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Sturdy's Castle Country Inn

Property class: 3
3-star inn near Blenheim Palace

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A sign for 'Sturdy's Castle' indicating it is a pub, restaurant, and hotel.
A fireplace with a framed picture above it.
A conference room with a wooden table, a bottle labeled "PRIORY FALLS," and a projection screen in the background.
A stone building with a sign reading "Sturdy's Castle" indicating it is a pub, restaurant, and hotel. There are outdoor tables and umbrellas, and a tree in the center.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Banbury Road, Tackley, Kidlington, England, OX5 3EP
  • Place, Oxfordshire Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Rousham House and Gardens
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a floral wallpapered wall.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Kidlington

In Kidlington .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Kidlington inn, you'll find Blenheim Palace and Oxfordshire Museum. Oxford Bus Museum and Rousham House and Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Oxford Bus Museum - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Rousham House and Gardens - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Bicester Village - 18 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yurt Café Nicholson’s Garden Centre - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Black Horse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mayflower - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sturdy's Castle Country Inn

3-star inn near Blenheim Palace
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The business-friendly Sturdy's Castle Country Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kidlington inn.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2003
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn offers 20 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Kidlington inn provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed from January to December.

Property is also known as

Sturdy's Castle Country
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Kidlington
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sturdy's Castle Country Inn to the airport?

Sturdy's Castle Country Inn is 3.4 mi (5-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?

As of Aug 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn on Sept 13, 2026 start from CA $103, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sturdy's Castle Country Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn.

Does Sturdy's Castle Country Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

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 costs GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Sturdy's Castle Country Inn have a pool?

Sturdy's Castle Country Inn does not have a pool.

Does Sturdy's Castle Country Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sturdy's Castle Country Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Sturdy's Castle Country Inn to downtown Kidlington?

Sturdy's Castle Country Inn is 1.4 mi away from Tackley.

Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 482 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay, wonderful welcoming staff, amazing food
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good size, comfortable room, restaurant had a good selection of food, I chose Indian which was a good choice, good breakfast as well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice, rooms were serviceable, bathroom needs a bit of care but clean. Easy to find not far from Oxford if you have a car. Beautiful courtyard behind hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and comfortable place to stay. Check-in was efficient, and we planned to change before having dinner - but we ended up staying in the bar and eating there. The meal was very good and the staff were very attentive and friendly. Some of the same staff served breakfast the next day and it too was very good. The place was obviously well liked by the locals as it was pretty full most of the time we were there. (It turns out this is owned by the same people as The Falcon at Hatton so no surprise that the food was good)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, very clean and well maintained, bathroom a little dated but room was lovely! Had a curry for evening meal which was exceptionally good and very reasonable price wise. Breakfast was also lovely. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay and the food was excellent would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean and comfortable food great best curry I've had the only down side tv/sky very basic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, very basic, decor was very bland, TV was infuriating to work, bed was ok, pillows were soft bordering on non existent, very good shower
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food and drink, friendly staff, good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Amenities
Had a lovely Indian meal. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pub with great food and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really good venue. Great pub with tasty curries on offer. Warm and spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, friendly staff on check in, amazing food, what more can you want
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, easy to park, great helpful and friendly staff, Pleasant bar with good food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jose

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, great food. Room a warm and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Good overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff. Clean, comfy eoom. Wverything you needed for a comfortable stay. Breakfast was excellent. We had Salmon/scrambled egg and eggs benedict. Great for visiting Blenheim Palace (7 miles away)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited our purpose for a visit to local attractions
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, comfortable bed, friendly staff, main meals were good, breakfast was ok, but not much choice if you like a continental breakfast, easy place to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful country pub with great accommodation and wonderful food (English & Indian menu) . Service was efirst class and very friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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