1,394 reviews
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$102Banbury Road , Kidlington, OX5 3EP, United Kingdom
1,394 reviews
1/54
Restaurant
Free Private Parking
Adults only
Free wifi
Bar
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Sturdys Castle is a 3-star motel in Woodstock, United Kingdom, perched on Banbury Road. It sits about 1.8mi from the city center, offering an easy base for exploring town sights with a touch of countryside charm. Price starts from $102.
Inside, essentials lean traveler-friendly: a restaurant, Bar, free Wifi, and free private parking with on-site parking. The property is adults only and features a private entrance, non-smoking rooms, and garden views. Additional touches include a garden, a playground, free toiletries, and a bathtub, plus meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges) and kids' meals (extra charges).
Reviews total 1394, signaling a well-established option for Woodstock travelers. With a Banbury Road address and a 1.8mi distance to the city center, Sturdys Castle positions itself as a convenient hub for both town adventures and quiet downtime.
Sturdys Castle sits on Banbury Road in Woodstock, blending easy town access with a touch of countryside charm. On-site dining centers around British Restaurant #1, complemented by a Bar for relaxed evenings, while free Wifi and free private parking on site help keep plans simple. Garden views and an adults-only vibe create a tranquil backdrop for both daytime explorations and quiet downtime.
A selection of room types is available, including Superior Double Room, Double Room, Single Room, Room - 2 Twin (Single Use), Room - 2 Twin, Apartment 3 Room, and Bungalow, all described as non-smoking and welcoming with a private entrance.
Practical touches include a garden, a playground, free toiletries, and a bathtub, with meeting/banquet facilities and kids' meals available for extra charges. Cash and major cards — American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa — are accepted. The property has 1,407 reviews and lies about 1.8mi from the city center, making it a convenient base for Woodstock adventures and countryside strolls.
Closest airports
Gloucestershire Airport
35.7miLuton Airport
41miBirmingham Airport
44.1miLondon Heathrow Airport
46.5miRestaurant
Free Private Parking
Adults only
Free wifi
Bar
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Playground
Garden
Free toiletries
Bathtub
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Double Room
75 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Features include free unlimited WiFi, a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and an private bathroom with a power shower. All rooms feature Sky TV and Sky Sports. An electric fan is available.
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Room - 2 Twin, Single Use
2 Twin Beds
75 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Private entrance
Flat-screen TV
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Double Room, Single Use
1 Double Bed
75 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Private entrance
Flat-screen TV
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Superior Double Room
1 Queen Size Bed
260 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Private entrance
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Bungalow
Kitchen
Balcony
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
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Room - 2 Twin
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Superior, Single
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Apartment 3 Room
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Single Room
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8.3
1,394 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
Andrew
10
July 2025
We stayed on a Sunday and booked a dinner deal. We were not expecting it to be so good as the price was so reasonable. We were pleasantly surprised. The roast dinner was one of the best we have tasted in a pub. The roast beef melted in your mouth and the veg were plentiful and cooked just right. The room was comfortable, as was the bed, with extra pillows. In the morning the breakfast was just as good. Again, everything was cooked to perfection and good quality. The lady who served us was so friendly and helpful, as were all the staff we spoke to.
Nothing really. The pub and restaurant closed early but that wasn't a real problem as we were tired.
Jayne
9.1
May 2025
The location was ideal for our visit to Blenheim Palace and very characterful. Our room was perfect for our two night stay with everything there to make us feel comfortable. Our room was refreshed and bed made even though we had requested it. This was a very nice touch. The staff were warm and welcoming from check in to evening meal service and breakfast. The food was delicious and the portions very generous and good value for money. All in all a great experience.
There wasn’t anything that we didn’t like but we did feel that our room was a bit tired, particularly the bathroom which probably needs replacing. The doors to the rooms probably need repainting to give them a refreshed look.
Jenny
8.2
June 2025
Great value breakfast - on booking, pay another 5 pounds for a good breakfast (recommend). Booked at fairly short notice so there was only a twin room available but that was ok as I was travelling on my own. Good location - not too far from Oxford. I headed to Sherwood Forest the next morning. Room was on the ground floor - there was a second floor but I think only stairs and no lift. Good sized restaurant on the property with a good selection of meals.
Nothing really - it looked like pricing varied night by night according to demand which is understandable.
Emma
10
January 2025
My room was allocated as ground floor as I have access issues, and I was asked about my ability to step into a bath (to use a shower) which I'm able to do. The room was spacious enough, good lighting, had a small desk, and the bathroom was more than adequate and very clean. There was a lift up the stairs to Reception too, and it worked (and I've been to many places where it doesn't!) The dinner times were made clear and the food was delicious. I only wish I lived hearer to enjoy the food more frequently! Breakfast was pre-booked the night before when I checked in. Both days I customised my Full English and was not disappointed.
Only one small niggle was no electrical points by the bed, or at least that I could see by the bed, which is useful for charging phone overnight, and for people who use medical equipment at night. However, I'm sure if I'd asked they would have provided an extension cable.
