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Balliol College, Oxford

Stay in one of the oldest colleges of Oxford University, founded in 1263 and situated in the heart of Oxford.

Resumen

  • Edificio del siglo XVII
  • Desayuno incluido
  • Aparcamiento de pago (cerca)
  • Prohibido fumar

Instalaciones

  • Acceso gratuito a Internet de banda ancha
  • Jardín compartido

Comidas y bebidas

  • Desayuno inglés (incluido)
  • Bar

Pasatiempos cercanos

  • Bar/Cafetería (accesible andando)
  • Museos (accesible andando)
  • Restaurantes recomendados (accesible andando)
  • Teatro (accesible andando)

Como uno de los colegios más antiguos de la Universidad de Oxford, fundado en 1263, estamos ubicado en el centro de la ciudad, en Broad Street. Se trata de una localización ideal para visitar la universidad y sus colegios, museos teatros y para hacer las compras.

Habitaciones estándar están disponibles en el sitio principal del colegio, en edificios del año 1720 hasta el año 1968, que fueron construidos por Henry Keene (1759), Basevi (1826), Warren (1915), Salvin (1853) y Beard (1968).

Las habitaciones con baño individual a Jowett Walk, unos 5 minutos a pie desde el sitio principal del colegio se construyeron entre 1996 y 2005 sobre el Master's Field (campo de deportes). El arquitecto fue Sir Richard MacCormac.

Los estudiantes usan todas nuestras habitaciones durante el año académico. No están equipadas a un nivel de cinco estrellas, pero en cada habitación habrá ropa de cama y toallas. Accesorios para preparar té y café no están incluidos.

Este alojamiento ofrece a los clientes una occasion para quedarse en una habitación de uno de los más viejos colegios de Oxford, repleto de historia y con vistas del Garden Quad o el campo de deportes. Estas habitaciones han sido ocupadas por alumnos famosos, como los primeros ministros Harold Macmillan, Herbert Asquith y Edward Heath, poeta Matthew Arnold y escritor Graham Greene.

El Scout (ama de llaves) limpiará la habitación diariamente. Las habitaciones disponen de califacción central y los radiarodes se controlan individualmente a través del termostato.

Por desgracia, no hay acceso a Internet en las habitaciones.

Una guía al colegio está a dispsición en la Porters’ Lodge.

Historia

Balliol College es uno de los más antiguos colegios de Oxford. Circa el año 1260, o quizás algunos años antes, John de Balliol, el poderoso Lord of Barnard Castle, fue involucrado en una disputa territorial con Walter Kirkham, el Obispo de Durham. Balliol se hizó impaciente y ofendió al obispo, que le imposo a cambio una penitencia.

Según los cronistas, tuvo que sufrir una paliza pública en la entrada de la Catedral de Durham, y estuvo también obligado a realizar un acto importante de caridad. Esto hizo él con arrendar una casa al otro lado de la muralla de la ciudad y mantenerla como residencia para algunos eruditos, a quienes también pagó un paro de algunos peniques cada semana.

Esta casa se encontró ubicada más o menos en el sitio actual de los Master's Lodgings, en Horsemonger Street, hoy en día conocida como Broad Street, y el foso que rodeó la muralla de la ciudad. Se cree que todos estos acontecimientos tuvieron lugar en el año 1263.

Después de la muerte de John Balliol en 1269, su viuda Dervorguilla asumió con entusiasmo y generosidad el papel de patrona. Continuó a prestar asistencia financial y gracias a la formulación de estatutos de la universidad en 1282, formalizó este acuero oficialmente. La casa fue renombrada como "New Balliol Hall" y se encontró situada cerca del sitio actual de la capilla. En 1284 hubó unos 16 eruditos y Fellows.

En el siglo XIX, el colegio adquirió mucha importancia promoviendo enérgicamente las reformas universitarias y prosiguiendo excelencia académica en un ambiente liberal. Este movimento fue instigado por John Parsons, que fue el Master de 1798 hasta 1819. Los Masters consecutivos continuaron todos esta caza de excelencia, inluso el carismático Benjamin Jowett, que puso su nombre a nuestro más nuevo edificio residencial.

