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Marlborough Arms Hotel

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Blenheim Palace

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Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Superior Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Interior
Restaurant
Located close to Blenheim Palace, Marlborough Arms Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Single Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Family Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Superior Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Family Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
26 Oxford Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1TS

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Oxford - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 16 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Bicester Village - 18 min drive - 12.3 miles

Getting around

  • Witney Hanborough Station - 6 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanborough Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sturdy's Castle - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pleasure Garden Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Jolly Boatman - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Marlborough Arms Hotel

Upscale bed & breakfast near Blenheim Palace
Consider a stay at Marlborough Arms Hotel and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and espresso makers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and on-request microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • 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 parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1469
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per night

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Marlborough Arms Woodstock
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Marlborough Arms Hotel Bed & breakfast Woodstock

Frequently asked questions

Is Marlborough Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Marlborough Arms Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marlborough Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Marlborough Arms Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Marlborough Arms Hotel located?

Situated in Woodstock, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Oxfordshire Museum and Blenheim Palace. Oxford Bus Museum is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Marlborough Arms Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 284 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was like being at home. We loved this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and perfect for families
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel in Woodstock

Great location, very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building with renovated comfortable room. Great breakfast too !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old fashioned hotel Cosy rooms & very comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little hotel in the middle of a lovely village. Ideal for the concert we attended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and welcoming staff. Only problem, radiator in bedroom did not work properly resulting in a cold night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Excellent

Love this quirky hotel in the middle of Woodstock. Lovely rooms, friendly staff and management. Breakfast is really great. There's a lot of history in the hotel. A good courtyard to chill. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivien

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

Happy Viv and Roy

Wonderful stay and lovely people working at the hotel. Beautiful room with big comfy bed and pillows. Will stay again when we come back to Blenheim palace in the future
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for a short break

Lovely hotel with excellent rooms and facilities. Great breakfast and all staff we spoke to were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

B

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

Great stay

Lovely Hotel,Staff and faculties.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Malborough were amazing, so polite and friendly, they couldn't do enough. Wonderful cooked breakfast and so close to all amenities. It was great to have a car park as well. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Amenities
Great place, Staff is wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great and welcoming environment, staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for visiting the palace . Our room was gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay within walking distance to Blenheim Palace and 20 minutes into Oxford.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Yan Chi Lana

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

A charming nice inn

This historic coaching inn is well maintained. A charming lounge with fireplace offering a very relaxing atmosphere. The room is small but it’s okay for one night stay. Weather was hot there is just a small electric fan in the room. Breakfast is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Great service

Great and friendly service throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huiqiong

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

They want your stay to be the best.

Lovely big quiet room. Comfortable bed. Characterful and warm hotel. All the staff were friendly and helpful. We were greeted on arrival and made to feel welcome and valued.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very enjoyable just as we hoped for
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted so sweetly. Such a personable hostess. Rome was immaculate and cute. The hotel was in the center of a walkable town. Parking was convenient and on-site. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. A perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hotel, fantastic bed, shower/bath great and clean. Breakfast was very nice and great choices. Stayed in No.5, Covalt room, which was fairly quiet. Great location and some nice traditional pubs walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kimberley

The hair conditioner was awful Room quite cold Breakfast fabulous Reception and fire great Bathroom and large shower great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome and room was immaculate. In perfect position to wonder the town and visit Blenhiem Palace. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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