Hoque properties Guidebook

Mo
Hoque properties Guidebook

Neighbourhoods

Cowley Road is the multicultural landmark of Oxford: Only a few minutes by foot from the dreaming spires, it is a rapidly gentrifying neighbourhood with an appealing mix of students, middle class residents, Oxford University dons and ethnic minorities. With the great variety of pubs, bars, restaurants and fast food it’s definitely a key spot to check out whilst in oxford. Members of established and more recent communities mix with locals and occasional tourists in dozens of cafés and restaurants. Locals gather at Cafe Nero and Coffee Republic. Turkish and Central Asian students visit Bodrum Kebab and the Oxford Grill, and a Lebanese restaurant owned by a Syrian and a Kurdish chef attracts visitors from across the city. Add to this the many East Asian eateries, a "Polski Sklep", a Korean Soup kitchen and Indian and Nepalese restaurants and local pubs, and the temples of worship to complete the picture. In the last decades, churches of many denominations have been joined by a House of the Jewish Orthodox Chabad society, two mosques and a 'Seekers hub' for those interested in Islam. The East Oxford Community Centre is a meeting place for many African communities.
Cowley Road
Cowley Road
Cowley Road is the multicultural landmark of Oxford: Only a few minutes by foot from the dreaming spires, it is a rapidly gentrifying neighbourhood with an appealing mix of students, middle class residents, Oxford University dons and ethnic minorities. With the great variety of pubs, bars, restaurants and fast food it’s definitely a key spot to check out whilst in oxford. Members of established and more recent communities mix with locals and occasional tourists in dozens of cafés and restaurants. Locals gather at Cafe Nero and Coffee Republic. Turkish and Central Asian students visit Bodrum Kebab and the Oxford Grill, and a Lebanese restaurant owned by a Syrian and a Kurdish chef attracts visitors from across the city. Add to this the many East Asian eateries, a "Polski Sklep", a Korean Soup kitchen and Indian and Nepalese restaurants and local pubs, and the temples of worship to complete the picture. In the last decades, churches of many denominations have been joined by a House of the Jewish Orthodox Chabad society, two mosques and a 'Seekers hub' for those interested in Islam. The East Oxford Community Centre is a meeting place for many African communities.
Jericho is a laid-back, bohemian neighbourhood near central Oxford. Its quiet residential streets, lined with redbrick and pastel-coloured Victorian terraces, border ancient Port Meadow, where wild ponies graze. Hip cocktail bars, an arthouse cinema, and global eateries line Walton Street, which also winds past the neoclassical facade of Oxford University Press. Relaxed brewpubs attract students and locals.
24 habitants recommandent
Jericho
24 habitants recommandent
Jericho is a laid-back, bohemian neighbourhood near central Oxford. Its quiet residential streets, lined with redbrick and pastel-coloured Victorian terraces, border ancient Port Meadow, where wild ponies graze. Hip cocktail bars, an arthouse cinema, and global eateries line Walton Street, which also winds past the neoclassical facade of Oxford University Press. Relaxed brewpubs attract students and locals.
Oxford city centre – a magnet for over 9 million visitors The centre of Oxford is dominated by the University colleges, the most famous being Christ Church, Trinity, and Balliol, and along with a plethora of world famous sites and attractions is a magnet for over 9 million visitors each year. Most visitors to Oxford City centre orient themselves around Carfax, a crossroads which forms the junction of Cornmarket Street, Queen Street, St Aldate’s and the High. St Martin’s Tower, popularly called Carfax Tower, is on the northwest corner of Carfax and a perfect opportunity for a photo. From Carfax stretches The High to the east – ‘One of the world’s great streets’ (Nikolaus Pevsner) and has a number of independent and high-end chain stores, but mostly university and college buildings. St. Aldates to the south, has a few boutique shops, the local government building including Oxford Town Hall, and leads down to the river, Cornmarket to the north and Queen Street to the west – the latter two being the main shopping streets of Oxford. St Giles Another iconic Oxford street is St Giles, a wide boulevard leading north from the city centre of Oxford. The Playhouse Theatre, the Randolph Hotel, and Oxford’s principle (and world famous) museum – the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, are just a few of St. Giles’ many riches. At the south end lies the recently restored Martyrs’ Memorial which commemorates Archbishop Cranmer and Protestant Bishops Latimer and Ridley who were burnt at the stake in Tudor times by the Roman Catholic Queen Mary. A cross in the road outside Balliol college marks the actual spot of the execution. Shopping Oxford city centre offers an extensive range of shops and restaurants. At the end of Queen Street lies The Westgate, a modern shopping complex. Further shopping centres are found at the Clarendon Centre (between Queen Street and Cornmarket), and the Golden Cross arcade next to the famous Covered Market.
10 habitants recommandent
City center
Cornmarket Street
10 habitants recommandent
Oxford city centre – a magnet for over 9 million visitors The centre of Oxford is dominated by the University colleges, the most famous being Christ Church, Trinity, and Balliol, and along with a plethora of world famous sites and attractions is a magnet for over 9 million visitors each year. Most visitors to Oxford City centre orient themselves around Carfax, a crossroads which forms the junction of Cornmarket Street, Queen Street, St Aldate’s and the High. St Martin’s Tower, popularly called Carfax Tower, is on the northwest corner of Carfax and a perfect opportunity for a photo. From Carfax stretches The High to the east – ‘One of the world’s great streets’ (Nikolaus Pevsner) and has a number of independent and high-end chain stores, but mostly university and college buildings. St. Aldates to the south, has a few boutique shops, the local government building including Oxford Town Hall, and leads down to the river, Cornmarket to the north and Queen Street to the west – the latter two being the main shopping streets of Oxford. St Giles Another iconic Oxford street is St Giles, a wide boulevard leading north from the city centre of Oxford. The Playhouse Theatre, the Randolph Hotel, and Oxford’s principle (and world famous) museum – the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, are just a few of St. Giles’ many riches. At the south end lies the recently restored Martyrs’ Memorial which commemorates Archbishop Cranmer and Protestant Bishops Latimer and Ridley who were burnt at the stake in Tudor times by the Roman Catholic Queen Mary. A cross in the road outside Balliol college marks the actual spot of the execution. Shopping Oxford city centre offers an extensive range of shops and restaurants. At the end of Queen Street lies The Westgate, a modern shopping complex. Further shopping centres are found at the Clarendon Centre (between Queen Street and Cornmarket), and the Golden Cross arcade next to the famous Covered Market.

