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From 24 June–1 July, on the unspoiled Greek island of Kithira, a course will be given on `Scriptwriting:Creating Theatre'. This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in writing for theatre, film, television or radio, and is appropriate for beginners and more experienced writers alike. The emphasis will be on the practical process of writing: the island offers an ideal environment, both for writing, and for testing out of dramatic material. Course tutor: David Mowat. For further details and brochure phone: 02392 830312. E-mail: info@greekexperience.com, website: www.greekexperience.com.
Piano lessons. Experienced teacher; adults and children. All grades; beginners welcome. Contact Miss P. Read BA (Hons.) LRAM. Tel.: Oxford 510904.
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Responsible, 19-year old Italian girl, currently studying at the Padova Music Conservatory, seeks position as `au pair' in Oxford, mid-July until end Aug. Good at housework, and used to looking after children. Please contact Dr G. Myatt, Dept. of Physics. Tel.: Oxford 273333.
Personal computer consultants, offering expert advice and tuition for both hardware and software. On site service at home or in the office. We provide upgrades for most computers, or alternatively, we also supply our range of personally built, to your specification, KTec computers. We will also supply or source software to match your requirements. For a quality service, matched with competitive prices, tel.: Chris Lewis on Oxford 461222, fax: 461333, e-mail: info@kristontec.co.uk.
Big or small, we ship it all, plus free pick up anywhere in Oxford. Also 24 hour photocopying, private mailing addresses (24 hour access, and mail forwarding worldwide), binding, fax bureau, colour photocopying, mailing services, and much more. Contact or visit Mail Boxes Etc., 266 Banbury Rd., Oxford. Tel.: Oxford 514655, fax: 514656, e-mail: summertown@020.mbe.uk.com.
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Make finding accommodation easy. Finders Keepers have a dedicated approach to helping you find the right property. Browse through our website for up-to-date detailed information on properties available and make use of our interactive database, priority reservation service (credit cards accepted), personal service and professional advice. For further information please contact Finders Keepers at 226, Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7BY. Tel.: Oxford 311011. Fax: Oxford 556993. E-mail: oxford@finders.co.uk. Internet site: http://www.finders.co.uk.
Charming, self-contained, furnished cottage, attached to old Cotswold house. Beautiful 30-mile open view, in quiet village, 7 mins. from Charlbury Station (11 mins. from Oxford). One double bedroom, 1 single/office, 2 bathrooms, 33ft (10m) long sitting room, conservatory/dining room, kitchen and utility room. Extensive cupboard space. Suit visiting academic/professional, single or couple. Long or short lets considered. Regret no children or pets. £660 p.c.m. Tel.: 01993 878632. Available from 27 Mar.
Fully-furnished, 2-bedroom house in Marston. Living room, gas c.h., gardens, kitchen, microwave, telephone, TV, washing machine. Short cycling distance to city via University Parks. £625 p.c.m. No smokers, no pets. Available 1 Apr., initially for at least 6 months, preferably for 1 year. E-mail: ahmet.oral@materials.ox.ac.uk. Tel.: ++ 90 312 290 1965.
An Englishman's home is his castle—so the saying goes. We cannot pretend that we have too many castles on offer but if you are seeking quality rental accommodation in Oxford or the surrounding area we may be able to help. QB Management is one of Oxford's foremost letting agents, specialising in lettings to academics, medical personnel, and other professionals. Our aim is to offer the friendliest and most helpful service in Oxford. Visit our Web site at: http://www.qbman.co.uk and view details of all the properties that we have currently available to let. Alternatively, telephone, fax, or e-mail us with details of your requirements and we will do whatever we can without obligation. Tel.: Oxford 764533, fax: 764777, e-mail: info@qbman.co.uk.
Central North Oxford. Pretty, light and sunny house, available from Sept.,2000–June/July 2001. Large kitchen/dining/conservatory-garden room, reception, study with piano, 3 bedrooms, bathroom + shower, utility room. All recently decorated, and contains antiques, interesting paintings, plants and pottery. Walled garden and terrace. Free parking. Two bicycles. Easy walking centre, colleges, meadows, shops. Non-smokers please. £1300 p.c.m plus bills. Rent includes garden maintenance. Please ring Thomas on Oxford 510650 eves., or e-mail: Ingrid.Thomas@OUM.ox.ac.uk.
Attractive house available in central Oxford. Rent £800 p.c.m, exc. all bills. Furnished, 2 bedrooms, 1st floor bathroom/shower, large lounge/dining room with period open fireplace, and courtyard garden. Tel.: Oxford 278334 or 554507.
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Central North Oxford, 10 minutes walk from city centre, all main University buildings, and parks, and very close to the river. Available for short/long let. Exceptionally well-furnished, comfortable flats in extremely quiet, civilised, large Victorian house in this exclusive, leafy, residential Victorian suburb, with large, light, airy rooms. First-floor flat available now, large double bedroom, large drawing room, kitchen, bathroom; ground-floor available from 1 June, 1 double, 1 single bedroom, drawing-room, kitchen, bathroom. Off-street parking and secluded garden. Tel./fax: Oxford 552400.
