Duke of Marlborough Hotel
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From
US$177
/ night
About this property
Located in Woodstock, Duke of Marlborough Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Blenheim Palace and University of Oxford. This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Bicester Village and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from River Thames.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Duke of Marlborough Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms.
Location
Located in Woodstock, Duke of Marlborough Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Blenheim Palace and University of Oxford. This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Bicester Village and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from River Thames.
What's nearby
Oxfordshire Museum(2.2 Miles)
Blenheim Palace(2.7 Miles)
Oxford Bus Museum(5.2 Miles)
Eynsham Park(7.1 Miles)
Rousham House and Gardens(7.8 Miles)
Fairytale Farm(7.9 Miles)
J.R.R. Tolkien's Grave(8 Miles)
Chipping Norton Golf Club(8.1 Miles)
Thames Path National Trail(8.7 Miles)
North Leigh Roman Villa(8.8 Miles)
SOTA Gallery(8.8 Miles)
University of Oxford(9 Miles)
Cogges Manor Farm(9.2 Miles)
St. Anthony's College(9.3 Miles)
Kellogg College(9.4 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Oxford (OXF)(4.5 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Cycling
Fishing
Location
A44 @ Woodleys, Wootton, England, United Kingdom
Oxfordshire Museum (2.2 Miles)
Blenheim Palace (2.7 Miles)
Oxford Bus Museum (5.2 Miles)
Eynsham Park (7.1 Miles)
Rousham House and Gardens (7.8 Miles)
Fairytale Farm (7.9 Miles)
Room options
4
Double Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Twin Room, Ensuite
Room details
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
Private Bathroom
6
Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Large)
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Triple Room, Ensuite (Priced 2 People Sharing)
Room details
1 Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 3
Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Duke of Marlborough Hotel
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 335 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
12%
Couple
31%
Family
40%
Group
10%
Solo
5%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Duke Of Marlborough, travellers highlight friendly, welcoming staff, tasty pub dining for breakfast and dinner, and a convenient location for Blenheim Palace and Oxford, with ample parking and relaxed spaces to eat and drink.
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What guests think
At Duke Of Marlborough, travellers highlight friendly, welcoming staff, tasty pub dining for breakfast and dinner, and a convenient location for Blenheim Palace and Oxford, with ample parking and relaxed spaces to eat and drink.
Rooms are often spacious, warm and quiet despite the nearby road. Some guests noted service rigidity at set meal times, occasional maintenance or cleanliness issues like cobwebs or bathroom wear, and a few found decor dated, TVs limited, or noise during live music. Overall, expect a comfortable country pub stay.
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Facilities
Guests appreciated the on-site pub and restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, plus ample parking.
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10
Andrew
14 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice helpful staff and plenty of parking
Nice helpful staff and plenty of parking
8
John
11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy to find, easy to park, comfy rooms, good breakfast.
Easy to find, easy to park, comfy rooms, good breakfast.
10
Janetta
3 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent welcome clean and comfy room Food delicious Parking plenty of room Would stay here again and recommend it
Excellent welcome clean and comfy room Food delicious Parking plenty of room Would stay here again and recommend it
10
Teresa
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely area and on a main road but not noisy, fantastic outside space & plenty of room in the bar area to eat, we had breakfast & dinner and both were excellent, There was a lovely lady, I think it was Sue who was extremely knowledgeable about the area & gave us some lovely ideas of where to go & what to do, we will certainly return.
Lovely area and on a main road but not noisy, fantastic outside space & plenty of room in the bar area to eat, we had breakfast & dinner and both were excellent, There was a lovely lady, I think it was Sue who was extremely knowledgeable about the area & gave us some lovely ideas of where to go & what to do, we will certainly return.
10
Emma
13 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The Duke of Marlborough was in the perfect location for visiting Blenheim Palace, Oxford and the surrounding Cotswold villages. Our twin room was warm and cosy and generally clean, with only a few cobwebs but nothing to offend! Beds were comfy. The room and bathroom had everything you need, hairdryer, iron and ironing board in cupboard and a fan, not that we needed it in February! The pub, adjacent to the rooms was friendly and welcoming with a sitting area near a wood burner and plenty of tables. Food and drinks were excellent and the breakfast options were great. We ate there two out of our three nights, the fish and chips was top quality! Highly recommend and we would go back if we were looking for something in this area again.
