Located in Oxford and with University of Oxford reachable within 5.1 km, The Black Boy provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 16 km from Blenheim Palace, 21 km from Notley Abbey and 49 km from Cliveden House. At the inn, all rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. At The Black Boy every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Guests at The Black Boy will be able to enjoy activities in and around Oxford, like cycling. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 69 km from the inn.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.8
High score for Oxford
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing food, really lovely and attentive staff and the bed was SO comfy! Parked the car and got a taxi into Oxford for less than £10 (a lot cheaper than parking at Oxford!) Will definitely go again.
  • Gorka
    Spain Spain
    Excellent rooms and superb breakfast, very attentive staff. Our recommendation for Oxford.
  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    Great friendly staff, excellent meals and comfy room

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Black Boy Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Black Boy
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Pub crawls
  • Cycling
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Black Boy takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard, ​Visa, ​Cash only and American Express .

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Black Boy

  • Check-in at The Black Boy is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Black Boy offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Pub crawls

  • The Black Boy is 2.2 miles from the centre of Oxford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Black Boy has 1 restaurant:

    • Black Boy Restaurant

  • Guests staying at The Black Boy can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

  • The prices at The Black Boy may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Black Boy include:

    • Double