The Osney Arms, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Conveniently located but on the busy Botley Road, The Osney Arms can suffer from street noise, especially in the front rooms. There's a bus stop right outside the door, but it's only a five-minute walk to the train station, 10 minutes to Oxford Castle, and 15 to the colleges and museums. The Thames is a five-minute walk, there's a Waitrose down the road and a good choice of local pubs.

By car: the journey from London or Bristol takes around 1 hour 30 minutes and just over 3 hours from Manchester. Off road parking for guests is available.

By train: 50 minutes from London Paddington, 1 hour 20 minutes from Bristol Temple Meads and 2 hours 45 minutes from Manchester Piccadilly. The hotel is a five-minute walk from Oxford train station. Book trains to Oxford.

The uncluttered contemporary styling gives the B&B a tranquil atmosphere, which is reinforced by a neutral palette with touches of deep, earthy tones in the soft furnishings. Period details surface in every room, from original fireplaces and 1930s additions to a scattering of antique and replica furniture.

Facilities are limited as this is a B&B rather than a hotel, but prices reflect this. The rooms and bathrooms are well kept and equipped, there's a small courtyard garden at the back, free off-road parking, additional free parking nearby and staff who go out of their way to help.

• Breakfast included
• Courtyard garden
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Parking
• Wi-Fi

The rooms are bright and simple with an uncluttered contemporary style and period details such as original fireplaces and a scattering of antique furniture. Bathrooms are modern, and although the two attic rooms share a bathroom, it's a beautiful space tucked under the eaves with a free-standing, roll-top bath.

Room types: Small Double, Twin Room, Single Ensuite, Standard Double Ensuite, King Double Ensuite, Super King Double Ensuite

Key amenities: TV, tea & coffee-making facilities, hairdryer

There isn't a restaurant or bar on-site, and cooked breakfasts are not served, but to compensate, there's a comprehensive range of continental breakfast items on offer. You can feast on fresh fruit salads, yoghurts, pastries, cereals, cold meats and a good selection of cheeses served in the pleasant breakfast room.

Breakfast: While there is no restaurant, guests can expect breakfast in a well-lit dining room at a long antique table, featuring a selection of continental breakfast items, from cold meats and cheese to fresh fruit salad, yoghurts, cereals, jams and pastries.