The Duke of Marlborough was in the perfect location for visiting Blenheim Palace, Oxford and the surrounding Cotswold villages. Our twin room was warm and cosy and generally clean, with only a few cobwebs but nothing to offend! Beds were comfy. The room and bathroom had everything you need, hairdryer, iron and ironing board in cupboard and a fan, not that we needed it in February! The pub, adjacent to the rooms was friendly and welcoming with a sitting area near a wood burner and plenty of tables. Food and drinks were excellent and the breakfast options were great. We ate there two out of our three nights, the fish and chips was top quality! Highly recommend and we would go back if we were looking for something in this area again.
10
Rita
6 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Great location for a road trip stop off. Rooms are clean and spacious. Food and service in the pub is excellent. A small suggestion is to have a sign showing where to check in on arrival.
Great location for a road trip stop off. Rooms are clean and spacious. Food and service in the pub is excellent. A small suggestion is to have a sign showing where to check in on arrival.
10
george
24 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous, form check in to leaving the staff were fabulous...attentive , friendly and welcoming. I called ealier to let them know I would be there at 8PM and still ok for late check in. When i arrived i was shown to my room and asked if i would eating with them tonight, after dumping my stuff i went to the bar where they had set a table for me in advance. super staff and very attentive...food was good. But what really stuck out was the service and care...and different team at breakfast but exactly the same service. The hotel/pub is great, some games outside and a lovely pub...would definitely stay her again.
Fabulous, form check in to leaving the staff were fabulous...attentive , friendly and welcoming. I called ealier to let them know I would be there at 8PM and still ok for late check in. When i arrived i was shown to my room and asked if i would eating with them tonight, after dumping my stuff i went to the bar where they had set a table for me in advance. super staff and very attentive...food was good. But what really stuck out was the service and care...and different team at breakfast but exactly the same service. The hotel/pub is great, some games outside and a lovely pub...would definitely stay her again.
10
Paul
6 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed 3 times now, great place, friendly staff, decent dining options and a hearty breakfast. Will definitely book again when working near woodstock.
Stayed 3 times now, great place, friendly staff, decent dining options and a hearty breakfast. Will definitely book again when working near woodstock.
10
Jana
20 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great pub with amazing food and spacious, clean room
Great pub with amazing food and spacious, clean room
10
Martin
2 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
When I go away I want a good sized contemporary room with a fan iron board tea coffee. An outside and inside dining area serving great food, plus, a good range of drinks. I would also like a friendly in-house team. THIS PLACE HAS IT ALL, SIMPLY IT IS SUPERB!! ALL 14 BEDROOMS HAVE A GREAT VIEW, AMPLE PARKING. THE IN-HOUSE TEAM ARE BRILLIANT! PLUS, IT’S GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY, NEXT TO BLENHEIM PLACE, SERVES A GREAT BREAKFAST AND IS IN TJE MIDDLE OF THE BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COUNTRY SIDE! Thanks for a great stay!!!!
When I go away I want a good sized contemporary room with a fan iron board tea coffee. An outside and inside dining area serving great food, plus, a good range of drinks. I would also like a friendly in-house team. THIS PLACE HAS IT ALL, SIMPLY IT IS SUPERB!! ALL 14 BEDROOMS HAVE A GREAT VIEW, AMPLE PARKING. THE IN-HOUSE TEAM ARE BRILLIANT! PLUS, IT’S GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY, NEXT TO BLENHEIM PLACE, SERVES A GREAT BREAKFAST AND IS IN TJE MIDDLE OF THE BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COUNTRY SIDE! Thanks for a great stay!!!!
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Cleanliness
Rooms are generally clean, though a few reviews mention cobwebs, spiders, chipped paint, or minor bathroom wear.
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10
paul
3 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice outside room, nice size, nice pub attached, shop round corner , bathroom around mirror by sink needs attention, but apart from that little issue, lovely place.
Nice outside room, nice size, nice pub attached, shop round corner , bathroom around mirror by sink needs attention, but apart from that little issue, lovely place.
