The Duke of Marlborough is a quaint building just outside Woodstock and Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. It offers free parking and hearty, locally-sourced food. Rooms at the Duke of Marlborough are warm and spacious, and the pub features both a bar restaurant and an area for private functions. Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Located just 2 miles from Woodstock, the Duke offers easy access to the historic city of Oxford, which is just a 25-minute drive away. Blenheim Palace is only a 5-minute journey by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Debra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Situation very good. Very clean and a lovely room. Staff very pleasant
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location excellent to visit Blenheim Palace. It's approximately a 10 minute car drive away. There is also bus stop opposite into Woodstock. We also visited Bampton. A village in which some of the series Downton Abbey was filmed and Burford,...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was everything you would expect of this type of establishment. Comfortable, lovely welcome , delicious food.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff very good and welcoming. The room was warm, clean and cosy. We took our dog and luckily we were prepared. Cream carpets with small doormat so take towels or blanket to protect the carpet. We ate in the pub on the evening and food was...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a very relaxing place to stay and the room was clean, quiet, warm and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and service in the restaurant was great. The breakfasts were lovely and we ate a great meal in the restaurant one of the...
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Arrived for a night away whilst visiting Blenheim Palace Illuminations the staff on arrival were very helpful and polite our room was warm and very clean, had a lovely evening meal and breakfast in the restaurant, only downside is it’s a short...
  • Noel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were friendly, the room was a good size, it was clean, warm and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean and modern, the shower was over the bath which was fine for us, and the shower was hot and had plenty of power. We had a...
  • Vivienne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, lovely room. The room was so clean and spacious. I was really impressed and it exceeded my expectations. Breakfast was lovely, best scrambled eggs I’ve ever had.
  • Trudy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely and clean, location ideal for Oxford and the Cotswolds- bus stop just outside the door
  • Penelope
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very near to Blenheim Palace where we visited. Breakfast was very nice and staff were very friendly

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Marlborough Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Duke Of Marlborough
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Food & Drink

  • Kid meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Duke Of Marlborough takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 18:00
    Check-out
    Until 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Cot upon request
    £10 per child, per night
    2 years
    Cot upon request
    £10 per child, per night
    Extra bed upon request
    £15 per child, per night
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    £15 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    The reception opens at 07:30 and closes at 23:00.

    FAQs about Duke Of Marlborough

    • Duke Of Marlborough offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Fishing
    • Room options at Duke Of Marlborough include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Triple
    • Check-in at Duke Of Marlborough is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • The prices at Duke Of Marlborough may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Duke Of Marlborough is 1.8 miles from the centre of Woodstock. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Duke Of Marlborough has 1 restaurant:

      • Marlborough Restaurant
    • Guests staying at Duke Of Marlborough can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish