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COVID 19 - PLEASE NOTE:

All guests must comply with Government Covid-19 rules and restrictions.

The College is not able to accommodate any guest who is quarantining.

The College can provide breakfast as part of this booking, however, no other catering is currently possible as the cafeteria and bar remain closed. This will be reviewed during the Summer months if Government hospitality rules change.

All guests must adhere to the College's covid-19 protocols and risk assessments which can be found on the College's website.

Mansfield College is one of the smallest of the 38 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. Please note that during the covid-19 pandemic only en-suite rooms are available.

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 Crypt Cafeteria and Bar is currently closed for all other catering services due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Social Distancing and Face Coverings: Please stay socially distanced at 2 m from others while in College and wear face coverings unless you are eating breakfast.

The College has screening in place in a number of dining areas.

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.

Please remain 2 metres socially distanced from others. Face coverings are not required on the quad, providing the 2-metre rule is adhered to.

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 122 reviews

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Service
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Very comfortable night’s sleep. Warm and quiet. I was particularly impressed by the staff on duty at the college. They were welcoming, very helpful, friendly, and patient. The guy who served us breakfast couldn’t have been more polite and helpful despite the fact he had been racing about also del...
LydiaU 28/09/2020

All in all, as a large group of 23 people, we were very satisfied with the entire booking. There were no major problems on site and if there were, we were helped immediately and without hesitation. It was a very nice place and a great experience. I would like to highlight that the staff, be it i...
ErkamI 19/08/2022

All catering staff and porter were FANTASTIC; breakfast only had and that was adequate (one hour time slot was a bit challenging); cleaning/bin emptying etc didn't happen at all first week and then every day the second week. Central location and easy to access. Bed functional as with shower.
A MW 01/10/2020

The staff running the accommodation and catering were exceptionally kind. Nothing was too much trouble! Thank you for making us feel so welcome. Carol and Simon
CarolJ 12/09/2022

Great stay in wonderful college. Breakfast was good. My only issue is that the door are heavy for reasons of safety and close noisily
Anon 11/08/2022

It was a fantastic place to stay. Having breakfast in a gorgeous hall, friendly people, beautiful building! I really recommend it..
JaapM 26/08/2022

Lovely friendly staff, beautiful buildings and grounds. Felt very welcome and privileged to be able to use the facilities.
Anon 25/08/2022

Tidy, comfortable room. Helpful, friendly staff. A really pleasant stay.
IsobelM 06/01/2023

It was a very pleasant experience and we would love coming back again
AnnickS 12/08/2022

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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)

Museums (walking distance)

Gardens

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information and 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. Please note that during the covid-19 pandemic only one visitor is permitted in the Porters' lodge area at a time and face coverings must be worn inside all College buildings.

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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