Sturdy's Castle Country Inn

3.0 star property
Kidlington inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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 current price is CNY544
CNY653 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25

Room options

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Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Marlborough Maze - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Rousham House and Gardens - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Oxford Bus Museum - 11 min drive - 9.6 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

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beefeater Oxford Kidlington - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The King's Arms, Woodstock - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Woodstock Arms - ‬4 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.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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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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Reviews

Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a wide selection of freshly cooked options. (23 reviews)
  • Plentiful free parking was a great bonus at this property. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Pub

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, good size, comfortable room, restaurant had a good selection of food, I chose Indian which was a good choice, good breakfast as well
Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay and the food was excellent would definitely stay again
Neil, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really good venue. Great pub with tasty curries on offer. Warm and spacious room
Matt, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great food and drink, friendly staff, good facilities.
Graham, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, helpful staff. Clean, comfy eoom. Wverything you needed for a comfortable stay. Breakfast was excellent. We had Salmon/scrambled egg and eggs benedict. Great for visiting Blenheim Palace (7 miles away)
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely pub with great food and very helpful staff.
Eileen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location
Jose, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Convenient location, easy to park, great helpful and friendly staff, Pleasant bar with good food
Malcolm, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, great food. Room a warm and clean
michael, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place, friendly staff on check in, amazing food, what more can you want
paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful country pub with great accommodation and wonderful food (English & Indian menu) . Service was efirst class and very friendly too.
Craig, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Martin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Suited our purpose for a visit to local attractions
Stephanie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

No lounge facilities for people staying over. The pub side was more of a restaurant. Could do with a snug area.
Michelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay
Gareth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful.
Richard, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good overnight stay
Stewart, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Donald, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at Sturdy’s Castle

Room was spacious and clean. Good location for Cotswold. Breakfast was great.
Shakeel, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room wasnt the cleanest lots of stains and old sweets and food on the floor.checked in at 18.30 and was told the kitchen was closed so if you are planning to eat durring your stay you will have to drive to the next town
Raymond, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The food was very good, plenty of it, well cooked. Would definitely go again.
Wendy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and food, very friendly staff, I will definitely stay again when working in the area.
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely food, excellent location for our needs
GARRY, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great stop over Great for the price
Karen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Food was great
Lorraine, 1-night trip