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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
Bar (on property)
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Lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)

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
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, River Cherwell
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 10 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kidlington

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

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • River Cherwell - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Rousham House and Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Oxford Bus Museum - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sturdy's Castle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beefeater Oxford Kidlington - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Boatman - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬5 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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
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

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.

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. 255 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 456 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Kerensa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gone downhill

Gone downhill! Used many times but the general cleanliness, amenities and quality of this hotel has deteriorated..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, quiet property with good parking. Had an excellent curry for dinner. Helpful staff. Spacious room and ensuite. Some traffic noise in morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ciaran

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bar/garden/restaurant. Free parking. Beds are comfy. rooms a little dated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shakeel

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

Great stay at Sturdy’s Castle

Room was spacious and clean. Good location for Cotswold. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quiet, good nights sleep

Clean room, a little dated, minor repairs needs. Excellent service. Breakfast needs pre ordering and your time booked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food good in bar area - rooms need upgrading and bathroom was especially not up to scratch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was very good, plenty of it, well cooked. Would definitely go again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Victoria

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

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

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,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

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