10
Lionel
14 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful friendly check-in. Large clean comfortable room with super king bed. Nice bar, good food. Will stay again
Wonderful friendly check-in. Large clean comfortable room with super king bed. Nice bar, good food. Will stay again
8
Julia
18 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We were made welcome but were fed up with finding 5 long legged spiders in the bath.The dark paint in bathroom and on door were very chipped .the shower i had to be shown how to work .We were not told until all booked and booking a meal that the saturday had a live band and bar etc crowded and very noisy.The room cost £450 for 2 nights.We had expected quality.. Although staff very helpful Quality all round we did not have.Definately not worth so much money. Most unfortunately.Some money refunded would be most welcome
We were made welcome but were fed up with finding 5 long legged spiders in the bath.The dark paint in bathroom and on door were very chipped .the shower i had to be shown how to work .We were not told until all booked and booking a meal that the saturday had a live band and bar etc crowded and very noisy.The room cost £450 for 2 nights.We had expected quality.. Although staff very helpful Quality all round we did not have.Definately not worth so much money. Most unfortunately.Some money refunded would be most welcome
8
Nigel
7 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable stay in a decent room which was very clean. Quality of food very good
Comfortable stay in a decent room which was very clean. Quality of food very good
10
Janetta
3 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent welcome clean and comfy room Food delicious Parking plenty of room Would stay here again and recommend it
Excellent welcome clean and comfy room Food delicious Parking plenty of room Would stay here again and recommend it
10
Emma
13 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The Duke of Marlborough was in the perfect location for visiting Blenheim Palace, Oxford and the surrounding Cotswold villages. Our twin room was warm and cosy and generally clean, with only a few cobwebs but nothing to offend! Beds were comfy. The room and bathroom had everything you need, hairdryer, iron and ironing board in cupboard and a fan, not that we needed it in February! The pub, adjacent to the rooms was friendly and welcoming with a sitting area near a wood burner and plenty of tables. Food and drinks were excellent and the breakfast options were great. We ate there two out of our three nights, the fish and chips was top quality! Highly recommend and we would go back if we were looking for something in this area again.
The Duke of Marlborough was in the perfect location for visiting Blenheim Palace, Oxford and the surrounding Cotswold villages. Our twin room was warm and cosy and generally clean, with only a few cobwebs but nothing to offend! Beds were comfy. The room and bathroom had everything you need, hairdryer, iron and ironing board in cupboard and a fan, not that we needed it in February! The pub, adjacent to the rooms was friendly and welcoming with a sitting area near a wood burner and plenty of tables. Food and drinks were excellent and the breakfast options were great. We ate there two out of our three nights, the fish and chips was top quality! Highly recommend and we would go back if we were looking for something in this area again.
10
Peter
21 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice staff and wonderful setting about a mile from Blenheim Palace. Very clean modern room. I would definitely recommend it.
Very nice staff and wonderful setting about a mile from Blenheim Palace. Very clean modern room. I would definitely recommend it.
8
Martyn
21 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place great for parking . It’s a bit dated but fine for a couple of days break
Nice place great for parking . It’s a bit dated but fine for a couple of days break
10
Jana
20 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great pub with amazing food and spacious, clean room
Great pub with amazing food and spacious, clean room
10
Stephen
17 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The people were great. The breakfast which was included was great with light to full breakfast menu options. The dinner the night before was the best pub food we have had in the UK after our first week. The room was clean. My only complaint would be the bed. Way too soft for me. This was also really close to Blenheim Palace was a thumbs up.
The people were great. The breakfast which was included was great with light to full breakfast menu options. The dinner the night before was the best pub food we have had in the UK after our first week. The room was clean. My only complaint would be the bed. Way too soft for me. This was also really close to Blenheim Palace was a thumbs up.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally spacious, warm and comfortable, with some quiet despite the nearby main road. Some noted dated decor, limited TV channels or soft mattresses, and occasional noise during live music.
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paul
3 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice outside room, nice size, nice pub attached, shop round corner , bathroom around mirror by sink needs attention, but apart from that little issue, lovely place.
Nice outside room, nice size, nice pub attached, shop round corner , bathroom around mirror by sink needs attention, but apart from that little issue, lovely place.
