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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
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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, Bicester Village
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 10 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

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
  • Rousham House and Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Bicester Village - 14 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • University of Oxford - 15 min drive - 10.3 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
  • ‪The Pleasure Garden Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beefeater Oxford Kidlington - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Highwayman Hotel - ‬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

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 0.6 mi away from Tackley.

Reviews

Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 434 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

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

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 .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Great character and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Motse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is near Woodstock, but cheaper than staying in central, making it convenient for anyone visiting Blenheim Palace Triathlon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The disabled room was tierd and needs some TLC
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed excellent food throughout our stay. The choice of freshly cooked breakfasts was very good, and then in the evenings we ate in the restaurant which had a wide selection of food on two different menus. One menu was classic Pub food and the other was Indian, with dishes specially created by an award winning chef. The Indian food was delicious with interesting spices, and not too hot, so we worked our way through most of the dishes, enjoying them all. Our room was comfortable and a decent size, but would benefit from some repainting. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We would happily stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Good overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Colin Paul

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

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place. Stayed multiple times
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Gould definitely stay again

Amazing and great friendly service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gaynor

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

Great place

Very nice, perfect for what we needed. Food was good and staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Food was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler
Excellent service and food, very friendly staff, I will definitely stay again when working in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sue greeted us at reception, she was very helpful and friendly. Room was clean and tidy. Evening meal was delicious and served quickly. A nice short stay and would recommend to potential guests!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Aphra

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

Friendly

Friendly staff and nice room.I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop over Great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025