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Sturdys Castle 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. 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 located within 1 mile of London Oxford Airport. The university city of Oxford is just 20 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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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

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
8.0
High score for Kidlington
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kenneth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the cleanliness of the hotel was excellent the staff were helpful and friendly the breakfast was really good the stay was good value for money will return
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good choice of dishes for dinner. I chose Chicken Jalfrezi with Indian Green Salad. Chicken was tender and tasty. Salad was fresh.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We asked for an early check in and we were accommodated without any fuss (for a reasonable £15 fee) the room was so clean, pristine, the bed was large and comfortable. We used it for a stop overnight to attend a wedding in Woodstock it was perfect...
  • Donna
    Italy Italy
    Great location, breakfast service excellent, great food.
  • Isobel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A friendly, polite and professional team run this excellent inn. When we arrived, we were delighted with the building, the decor and the layout, which was quaint with a modern touch. Our interaction with the staff was always positive. We were very...
  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is clean. Perfect location for us. Staff very nice.
  • Penny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean comfortable rooms. Staff friendly, made us feel very welcome.
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, spacious room, lovely hot water, very comfortable bed, outstandingly good hot breakfast.
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good sized room with everything you need provided. very quiet and clean. Good car parking facility. Very pleasant staff.
  • Hobbit
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Booked for a night away... Lovely room, spacious, tidy, clean and comfortable. Staff were helpful and polite and chatty... The room was quiet, so quiet considering how busy it was and it's location near the road. Didn't try the restaurant so...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi, Is there a bus service into Oxford?

    Good Evening, Yes there is a bus service to and from Oxford, its the Stagecoach S4 Banbury to Oxford. The Bus Stop to Oxford is across the road so a..
    Answered on 8 January 2023
  • Can j in request a ground floor room due to a disability ?

    Good evening, Yes you can under requests. Kind Regards Sturdys Castle
    Answered on 5 October 2021
  • If we book a room to include breakfast and dinner what is included in the dinner?

    Good Evening, Our Dinner, Ben and Breakfast Deal includes a £20 allowence on any food from our menu Including Starters, Mains, Desserts and sides. K..
    Answered on 16 September 2020
  • Have you got any double rooms left with a bath in it .Wayne

    Good Evening, Is there a paticular date you had in mind? Regards Sturdys
    Answered on 16 September 2020
  • why time is breakfast served from on a weekday

    Good Morning, Our breakfast is served 7 am-9.30 am Monday - Friday ( except Bank Holiday Mondays) and 8 am - 9.30 am Saturday and Sundays and Bank H..
    Answered on 20 November 2019
  • Have you got sky tv in the rooms?

    Yes, we have Sky Sports and Entertainment in all our Hotel Rooms. Sturdy's
    Answered on 26 August 2019
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Sturdys Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • 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
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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
Must-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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

FAQs about Sturdys Castle

  • Room options at Sturdys Castle include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Check-in at Sturdys Castle is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Sturdys Castle has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Sturdys Castle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Playground
  • Sturdys Castle is 3.1 miles from the center of Kidlington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Sturdys Castle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go
  • The prices at Sturdys Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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