It used to be part of Duryard when I was a first-year. (I stayed in duryard mews) - It's located across the street from the Esso garage on Cowley Bridge Road. It's set amongst lots of tall trees, although I can't say what the room's are like inside. If memory serves, it was all non-smoking, which in my view should be extended all across campus. Anyhow, the room that I had was quite big compared to others - it had plenty of space and two large windows. The walk from duryard to the main campus takes about 15 mins, and it's rather nice - it's well away from the main road, it goes through a quiet residential area and then along past the postgraduate accommodation. When I first saw my room in Duryard I thought it didn't look very pleasant, but it turned out to be the ideal room - much better than my 2nd and 3rd year room. You'll find it's very handy come polling day, too.