for today.
MaryM

Beautiful college and exceptionally helpful and friendly people. Room however was very hot and airless and it was hard to sleep. Breakfast in the magnificent chapel was memorable.
Anon

Excellent experience - so lovely to be housed in an Oxford College. Generous shared room, good bathroom facilities, nice staff, good breakfast. Thank you.
Anon

The staff were lovely. Breakfast was lovely. Beautiful setting. The room was basic as expected but clean and fresh. Would stay again definitely.
heathert

Room and entire floor was way too hot but in general everything else was great.
SebastianS

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Facilities & information

Summary

19th century buildings

20th century buildings

21st century buildings

No parking

No smoking

Child friendly

Historic property

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Internet access for a charge

Shared gardens

Outdoor terrace

Children's highchairs

Luggage storage

24 hour security

Linen included

Towels included

Iron/ironing board

Hair dryers

Clothes dryer

Washing machine

Central heating

Bicycle storage

Bring your own travel cot

Food

Restaurant

Tea room

Bar

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (walking distance)

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Gardens

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

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Address: Mansfield College, Mansfield Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OxfordOX1 3TF, United Kingdom

All guests are requested to report to the Porters' Lodge on arrival. It could be possible for you to arrive after midnight and before 7.00am. However, you will need to contact the College (via the Additional Information box on the booking form) to agree to this on an individual basis.

The College is located only a few minutes walk from Oxford City Centre.

Gloucester Green Coach/Bus Station and Oxford Railway Station are only a short walk or taxi ride away.

Luggage can be stored at the College should you arrive before your accommodation is ready.

Please Note: There are no parking facilities available at the College but the College can provide an information sheet on parking in Oxford on request.

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