Nestled away in the heart of Oxford City Centre, as part of Greyfriars Hideaway, The Masters Lodgings is a historic, Visit England, 5 Star Gold 17th Century property offering the discerning travelling exclusive standards of discreet luxury and privacy.
Set within a truly unparalleled private and secure location cosseted in the vibrant centre of Oxford just metres from Westgate Oxford and Oxford Castle and a short walk to many of Oxford's other famous landmarks.
The space
An exceptional location for business or pleasure. 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 people 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.
Guest access
Guests are booking the whole property and share The Courtyard Garden with our other property opposite [Cloisters, which sleeps 8]. Both buildings trade under the Greyfriars Hideaway and can be booked individually or together for exclusivity.
Other things to note
The Masters Lodgings is one of two buildings located in this private and secure location. The building opposite is called Cloisters and sleeps 8 persons over 4 suites. Properties can be booked individually or together for complete exclusivity.
Awards
Our properties have been awarded the highest accolade by Visit England - 5 Star Gold, a Visit England ROSE Award and we have won a double Gold award for “Tourism Business of The Year” & “Self Catering of The Year” in The Beautiful South Tourism Awards. We have also had exclusive features in Tatler, The Times/The Sunday Times, The FT, and Stylist.