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.
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 travellers 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 and check-out are 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
Late check-out subject to availability
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) are not allowed between January and December
No cots (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 on-site 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 centre
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/bath 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
On-site 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 checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
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 that you 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 social distancing 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 on-site restaurant.
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Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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
10/10 Exceptional
12 Feb 2025
Nice place to stay
Gareth
Gareth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Mar 2025
Excellent service and food, very friendly staff, I will definitely stay again when working in the area.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Mar 2025
Great place
Very nice, perfect for what we needed. Food was good and staff very helpful.
Gaynor
Gaynor, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Feb 2025
Friendly
Friendly staff and nice room.I enjoyed my stay.
Aphra
Aphra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2024
Welcoming staff, clean rooms, breakfast was included and was a good size.very good value stay wouls stay again
Lesley
Lesley, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Dec 2024
Excellent location to Blenheim Palace
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Stayed a couple of times now! Great place
ian
ian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sep 2024
Lovely food, excellent location for our needs
GARRY
GARRY, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Nov 2024
A last minute stay at Sturdy's. Always a lovely stay.
Tony David
Tony David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Oct 2024
A great place to stay outside of a busy Oxford city. Stayed a few times and all stays have been good.
Tony David
10/10 Exceptional
16 Dec 2024
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
Julie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 Dec 2024
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
Trevor, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
One night stay at the Castle
A lovely one night stay on business. All good for me and staff know me well now.
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Sep 2024
Good breakfast
Comfortable stay breakfast was good
Clive
Clive, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct 2024
Great stay as always. Will be back soon.
Tony David
Tony David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Visit to Blenheim Palace.
Very comfortable stay , good food , staff excellent we would definitely stay again .
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Sep 2024
Very convenient for Blenheim Palace& Oxford.
Friendly staff. Delicious food. Would definitely stay again.
Maureen
Maureen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jul 2024
Lovely room , helpful staff ,,clean all round good value
Judy
Judy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Sep 2024
Another lovely 1 night stay.
Tony David
Tony David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Strongly to be recommended
Excellent in all respects. Pleasant staff, comfortable room and superb food in attractive restaurant.
Allan
Allan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
Good parking, rooms were separate to hotel for easenof getting in and out. Clean and friendly.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Oct 2024
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
Lorraine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Feb 2024
Great homely pub and hotel
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Oct 2024
Had another lovely 1 night stay. Everything was good for me.
Tony David
Tony David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Sep 2024
Very welcoming and friendly. Good choice of food on the evening menu. Spacious room with a nice large bathroom