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 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
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.
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Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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
Feb 12, 2025
Nice place to stay
Gareth
Gareth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
Stayed a couple of times now! Great place
ian
ian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2024
A last minute stay at Sturdy's. Always a lovely stay.
Tony David
Tony David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
Lovely food, excellent location for our needs
GARRY
GARRY, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 17, 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
Dec 16, 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
Dec 22, 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
Nov 14, 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
Sep 11, 2024
Good breakfast
Comfortable stay breakfast was good
Clive
Clive, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
Great stay as always. Will be back soon.
Tony David
Tony David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 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
Aug 13, 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
Sep 12, 2024
Very convenient for Blenheim Palace& Oxford.
Friendly staff. Delicious food. Would definitely stay again.
Maureen
Maureen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2024
Another lovely 1 night stay.
Tony David
Tony David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
Good parking, rooms were separate to hotel for easenof getting in and out. Clean and friendly.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Lovely room , helpful staff ,,clean all round good value
Judy
Judy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 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
Oct 24, 2024
Had another lovely 1 night stay. Everything was good for me.
Tony David
Tony David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2024
Very welcoming and friendly. Good choice of food on the evening menu. Spacious room with a nice large bathroom
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2024
Great homely pub and hotel
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 5, 2024
A lovely night stay and meal while working in Oxford. Booked in for the next 3 weeks.
Tony David
Tony David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
Great spot
Really friendly staff, great restaurant, good sized room and very quiet at night. Very easy to find and lots of parking. Superb place to stop at, highly recommended.
Eduardo
Eduardo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
Nice two night stay with friends
Great place to stay and eat with friends
Lovely food and drink good service comfortable rooms
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 30, 2024
Ideal over night stop over
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 10, 2024
Hotel
Food very good. Hotel looks lovely. Didn’t realise rooms outside .