Find good accommodation and great food at Courtyard By Marriott Oxford South

THIS new 4* hotel might not be in the heart of Oxford but it is ideal for a good-value and easily accessible short stay and  handy for  nearby Abingdon, Didcot Garden Town and Bicester Village.

ROOMS ANY GOOD? The modern rooms are all sparkling clean and  feature comfortable  Hypnos beds, as well as Nespresso machines, 55in  TVs  and rainfall showers.

EAT HERE OR GRAB A PIZZA? Definitely eat in. The hotel’s restaurant, The Oxen Bar  & Grill, has a  fantastic seasonal British menu you can enjoy as you take in the surrounding modern art and sculptures.

There’s also an all-weather al-fresco dining terrace that will come in handy as the summer arrives. The breakfast was excellent, with  plenty of the items cooked to order.

WHAT ELSE? The hotel has a well-equipped 24-hour fitness suite or you can burn some calories by going on a two-hour Oxford University & City Tour with Footprints Tours.

See footprints-tours.com/oxford-walking-tours-grid.

SO YOU’D GO BACK? Yes, it offers you a great combination of good location, faultless and friendly customer service and a guaranteed good night’s sleep.

WHAT’S THE DAMAGE? One night’s stay costs from £89 including breakfast. For more information and to book,  see marriott.co.uk/hotels

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