Lincoln College
Lincoln College
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Ireland64,714 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
An accolade for the main college is the extent of stone façade from its founding numerous centuries ago. On Turl Street the light hued stone frontage is admirable.
Lovely quads are great to walk around. Deeply green Virginia creeper impressively bedecks the walls of the front one.
As the name implies, a Bishop of Lincoln was instrumental in founding the college in 1427. It continues to score highly in rankings of academic institutions.
Lovely quads are great to walk around. Deeply green Virginia creeper impressively bedecks the walls of the front one.
As the name implies, a Bishop of Lincoln was instrumental in founding the college in 1427. It continues to score highly in rankings of academic institutions.
Written July 31, 2024
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sgn1
California89 contributions
Jul 2013 • Solo
My reason for staying in Lincoln College was that all the Oxford hotels were full when I tried to reserve a room several weeks in advance of my arrival so I decided to settle for a room in college. I have spent quite a number of weeks in various student accommodations over the years, but this one really takes "living in hall" to another plane! Upon arrival I was greeted by the two gentlemen in the Porter's Lodge who treated me like a long lost, and very welcome, friend. They meticulously explained all the information I needed to know and I was off to my room within minutes. The room (directly across the street from the college entrance) was spacious, very quiet, with a very comfortable bed, an armchair and desk, an abundance of thick, fluffy towels, a hospitality tray which would shame most 4-star hotels, and a sparkling bathroom. Wifi was not available in my room, but a few yards down the street is the common room and outdoor patio area where wifi is readily accessible. Lincoln College does not provide breakfast but there is the excellent Turl Street Kitchen, less than a minute away, which serves outstanding breakfasts (and lunches and dinners!). The location of the college is very convenient. The walk from the Oxford train station is an easy 10 minute stroll, and the Ashmolean Museum (not to be missed) just a few minutes from my room. The Oxford High Street and the Covered Market is less than two minutes from the College. I am already making plans for a return (and longer) stay at Lincoln College.
Written July 27, 2013
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Richard S
Bracknell, UK600 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
The ivy clad buildings ooze history, you can imagine the famous people who have studied here, John Le Carre, Suzannah Lipscomb, Emily Mortimer and the husband of the current prime minister, are some. The walkways echo to the sounds of past and present alumni who have been able to live and work in these beautiful places.
Written April 3, 2018
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cathteg
Wales179 contributions
Apr 2012 • Business
Stayed in the Mitre rooms in Lincoln College for a research trip/conference I was attending. The room is about what you expect when staying in student digs--wardrobe, desk, folding bed. There are only two things that made this review 'average' rather than 'very good'--that there was no hot water in the in-room sink, and that in three days I never did get the promised internet to work. (There was also work being done on a building nearby, but that's not their fault.) The fee, which is lower than most places in the middle of Oxford, includes a decent if uninspired breakfast.
That all said: the bed was nicer than it looked and but for the construction outside (again, not their fault) I slept well. The shower, once I found it, was excellent; powerful and with loads of hot water. The entry system (electronic key gets you into the building and the college itself) is easy and efficient and the porters, I cannot stress enough, are genuinelly lovely and will really do their best for you!
There are stairs involved, as most lodgings of this kind have, and staying in a student dorm is never going to be five-star accomodation. So if you can manage without the internet (I spent so much time in the library I was too tired to care when I crashed anyway) and walk down the hall to the bathroom, this is a good place to be. (And those things seem to be hit or miss--I do know someone else who had hot water--it's just a risk you have to take that things might not work and I think it would be unfair not to include in the review. If you're a student with access to EduRoam, don't even worry about the internet thing, because you'll have access basically everywhere in Oxford.) It's very central to the Bodleian, Blackwell's, and the city centre. It's also very pretty ,as most of the colleges are--it was established in the early 15th century--and quite a bit smaller than many others. All in all it was lovely; I just wish those few things had not gone wrong so I could give it a higher review.
That all said: the bed was nicer than it looked and but for the construction outside (again, not their fault) I slept well. The shower, once I found it, was excellent; powerful and with loads of hot water. The entry system (electronic key gets you into the building and the college itself) is easy and efficient and the porters, I cannot stress enough, are genuinelly lovely and will really do their best for you!
