Karen Brown's Burlington House, Oxford, England

http://www.karenbrown.com

This 1889 Victorian merchant's house has been transformed into a delightful bed and breakfast, just a bus ride away from the heart of historic Oxford. Burlington House is impeccably maintained and its rooms are recently refurbished and immaculately decorated to a high standard. Contemporary design, colorful feature walls and designer fabrics, reign throughout. The overall effect is most inviting, uncluttered and functional. The ten guestrooms in the house are supplemented by two across the Japanese-influenced, walled courtyard. The beds are very comfortable and the bathrooms are absolutely modern with power showers, glass, and tile—each one is artfully crafted in the space available. Breakfast is served in the cozy dining room, dominated by its turn-of-the-century German Arts and Crafts dresser, its walls decorated with blue ironstone pottery and large framed prints of exotic fruits. The accent is on freshness, with fresh orange juice, freshly ground and brewed coffee, vine-ripened tomatoes, homemade granola, breads, and live yoghurt direct from the kitchen. Please ask management for suggestions on what to visit in Oxford. Be sure to visit the Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace, Bath and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

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