Built in 1967, this grade II listed building is a residential conference centre. It is set in 15 hectares of parkland in a quiet location, where marked-out paths guide guests round. There are 46 rooms in total. Guests are welcomed into a reception hall with 24-hour check-in and check-out service. The hotel also has a separate room with washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board, which may be used free of charge. The hotel offers plenty of free and secure parking and there is a restaurant on-site.

Located just off the A34 on the outskirts of Kennington Village, the hotel is easily accessible by road and rail. The centre of Kennington is about a 15-minute walk away. Oxford city centre is only 3.2 km away, and public transport links can be reached from the hotel in just 3 minutes on foot. London Heathrow Airport is about 83 km from the hotel.

There is an extensive range of hot and cold items available from the breakfast buffet. The dining room is closed for lunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays.