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Sturdy's Castle Country Inn

3.0 star property
Kidlington inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Experience the charm of Sturdy's Castle, offering a pub, restaurant, and hotel services in a traditional setting.
Cozy warmth is created by a traditional wood-burning stove, complemented by a historic photograph above.
Enjoy al fresco dining under a shaded area with a view of the surrounding landscape.
Welcome to a charming hotel with a warm atmosphere, featuring a beautiful entrance and a lovely courtyard.
Enjoy a selection of fine spirits, including specialty whisky, at our bar.
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.

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
$80 nightly
The total price is $96
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Rousham House and Gardens - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Bicester Village - 14 min drive - 17.5 km
  • University of Oxford - 15 min drive - 16.5 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

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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
LOCAL_PARKING

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

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.
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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Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Reviews

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

Popular mentions

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Room
Food
Breakfast
Restaurant
Value
Bar
Bed
Accomodation Type
Shower

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for being excellent, good, and delicious with a wide selection of options. (13 reviews)
  • Food was to a good standard, with a nice selection of options and good service. (9 reviews)
  • Plentiful free parking was a great bonus at this property. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and food, very friendly staff, I will definitely stay again when working in the area.
Peter, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Food was great
Lorraine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place

Very nice, perfect for what we needed. Food was good and staff very helpful.
Gaynor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good place. Stayed multiple times
Andrew, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The disabled room was tierd and needs some TLC
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly

Friendly staff and nice room.I enjoyed my stay.
Aphra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gould definitely stay again

Amazing and great friendly service
Adrian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely food, excellent location for our needs
GARRY, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming staff, clean rooms, breakfast was included and was a good size.very good value stay wouls stay again
Lesley, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location to Blenheim Palace
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed a couple of times now! Great place
ian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean & Friendly
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A last minute stay at Sturdy's. Always a lovely stay.
Tony David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great homely pub and hotel
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good breakfast

Comfortable stay breakfast was good
Clive, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Visit to Blenheim Palace.

Very comfortable stay , good food , staff excellent we would definitely stay again .
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room , helpful staff ,,clean all round good value
Judy, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay as always. Will be back soon.
Tony David, 1-night trip