49%Nanford Guest House

Front door wouldn't lock. The bed was full of bed bugs, we didn't sleep a wink. We reported the bugs, they claimed to be surprised but couldn't do anything because the 'manager' was away. In a month of travel, this was the worst place we ever saw. Avoid at all costs.

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by igordivjak7017 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

3

The place is a total dump! There are cats on the groundfloor and immediately a stench hits you on entering the front door. The decor is incredibly dated and falling to pieces. We also had water dripping from the floor above onto our bed, and were biten by mosquitos all night. Given the general... more The place is a total dump! There are cats on the groundfloor and immediately a stench hits you on entering the front door. The decor is incredibly dated and falling to pieces. We also had water dripping from the floor above onto our bed, and were biten by mosquitos all night. Given the general lack of hygene, especially in the hallway and common areas, we left without even bothering to have breakfast. All in all, it was certainly the worst hostel we have ever stayed at!close

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by elisapieri636 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

1

Was VERY dirty and quite scummy

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by kpaul – posted on Sep 8, 2008

1

The owner of this place does not know the meaning of the word "maintenance". Rooms are very bad and full of dirt (carpet and matresses have not been replaced in decades!). The shower was specially bad; no room for your legs while using the toilet. Access door could not be locked up.... more The owner of this place does not know the meaning of the word "maintenance". Rooms are very bad and full of dirt (carpet and matresses have not been replaced in decades!). The shower was specially bad; no room for your legs while using the toilet. Access door could not be locked up. Breakfast is the only thing that could be rated as good (varied and abundant). I don´t recomend this place at all.close

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by pepitoblanquito0075814 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

3

A rather musty, somewhat unkempt building with a rather neglected atmosphere. Good breakfast though. A little farther from the centre than the website indicated. Daniel O'Mahony

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by hotshotsolicitor9876 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

1

The room was too small, not clean, the sheets had stains. Only the breakfast was alright.

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by bekefranz2143 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

2

The owner, we think, is a bit shy therefor he can seem a bit grumpy BUT the "HOTEL" is awful. Moulder on the walls, bad smell, strange people knocking on your door (two times during one night), you dont want to touch the carpet with your bare feets in danger of getting bitten of a... more The owner, we think, is a bit shy therefor he can seem a bit grumpy BUT the "HOTEL" is awful. Moulder on the walls, bad smell, strange people knocking on your door (two times during one night), you dont want to touch the carpet with your bare feets in danger of getting bitten of a strange bug from the shower...please think twice before you book this "hotel". Its NOT worth a single penny.close

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by Hanna31 – posted on Jul 23, 2008

2

Lamentablemente no es un alojamiento recomendado. Bastante sucio y muebles antiguos y descuidados. Muy pobre.

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by borges2068 – posted on Jul 17, 2008

1

The owner was not very hospitable making it seem that he doesn't care about his guests. In the room the bed sheet had faint yellow stains so I used my sleeping bag and slept on top of the second sheet. There was a funny smell to the place. A good, wide variety for breakfast and the servers were... more The owner was not very hospitable making it seem that he doesn't care about his guests. In the room the bed sheet had faint yellow stains so I used my sleeping bag and slept on top of the second sheet. There was a funny smell to the place. A good, wide variety for breakfast and the servers were quite nice. The location was decent, only a 10-15 minute walk to the city centre.close

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by sarathesoccergirl-6700 – posted on Jul 15, 2008

3

This hostel was really below standard! Some staff members were drunk and there wasn't enough room for breakfast!!!!

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by richardpullicino8525 – posted on Jul 14, 2008

1

Breakfast was excellent Kettle in room was filthy no teaspoons in room Milk in room was off

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by trudybearster8970 – posted on Jul 12, 2008

2

For the price, this place is great. A good breakfast in the morning, a nice enough English staff and ownership, and a close location to Oxford make it nice. You also can get your own bathroom at a decent rate. Downside, it is a bit loud, but what B&B isn't in Oxford? Recommended.

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by brebenne9910 – posted on Jul 8, 2008

1

general staff were fine and quite nice and helpful, though the person who seems like the owner acts like he doesn't care one way or the other if you're there, nonchalance bordering on arrogance. In a good location to Oxford though, a lovely stroll by some of the old buildings (eg Magdalan), very... more general staff were fine and quite nice and helpful, though the person who seems like the owner acts like he doesn't care one way or the other if you're there, nonchalance bordering on arrogance. In a good location to Oxford though, a lovely stroll by some of the old buildings (eg Magdalan), very close to a few decent pubs, and affordableclose

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by carlos5786 – posted on Jun 30, 2008

4

Average quality but what you would expect for the price. The breakfast was disgusting as everything was so cheap. Have less items for breakfast & better quality instead of a big english breakfast of low quality offer only a few items which people will actually enjoy.

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by pmpbl – posted on Jun 28, 2008

2

I could not use the bathroom because the toilet was broken

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by tilike – posted on Jun 21, 2008

1

The room not clean, but the breakfast is very excellent!

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by szabobalazs – posted on Jun 15, 2008

1

good breakfast and location to all the good stuff in oxford. very cheap. clean bedding and towels, carpets needed a hoovering. i would recommend it if you are there for breakfast and sleeping only and spend the rest of your time in town, not a good place to spend a lot of time in.

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by dylanweakley30 – posted on Jun 10, 2008

1

We saw where the food would be prepared and decided not to have breakfast even though we paid for it. The host was very unfriendly, his office was filthy, our bathroom had lots of mould. The building looked like it should be demolished. We couldn't wait to get out of there! In contrast we stayed... more We saw where the food would be prepared and decided not to have breakfast even though we paid for it. The host was very unfriendly, his office was filthy, our bathroom had lots of mould. The building looked like it should be demolished. We couldn't wait to get out of there! In contrast we stayed at another Hostel World place at Torquay (Charterhouse Hotel). The hosts couldn't have been more welcoming, the premises were beautiful and spotlessly clean.close

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by David1768 – posted on Jul 17, 2004

1

We failed to see how Nanford Guesthouse was ever allowed to charge for people to stay there. The rooms resembled closely to the 'Young Ones' place - dirty and literally falling apart. The shower curtain looked and smelt like it had been used for toilet paper. The manager was the twin of... more We failed to see how Nanford Guesthouse was ever allowed to charge for people to stay there. The rooms resembled closely to the 'Young Ones' place - dirty and literally falling apart. The shower curtain looked and smelt like it had been used for toilet paper. The manager was the twin of Bernard off the TV show 'Blackbooks', a weirdly disinterested individual. The worst place we have ever stayed in!!!! NOT RECOMMENDED!!!!!close

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by Cclark6508 – posted on Jun 17, 2004

2

not so good

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by tiger949 – posted on Jun 1, 2004

2

I will never choose it again. I even had a mouse in the room comming out of the wall.

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by soegn – posted on May 24, 2004

1