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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Banbury Road, Tackley, Kidlington, England, OX5 3EP
  • Oxfordshire Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Blenheim Palace
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bicester Village
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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
  • Rousham House and Gardens - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Bicester Village - 14 min drive - 17.5 km
  • University of Oxford - 15 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanborough Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Miller & Carter Kidlington - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sturdy's Castle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Pleasure Garden Cafe - ‬7 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

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
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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.

Sturdy's Castle Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 428 reviews

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 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Good overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Colin Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Very good

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place. Stayed multiple times
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Gould definitely stay again

Amazing and great friendly service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gaynor

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

Great place

Very nice, perfect for what we needed. Food was good and staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Food was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Excellent service and food, very friendly staff, I will definitely stay again when working in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Aphra

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

Friendly

Friendly staff and nice room.I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop over Great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing.

Didn’t start well, planned to arrive early, appreciated room might not be available but assumed we could leave cases in hotel until room ready, as offered everywhere else we stay, not the case here. Unsympathetic to our plight. When we did get into room much later, central heating not working, kindly left an oil filled radiator but failed to turn on so room was freezing. Decided to go to the bar and stay warm while radiator warmed the room, only to be told bar closes in 30 minutes at 8pm. Not ideal as hotel in middle of nowhere. To add insult to injury, went to have a shower only to discover we had no water. Decided to watch sky tv to find only 3 channels available. Such a shame as stayed here 3 years ago and it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024