Sportsview is situated in south Oxford. A few minutes walk will take you down to the tow-path. From here you can take a very pleasant walk along the river, into the centre of the city where you can visit the colleges and other famous Oxford landmarks like the Radcliffe Camera, Sheldonian Theatre and the Botanic Garden.
Further afield, but easily accessible, is Blenheim Palace the birthplace of Winston Churchill. Or why not visit the Costwolds for a beautiful stroll in the countryside.
In the surrounding area there is a popular open air swimming pool and delightful children's park.
Sportsview is on a direct bus route into the city centre, from here you have easy access to the railway and bus stations, both providing regular services to London, Bath and Stratford Upon Avon.
Travel information
By Car from the North:
- Exit the M40 at junction 9, taking the A34 south for Oxford.
- Leave at the 6th exit signposted Hinksey Hill Interchange.
- At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and at the next roundabout the 1st exit, signposted city centre, onto Abingdon Road.
- The guest-house can be found approximately one mile on the left.
From the South:
- Exit the M4 at junction 13, taking the A34 north for Oxford.
- Leave at exit signposted Hinksey Hill Interchange for ring road/city centre (the M40, A423, A4144 and 144), heading for the city centre.
- At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit, still heading for the city centre, onto Abingdon Road.
- The guest-house can be found approximately one mile on the left.
From London:
- Exit the M40 at junction 8 onto the A40 and continue for approximately 8 miles.
- At the Green Road roundabout take the 1st left onto the ring road for Cowley (A4l42).
- At Sainsbury's roundabout, head straight over (A423).
- At the next roundabout, turn right for Oxford city centre onto Abingdon Road. The guest-house is approximately one mile on the left.
By Train:
- Exit at Oxford city centre station and take a taxi or alternatively the local bus X3 to Abingdon and exit at the Edith Road stop. The guest-house is opposite the bus stop.
By Coach:
- Exit at Gloucester Green bus station and take a taxi or the guest-house is a 15 minute walk.