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Sturdy's Castle Country Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Kidlington with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Front of property
Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Lunch and dinner served
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn offers a peaceful retreat with its lovely garden and coffee shop. Travelers can enjoy lunch or dinner at the restaurant, connect with WiFi from their rooms, and interact with the staff that previous visitors consistently praise for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Kidlington is home to Sturdy's Castle Country Inn. Bicester Golf and Country Club and Fairytale Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Oxford Ice Rink and Exciting Game. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Court Place Farm Stadium or Iffley Road Track.
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Map
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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanborough Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Miller & Carter Kidlington - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sturdy's Castle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Pleasure Garden Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sturdy's Castle Country Inn

Inn near Blenheim Palace
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Pets not 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December

Property is 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

Is Sturdy's Castle Country Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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 is available for a fee of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Sturdy's Castle Country Inn located?

Situated in Kidlington, this inn is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Oxfordshire Museum and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Blenheim Palace. River Cherwell and Oxford Bus Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 428 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited our purpose for a visit to local attractions
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was very good, plenty of it, well cooked. Would definitely go again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Motse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is near Woodstock, but cheaper than staying in central, making it convenient for anyone visiting Blenheim Palace Triathlon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Great character and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely. Will come back. Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Excellent service and food, very friendly staff, I will definitely stay again when working in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Food was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Very nice, perfect for what we needed. Food was good and staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place. Stayed multiple times
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely food, excellent location for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aphra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly

Friendly staff and nice room.I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, clean rooms, breakfast was included and was a good size.very good value stay wouls stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gould definitely stay again

Amazing and great friendly service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a couple of times now! Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to Blenheim Palace
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A last minute stay at Sturdy's. Always a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
All the staff & possibly the owners were friendly, polite & very helpful, the food especially the curries are excellent, the breakfast is great too, you have to pre order but it’s great when you want to get on your way. Couldn’t be any better. The owners haven’t been in long but the room we stayed in needed a new bath panel & decorations freshening up. But this didn’t spoil our stay, but it might for some. The spare pillows needed to be replaced but we didn’t use them. Won’t take much to get this done just 1 room at a time & the place will be amazing. The dining area is great & so is the bar area to eat. We loved out stay & only advising so your business will do well. Thanks again for a lovely few days away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed excellent food throughout our stay. The choice of freshly cooked breakfasts was very good, and then in the evenings we ate in the restaurant which had a wide selection of food on two different menus. One menu was classic Pub food and the other was Indian, with dishes specially created by an award winning chef. The Indian food was delicious with interesting spices, and not too hot, so we worked our way through most of the dishes, enjoying them all. Our room was comfortable and a decent size, but would benefit from some repainting. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We would happily stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great homely pub and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good breakfast

Comfortable stay breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room , helpful staff ,,clean all round good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visit to Blenheim Palace.

Very comfortable stay , good food , staff excellent we would definitely stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024