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Gables Guest House

6 Cumnor Hill, Oxford OX2 9HA, England
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Ranked #13 of 68 Oxford B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
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KINGUNCLE
Cardiff
2 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

I am writing this immediately after a two day stay at The Gables, to celebrate my birthday I would like to thank the landlady for a superb stay, and cannot fault the service provided. As a family-run affair, you can come and go as you please, the en-suite room was immaculate and no request was too much An ideal stay... More

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johnfromupnorth
Worcester, United Kingdom
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

We have stayed here on several occasions over many years. Sally is a very welcoming hostess, excellent breakfasts, lovely outlook over garden to the rear, ideal location on the outskirts of Oxford. Rooms do tend to be compact but are very clean and as other guests say there are lots of extra touches to make the stay more enjoyable. Perhaps... More

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Sally Tompkins, Owner at Gables Guest House, responded to this review
23 November 2011

Hello John, thank you for writing the review. We are in the process of refurbishing all our rooms, so appreciate your comments. We look forward to seeing you again soon. More

warren g
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

We stayed at Gables Guest House for a week and it was a great experience! Sally Tompkins is a terrific landlady who really loves what she does, and it shows. The rooms are spotlessly clean, with extra touches like bathrobes in the rooms, a bowl of fresh fruit and a carafe of brandy by the bedside. Great wireless internet access... More

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la-Z-boy
Merseyside
Contributor
18 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

That B&Bs can vary so widely in quality is down to the personality and motivation of their owners. The Gables is a great example of how this principle works at its best. A delightful welcome, tasty breakfasts and genuine warmth from Sally and husband. Several other guests were repeat visitors, and I'll look forward to joining that category! More

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Fay L
Brisbane, Australia
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2011

We had two nights at Gables Guest House and could not fault the service and facilities. Very thoughtfully decorated with comfortable rooms. Friendly landlady. Good selection at breakfast in a pleasant dining room. Nothing was too much trouble and Sally and Tony were very helpful. Conveniently located. Would be very happy to stay there again and recommend it highly to... More

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CatlondonUS
London, England
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011

Very nice guest house. Extremely clean. Owners have put in some very thoughtful touches with spare blankets, loads of towels and other small luxuries. Shower was good temperature and with sufficient force. I was a little worried about possible road noise, but that was not a problem in spite of a room in the front of the house. I would... More

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kcwq
Southampton, United Kingdom
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5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2011

Sally is extremely nice. The room is comfortable, though a bit cosy for us. More

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Spuddy2009
warminster, wiltshire
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4 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2011
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A true delight to stay here - nothing was too much trouble for the owners - Sally and Tony. They delivered service over and above what was paid for - spotlessly clean rooms and property - i cannot recommend this house highly enough - thank you and will be seeing you again later in the year. Tracy More

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wilkx
manchester
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2011

Excellent guest house with great service for anyone visiting the Oxford area. Rooms are immaculate and the service at Breakfast is superb. Only downside is a slightly noisy road in the front rooms but more than offset by the plus factors. Sally is extremely helpful in recommending places to eat and how to commute into the city - heartily recommended More

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Sally Tompkins, Owner at Gables Guest House, responded to this review
26 March 2011

Hello, thank you for taking the time to write the review. So glad you enjoyed the bedding and cushions. You were in the only double at the front of the house, all the other double and twin rooms are at the back where your friends had a room. We appreciate the rooms overlooking the garden are quieter, but as you... More

dragon_rose
Cardiff
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2011

Cosy rooms with beautiful bedding (including lots of comfy cushions!) & a good range of TV channels. Lots of little extras (eg: chocolates in our room). Excellent breakfast selection as well. There was a small amount of noise from the main road outside but this did not disturb our sleep. More

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