One simple stay
Furnished rooms, Wi-Fi and utilities included.
One Oxford townhouse. Room to belong.
Stay a while.
Feel at home.
Your own room. A house to share. A ready-made base for life in Oxford, for one month or longer.
281 Iffley Road · East Oxford
Private rooms
Shared living
Bills included
Shared living
Bills included
Furnished & ready to move intoWi-Fi & bills includedStays of one month or longer
Settle in. Make yourself at home.
Your own space.
A shared sense
of home.
Coming to Oxford for work, study or a fresh start? Settle into somewhere with a little character.
Browns is a welcoming Victorian townhouse, around a mile from the city centre. Private, furnished and lockable bedrooms give you space to yourself, with a kitchen, dining and sitting areas, laundry and garden to share.
Cook something good, get on with your day, or stop for a chat. There is room to be sociable and room to do your own thing.
Take a look around
A home for everyday life, from your first morning onwards.
Less to organise. More time to settle in.
The essentials,
taken care of.
Arrive with your bags. Your room and the everyday practicalities are ready for you.
A cared-for house
Communal housekeeping twice a week, with household cleaning essentials provided.
The everyday comforts
Bedding, linen and towels, plus shared laundry with two washers and two dryers.
Space of your own
A lockable bedroom, self check-in and allocated kitchen cupboard and fridge space.
Find your corner of Oxford
A room for you.
Private rooms and a separate garden studio. Tell us your dates and preferences, and we’ll help you find the right fit, subject to availability.
Your room, your bathroom
Ensuite double rooms
A comfortable double bed and your own bathroom, with access to the shared house and garden. Rooms vary in size and layout.
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A private place to settle
Rooms with shared bathrooms
A furnished, lockable bedroom with shared bathroom facilities and all the comforts of the house. Ask us about available single and double rooms.
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A little more independence
The garden studio
A self-contained space with its own entrance, kitchen, bathroom and private garden. Ask us for current photographs and availability.
Ask about the studioBedroom photograph shows one ensuite room. We’ll confirm the specific room, rate and booking terms before you book.
For employers, colleges & relocation partners
A warm welcome
for your people.
Booking accommodation for a client, colleague or visiting academic? We can help you find a comfortable Oxford base.
From a new employee moving to the city to a researcher here for a term, Browns offers furnished accommodation for stays of a month or longer, with bills and everyday essentials included.
Discuss a client or team stayTell us what you need.
- Your organisation and who you are booking for
- Arrival date and expected length of stay
- Number of guests and rooms needed
- Room preferences and accommodation budget
We’ll discuss suitable options, availability and rates directly with you. Multiple-room enquiries are welcome, subject to availability.
Meet the house
Full of character.
A few glimpses of life at Browns. Select a photograph for a closer look.
East Oxford, on your doorstep
Find your
local favourites.
Independent cafés, neighbourhood pubs, good food and everyday shops. Iffley Road puts you in a lived-in part of Oxford, around a mile from the city centre.
Walk or cycle into town, explore Cowley Road, or head towards the river. The Magdalen Arms, The Chester Arms and Taste Tibet are among the neighbourhood favourites.
Find Browns on the map ↗Good to know
A few practical things.
How long can I stay?+
Browns welcomes stays of one month or longer. Send your dates and we’ll confirm availability, the rate and the terms for your stay.
Who stays at Browns?+
People coming to Oxford for work, study, research, relocation and extended visits. It is a considerate shared home, with quiet hours from 10pm to 8am.
Can I book for a client or colleague?+
Yes. Use the organisation enquiry below and tell us who you are booking for, your dates, guest numbers and requirements. We’ll discuss the options directly with you.
Is there parking or step-free access?+
There is no on-site parking. Nearby streets have parking restrictions; Redbridge Park & Ride is an option for longer parking. The Victorian house has entrance steps and stairs, with no lift. Please discuss access requirements before booking.
How do I book?+
Send an enquiry and we’ll confirm room availability and rates. Your enquiry is not a confirmed reservation. We’ll agree the details and booking terms with you before you commit.
Let’s find your Oxford stay
When are you coming?
Enquire for yourself or on behalf of someone else. We’ll get back to you with availability and next steps.