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Sturdy's Castle Country Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Kidlington with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Experience the charm of Sturdy's Castle, offering a pub, restaurant, and hotel services in a traditional setting.
Welcome to a charming hotel with a warm atmosphere, featuring a beautiful entrance and a lovely courtyard.
Enjoy al fresco dining under a shaded area with a view of the surrounding landscape.
Enjoy a selection of fine spirits, including specialty whisky, at our bar.
Cozy warmth is created by a traditional wood-burning stove, complemented by a historic photograph above.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 0.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Banbury Road, Tackley, Kidlington, England, OX5 3EP

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Rousham House and Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Bicester Village - 14 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • University of Oxford - 15 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tackley Station - 5 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oxford Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry, Blenheim Palace - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Sun - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Killingworth Castle - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sturdy's Castle Country Inn

Inn near Blenheim Palace
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December; the rest of the year they are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 per person
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December

Property is also known as

Sturdy's Castle Country
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Kidlington
Sturdy's Castle Country Kidlington
Sturdy's Inn Kidlington
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Inn
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Kidlington
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Inn Kidlington

Frequently asked questions

Is Sturdy's Castle Country Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Sturdy's Castle Country Inn located?

Situated in Kidlington, this inn is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Oxfordshire Museum and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Blenheim Palace. River Cherwell and Oxford Bus Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 418 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 418 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 418 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 418 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 418 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Great character and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely. Will come back. Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Motse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is near Woodstock, but cheaper than staying in central, making it convenient for anyone visiting Blenheim Palace Triathlon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Excellent service and food, very friendly staff, I will definitely stay again when working in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Food was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Very nice, perfect for what we needed. Food was good and staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place. Stayed multiple times
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
All the staff & possibly the owners were friendly, polite & very helpful, the food especially the curries are excellent, the breakfast is great too, you have to pre order but it’s great when you want to get on your way. Couldn’t be any better. The owners haven’t been in long but the room we stayed in needed a new bath panel & decorations freshening up. But this didn’t spoil our stay, but it might for some. The spare pillows needed to be replaced but we didn’t use them. Won’t take much to get this done just 1 room at a time & the place will be amazing. The dining area is great & so is the bar area to eat. We loved out stay & only advising so your business will do well. Thanks again for a lovely few days away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aphra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly

Friendly staff and nice room.I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gould definitely stay again

Amazing and great friendly service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Clean, comfortable and friendly staff. Good food - excellent breakfast by ore order. Evening meal good selection of English and Indian food. Helpful and friendly staff. Ideal for visiting Blenheim palace.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely food, excellent location for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed excellent food throughout our stay. The choice of freshly cooked breakfasts was very good, and then in the evenings we ate in the restaurant which had a wide selection of food on two different menus. One menu was classic Pub food and the other was Indian, with dishes specially created by an award winning chef. The Indian food was delicious with interesting spices, and not too hot, so we worked our way through most of the dishes, enjoying them all. Our room was comfortable and a decent size, but would benefit from some repainting. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We would happily stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, clean rooms, breakfast was included and was a good size.very good value stay wouls stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to Blenheim Palace
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a couple of times now! Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A last minute stay at Sturdy's. Always a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sue greeted us at reception, she was very helpful and friendly. Room was clean and tidy. Evening meal was delicious and served quickly. A nice short stay and would recommend to potential guests!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great homely pub and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good breakfast

Comfortable stay breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visit to Blenheim Palace.

Very comfortable stay , good food , staff excellent we would definitely stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room , helpful staff ,,clean all round good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Stayed for 2 nights and wow what a lovely place. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The restaurant/pub food is absolutely delicious and the breakfast equally so. Met two female housemaids and they were so lovely and friendly it made our stay so much more comfortable. Would highly recommend staying at Sturdys castle when visiting Oxford or the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony David

Liked: Amenities
Great stay as always. Will be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024