10
Lionel
14 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful friendly check-in. Large clean comfortable room with super king bed. Nice bar, good food. Will stay again
Wonderful friendly check-in. Large clean comfortable room with super king bed. Nice bar, good food. Will stay again
8
John
11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy to find, easy to park, comfy rooms, good breakfast.
Easy to find, easy to park, comfy rooms, good breakfast.
10
Debbie
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here to go to a concert at Blenheim Palace. The room was beautiful, the food (dinner and breakfast) were fantastic and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. A really, really lovely country pub/restaurant. Was very impressed and would 100% stay here again. We were also able to get an Uber to Blenheim and back again which meant we were both able to have a drink and enjoy ourselves.
Stayed here to go to a concert at Blenheim Palace. The room was beautiful, the food (dinner and breakfast) were fantastic and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. A really, really lovely country pub/restaurant. Was very impressed and would 100% stay here again. We were also able to get an Uber to Blenheim and back again which meant we were both able to have a drink and enjoy ourselves.
10
Paul
14 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stay related to work. Despite being next to a busy road I found room to be quiet with little traffic noise. Nice pub attached with friendly staff.
Stay related to work. Despite being next to a busy road I found room to be quiet with little traffic noise. Nice pub attached with friendly staff.
10
Emma
13 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The Duke of Marlborough was in the perfect location for visiting Blenheim Palace, Oxford and the surrounding Cotswold villages. Our twin room was warm and cosy and generally clean, with only a few cobwebs but nothing to offend! Beds were comfy. The room and bathroom had everything you need, hairdryer, iron and ironing board in cupboard and a fan, not that we needed it in February! The pub, adjacent to the rooms was friendly and welcoming with a sitting area near a wood burner and plenty of tables. Food and drinks were excellent and the breakfast options were great. We ate there two out of our three nights, the fish and chips was top quality! Highly recommend and we would go back if we were looking for something in this area again.
The Duke of Marlborough was in the perfect location for visiting Blenheim Palace, Oxford and the surrounding Cotswold villages. Our twin room was warm and cosy and generally clean, with only a few cobwebs but nothing to offend! Beds were comfy. The room and bathroom had everything you need, hairdryer, iron and ironing board in cupboard and a fan, not that we needed it in February! The pub, adjacent to the rooms was friendly and welcoming with a sitting area near a wood burner and plenty of tables. Food and drinks were excellent and the breakfast options were great. We ate there two out of our three nights, the fish and chips was top quality! Highly recommend and we would go back if we were looking for something in this area again.
8
Steve
9 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room needs blackout curtains and tv is not good,could only ger bbc , itv etc
Room needs blackout curtains and tv is not good,could only ger bbc , itv etc
10
Paul
20 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Had a very comfortable overnight stay. Large room with all the amenities needed to make it a pleasing stay. Great bar and restaurant onsite so we didn’t need to venture into town (about a mile and a half away) for dinner. Breakfast was fantastic with locally sourced quality produce. Only slight criticism was with the shower being a low pressure and not allowing me to keep the tap out to run the overhead shower - just the handheld.
Had a very comfortable overnight stay. Large room with all the amenities needed to make it a pleasing stay. Great bar and restaurant onsite so we didn’t need to venture into town (about a mile and a half away) for dinner. Breakfast was fantastic with locally sourced quality produce. Only slight criticism was with the shower being a low pressure and not allowing me to keep the tap out to run the overhead shower - just the handheld.
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Martyn
21 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place great for parking . It’s a bit dated but fine for a couple of days break
Nice place great for parking . It’s a bit dated but fine for a couple of days break
10
Stephen
17 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The people were great. The breakfast which was included was great with light to full breakfast menu options. The dinner the night before was the best pub food we have had in the UK after our first week. The room was clean. My only complaint would be the bed. Way too soft for me. This was also really close to Blenheim Palace was a thumbs up.
The people were great. The breakfast which was included was great with light to full breakfast menu options. The dinner the night before was the best pub food we have had in the UK after our first week. The room was clean. My only complaint would be the bed. Way too soft for me. This was also really close to Blenheim Palace was a thumbs up.