Central London, SW1–Westminster. Two bedroom/2 bathroom flat in luxury mansion block. £400 p.w. Contact: RChoudhury@aol.com.
Luxury apartments. Brand new 3-bedroom waterfront apartments, furnished to an exceptionally high standard. Superb location with balconies overlooking Port Meadow, and over to Wytham Woods. These apartments are available for short or long lets, and can be available fully serviced. Excellent location for visiting academics, and relocating professionals. Sharers will be considered. For more information please contact Julia or Sophie at, Finders Keepers, tel.: Oxford 311011, e-mail: oxford@finders.co.uk, or visit our web site at: www.finders.co.uk.
Jericho. Enjoy being in the heart of the city in this beautiful new studio apartment. Recently converted, this bijou residence boasts stripped wooden floors, fully fitted high quality kitchen, and is furnished to an exceptional standard. This apartment is available now. For more information please contact Julia at, Finders Keepers, 226 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7BY. Tel.: Oxford 311011, e-mail: oxford@finders.co.uk, or visit our web site at: www.finders.co.uk.
Murray Court, Banbury Rd, Oxford. Very spacious (200 sq yds.), quiet, first floor flat. Three double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite). Fully furnished to high standard, gas c.h., garage, garden. Within short walking distance Science Area, University Parks and city centre. Non-smokers only. Tel.: Brooks Property Management, Oxford 728597, fax: 794606.
Short-let apartment. Luxury, self-catering, 1 bedroom apartment available for short lets, minimum 1 week. Ideal for visiting academics, business people, or for holidays. Next to River Thames yet only 5 mins. walk to city centre. It is an ideal location. Recently refurbished to a very high standard. One double bedroom, newly fitted bathroom, lounge/diner, with T.V., video, sofa bed etc., and new kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, washer/drier, and microwave. By taking advantage of the sofa bed it will accommodate up to 4 people. £500 p.w. inc. fresh linen and cleaning once a week, heating and electricity. Oxford Riverside Apartments, tel.: Oxford 310782, fax: Oxford 310649, or: www.oxfordcity.co.uk/accom/pembrok.
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Visiting Norwegian professor and family seek 2- (or more) bedroom, furnished, house/flat to let in Oxford, approx. 1 June–5 Aug. Professor Joergensen. Tel.: 47 755 17684 e-mail: Finn.Joergensen@hibo.no.
Swiss Professor and wife (non-smokers), seek a well appointed, centrally located, 1 bedroom, furnished flat or similar in Oxford for 4 months from June—Sept., 2000. Please contact: Professor Walter Gander, e-mail: gander@inf.ethz.ch. Tel.: + 41 1 632 7430, fax: + 41 1 632 1620, or Shirley Day, e-mail: Shirley.Day@comlab.ox.ac.uk, tel.: Oxford 273885.
New Zealand academic couple (non-smoking) on sabbatical leave, seek flat or house within cycling distance of city centre, from Apr.,2000 until Jan.,2001. Garden, character desirable. Tel.: 01223 741185 or e-mail: pgw15@cam.ac.uk.
Going abroad? Or just thinking of letting your property? QB Management is one of Oxford's foremost letting agents and property managers. We specialise in lettings to both academic and professional individuals and their families, and have a constant flow of enquiries from good-quality tenants seeking property in the Oxford area. If you would like details of our services, or if you simply need some informal help and advice without obligation, telephone us: Oxford 764533, fax us: 764777, or e-mail us: info@qbman.co.uk. Alternatively, we would invite you to visit our Web site at: http://www.qbman.co.uk and see how we could be marketing your property.
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Finders Keepers specialises in managing your home and investment. With our 27 years' experience we assure you of a high level of service from dedicated and professional letting and management teams. Many of our landlords have remained with us since we opened and are still reaping the benefits of our high standards of property management. if you would like details of our services please contact Finders Keepers at 226 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7BY. Tel.: Oxford 311011, fax: Oxford 556993, e-mail: oxford@finders.co.uk. Internet site: http://www.finders.co.uk.
North Oxford - Summertown. Mid-size room to let in beautiful house with garden, shared with 2 professionals (26/32); would suit mature student, or professional (non-smoker). £280 p.c.m. plus share of bills. Available from approx. 1 Apr. Tel.: Oxford 514650 (Ulf and Regine) or Oxford 274616 (Ulf).
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Recently renovated house in St John Street, central Oxford, available from 13 May–15 July. Four bedrooms, 2 studies, 2 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, well equipped kitchen and utility room, garden. Willing to consider shorter periods. Tel.: Oxford 513009 or e-mail: Ruth.Harris@new.ox.ac.uk.
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South of France, Languedoc-Roussillon: 4 architect-designed apartments with private patios (3 for two persons, 1 for four) set in grounds of old country house; splendid garden, large swimming-pool; located in a peaceful corner of village with shops nearby; between Beziers and Narbonne, close to Canal du Midi and 20 minutes from the Mediterranean. Situated in an area of great cultural interest, producing wine among the best in France. Brochure from Paradix/Glennie, 2 Impasse du Presbytère, F-34440, Nissan-lez-Enserune, France. Tel.: 00 33 4 67 37 63 28, fax: 00 33 4 67 37 63 72.