Comidas y bebidas

Un desayuno inglés está disponible cada día entre las 08.00 y las 09.00 en la Sala Principal en Broad Street. La Sala del colegio fue construida en 1877 por Waterhouse. Este edificio magnífico con su galería del órgano y el Órgano Willis del 1885, se usa cada día por los estudiantes y tiene una capacidad máxima de unas 220 personas para fiestas y banquetes.

Los clientes pueden también visitar el informal College Buttery Bar, que se encuentra ubicado a la derecha de la escalera de la Sala. El Buttery Bar ofrece una buena gama de cervezas, licores y vinos, así como refrescos y bebidas sin alcohol, y permanece abierto de lunes a sábado de las 12.00 hasta las 14.00 y también lunes a viernes de las 18.00 hasta las 20.00.

Transportes y acceso

Dirección: Balliol College, Oxford, OX1 3BJ, Reino Unido

 

Dirección: Balliol College, Broad St, Oxford. OX1 3BJ

 

Hora de llegada: de 14.00 a 00.00. Hora de partida: antes de 10.00.

Al llegar, los clientes deberían dirigirse a la Porters’ Lodge, situada en la entrada principal del colegio, donde se os dará una llave y se os acompañará hasta vuestra habitación. Si llegáis antes de 14.00 y la habitación todavía no está preparada, sería posible dejar su equipaje en la Porters’ Lodge.

La Porters’ Lodge se encuentra ubicada en Broad Street, frente a la oficina de información y turismo. Es alcanzable a pie en unos 10 minutos desde la estación ferrocarril principal (taxis también están disponibles allí) y en unos 5 minutos desde la estación de autobuses Gloucester Green.

Por desgracia, el colegio no dispone de aparcamiento.
Para informaciones sobre como llegar en Oxford, consulte la sección “Consejos para clientes” del sitio web.

Se ruega a los clientes respectar al personal y la pripiedad del colegio y comportarse de una menera apropiada para una institución académica histórica. Es posible que ciertos estudiantes o profesores vivan y trabajen en el mismo sitio.

 

Otras fotografías de Balliol College, Oxford

Front Quad

Entrada principal

La ventana de la casa del Rector

La Gran Sala

La biblioteca en la antigua sala de estudiantes

Fellows' Garden

Entrada del Fellows' Garden

Pasaje a la capilla

Jowett Walk Building

The Butterfly Bar

Comentarios de los huéspedes

Garantizamos que todos los comentarios que aparecen aquí son auténticos y que sólo pueden escribirlos aquellos huéspedes que hayan reservado una habitación con nosotros.

, octubre 2011: I really enjoyed staying in Oxford. The buildings were much more beautiful than I expected.

, octubre 2011: This was absolutely perfact! I'll certainly be using your website again!

, octubre 2011: I loved my stay at Balliol College. It gave me a real feel of Oxford that I wouldn't have got staying in a hotel. The gardens are beautiful and it was like being in an oasis in the middle of town.

, octubre 2011: Service in Balliol College is very good and staff is courteous and pleasant. Thank you for nice stay at Oxford.

, septiembre 2011: Exellent experience, I will do this again and promote it to others.

, septiembre 2011: Had a wonderful experience and a thrill to stay at Bailliol. Everyone most helpful.

, septiembre 2011: I have stayed at Balliol College numerous times during my post graduate studies at Oxford and I was never disappointed. The college atmosphere was magnificent, the meals were outstanding, and the room was completely satisfactory.

, septiembre 2011: I had an ensuite room on Jowett walk, which is some minutes to walk from the main building. I enjoyed staying there very much; the room was very clean and quiet and had a lot of space to store things. Unexpected plus: A fully equipped kitchen to use in the floor. Breakfast was early in the morning, but very opulent - wonderful! I would stay again at the Balliol.

, septiembre 2011: I had a very pleasant experience. My room was spacious and very comfortable. It was great to have my own bathroom. I also appreciated the kitchen area where I could heat up water for coffee or tea. I loved the opportunity to stay on or near the "Oxford" campus. Thank you.

, agosto 2011: Incredible college, so beautiful, completely reccomendable!

, agosto 2011: Visiting Oxford was made much more enjoyable by being able to stay in one of the colleges - a very central location and actually being in one of the colleges to be visited. The porters and scouts were very helpful.

, agosto 2011: Great value and great location - will come again!

, agosto 2011: I very much appreciate the availability of clean and safe accommodations at reasonable rates.

, agosto 2011: Prime location, lovely cleaners and kitchen staff.

, agosto 2011: The breakfast was a little cold by the time we got to it, other than that all was well and the staff were outstanding in their hospitality, welcome, and helpfulness.

, agosto 2011: Balliol College, Oxford, was an excellent place to stay, right in the centre of Oxford, near every location that was of interest to me during my visit. Beautiful garden. Peaceful and quiet. The Porter's Lodge was most helpful.

, agosto 2011: We were very pleased with the historic ambience of the College, so it seems a bit nit picking to say that we found the doors hard to open because of the security systems.

, julio 2011: I really enjoyed staying at the College. Will use this type of accommodation again during my next visit to Oxford

, abril 2011: Room furnishings very basic and well-used (expected for a student room) but quite adequate for a short stay.

, abril 2011: Balliol stay good. Our only gripe was the early finishing of breakfast slot . A bit of a rush to walk the ten minutes to the Main College from our Jowett Walk accommodation. Overall though, a brilliant stay made even better by magnificent weather!

, abril 2011: The facilities were very good - very central, yet very quiet. I had absolutely everything I needed, including a lovely view of the quad. It was a most enjoyable experience, and very good value for money.

, abril 2011: Unbelievably wonderful location.Really enjoyed sitting under tree in blossom, surveying gardens outside Buttery Bar.

, marzo 2011: It was a wonderful stay and I look forward to staying at Balloil Again in the future.

, febrero 2011: I was lodged in the wing built in 1967 rather than in the historic parts. Still, very decent modern student room, completely clean and comfortable and perfectly quiet. Bathrooms and toilets through a couple doors into the other side of the building, but decently convenient. Breakfast in the dining hall was a bit uncomfortable - staff curt and somewhat severe, not friendly as at the other college I stayed at. Best parts of this stay were the room, which I felt right at home in, though modern, and access to Balliol's lovely grounds.

, enero 2011: I 'll highly recommand staying in Baillol

, noviembre 2010: Very pleasant stay, loved Oxford and I hope I will be back.

, octubre 2010: I was so so so pleased and happy with the room and the porter was so helpful and everything was perfect. I was coming to the UK to stay for a year, was stressed and cold, and my lovely room was more than I expected. Thank you!!

, septiembre 2010: I really enjoyed my stay in Oxford - a lovely setting for a short break. The location couldn't be better and staying at Balliol College was a great way to experience Oxford. The accommodation was basis but clean and comfortable with plenty of hot water in the ensuite. I would suggest maybe access to an internet connection and/or place to watch some TV just to keep up with the news etc. would be much appreciated by visiting guests. That's the only things I missed really. And I would like to say the English lady in charge at breakfast was really friendly and helpful to guests - she should get a pat on the back!

, septiembre 2010: I am recommending Balliol for such lettings to all my friends!

, septiembre 2010: I was very very happy with the accomodation, clean, quiet, friendly staff, thank you! I will recommend it and come again.

, septiembre 2010: lovely stay, interesting, perfect location.

, septiembre 2010: This was my second visit to Balliol and once again had a simply fantastic time. I can only reiterate what I said last year which was that it was so amazing to be staying in the most stunning surroundings and getting just a little taste of the rarified atmosphere. Again I wondered how many of the students truly realised how incredibly lucky they are to be part of this magical world. Inspector Morse and John Thaw are very sadly long gone but much missed. Lewis happily continues and just for a little while this weekend I felt like an extra in one of the episodes. Truly a great experience. Also thank you for listening to the numerous comments made - this year I had tea and coffee making facilities in my room, which were much appreciated and much utilised. Overall wonderful......shall be back again......need I say more.........