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Service
Service is widely described as friendly, welcoming and helpful from check-in through breakfast. A few guests reported rigid policies or reluctance to accommodate off-menu requests.
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Andrew
14 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice helpful staff and plenty of parking
Nice helpful staff and plenty of parking
10
Karen
4 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very warm welcome provided. Loved that it was a privately owned and that the owners genuinely cared about their guests.
Very warm welcome provided. Loved that it was a privately owned and that the owners genuinely cared about their guests.
10
Janetta
3 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent welcome clean and comfy room Food delicious Parking plenty of room Would stay here again and recommend it
Excellent welcome clean and comfy room Food delicious Parking plenty of room Would stay here again and recommend it
10
Teresa
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely area and on a main road but not noisy, fantastic outside space & plenty of room in the bar area to eat, we had breakfast & dinner and both were excellent, There was a lovely lady, I think it was Sue who was extremely knowledgeable about the area & gave us some lovely ideas of where to go & what to do, we will certainly return.
Lovely area and on a main road but not noisy, fantastic outside space & plenty of room in the bar area to eat, we had breakfast & dinner and both were excellent, There was a lovely lady, I think it was Sue who was extremely knowledgeable about the area & gave us some lovely ideas of where to go & what to do, we will certainly return.
6
Carl
22 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We recently stayed at a pub in Duke of Marlborough, Woodstock, UK, and unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired—particularly in terms of customer service. I had mistakenly not selected the breakfast option during booking, and when I asked to add it on the day we checked in, staff seemed reluctant and unaccommodating. Breakfast itself was disappointing. We requested a simple omelette, which wasn’t on the menu, and were told the chef wouldn’t make it. We opted for the eggs Benedict instead, only to be served hard-boiled eggs—not quite what we expected. For the price point, the quality just didn’t match. Later, my son was very hungry and arrived at the restaurant at 5:20pm hoping to get something to eat. He was turned away and told to return at 5:30pm when service officially began. It felt unnecessarily rigid, especially given the circumstances. Overall, the emphasis seemed to be more on enforcing rules and maximizing charges than on making guests feel welcome or cared for. A bit more flexibility and warmth would have gone a long way.
We recently stayed at a pub in Duke of Marlborough, Woodstock, UK, and unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired—particularly in terms of customer service. I had mistakenly not selected the breakfast option during booking, and when I asked to add it on the day we checked in, staff seemed reluctant and unaccommodating. Breakfast itself was disappointing. We requested a simple omelette, which wasn’t on the menu, and were told the chef wouldn’t make it. We opted for the eggs Benedict instead, only to be served hard-boiled eggs—not quite what we expected. For the price point, the quality just didn’t match. Later, my son was very hungry and arrived at the restaurant at 5:20pm hoping to get something to eat. He was turned away and told to return at 5:30pm when service officially began. It felt unnecessarily rigid, especially given the circumstances. Overall, the emphasis seemed to be more on enforcing rules and maximizing charges than on making guests feel welcome or cared for. A bit more flexibility and warmth would have gone a long way.
10
Kathryn
16 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Couldn’t have been more helpful. Answered my emails very quickly
Couldn’t have been more helpful. Answered my emails very quickly
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Gabriel
11 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
10
Ray
6 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff are excellent especially the breakfast team.
Staff are excellent especially the breakfast team.
10
george
24 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous, form check in to leaving the staff were fabulous...attentive , friendly and welcoming. I called ealier to let them know I would be there at 8PM and still ok for late check in. When i arrived i was shown to my room and asked if i would eating with them tonight, after dumping my stuff i went to the bar where they had set a table for me in advance. super staff and very attentive...food was good. But what really stuck out was the service and care...and different team at breakfast but exactly the same service. The hotel/pub is great, some games outside and a lovely pub...would definitely stay her again.
Fabulous, form check in to leaving the staff were fabulous...attentive , friendly and welcoming. I called ealier to let them know I would be there at 8PM and still ok for late check in. When i arrived i was shown to my room and asked if i would eating with them tonight, after dumping my stuff i went to the bar where they had set a table for me in advance. super staff and very attentive...food was good. But what really stuck out was the service and care...and different team at breakfast but exactly the same service. The hotel/pub is great, some games outside and a lovely pub...would definitely stay her again.
