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Sturdy`s Castle - Historic Coaching Inn near Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

Banbury Road, Kidlington, Woodstock, United Kingdom View Map

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Sturdy`s Castle - Historic Coaching Inn near Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

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Sturdy`s Castle - Historic Coaching Inn near Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire is a 400 year old coaching inn that features a bar, restaurant, and free parking. Sturdy's Castles hotel is located in a separate building behind the main pub. The accommodations is split over two levels, unfortunately there is not a elevator to the second floor. If you require a ground floor room please contact us and we will be happy to accommodate requests where possible. We have 18 bedrooms that are a mix of Twin bedded rooms or King bedded rooms. We offer free WiFi and TV in our Rooms. In the mornings, guests can select breakfast from the breakfast menu. The restaurant also serves traditional dishes, pub classics and Indian Food. Sturdy`s Castle - Historic Coaching Inn near Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire is located in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, between the villages of Tackley and Kidlington. The location is convenient for visiting the market town of Woodstock which is home to Blenheim Palace, and is just 4 miles from the country inn and located within 1 mile of London Oxford Airport. The university city of Oxford is just 20 minutes’ drive away.

905 Reviews

8.3Very Good

What Guests Say

  • “It was the perfect way to end the day of our romantic Valentine’s get away. Our room was spacious. Food was delicious. Breakfast was…”
  • “Warm room with everything we needed for our stay”
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  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
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  • Closet
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1 Double

  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Chocolate or cookies
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1 Single

  • Air conditioning
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Superior Double

259 sqft • 1 Queen

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    8.3
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    Based on 905 reviews

    Pros +

    • It was the perfect way to end the day of our romantic Valentine’s get away. Our room was spacious. Food was delicious. Breakfast was superb! Overall, the place was amazing. In the restaurant/breakfast room/function room- the design, decors, the interiors-a combination of elegance and comfort.
    • Warm room with everything we needed for our stay
    • Everything! The staff are friendly and wecoming. The dinner menu hasa good choice of both British and Indian dishes which were cooed to perfection and nicely presented. The full Engish breakfast was to die for. The room was comfortable and well equipped. Overall, good value for money. Location handy for Blenheim Pallace and Oxford city par & ride.

    Cons -

    • The toilet holder was loose, the toilet roll kept falling off. No heating in the bathroom, hence the floor was cold. The room was too hot but we adjusted the thermostat. The bed was a bit creaky. There were only 2 pillows- 1 for each and it was too flat! I supposed we could request for more, but we were only staying one night so we didn’t bother.
    • new batteries in the tv remote
    • Door didn't quite shut properly so heard road noise.
    9EmelyPosted on: 2-20-2026

    It was the perfect way to end the day of our romantic Valentine’s get away. Our room was spacious. Food was delicious. Breakfast was superb! Overall, the place was amazing. In the restaurant/breakfast room/function room- the design, decors, the interiors-a combination of elegance and comfort.

    The toilet holder was loose, the toilet roll kept falling off. No heating in the bathroom, hence the floor was cold. The room was too hot but we adjusted the thermostat. The bed was a bit creaky. There were only 2 pillows- 1 for each and it was too flat! I supposed we could request for more, but we were only staying one night so we didn’t bother.

    9JeffreyPosted on: 2-20-2026

    Warm room with everything we needed for our stay

    new batteries in the tv remote

    10GeoffPosted on: 2-20-2026

    Everything! The staff are friendly and wecoming. The dinner menu hasa good choice of both British and Indian dishes which were cooed to perfection and nicely presented. The full Engish breakfast was to die for. The room was comfortable and well equipped. Overall, good value for money. Location handy for Blenheim Pallace and Oxford city par & ride.

    9JuliePosted on: 2-20-2026

    Staff were lovely. Breakfast was amazing. Really good value for money.

    Door didn't quite shut properly so heard road noise.

    9JacquelinePosted on: 2-19-2026

    Its location was great and the staff were extremely helpful. It was ideal because we could get breakfast and a meal on the premises should we needed to.

    8LindaPosted on: 2-18-2026

    I have stayed several times before - which indicates how much I like it there. I will return. I requested a room on the ground floor near the car park...and that was what I was given. - which made transferring my luggage etc easier.

    Since my last visit the bar/restaurant has changed . It is still good but guests need to be aware that the food menu is Indian based. I enjoyed my food, but others may not be able to eat spicy food. The dessert was also good.

    8DavidPosted on: 2-17-2026

    Efficiently run place. Organized and clean.tidy, etc. Rooms are basic, but have all that is needed.

    Staff seemed unhappy. No character.

    10JamesPosted on: 2-15-2026

    Friendly staff. Comfortable rooms. Excellent food.

    8BeckyPosted on: 2-12-2026

    Staff are so welcoming and friendly, food and service excellent. Rooms very comfortable.

    Plugs near the bed - very minor but nothing else to improve

    10RvPosted on: 2-12-2026

    Great clean rooms, awesome staff, ample of parking .

    Not hotel's fault, but the EE phone signal was appalling. Something EE should do.

    10WoodwardPosted on: 2-11-2026

    Everything was over and above my expectations, I even had to turn the heating down and that’s a first. A choice of food was well prepared and presented and the breakfast was everything I wanted. I will definitely be returning.

    7StevePosted on: 2-10-2026

    The staff were very good ,the rooms were clean but probably could do with a spruce up .The shower was hot with good pressure.I ate there a couple of times and the food was good.

    No complaints.

    10NigelPosted on: 2-9-2026

    Excellent host, fantastic room and food

    9DmitriyPosted on: 2-8-2026

    An excellent pub hotel in a wonderful location, very close to Blenheim Palace. Great food and lovely staff, would definitely recommend as a place to stay.

    10MichaelPosted on: 2-8-2026

    Very nice place, the room was very spacious and had everything I needed. The resteraunt was very nice too, serving delicious food.

    9GaryPosted on: 2-6-2026

    Really nice ‘coaching’ in just off Oxford road. Good car parking, lovely old pub. Great menu, good selection of beer and great, friendly staff.So good to see Sandeep again, remembered me even though it was over a year ago and a different place I last saw him!!

    It’s not a dislike, but, my room seemed a little tired. Spotless clean though

    9BrowettPosted on: 2-3-2026

    Our stay here was a lovely break. Smooth check in. Exceptional meal and night followed by an equally satisfying breakfast.Staff were lovely and helpful.

    Nothing really

    10PaulPosted on: 2-2-2026

    Friendly staff, excellent food, easy check in and out .The staff went over and above to ensure everything was good.

    Na

    10MichellePosted on: 1-26-2026

    I booked a room for my mum and Aunt as was taking them to theatre in Oxford and thought it would be nice to stay over as would be long drive back to the Midlands . Very helpful member of staff changed their room to ground floor as the stairs would of been difficult for them . They said beds were very comfy and they had a lovely breakfast. I thought the restaurant looked really nice and will definitely be booking a meal there

    9GoddinPosted on: 1-26-2026

    The staff are lovely, so polite.The rooms need updating but they are very clean.Food is lovely, the Indian dishes are excellent.

    I didn't dislike anything

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:30 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsGuests age 8 and older are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please be aware that check-in after 23:00 hours will incur a penalty fee.

    Location

    Sturdy`s Castle - Historic Coaching Inn near Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

    Banbury Road, Kidlington, Woodstock

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