, agosto 2010: The room was a bit spartan but clean and adequate for my needs.

, agosto 2010: Very enjoyable stay. If ever I have the chance, I will stay at Balliol again. Thank you.

, agosto 2010: Very enjoyable break. I came to Oxford to see the new Ashmolean museum and meet with friends. Staying in Balliol College in the heart of Oxford was a real treat and added to the enjoyment of my weekend. The room was basic but sufficient (now includes kettle and tea/coffee) but the surroundings were beautiful and breakfast in the Hall was really special. Recommended for anyone with a sense of history looking for a convenient location in the heart of Oxford.

, agosto 2010: Very good value for money for staying so centrally in Oxford. Room was a basic student room but was expecting that and had a better shower than most student rooms! The porter was very friendly and helpful in answering questions. Choice of cooked breakfast was slightly limited (e.g. no sausages, scrambled egg or baked beans, no marmelade) but totally adequate.

, agosto 2010: Loved the experience of staying in the lovely old College in the heart of Oxford. Only downside was that delivery vans parked and worked from about 6.00 am under the guest wing staircase. Delivery men had very loud voices and very personal discussions about girlfriends etc. Might be worth warning them that they can be easily overheard . Otherwise a brilliant experience and have already recommended it to friends. The internet booking arrangements and subsequent directions were very clear and easy to follow.

, agosto 2010: nice reception, ideal location in Oxford, shabby furniture, not perfectly clean great breakfast (best sausages ever, but no marmalade)

, agosto 2010: I thoroughly enjoyed my stay - it was the best way to truly experience Oxford. My room was clean and tidy.

, agosto 2010: MY STAY WAS MOST ENJOYABLE. I WOULD CERTAINLY RETURN THERE AGAIN. iT IS A GREAT LOCATION AND IT IS VERY CLEAN. STAFF WAS FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL.

, julio 2010: Generally fine, though the room was a little noisy early in the morning, being close to a gate through which deliveries come in every day

, julio 2010: a relaxing stay at Balliol. College staff friendly, hospitable and helpful. The University Rooms concept is excellent.

, julio 2010: A very enjoyable stay at your college,having not to have visited Oxford before, the location was excellent being central for visiting other colleges. My sister and I both in our seventys would recommend this stay.

, julio 2010: And thank you to the porter!

, julio 2010: A great experience!

, julio 2010: The room is not good because it has not TV.

, julio 2010: In view of present economic climate I believe the room,service and facilities demand a high fee. Service from all staff ( maintenance, reception and catering far better than some 5 star hotels I have stayed in. Well done.

, julio 2010: Hi: Overall, room was clean, quite good and a good value. A fan or something for a bit of ventilation would have been helpful. best jim

, julio 2010: Staying in college is a wonderful experience and the fact that the rooms are student rooms must be remembered. All requests made on booking form were met. This was a second time using colleges and will certainly do so again. The collge staff were friendly and helpful.

, julio 2010: It was a wonderful experience to be able to stay in such beautiful surroundings and in such a historically important college.I would definitely recommend this college accomodation and will certainly be back again. Thank you so much .Marta Hernandez from Seville Spain

, julio 2010: It was very noisey but overall served my purposes of a short stay in oxford.

, julio 2010: internet access in room would be good appreciated the tea tray and kettle

, abril 2010: the staff (especially the porters ) were very welcoming and helpful. The visit was very enjoyable and I would recommend the experience to others.

, marzo 2010: I loved staying at Balliol College. For any foreign tourist who loves Oxford, it certainly adds to the experience. I'll certainly do it again. Thanks ! The location of the college, right in the centre of the city, is another bonus.

, febrero 2010: I had a wonderful stay and would never consider anything else. Thanks!

, febrero 2010: Wonderful atmospheric place to stay - central - especially loved the dining hall for breakfast - quite expensive though for standard of rooms

, octubre 2009: Peaceful, lovely view from window, magnificent dining at breakfast with interesting fellow visitors. I will definitely stay again. Thanks so much!

