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
Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Interior
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
Banbury Road, Tackley, Kidlington, England, OX5 3EP
  • Popular LocationOxfordshire Museum5 min drive
  • AirportOxford (OXF)5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlenheim Palace6 min drive
  • Popular LocationRousham House and Gardens8 min drive

Room options

Standard Twin Room

  • 10 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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).

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 5 min drive
  • Blenheim Palace - 6 min drive
  • Rousham House and Gardens - 8 min drive
  • University of Oxford - 12 min drive
  • Bicester Village - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Black Prince - 5 min drive
  • The Pleasure Garden Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Oxfordshire Pantry, Blenheim Palace - 6 min drive
  • Gardiner Arms - 4 min drive
  • The Punch Bowl - 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.

Languages

English

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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: 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

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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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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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 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn on May 3, 2024 start from $87.01, 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 0.6 mi away from Tackley.

Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 304 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 304 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff Excellent
Top quality service by all members of staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carole

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff nice and helpful. Room tired and in need of refurb. Restaurant decor nice though could maybe have done with some background music. Breakfast good especially Eggs Benedict. Location suitable for needs of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maeve

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sturdy castle stay
Friendl reception on arrival and accommodating for booking evening meal. Rooms ok, bit dated, but clean enough for 1 x night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly, professional and efficient and my room was clean, spacious and peaceful. Thank you for a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023