Guest User
November 29, 2021
My six-night stay in October 2021 at Green Gables Guest House could not have been more enjoyable! The location is so convenient to reach the center of Oxford—on foot as well as via public transportation. Mr. and Mrs. Bhella were absolutely THE perfect proprietors/hosts. Mrs. Bhella welcomed me very warmly and I can now see why they have been in business for so long and with such positive ratings. I occupied a single room on the upper floor which faced Abingdon Road. Even though this is a relatively busy road, there was very little road noise. My room was somewhat small, but as a “single” that was expected. I was surprised how much storage was available—wardrobe, drawers, shelves, as well as a small ottoman which also served as storage/seating. I had the impression that this room was relatively recently updated with fresh paint, and a new shower facility. The shower was small, but perfectly adequate, and water pressure was excellent. My room was immaculately clean and even though I did not have everyday service due to Covid-19 restrictions, Mrs. Bhella checked with me daily to make sure all my needs were met. What made this stay even more enjoyable was the daily breakfast service. Mr. Bhella’s Full English Breakfast was exceedingly delicious, and when combining that with Mrs. Bhella’s table service . . . perfection! It was truly “service with a smile”. It is worth a mention that the Oxford train station is probably a little too far to walk with luggage (1.7 miles), but there are several buses that service the train station which also stop nearly in front of, or half a block away from the guest house. I purchased a seven-day bus pass which made it very convenient (and economical) to hop-on-hop-off whenever and wherever I pleased. There is a taxi stand at the train station as well, and upon arrival, I chose to take a taxi to the guest house. The fare was less than £10. I took a bus to the train station when I departed. All in all, I could not have imagined a better experience to enjoy my visit to Oxford. As a senior, solo traveler, I felt safe and well taken care of. Moreover, the cost of my six-night stay was very reasonable. Thank you, Mr., and Mrs. Bhella, for such a pleasant experience! If I am ever privileged enough to return to Oxford—my first choice for lodging will be the Green Gables Guest House.