10
Colin
15 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay. Family friendly hotel with excellent food. Dimitri and his team were brilliant hosts - will definitely return!
Excellent stay. Family friendly hotel with excellent food. Dimitri and his team were brilliant hosts - will definitely return!
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Location
Convenient for Blenheim Palace and visiting Oxford and the Cotswolds, with easy road access and a nearby bus stop. Despite being on a main road, several guests found it generally quiet.
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Leslie
16 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good place to stay well situated fir Blenheim. Parking good, staff very helpful
Good place to stay well situated fir Blenheim. Parking good, staff very helpful
10
Hannah
16 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect position for Blenheim palace , fantastic transport links. Great food, lovely staff. Clean rooms. Highly recommend
Perfect position for Blenheim palace , fantastic transport links. Great food, lovely staff. Clean rooms. Highly recommend
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Pat
27 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed overnight as we were visiting Blenheim Palace for the Christmas displays. Didn't realise the pub is approx 2 miles from Blenheim but this was not a problem. The pub is very popular and busy with a friendly atmosphere. Our room was good value, clean and comfortable and breakfast was good, we would stay again.
We stayed overnight as we were visiting Blenheim Palace for the Christmas displays. Didn't realise the pub is approx 2 miles from Blenheim but this was not a problem. The pub is very popular and busy with a friendly atmosphere. Our room was good value, clean and comfortable and breakfast was good, we would stay again.
10
Lynne
10 Dec 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a little gem. Bus stop outside to Oxford, and back. Brill. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Would stay again, so give it a try.
This is a little gem. Bus stop outside to Oxford, and back. Brill. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Would stay again, so give it a try.
10
Keith
5 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel, good and friendly staff, really great breakfast and dinner in the well appointed restaurant. Good location near to Banbury and Bicester and not that far from Oxford.
Nice hotel, good and friendly staff, really great breakfast and dinner in the well appointed restaurant. Good location near to Banbury and Bicester and not that far from Oxford.
10
Paul
14 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stay related to work. Despite being next to a busy road I found room to be quiet with little traffic noise. Nice pub attached with friendly staff.
Stay related to work. Despite being next to a busy road I found room to be quiet with little traffic noise. Nice pub attached with friendly staff.
10
Teresa
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely area and on a main road but not noisy, fantastic outside space & plenty of room in the bar area to eat, we had breakfast & dinner and both were excellent, There was a lovely lady, I think it was Sue who was extremely knowledgeable about the area & gave us some lovely ideas of where to go & what to do, we will certainly return.
Lovely area and on a main road but not noisy, fantastic outside space & plenty of room in the bar area to eat, we had breakfast & dinner and both were excellent, There was a lovely lady, I think it was Sue who was extremely knowledgeable about the area & gave us some lovely ideas of where to go & what to do, we will certainly return.
10
Emma
13 Feb 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
The Duke of Marlborough was in the perfect location for visiting Blenheim Palace, Oxford and the surrounding Cotswold villages. Our twin room was warm and cosy and generally clean, with only a few cobwebs but nothing to offend! Beds were comfy. The room and bathroom had everything you need, hairdryer, iron and ironing board in cupboard and a fan, not that we needed it in February! The pub, adjacent to the rooms was friendly and welcoming with a sitting area near a wood burner and plenty of tables. Food and drinks were excellent and the breakfast options were great. We ate there two out of our three nights, the fish and chips was top quality! Highly recommend and we would go back if we were looking for something in this area again.
The Duke of Marlborough was in the perfect location for visiting Blenheim Palace, Oxford and the surrounding Cotswold villages. Our twin room was warm and cosy and generally clean, with only a few cobwebs but nothing to offend! Beds were comfy. The room and bathroom had everything you need, hairdryer, iron and ironing board in cupboard and a fan, not that we needed it in February! The pub, adjacent to the rooms was friendly and welcoming with a sitting area near a wood burner and plenty of tables. Food and drinks were excellent and the breakfast options were great. We ate there two out of our three nights, the fish and chips was top quality! Highly recommend and we would go back if we were looking for something in this area again.
