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Sturdy's Castle Country Inn

3.0 star property
Kidlington inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $107
includes taxes & fees
$89 per night
Dec 30 - Dec 31

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 10 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (476)
The price is $146
includes taxes & fees
$121 per night
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2025
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About the neighborhood

Map
Banbury Road, Tackley, Kidlington, England, OX5 3EP

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Rousham House and Gardens - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • University of Oxford - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Bicester Village - 15 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 5 min drive
  • Tackley Station - 5 min drive
  • Bicester Heyford Station - 6 min drive
  • Witney Hanborough Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oxford Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry, Blenheim Palace - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Sun - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Killingworth Castle - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sturdy's Castle Country Inn

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.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

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

Children

  • Children (16 years old and younger) not allowed January-December
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

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

More

  • 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.

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.

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

Reviews

6/10 Good

Disappointing.
Didn’t start well, planned to arrive early, appreciated room might not be available but assumed we could leave cases in hotel until room ready, as offered everywhere else we stay, not the case here. Unsympathetic to our plight. When we did get into room much later, central heating not working, kindly left an oil filled radiator but failed to turn on so room was freezing. Decided to go to the bar and stay warm while radiator warmed the room, only to be told bar closes in 30 minutes at 8pm. Not ideal as hotel in middle of nowhere. To add insult to injury, went to have a shower only to discover we had no water. Decided to watch sky tv to find only 3 channels available. Such a shame as stayed here 3 years ago and it was perfect.
David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great for Blenheim
Overall very pleased with stay. Rooms were well above average. However I must have missed in the description that it is motel type accommodation in a seperate block. I would have enjoyed a hotel lounge to sit with friends after the very good meal.
Trevor, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay
Stayed for 2 nights and wow what a lovely place. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The restaurant/pub food is absolutely delicious and the breakfast equally so. Met two female housemaids and they were so lovely and friendly it made our stay so much more comfortable. Would highly recommend staying at Sturdys castle when visiting Oxford or the surrounding area.
Julie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Avril, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent small hotel
Lovely big room, helpful friendly staff, good menu choices for evening meal. Definitely value for money. Would recommend.
Tony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

One night stay at the Castle
A lovely one night stay on business. All good for me and staff know me well now.
Tony, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Np access for disability people. We hsd tobgo up
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very good overall, food good, accomodation good, we stayed saturday & sunday night but didnt realise that sunday night the restaurant closed at 6 and the pub closed at 8pm, probably our own fault for not reading the blurb properly, but still alittle disappointing when in a hotel not close to anything else.
Lorraine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Phil, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Keith, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Strongly to be recommended
Excellent in all respects. Pleasant staff, comfortable room and superb food in attractive restaurant.
Allan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

steve, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very welcoming and friendly. Good choice of food on the evening menu. Spacious room with a nice large bathroom
Sue, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good parking, rooms were separate to hotel for easenof getting in and out. Clean and friendly.
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The bedrooms are a two block building which is separate from the country inn. They are located behind the Inn. We found the room and bathroom to be clean. The bed was comfortable.There was instant hot water when needed.The food was very good. The staff were helpful and friendly.
Joyce, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient for Blenheim Palace& Oxford. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Would definitely stay again.
Maureen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Another lovely 1 night stay.
Tony David, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good breakfast
Comfortable stay breakfast was good
Clive, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gareth, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"The accommodation was good & the standard of cleanliness was excellent, including the well laundered bedding."
Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:30 AM