, octubre 2009: I was delighted to stay in Balliol 29/9. The porters were welcoming, kind, warm, and helpful. The room was clean, if well-lived-in, the bed warm and comfortable, the shower excellent. There was more than enough hot water and water pressure. The room was very quiet (overlooked Trinity front quad), and even though filming of a new 'Lewis' episode was underway in Trinity in the early evening, they packed up their klieg lights and departed by 9:30 pm. Breakfast was basic but more than acceptable in Hall the next morning, with quite good fried eggs -- and the coffee was very good indeed. I can't recommend Balliol and University Rooms highly enough. Half the price of a basic hotel, and welcoming and comfortable, if a bit spartan. Well don!

, septiembre 2009: Porter extremely helpful and polite, also very welcoming. Intend to stay again.

, septiembre 2009: Something a bit different! Central and good value. Would definitely use again

, septiembre 2009: Excellent environment and very good service, I have known very nice people at the hall during breakfast in its great and ancient hall. Very impressive place. Really recommended.

, septiembre 2009: I cannot speak too highly of our recent short stay at Balliol College. It was an bsolutely fantastic experience all round. We felt like extras in an episode of Inspector Morse. From the moment we arrived to a very helpful reception from the porters to the moment we left, it was brilliant. The room was very comfortable, extremely clean and neat. You could not beat the location, it was like stepping in and out of a hidden world, to which for one precious day we had the magic key. We were able to leave our luggage safely at the porters lodge which was very helpful. The grounds of Balliol were superb and we had an early morning walk looking at the gardener's excellent work. I sat at the desk looking out of the window thinking how privileged it must feel to be lucky enough to get a place at Oxford and this gave you a tiny taste of that exclusive club. I cannot speak too highly of our stay and I am planning to make all my trips to Oxford in the future in the students holiday times, so that we can repeat the experience. The only thing missing that would have made the stay perfect was a little tea tray, with a kettle, some cups and long life milk etc. For a small extra charge of maybe £2-3 I think that many of your lucky guests would be very pleased to have this in their rooms. Fabulous Fabulous Absolutely Fabulous!!! I feel privileged to have been able to experience the College. Also unbeknown to us, it was the open weekend in Oxford and we also got to see inside many other fantastic places, in particular the Master's garden at Merton College overlooking Christ Church Meadow. Plus the weather was outstandingly sunny and hot. Perfect perfect weekend. Many thanks.

, agosto 2009: I was very pleased with how accommodating and friendly the porters were of my early arrival.

, julio 2009: Very pleasant stay in modern accomodation. very clean and well presented.

, julio 2009: A truly wonderful experience with excellent service. The personnel were very helpful indeed. Highly recommended.

, abril 2009: Basic student accommodation in terms of the room, but exactly as described. College and location beautiful. Importantly, as a single person, I felt quite safe here and the Balliol College staff were very friendly. Would certainly book here again.

, abril 2009: A great place to stay - ensuite accommodation spacious and clean, surroundings beautiful, location central, and breakfast superb. Highly recommended.

, abril 2009: The porters were welcoming and friendly and we were very pleased with our rooms - not luxurious but comfortable, clean and much what we expected. My daughter is planning to apply to Oxford so she was delighted to be able to test out typical living facilities. It was a pleasure to stay in such beautiful surroundings. The only thing which could have improved it would have been tea and coffee making facilities.

, marzo 2009: superb staff and a unique breakfast experience

, octubre 2008: I absolutely loved my stay at Balliol. The porters and everyone were supportive and provided exceptional service. During my stay the cleaners provided me with my every need. The gardens are beautiful. The room had a library table which proved to be absolutely essential during my stay. Thank you for the priviledge to stay at Balliol. I look forward to my next stay.

, septiembre 2008: Thank you! Will recommend to others

, septiembre 2008: I was really delighted ! It was wonderful ! Not only the place, but also the people, the atmosphere. Tks a lot

, septiembre 2008: kettle teabags etc would be good.I loved staying in the college as surrondings so lovely,this made up for any lack of luxury in the rooms

, septiembre 2008: An excellent location and good value for money.