10
Rita
6 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for a road trip stop off. Rooms are clean and spacious. Food and service in the pub is excellent. A small suggestion is to have a sign showing where to check in on arrival.
Great location for a road trip stop off. Rooms are clean and spacious. Food and service in the pub is excellent. A small suggestion is to have a sign showing where to check in on arrival.
10
Stephen
17 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The people were great. The breakfast which was included was great with light to full breakfast menu options. The dinner the night before was the best pub food we have had in the UK after our first week. The room was clean. My only complaint would be the bed. Way too soft for me. This was also really close to Blenheim Palace was a thumbs up.
The people were great. The breakfast which was included was great with light to full breakfast menu options. The dinner the night before was the best pub food we have had in the UK after our first week. The room was clean. My only complaint would be the bed. Way too soft for me. This was also really close to Blenheim Palace was a thumbs up.
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Dining
Breakfast and dinners receive frequent praise for quality and tasty pub food. Occasional complaints mention breakfast execution or inflexibility around ordering or service times.
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John
11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy to find, easy to park, comfy rooms, good breakfast.
Easy to find, easy to park, comfy rooms, good breakfast.
10
Debbie
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here to go to a concert at Blenheim Palace. The room was beautiful, the food (dinner and breakfast) were fantastic and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. A really, really lovely country pub/restaurant. Was very impressed and would 100% stay here again. We were also able to get an Uber to Blenheim and back again which meant we were both able to have a drink and enjoy ourselves.
Stayed here to go to a concert at Blenheim Palace. The room was beautiful, the food (dinner and breakfast) were fantastic and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. A really, really lovely country pub/restaurant. Was very impressed and would 100% stay here again. We were also able to get an Uber to Blenheim and back again which meant we were both able to have a drink and enjoy ourselves.
10
Janetta
3 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent welcome clean and comfy room Food delicious Parking plenty of room Would stay here again and recommend it
Excellent welcome clean and comfy room Food delicious Parking plenty of room Would stay here again and recommend it
10
Francis
19 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient, quiet Location for exploring the grounds of Blenheim Palace, friendly and efficient staff, reasonable dinner, excellent breakfast
Convenient, quiet Location for exploring the grounds of Blenheim Palace, friendly and efficient staff, reasonable dinner, excellent breakfast
10
Teresa
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely area and on a main road but not noisy, fantastic outside space & plenty of room in the bar area to eat, we had breakfast & dinner and both were excellent, There was a lovely lady, I think it was Sue who was extremely knowledgeable about the area & gave us some lovely ideas of where to go & what to do, we will certainly return.
Lovely area and on a main road but not noisy, fantastic outside space & plenty of room in the bar area to eat, we had breakfast & dinner and both were excellent, There was a lovely lady, I think it was Sue who was extremely knowledgeable about the area & gave us some lovely ideas of where to go & what to do, we will certainly return.
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Emma
13 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The Duke of Marlborough was in the perfect location for visiting Blenheim Palace, Oxford and the surrounding Cotswold villages. Our twin room was warm and cosy and generally clean, with only a few cobwebs but nothing to offend! Beds were comfy. The room and bathroom had everything you need, hairdryer, iron and ironing board in cupboard and a fan, not that we needed it in February! The pub, adjacent to the rooms was friendly and welcoming with a sitting area near a wood burner and plenty of tables. Food and drinks were excellent and the breakfast options were great. We ate there two out of our three nights, the fish and chips was top quality! Highly recommend and we would go back if we were looking for something in this area again.
The Duke of Marlborough was in the perfect location for visiting Blenheim Palace, Oxford and the surrounding Cotswold villages. Our twin room was warm and cosy and generally clean, with only a few cobwebs but nothing to offend! Beds were comfy. The room and bathroom had everything you need, hairdryer, iron and ironing board in cupboard and a fan, not that we needed it in February! The pub, adjacent to the rooms was friendly and welcoming with a sitting area near a wood burner and plenty of tables. Food and drinks were excellent and the breakfast options were great. We ate there two out of our three nights, the fish and chips was top quality! Highly recommend and we would go back if we were looking for something in this area again.
