Name: Sturdy`s Castle - Historic Coaching Inn near Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
Address: Banbury Road, Kidlington, Tackley, England, United Kingdom, Tackley, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.35

Guest reviews

8.3

Very good

Based on 1,010 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

36%

Couple

38%

Family

8%

Group

16%

What guests think

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At Sturdy`s Castle - Historic Coaching Inn near Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, travellers often praise friendly service, tasty food across English and Indian menus, and clean, comfortable rooms, while noting that some rooms feel dated and the accommodation sits in separate blocks.

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10

Jo

3 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place, very clean and well maintained, bathroom a little dated but room was lovely! Had a curry for evening meal which was exceptionally good and very reasonable price wise. Breakfast was also lovely. Would definitely go back.

10

Christopher

Mar 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Mark

Jan 29, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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)

10

Matt

Jan 12, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Really good venue. Great pub with tasty curries on offer. Warm and spacious room

6

Raymond

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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

Banbury Road, Kidlington, Tackley, England, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn in Kidlington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Blenheim Palace and Thames River. This inn is 8.7 mi (14 km) from University of Oxford and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Bicester Village.

Oxfordshire Museum(2.2 miles)

Blenheim Palace(2.7 miles)

Oxford Bus Museum(4.8 miles)

Rousham House and Gardens(5.1 miles)

J.R.R. Tolkien's Grave(6.1 miles)

Eynsham Park(7.8 miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 22:30

Before 10:30

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 10.00 per person.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:30 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of GBP 15.00, subject to availability.

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility features are not provided.

The property is located in Kidlington, within a 15-minute drive of Blenheim Palace and Thames River. It is approximately 8.7 miles from the University of Oxford and 10.6 miles from Bicester Village.

Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at the property from January to December.

Sturdy`s Castle - Historic Coaching Inn near Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

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