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.
Inn in Kidlington with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn offers 20 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This Kidlington inn provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Stop by the inn's restaurant for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. 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.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and a business center. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
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
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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
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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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: 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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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We really liked Sturdy Castle. The decor is nice. The staff are very friendly and service was good.
The meal in the evening was good and breakfast was good too.
The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Would definitely recommend .
Janet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Craig
28 June 2025
Great character and staff
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
26 June 2025
Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Motse
13 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is near Woodstock, but cheaper than staying in central, making it convenient for anyone visiting Blenheim Palace Triathlon
Motse
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Sarah
Travelled with family
13 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The disabled room was tierd and needs some TLC
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann
Travelled with partner
28 May 2025
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.
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.
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!