Taxi

Royal cars available 24/7.
Taxi service
10 habitants recommandent
Royal Cars
1 Pony Rd
10 habitants recommandent
Taxi service

Sightseeing

Nothing says Oxbridge more than the image of cruising down the river in a punt. It’s not surprising that punting in Oxford has been a favourite past time since before the 1880s. Without doubt, it’s one of the most relaxing ways to spend an afternoon in Oxford. The experience is enhanced greatly with the addition of a small picnic, containing a punnet of Strawberries and a cheeky bottle of bubbly! Without a doubt, the easiest place to hire a punt from is by Magdalen College Bridge. Punts can be rented from the Magdalen Bridge Boathouse. It costs £22 per hour during the week and £24 per hour on weekends. The route is really pleasant, taking you around the back of St. Hilda’s College (Former college of PM Teresa May) and around Christ Church meadows. Christ Church is also covered on the Footprints Free Walking Tour. The route is fairly relaxed and as the current flows south, you should be able to glide with relative ease around this route. If you’re feeling adventurous however, you can head north along the grounds of Magdalen College and into the countryside. Another option is to head to the Cherwell Boathouse, which is in the North of the city. You’ll probably need a taxi to get there. The Boathouse is on a much wider, more secluded part of the river Cherwell. You can also rent a punt for the whole day if you fancy a real excursion! Trust us, there is a lot to explore around here. If you’re in Oxford for a while, pack a picnic and get punting! If you fancy punting in Oxford with style, the Cherwell Boathouse also boasts a pretty good restaurant with a sterling wine list. It costs £16 per hour during the week and £18 per hour at weekends to rent a punt from the Cherwell Boathouse. It’s £80 for the day during the week and £90 on weekends. And Finally For The Brave… If you’re the kind of person who wants a challenge, head to Folly Bridge to the south of the city. From here you can punt along the Thames in any direction. This gives you the opportunity to head even further out of the city. One popular route is to relive the journey of Lewis Carol and punt up to Port Meadow. It’s here that he told Alice Liddel the story of Alice in Wonderland on the 4th July 1862. A word of warning, this route is only for the experienced or the daring! The Thames is often busy, with power boats and torpids traveling up and down the river. Whilst not relaxing it is good fun if you fancy a small amount of danger! Salter’s Steamers rent punts for £20 per hour.
54 habitants recommandent
Oxford Punting
High Street
54 habitants recommandent
Nothing says Oxbridge more than the image of cruising down the river in a punt. It’s not surprising that punting in Oxford has been a favourite past time since before the 1880s. Without doubt, it’s one of the most relaxing ways to spend an afternoon in Oxford. The experience is enhanced greatly with the addition of a small picnic, containing a punnet of Strawberries and a cheeky bottle of bubbly! Without a doubt, the easiest place to hire a punt from is by Magdalen College Bridge. Punts can be rented from the Magdalen Bridge Boathouse. It costs £22 per hour during the week and £24 per hour on weekends. The route is really pleasant, taking you around the back of St. Hilda’s College (Former college of PM Teresa May) and around Christ Church meadows. Christ Church is also covered on the Footprints Free Walking Tour. The route is fairly relaxed and as the current flows south, you should be able to glide with relative ease around this route. If you’re feeling adventurous however, you can head north along the grounds of Magdalen College and into the countryside. Another option is to head to the Cherwell Boathouse, which is in the North of the city. You’ll probably need a taxi to get there. The Boathouse is on a much wider, more secluded part of the river Cherwell. You can also rent a punt for the