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Sturdy's Castle Country Inn

3.0 star property
3-star inn near Blenheim Palace

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Front of property
Lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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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
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

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

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

Standard Double Room

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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
  • Marlborough Maze - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Rousham House and Gardens - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Oxford Bus Museum - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beefeater Oxford Kidlington - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The King's Arms, Woodstock - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Woodstock Arms - ‬4 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

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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 May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn on Jun 14, 2026 start from CA $102, 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. 261 out of 469 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 469 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 469 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 469 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 469 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Neil

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasnt the cleanest lots of stains and old sweets and food on the floor.checked in at 18.30 and was told the kitchen was closed so if you are planning to eat durring your stay you will have to drive to the next town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
No lounge facilities for people staying over. The pub side was more of a restaurant. Could do with a snug area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Colette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable. It had the amenities you would expect to find tea,coffee & toiletries. Only 1 pillow each, no others in the room. I did t ask for any others so unsure if they were available or not. Room was outside, similar to motel setting in USA. As it was raining heavily the wooden stairs and platform was quite slippery( there were signs warning of this). We arrived earlier than check in time so knew we would have to wait. Even at 3pm they had to ask the housekeepers if the room was ready and it wasn’t quite so had to wait additionally.There was a nice bar area and we had a very nice lunch. Quite an extensive menu and reasonably priced. It did get busy both at lunch and dinner. There is a separate restaurant area where the breakfast is served also. Breakfast has to be pre ordered and you have to pick what you want at the time of ordering. I prefer to decide on the morning. I assume this is to cut down on waste? The lady serving breakfast was not overly welcoming and everything seemed too much trouble, not just for us but for other guests too. I have to say the younger staff serving in the bar/restaurant in the evening were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Had a lovely Indian meal. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

8/10 Good

Andrew, Sutton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An average hotel with nice clean rooms in a convenient location at the edge of the Cotswolds although it would be almost impossible to get there without a car. £100 a night with breakfast is I suppose average today but quite expensive for this "average" hotel. We have no real complaints as such but the heating in the rooms needs to be on when you arrive if the weather is cold and the tiny shower gel/shampoo bottles are silly. Fresh bread rather than standard supermarket sliced would be nice at breakfast. All staff are friendly and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A brilliant breakfast was provided with lots of options and a choice of times. It was also a nice relaxed & friendly service. They rooms were a good size, a little bit tired but keep very clean. Water, teas, coffee & biscuits were provided. We appreciated the friendliness & patience of all of the staff. We ate in the bar one evening and then curries were delicious! All in all a great place to stay that perfectly met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Good inn to stay at with excellent food!

Stayed one night while on a long walk. On arrival had to preorder breakfast and give a time. Room was in a block behind the inn and was fine but could do with a bit of a refresh. Tea making facilities (but needed more tea bags and milk), bathroom had a bath with shower over but only one tiny bottles of shower gel not quite enough! The beds were comfortable though, it was very quiet and we slept well. We had boooked for dinner but then they didn't have room in the restaurant so we ate in the bar which was fine. The menu is English food one side / Indian other side and we decided (having seen the table next to us have Indian and make great comments!) to have than and it was very good indeed. Decent Inches cider on draft and the servers were all very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is served in the restaurant and you help yourself to any juice, cereal etc. before the cooked breakfast and tea is brought to you. The full English was excellent. Overall the food was probably better than the room but it served us well enough!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very professional and efficient staff. Warm welcome and excellent service through our visit. The food was of a high standard, we all enjoyed breakfast and a wonderful curry.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025