The Rookery
A day in Oxford from The Rookery
From The Rookery to Oxford and back by chauffeur. Oxford is 60.6 miles away by way of the A40, M40 and A4142; around an hour and 28 minutes on clear roads. The hotel was created from the only remaining early houses in Peter's Lane, near Smithfield, repaired and extended. The Rook's Nest suite spans 101 square metres over two storeys. For rail, Farringdon (ZFD) is the handiest station, 2 minutes away by car.
How the day runs
The chauffeur comes in from Oxford to meet you at The Rookery. The car can drop you at the Ashmolean, a college gate or a lunch table, then wait. Returning to the hotel is 63.8 miles by way of the M40 and M4. The car can come back through the Chilterns for a change of scene.
- The Rookery to Oxford1 hr 28 min, 60.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Oxford to The Rookery1 hr 26 min, 63.8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The hotel was created from the only remaining early houses in Peter's Lane, near Smithfield, repaired and extended.
Source: rookeryhotel.comThe Rook's Nest suite spans 101 square metres over two storeys.
Source: rookeryhotel.comThe Library and the Drawing Room serve as meeting rooms.
Source: rookeryhotel.comThe Rookery is on 12 Peter's Lane, Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, EC1M 6DS.
Source: rookeryhotel.comThe nearest railway station by road is Farringdon, roughly 2 minutes away by car.
Source: wikidata.orgMeasured by road, the nearest main airport is London City Airport, around 30 minutes and 8.2 miles away.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
The Rookery to Oxford: how long by car?
Around an hour and 28 minutes, 60.6 miles by way of the A40, M40 and A4142, on clear roads.
Would the train be quicker?
The train stops at Oxford station; the car goes door to door and stays on hand until evening.
Can we stay the night?
Yes. Keep the car for a second day, or have it come back for you the next morning.
Could we add Chastleton House?
Yes. It is around 2 hours from The Rookery, 80.2 miles.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.