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The Head of the RivervsHeather House
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Head of the River is the choice of most professionals compared to Heather House. The Head of the River ranks #10 in Oxford with recommendations from 2 reviewers including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet.
The Head of the River
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Independent
Folly Bridge, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 4LB
From $145/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
- Flatscreen TV
8.0
"This stunning and popular riverside pub, with fabulous bedrooms, huge terrace and all day dining, offers a rollicking Oxford experience in the heart of the city." Full review
Top choice
"A genuine jewel among Oxford hotels, this large and characterful place, at Folly Bridge immediately south of Christ Church, was originally a Thames-side warehouse." Full review
"On the riverbank just below Christ Church, perhaps the university’s grandest college, the Head of the River pub has long been one of the best places to while away an afternoon"
Heather House
Lonely Planet
192 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SD
From $61/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Flatscreen TV
"This detached home, in a residential neighbourhood 10 minutes’ walk southwest of Magdalen Bridge (an easy bus ride), holds eight simple cream-painted B&B rooms, with crisp linen." Full review