, septiembre 2008: What a beautiful place to stay in the beautiful city of Oxford! As a group, we were all delighted with the accommodation, and are planning on returning for a longer stay next year. The staff were so very helpful. One small suggestion - it would be great to have tea making facilities in the room. Many thanks Elizabeth

, septiembre 2008: Absolutely brilliant. To have made it even better a small kettle and a couple of mugs for that much needed cuppa late at night! Also. along mirror. Otherwise fantastic and I'll be back! Thank you

, septiembre 2008: A beutiful college full of history. Good value for money. Very helpful staff. I would definitely book a room here again.

, septiembre 2008: It was lovely to be a part of such a prestigious and beautiful college, if only for the weekend. The room was comfortable, the grounds are stupendeous, the breakfast was great and the porters were very helpful and accommodating. Thank you!

, septiembre 2008: Highly recommended service. Absolutely beautiful surroundings and Balliol has the convenience of being right in the centre of town.

, septiembre 2008: I arrived late and had to leave very early. The room was very clean and spacious and the bed comfortable - much better than I expected for student accomodation. I left too early for breakfast. From the brief glimse I had, the grounds etc looked stunning. For a single person with a lot to do / see in Oxford, these rooms are ideal. I will return when I have more time!

, agosto 2008: We were eceedingly pleased at the welcoming of the porter, the beauty of the site with its convenient location, the pleasantness and expansiveness of our rooms with desk and complimentary toiltries gift, the awesome traditional dining hall and absolutely delicious brreakfast! buffet! The intellectuality is pervasive! I highly recommend this college for a more than satisfying stay in Oxford! THANK YOU!!!

, agosto 2008: The room was great, service both in booking and at the college excellent. The room was good, the breakfast excellent.the only thing missing was a kettle. The really nice touch was a selection of books (and good books at that) to read in the evening. I will be staying again to do some research next year.

, julio 2008: Putting check in time in information would be helpful. I had a fantastic time!!

, julio 2008: I wish I'd known about this years ago; I will definitely recommend this to all friends visiting the UK. It was wonderful to experience an Oxford college from the inside & to have the run of the place during my stay. Breakfast in the college's hall was fun & I met some very interesting people at the table. The room is not fancy (it's just an undergrad dorm room) but it was perfectly adequate & there were even toiletries provided, which I didn't expect! The location couldn't be beat, right in the heart of town. A great experience!

, julio 2008: The porter was very pleasant. The room is obviously as it is because it is a student room, but it would be nice to have tea-making facilties. Otherwise, it is very good value for anyone wanting a room in central Oxford.

, julio 2008: A most agreeable alternative to standard budget hotel B&B, and right in the heart of the city.

, julio 2008: Overall experience was good. Would recommend.

, julio 2008: Thank you.....lovely central position too.

, julio 2008: Easily the best way to stay in Oxford: central, and in an historic building. Thank you for arranging it so efficiently.

, julio 2008: I really enjoyed my stay there. I have never had an experience of staying at a College, right in Oxford. I managed to enjoy my stay and the tourism of the City.

, julio 2008: with many thanks!

, julio 2008: Can't quite remember the room number (ground floor stair 10) great to stay in such an historic environment and I am now deciding whether to tell all my friends or keep it secret so it is exclusively available to me. Either way the only downside were the "Student" quality showers, but after all it was "student" room rates!

, julio 2008: Clean, conveniently located accommodations, with a hearty breakfast in the Great Hall! I'd certainly do it again.

, julio 2008: Just two small things. It would be good to include the Buttery on the map and if you could say the rooms will be available a little earlier than 2.00pm. But it was an excellent stay - all the staff from those in the porter's lodge to those doing the catering were very welcoming and helpful and it is lovely setting and wonderful to contemplate the great and the good that studied at the college. If there are such records it would interesting to know which rooms the more famous alumni occupied. It was lovely stay - thank you.

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