At Sturdy's Castle Country Inn, a charming garden and coffee shop set the tone for a relaxing retreat. Savor lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant, unwind with WiFi in your room, and appreciate the helpful staff that previous guests have raved about.
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Blenheim Palace and Thames River. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (16 years old and younger) not allowed January-December
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Facilities
Built in 2003
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch flat-screen TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.00 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
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
Does Sturdy's Castle Country Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sturdy's Castle Country Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn and nearby?
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Reviews
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.4
Eco-friendliness
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent, with many guests praising the quality and variety of the meals. (18 reviews)
Food was to a good standard and the dining area was great with excellent service and a lovely atmosphere. (11 reviews)
Plentiful free parking was a great bonus at this property. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2025
Lovely place, friendly staff on check in, amazing food, what more can you want
paul
paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2025
Great stay at Sturdy’s Castle
Room was spacious and clean. Good location for Cotswold. Breakfast was great.
Shakeel
Shakeel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2025
Nice pub with excellent food.
This is a lovely pub. The rooms are quite simple, but clean and comfortable. The food is excellent. Lovely Indian Dinner and freshly prepared cooked breakfast. Staff are very helpful and friendly.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2025
Well worth the stop
We enjoyed our stay at the "castle." The room was comfortable and clean. We had hoped to use the restaurant, but were too tired. Nevertheless we enjoyed a cooked to order breakfast, that was excellent.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 23, 2025
Quiet, good nights sleep
Clean room, a little dated, minor repairs needs. Excellent service. Breakfast needs pre ordering and your time booked.
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1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 14, 2025
Food good in bar area - rooms need upgrading and bathroom was especially not up to scratch
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 13, 2025
The property is near Woodstock, but cheaper than staying in central, making it convenient for anyone visiting Blenheim Palace Triathlon
Motse
Motse, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2025
Good value and comfortable
We chose to stay here as they offer some ground floor rooms and we like the fact that they open directly to the outside. We were made to feel most welcome. The room was comfortable and of a reasonable size. We enjoyed the curry and the breakfast was good too.
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2025
Very good stay
We really liked Sturdy Castle. The decor is nice. The staff are very friendly and service was good.
The meal in the evening was good and breakfast was good too.
The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Would definitely recommend .
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
Excellent service and food, very friendly staff, I will definitely stay again when working in the area.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 11, 2025
Food was great
Lorraine
Lorraine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
Top Notch 5 ☆
Room was lovely, staff superb, dinner was scrumptious, I had the Indian menu, my wife chose from the pub menu, both were perfect, very reasonable prices also for food and drinks,
lee
lee, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
Great place
Very nice, perfect for what we needed. Food was good and staff very helpful.
Gaynor
Gaynor, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
Very good place. Stayed multiple times
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
Lovely food, excellent location for our needs
GARRY
GARRY, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Friendly
Friendly staff and nice room.I enjoyed my stay.
Aphra
Aphra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Welcoming staff, clean rooms, breakfast was included and was a good size.very good value stay wouls stay again
Lesley
Lesley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
Stayed a couple of times now! Great place
ian
ian, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2024
Excellent location to Blenheim Palace
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
Gould definitely stay again
Amazing and great friendly service
Adrian
Adrian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2025
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.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2024
A last minute stay at Sturdy's. Always a lovely stay.