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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
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Banbury Road, Tackley, Kidlington, England, OX5 3EP
  • Place, Oxfordshire Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, River Cherwell
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Kidlington

At Sturdy's Castle Country Inn you'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Blenheim Palace and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Oxfordshire Museum. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Kidlington inn include Thames River and University of Oxford.
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What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • River Cherwell - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Rousham House and Gardens - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Oxford Bus Museum - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sturdy's Castle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beefeater Oxford Kidlington - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Boatman - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sturdy's Castle Country Inn

Inn in Kidlington with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The business-friendly Sturdy's Castle Country Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kidlington inn.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2003
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Sturdy's Castle Country Inn offers 20 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Kidlington inn provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets 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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

What is the cancellation policy at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?

Sturdy's Castle Country Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?

Yep, Sturdy's Castle Country Inn has a free self car park.

Does Sturdy's Castle Country Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is available weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?

No, Sturdy's Castle Country Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sturdy's Castle Country Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 456 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, quiet property with good parking. Had an excellent curry for dinner. Helpful staff. Spacious room and ensuite. Some traffic noise in morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, comfortable bed, friendly staff, main meals were good, breakfast was ok, but not much choice if you like a continental breakfast, easy place to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ciaran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bar/garden/restaurant. Free parking. Beds are comfy. rooms a little dated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shakeel

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

Great stay at Sturdy’s Castle

Room was spacious and clean. Good location for Cotswold. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quiet, good nights sleep

Clean room, a little dated, minor repairs needs. Excellent service. Breakfast needs pre ordering and your time booked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Well worth the stop

We enjoyed our stay at the "castle." The room was comfortable and clean. We had hoped to use the restaurant, but were too tired. Nevertheless we enjoyed a cooked to order breakfast, that was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food good in bar area - rooms need upgrading and bathroom was especially not up to scratch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, friendly staff on check in, amazing food, what more can you want
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Nice pub with excellent food.

This is a lovely pub. The rooms are quite simple, but clean and comfortable. The food is excellent. Lovely Indian Dinner and freshly prepared cooked breakfast. Staff are very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Good value and comfortable

We chose to stay here as they offer some ground floor rooms and we like the fact that they open directly to the outside. We were made to feel most welcome. The room was comfortable and of a reasonable size. We enjoyed the curry and the breakfast was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

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

Top Notch 5 ☆

Room was lovely, staff superb, dinner was scrumptious, I had the Indian menu, my wife chose from the pub menu, both were perfect, very reasonable prices also for food and drinks,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with partner
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

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

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

Very good stay

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 .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Great character and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025