Tarn-et-Garonne. Fine, old stone house, lovingly restored, many original features, large garden. Situated in friendly, rural village, with shops, post office, cafe, and tennis court, within easy reach of Cordes, Albi, Njac, Gaillac. Sleeps 6/8 in comfort. Separate bathroom and shower, up- and downstairs WC, dishwasher, washing machine. Good walking, riding, canoeing, restaurants, markets and local colour. Colour photos. Tel.: Oxford 515311.
North Cornwall. This lovely old farmhouse (c. 1800) has been caringly divided to provide 2 holiday cottages of great character. A wonderful setting for nature lovers, the River Allen, which is a designated site of `special scientific interest', flows past the meadows of this 10-acre smallholding. Only 5 miles from the coast, a short drive will take you to the lovely old fishing village of Port Isaac. Polzeath and Boscastle are within 9 miles. Walkers and cyclists cana enjoy Bodmin Moor and the Camel Trail is just a short drive. Lounge with woodburner, well equipped kitchen/diner, 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin), bathroom/w.c. Full night storage heating. Linen, cot/high chair provided. Regret no pets. £166–£419 p.w. Tel.: 01208 850280 for more details.
Tranquil Umbria. Luxury flat for 2, to let weekly. Large shaded terrace, lovely garden, stunning views. Perugia 15 minutes, Assisi 30 minutes, by car. For further information tel.: 01344 779731.
Tuscany. Family-owned Wine Estate, producing highly recognised wines, olive oil and cheese, offers ancient farmhouse and apartments, accommodating 2 up to 12 plus. Pool, secluded rural setting, half hour central Florence. Tel./fax: (0039) 055 824 9120, e-mail: pgklpoggio@ftbcc.it. `Fattoria Corzano and Paterno'.
Self-catering accommodation 5 minutes walk to city centre. We have 4-bedroom self-contained flats to let from July to Sept., fully equipped kitchens for groups or families. Close to shops, restaurants and buses. A 24-hour lodge with CCTV. Pleasant gardens in tranquil surroundings. Use of the adjacent sports ground. Washing machines on site. Free off-road parking. For rates tel./fax Oxford 725364.
Brittany. Lovingly restored stone farmhouse, in rural position near Concarneau, Quimper. Cathedral ceiling, huge fireplace, beautiful garden, comfortably furnished with antiques. Sleeps 7/8. Good walking, cycling, sightseeing, markets, restaurants, and within 1/2 hour of wonderful sandy beaches. £350 p.w., £1,100 p.m. Tel.: 00-1-(716) 381-6134, e- mail: barbaramoore@aol.com.
What price Paradise? Three bedroom, 2 bathroom family house on Sydney Harbour. Patio, barbecue, garden, leading on to Forty Baskets Beach for sailing, swimming, bush-walking. Close to Manly for surf, restaurants, and ferries to Downtown Sydney (30 mins.,). Available June, July, August, Sept., 2000. £4,000 (£1,000 p.c.m.). Tel.: 01264 772334 or e- mail: Hanburybrown@Tesco.net.
Crete. A traditional Cretan house in old town Rethimno, superbly renovated to provide space and comfort in beautifully furnished surroundings. Elevated, vine-covered, sitting area with brick barbecue—perfect for alfresco dining. It is in a quiet area, and close to long, sandy beach, taverns, shops, and the many interesting sights in and around this historic area. Sleeps 4 (1 double, 1 twin). Available all year round. £280 p.w., £1000 p.m. All linen, electricty and cleaning inc. Tel./fax: Nikolaos Glinias, 0030 831 56525, e-mail: nglynias@ret.forthnet.gr.
Czech Republic: fairytale woodland cottage only half an hour from Prague, available May–Oct. Sleeps 4+. Lovely lake for swimming, boating, surf-boarding. Views, walks, wood-fires, mushrooms, castles. Good food and wine still a bargain. English-speaking owner. From £260 p.w. Tel.: 0171-373 0667.
Dordogne and Rome holiday rentals. Stone house in an acre of garden in the Dordogne, France, with a fabulous 270 degree panorama (sleeps 8/10). Also Rome, Italy, marble floored flat (4/5) and 19th-c., country farmhouse with lovely views, 45 mins. from Rome and 2 hrs to Florence (sleeps 4 with downstairs rooms available to sleep 4 more). Prices vary from £250–£550 p.w. Private owner. Tel.: 01223 353603 for details.
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Three-bedroom house, built 1936, in quiet North Oxford road. Two airy reception rooms with varnished floors, one with fireplace. New heating system. Large south-facing garden with lots of roses. Near shops and post office; 3 minutes' walk to one of Oxford's largest parks. Guide £180,000. E-mail: lionel.smith@st-hughs.ox.ac.uk. Pictures at: http://users.ox.ac.uk/~lawf0014/house.html.
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