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Sturdys Castle is a 400 year old coaching inn that boasts a bar, restaurant, and free parking. Sturdy's Castles hotel is situated in a separate building behind the main pub. The accommodation is split over two levels, unfortunately there is not a lift 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. Sturdys Castle 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 situated within 1 mile of London Oxford Airport. The university city of Oxford is just 20 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Kidlington

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice clean comfortable accommodation. Welcoming and friendly staff and really good breakfast
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    As we had booked a trip to Blenheim found this a perfect place for a 2 night stay. Room was clean and spacious, Indian Cuisine menu in the lower restaurant was a real highlight (Pub Classics also available). Breakfast was good quality. Road didn't...
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice place - Reception and bar are warm and welcoming, Prices are reasonable and a good choice of traditional "pub grub" or Indian food ( we had this - very nice indeed) - Rooms are motel style in a separate block behind the main building - on 2...
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fab location. Good restaurant and fab breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.
  • Doug
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Liked it all, breakfast was particularly good. Staff were very good too.
  • Wilde
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The friendly staff, the food was lovely & the location was great & the room was comfortable.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was fantastic. Near to Blenhiem Palace and bus stop outside to Oxford . Breakfast was presented well. Bar area was lovely and staff very friendly.
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a great place to stay. The staff are very accommodating. The food is amazing. Accommodation was great for a short stay. A few tweaks needed in bathroom/tiles but we had everything we needed and was very clean and quality bedding. Only...
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property looks stunning as we arrived , decorated beautifully for Christmas, The property has a nice style
  • Suzanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff are very kind and polite,extremely helpful. Food was great

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Sturdys Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Children's playground

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
Check-out
From 07:00 to 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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Sturdys Castle

  • Guests staying at Sturdys Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go
  • Sturdys Castle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Children's playground
  • Room options at Sturdys Castle include:

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

  • Check-in at Sturdys Castle is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Sturdys Castle has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Sturdys Castle is 3.1 miles from the centre of Kidlington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Sturdys Castle is popular with guests booking family stays.