Nestled away in the heart of Oxford City Centre, The Masters Lodgings is a Visit England 5 Star Gold historic listed 17th Century self catering property offering the discerning traveller exclusive standards of discreet luxury and privacy, complemented by an array of hotel style concierge services*.

Only a few minutes walk from the university buildings, theatres, museums and select shopping, this secret hideaway in the heart the city only reveals itself when you open the door and step into The Courtyard Garden, a veritable Eden of greenery embraced by the soft sound of the fountain. The two buildings, Cloisters and The Masters Lodgings, sit opposite each other, each with its own space and outside seating area.

The Masters Lodgings, sleeping but 4 adults over 2 ‘whole floor’ suites, brims with style, character and antiquity. The suites, each consume a whole floor are furnished with hand-made super-king size beds and Vi-Spring Elite mattresses [each made to order and perfect for that restorative night’s sleep]. There are soft seating areas in both the bedrooms and dressing rooms. The bedrooms are ensuite with roll-top bath and the dressing rooms offer a rain-drop shower. Both the ensuite and dressing room are presented in porcelain and natural stone finish. The dressing room is furnished with a desk, dressing area with tulipwood wardrobes and easy chair – a lovely room in which to relax.

A Listed 17th Century wood-panelled staircase links the bedrooms with the ground floor where there is a fully equipped luxury hand-made tulipwood kitchen, complete with bean-to-cup coffee machine, double ovens, Quooker boiling tap, induction hob and a breakfast dining table that overlooks the restful Garden Courtyard. The perfect space to start your day in the city.

Adjacent to the kitchen is the large and cosy period wood-panelled sitting room furnished with Harris Tweed sofa and chairs, plus Yew wood dining table offering a formal dining option for guests choosing to eat in, perhaps with the option of a private chef to tailor a menu of one’s choosing. The Butler’s Pantry off the sitting room offers additional facilities. French doors lead from the Drawing Room into the Courtyard Garden with seating beneath the arbour allowing guests to enjoy the benefits of a tranquil space right in the centre of the city.

For music lovers, your experience is further enhanced by a SONOS architectural sound system, as The Masters Lodgings is equipped with a state-of-the-art multi-room system complemented by Monitor in ceiling speakers.

The Masters Lodgings is your own Eden in the heart of Oxford delivering sheer luxury and matching your high expectations, this is the perfect retreat for your next holiday, celebration or business trip.

Both residences have been awarded the coveted Visit England 5 Star Gold Award. See our list of awards