Paula
10
December 2024
Everything! It was welcoming, cosy, beautifully decorated for Christmas. The staff were all really lovely, with excellent customer service, even though they were run off their feet. The food is divine and rooms are clean, comfortable and peaceful. We would definitely stay again.
The only thing I can mention is, that when I went to the bar to pay for our meal on the first night, the lovely man who had served us all evening, placed the card machine in front of me then walked off to do something else and then disappeared so I was left waiting for a receipt. I waited but he didn’t come back! So I ended up printing my own receipt! When it came to checkout, the bill for that meal was waiting to be paid at reception, luckily because I had already printed off my own copy of the receipt I could show that I had already paid it. It was an awkward moment that could have been avoided. But they were extremely busy that night so can understand it was a genuine mistake.
Gorham
8.2
October 2024
Very pleasant staff, they were always cheerful and very helpful. We had breakfast every day during our stay, there's a range of cereals, juices and hot options, which we were asked to preorder and book a time for. This can be changed as required. The lady who served us breakfast was lovely. We returned to the hotel for food on 2 of our 3 nights and it was excellent and reasonably priced. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and food can be eaten there or in the bar. It's about a 10 minute drive to the gorgeous village of Woodstock, loads of pubs and places to eat there too, although they can be quite pricey. Blenheim Palace is the same distance. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. If we were in the area again we'd definitely stay here!
The room was quite basic but functional and clean for a short stay. The towels weren't changed but this may have been an error on our part as I popped them over the towel rail and not in the bath. Definitely not a deal breaker.
Tracey
9.1
November 2024
Room was very clean. A good coffee/tea tray. The bed was a little soft but that is just personal preference. Pillows and duvet were excellent. We had breakfast both days. You choose in advance and there is a small continental offering. Breakfast was well cooked. We had dinner both evenings. The Indian menu was superb! The other menu was ok. WiFi was good. There is a bus to take you into Oxford which we used. It stops right outside on the way back and just around the corner on the way there.
As it was a cold day on our arrival, it would have been nice for the heating to be put on low. It did warm up but took an hour.
Julie
9.1
September 2024
really large room. was worth getting the deluxe room with our two large suitcases that needed a complete repack. Good heating and the only heated towel rail we've found in the UK you get biscuits and water bottles every day too. the toiletries and towels were a bit more sparing though.
the design means that during rainy times you will be walking up steps and to your room in the wet because there is no veranda or roof. it was worth it for the larger room. the vegetarian breakfast can be just the normal breakfast with the meat missing. maybe an extra half a tomato.
Patricia
10
October 2024
The accommodation was clean, well equipped and tastefully decorated and the pub itself has a very interesting layout. We particularly enjoyed our breakfast which was more than adequate, well cooked and presented and brought to our table by a very pleasant gentleman. He obviously took his job seriously and was very courteous and paid attention to detail. The breakfast room was very tastefully decorated and comfortable and the bar area too was very nicely laid out. There was a good choice of beers etc , in the bar
We were very satisfied all round with our experience and would certainly stay there again and reported our findings to our family, should they ever need to recommend somewhere to stay to visitors to the area
Neil
10
July 2025
Perfect location while I was working. Hotel was clean tidy and well maintained. Everything you would require in the room, lovely fresh towels. Tea and coffee, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. The restaurant was superb a choice of homemade traditional food or Indian food menu. It was all well presented and yummy. We had breakfast as well after a comfortable night which was delicious. Thank you keep up the good work 👍
Nothing to complain about ~ very nice establishment
Attractions
Blenheim Palace
2.4miCogges
8.4miBalliol College
8.6miTrinity College
8.6miSheldonian Theatre
8.6miBridge of Sighs
8.6miBodleian Library
8.6miRadcliffe Camera
8.7miOxford Covered Market
8.7miAll Souls College
8.8miMagdalen College
8.9miBurford
13.8miBroadway Tower
24.1miRoyal Shakespeare Theatre
27.3miHoly Trinity Church
27.3miAttractions
Blenheim Palace
2.4miCogges
8.4miBalliol College
8.6miTrinity College
8.6miSheldonian Theatre
8.6miBridge of Sighs
8.6miBodleian Library
8.6miRadcliffe Camera
8.7miOxford Covered Market
8.7miAll Souls College
8.8miMagdalen College
8.9miBurford
13.8miBroadway Tower
24.1miRoyal Shakespeare Theatre
27.3miHoly Trinity Church
27.3miAirports
Gloucestershire Airport
35.7miLuton Airport
41miBirmingham Airport
44.1miLondon Heathrow Airport
46.5miRestaurant #1
Cuisines
Restaurant
Free Private Parking
Adults only
Free wifi
Bar
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Playground
Garden
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Entertainment & Family Services
Outdoor play equipment for kids
Playground
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Kids' meals
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
Invoice provided
General
Adults only
Carpeted
Facilities for disabled guests
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Radio
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Key access
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
View
Garden view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Mastercard,
Diners Club,
Visa,
American Express,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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