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Mr J N
1 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Large room, well equipped bathroom, good breakfast & great evening meal, the steak dish was excellent
Large room, well equipped bathroom, good breakfast & great evening meal, the steak dish was excellent
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Carl
22 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We recently stayed at a pub in Duke of Marlborough, Woodstock, UK, and unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired—particularly in terms of customer service. I had mistakenly not selected the breakfast option during booking, and when I asked to add it on the day we checked in, staff seemed reluctant and unaccommodating. Breakfast itself was disappointing. We requested a simple omelette, which wasn’t on the menu, and were told the chef wouldn’t make it. We opted for the eggs Benedict instead, only to be served hard-boiled eggs—not quite what we expected. For the price point, the quality just didn’t match. Later, my son was very hungry and arrived at the restaurant at 5:20pm hoping to get something to eat. He was turned away and told to return at 5:30pm when service officially began. It felt unnecessarily rigid, especially given the circumstances. Overall, the emphasis seemed to be more on enforcing rules and maximizing charges than on making guests feel welcome or cared for. A bit more flexibility and warmth would have gone a long way.
We recently stayed at a pub in Duke of Marlborough, Woodstock, UK, and unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired—particularly in terms of customer service. I had mistakenly not selected the breakfast option during booking, and when I asked to add it on the day we checked in, staff seemed reluctant and unaccommodating. Breakfast itself was disappointing. We requested a simple omelette, which wasn’t on the menu, and were told the chef wouldn’t make it. We opted for the eggs Benedict instead, only to be served hard-boiled eggs—not quite what we expected. For the price point, the quality just didn’t match. Later, my son was very hungry and arrived at the restaurant at 5:20pm hoping to get something to eat. He was turned away and told to return at 5:30pm when service officially began. It felt unnecessarily rigid, especially given the circumstances. Overall, the emphasis seemed to be more on enforcing rules and maximizing charges than on making guests feel welcome or cared for. A bit more flexibility and warmth would have gone a long way.
10
Jana
20 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great pub with amazing food and spacious, clean room
Great pub with amazing food and spacious, clean room
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Stephen
17 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The people were great. The breakfast which was included was great with light to full breakfast menu options. The dinner the night before was the best pub food we have had in the UK after our first week. The room was clean. My only complaint would be the bed. Way too soft for me. This was also really close to Blenheim Palace was a thumbs up.
The people were great. The breakfast which was included was great with light to full breakfast menu options. The dinner the night before was the best pub food we have had in the UK after our first week. The room was clean. My only complaint would be the bed. Way too soft for me. This was also really close to Blenheim Palace was a thumbs up.
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Stacie
9 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean darling room. Great food. Friendly staff.
Clean darling room. Great food. Friendly staff.
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Martin
1 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Wood lice in the bath and smelled of damp in the room. Beds were OK, pub was great.
Wood lice in the bath and smelled of damp in the room. Beds were OK, pub was great.
10
Lindsey
12 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Our experience was excellent. We were welcomed by staff, very friendly. The room was clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Breakfast was delicious with a choice of cereals, yogurts, juices and fruit before we opted for the Duchess full English breakfast. We also ate at the pub for our evening meal. The burgers were delicious. Staff were so attentive and friendly. Highly recommend this hotel.
Our experience was excellent. We were welcomed by staff, very friendly. The room was clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Breakfast was delicious with a choice of cereals, yogurts, juices and fruit before we opted for the Duchess full English breakfast. We also ate at the pub for our evening meal. The burgers were delicious. Staff were so attentive and friendly. Highly recommend this hotel.
10
Andrew
12 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel. Delightful staff. I was so pleased to discover this place at Easter. A real home from home.
Great hotel. Delightful staff. I was so pleased to discover this place at Easter. A real home from home.
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Andrew
14 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, could not do enough to help. Food lovely and has to mention the breakfast has to be one of the best I have had in the last 5 years. Room clean and tidy.
Friendly staff, could not do enough to help. Food lovely and has to mention the breakfast has to be one of the best I have had in the last 5 years. Room clean and tidy.
FAQs about Duke of Marlborough Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available onsite.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 21:00, and check-out is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and parking.
What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Woodstock, within a 15-minute drive of the University of Oxford and Blenheim Palace, approximately 10.8 miles from the River Thames and 12.6 miles from Bicester Village.
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
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- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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