There are stairs involved, as most lodgings of this kind have, and staying in a student dorm is never going to be five-star accomodation. So if you can manage without the internet (I spent so much time in the library I was too tired to care when I crashed anyway) and walk down the hall to the bathroom, this is a good place to be. (And those things seem to be hit or miss--I do know someone else who had hot water--it's just a risk you have to take that things might not work and I think it would be unfair not to include in the review. If you're a student with access to EduRoam, don't even worry about the internet thing, because you'll have access basically everywhere in Oxford.) It's very central to the Bodleian, Blackwell's, and the city centre. It's also very pretty ,as most of the colleges are--it was established in the early 15th century--and quite a bit smaller than many others. All in all it was lovely; I just wish those few things had not gone wrong so I could give it a higher review.
Written April 17, 2012
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Tony B
Daventry, UK320 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
This is a well kept and relatively compact college dating back to 1427 when it was started by the bishop of Lincoln. The quadrangle has a superb grapevine around the walls. The highlight for me though was to go up staircase 2 to see John Wesley's room which is behind a glass doorway.
Written October 2, 2018
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Dave_Cowley_Road
Oxford, UK897 contributions
Sept 2018 • Solo
Lincoln College is usually open in the afternoons but like all of the colleges this is unpredictable. There is no charge to enter. I visited when many colleges opened for public visiting in early September. This is a lovely little college with quite an intimate feel. There are 2 small quads, hall and chapel. I was very fortunate to visit the library, in a lovely old 18th century church building, which is usually closed to visitors.
Written September 26, 2018
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Lincoln O
Astoria, NY71 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
My sister studied at Lincoln for the summer so I went to visit and tour the city. Very Impressed with the grounds and staff. My sister stayed in a dorm room right above the room where John Wesley lived (who went on to be a cofounder of the Methodist church). I got to hang out in a student lounge, see a grad ceremony from sister's program, and visit the famous basement bar for the after party. I saw the carving there of the famous Lincoln Imp, who looks kind of like Gollum. Lincoln is next to Exeter and around the corner from the Radcliffe Camera. You can walk anywhere in central Oxford easily from Lincoln, and Turl street has some high end shopping across the street from the entrance. There is a great coffee bar too, get there when it opens at 10am as it fills up quickly! The Covered Market is around the corner, more food and shopping, and Turl street connects Broad street and High street. My hotel was a short 15 minute walk from Lincoln but we found out colleges can rent rooms when students aren't there, which is an option as many hotels are small and get booked well in advance.
Oh, among the famous alumni are Dr. Seuss and Rachel Maddow.
A great visit and I loved the college and the city!
Oh, among the famous alumni are Dr. Seuss and Rachel Maddow.
A great visit and I loved the college and the city!
Written August 28, 2017
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avocadoroll
Oxford, UK15 contributions
May 2017 • Family
It's one of the smallest colleges in Oxford, but the atmosphere is great, and the staff is friendly. Would definitely recommend checking out the dining hall and the bar if you could.
Written May 16, 2017
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JFMClark
Radstock, UK130 contributions
Sept 2016
Beautiful old quads house student accommodation. The converted church at the end of Turl Street is the college library. Delightful!
Written September 16, 2016
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Jane Y
Oxford, UK13 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
Lincoln College, Oxford FREE open between 2pm and 4.30 pm, small groups only.
The image is the college's library which is in the church
https://youtu.be/FbIbJe_itUM
The college library stays open until 2am, however this is for students only.
The college has three quads, beautiful gardens and the buildings are two stories high, covered in vergina creeper.
Lots of history at this collage which has kept its original features and has no 60's bits.
The image is the college's library which is in the church
https://youtu.be/FbIbJe_itUM
The college library stays open until 2am, however this is for students only.
The college has three quads, beautiful gardens and the buildings are two stories high, covered in vergina creeper.
Lots of history at this collage which has kept its original features and has no 60's bits.
Written August 1, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
I am hoping to stay in one of the single rooms in August. Can you tell me if all the rooms are pet free, because of my allergies? Thank you.
Written July 7, 2019
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