whole day if you fancy a real excursion! Trust us, there is a lot to explore around here. If you’re in Oxford for a while, pack a picnic and get punting! If you fancy punting in Oxford with style, the Cherwell Boathouse also boasts a pretty good restaurant with a sterling wine list. It costs £16 per hour during the week and £18 per hour at weekends to rent a punt from the Cherwell Boathouse. It’s £80 for the day during the week and £90 on weekends. And Finally For The Brave… If you’re the kind of person who wants a challenge, head to Folly Bridge to the south of the city. From here you can punt along the Thames in any direction. This gives you the opportunity to head even further out of the city. One popular route is to relive the journey of Lewis Carol and punt up to Port Meadow. It’s here that he told Alice Liddel the story of Alice in Wonderland on the 4th July 1862. A word of warning, this route is only for the experienced or the daring! The Thames is often busy, with power boats and torpids traveling up and down the river. Whilst not relaxing it is good fun if you fancy a small amount of danger! Salter’s Steamers rent punts for £20 per hour.
The Sheldonian Theatre, an exquisite Grade I listed building situated in Oxford's city centre, is the official ceremonial hall of Oxford University. The Theatre is a popular tourist attraction particular because it offers one of the best indoor panoramic views of Oxford's famous skyline from its Cupola. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1664 and 1669. The Theatre offers self-guided tours or guided tours. On a one hour guided tour, learn about how the University was formed, how long it's been in existence and the secrets of its past. For availability, booking and opening hours information, please visit our website. Opening hours vary depending on University events and concerts, so please do check our website before your visit to avoid disappointment.
36 habitants recommandent
Théâtre Sheldonian
Broad Street
36 habitants recommandent
The Sheldonian Theatre, an exquisite Grade I listed building situated in Oxford's city centre, is the official ceremonial hall of Oxford University. The Theatre is a popular tourist attraction particular because it offers one of the best indoor panoramic views of Oxford's famous skyline from its Cupola. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1664 and 1669. The Theatre offers self-guided tours or guided tours. On a one hour guided tour, learn about how the University was formed, how long it's been in existence and the secrets of its past. For availability, booking and opening hours information, please visit our website. Opening hours vary depending on University events and concerts, so please do check our website before your visit to avoid disappointment.

Food scene

Restaurant, bar and gallery, the Jam Factory has become a safe haven for the food lovers and art enthusiasts of Oxford. Located just a stone's throw from Oxford train station, bus station, city centre shops, The Saïd Business School and Oxford's dreaming spires, the Jam Factory champions an unrivalled commitment to freshness and quality, served with a laid-back and welcoming ethos.
25 habitants recommandent
The Jam Factory
4 Hollybush Row
25 habitants recommandent
Restaurant, bar and gallery, the Jam Factory has become a safe haven for the food lovers and art enthusiasts of Oxford. Located just a stone's throw from Oxford train station, bus station, city centre shops, The Saïd Business School and Oxford's dreaming spires, the Jam Factory champions an unrivalled commitment to freshness and quality, served with a laid-back and welcoming ethos.
Great pub and food located only a couple minutes walk from Cumnor Hill.
Seacourt Bridge
78 West Way
Great pub and food located only a couple minutes walk from Cumnor Hill.

Conseils sur la ville

Déplacements

Bus stop

A bus stop is located 2 minutes walking distance from the house on West Way which will take you straight to city centre.