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.

Oxfordshire Located right in the heart of England, Oxfordshire is rich in heritage and awash with natural beauty. This an almost dream-like quality, Oxfordshire skylines are punctuated by its historic spires and domes, and in the foreground there are palace estates and idyllic meadows. Top things to do in Oxfordshire include walks through rambling deer parks, botanic gardens and lush meadows, and jaunts to Henley-on-Thames to see varsity teams row in regattas. Walkers amble between stony Cotswold villages like Witney and Woodstock, and tread ridgeways over the Chiltern Hills as red kites swoop overhead. Meanwhile, shoppers spend happy days lost in central Oxford or Bicester’s designer shopping village. The City of Oxford Oxford, dubbed "The City of Dreaming Spires," is known around the world for its university and historical significance. It has been a home to monarchs and scholars for almost 800 years, and it has been a thriving town since the 9th century, despite the fact that people have lived in the area for thousands of years. Nowadays, the city is a bustling cosmopolitan town, still with its ancient University, but home also to some world-class restaurants, bars and attractions. With its mix of heritage and modern, there is so much to do. Whether its visiting one of the many historic buildings, colleges or museums, going out for a drink or a meal, taking in a show or shopping till you drop, central Oxford has it all and Greyfriars Hideaway is located amongst it all offering its guests luxury self catering holiday cottages and dog friendly accommodation. Click here for further ideas on things to do and be sure to check out possible concierge services. Our History Franciscan monks came to Oxford from Italy in 1224 to establish their priory and begin teaching. They were known as Greyfriars because of the colour of their robes, and they gained a reputation for their holiness, poverty and learning.