A 15th-century former coaching inn, offering bed and breakfast accommodation, The Marlborough Arms is set in the heart of beautiful Woodstock overlooking the town's historic streets and near Oxford...
Barbara
United Kingdom
Nice comfortable room, very friendly staff, and an excellent breakfast.
The Duke of Marlborough is a quaint building just outside Woodstock and Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. It offers free parking and hearty, locally-sourced food.
Nicola
United Kingdom
Great location - lovely room - lots of space - very helpful staff. Fab breakfast
Dating back to 1637, this coaching inn is situated on the ancient Worcester to London road (B4027), on the edge of picturesque Wootton village, just 2 miles from Woodstock.
Mark
United Kingdom
Very comfortable and clean. Set in a lovely location.
In picturesque Woodstock, just 20 minutes’ drive from Oxford centre, Macdonald Bear Hotel offers a restaurant. Set in a 13th-century inn, the rooms have period features.
Heather
United Kingdom
The location was great and the staff were wonderful
Set in Woodstock in the Oxfordshire region, Stylish Country Townhouse in popular Woodstock has a terrace and inner courtyard views. This holiday home offers accommodation with a patio.
Nick
United Kingdom
Close to the centre, well appointed and very comfortable. Also a very friendly and helpful host.
Oxfordshire Living - The Henrietta Cottage - Woodstock is set in Woodstock, 14 km from University of Oxford, 36 km from Notley Abbey, as well as 49 km from Walton Hall.
Christine
United Kingdom
Great location for Blenheim beds really comfortable . Modern and clean
WE ARE NOT IN WOODSTOCK! A Self-Check in Luxury B&B situated just 20 minutes’ drive from Oxford city centre or 10 minutes' by train, We are not a 5 star hotel but we provide good value for money...
We enjoyed walking around Woodstock as well as visiting...
We enjoyed walking around Woodstock as well as visiting Blenheim Palace and park. The Star Inn pub was a favourite for a pint of beer as well as a couple of meals. Public transit from Oxford and to Chipping Norton is very easy.
Jane K.
Canada
10
Scored 10
A beautiful country town with quaint shops and a good...
A beautiful country town with quaint shops and a good selection of restaurants. We visited the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum for family reasons and found it very interesting with pleasant and friendly staff. The cafe within the grounds of the Museum is excellent.
We ate at the Punchbowl Inn both evenings and enjoyed our meals there very much. The staff were very friendly and helpful, would definitely recommend - not cheap but worth the money.
We also visited Blenheim, not the Palace but the park and gardens, just glorious!
Gillian
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
A pleasant market town with pretty buildings, a range of...
A pleasant market town with pretty buildings, a range of shops including antiques. art and interior designs, as well as a butchers, a co-op and several pubs, restaurants and cafes. There were also 2 small museums.
Blenheim Palace was only a 10 minute walk from Woodstock. We spent 2 days visiting the Palace and its grounds, and felt we could have spent longer.
There was a frequent bus service into Oxford. Buses ran every half hour from about 5.30am to 11.30pm, cost £2, and the journey took about 40 minutes. We spent 2 days visiting Oxford and felt we could have spent longer.
The only downside about Woodstock was car parking, which was restricted to pay and display between 8.00am and 6.00pm every day.
There was a free car park near the fire station which allowed upto 12 hours stay in any 24 hour period.
For longer stays, 24 hour car parking permits could be purchased from the Council for £10 per day.
Nicholas
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Beautiful small town.
Beautiful small town. Plentiful accommodation and restaurants, most of which were dog friendly. Ideal for visiting beautiful Blenheim Palace and nearby Oxford. We ate at Punchbowl pub , good friendly service, very dog friendly, food and drink good. Would not stay at Macdonald Bear next time but probably at one of the many pubs that had rooms.
Pamela
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Woodstock is a delightful historic village full of character...
Woodstock is a delightful historic village full of character and charm.
Everything is in walking distance and lots of parking in the main square., especially at the end near the church
Lots of independent shops, so perfect for browsing
A large choice of excellent places for breakfast, coffee, lunch or dinner
We love Blenheim Buttery and also The King's Arms
The walk around the lake at Blenheim Palace, Winston Churchill's childhood home is absolutely stunning, whatever the weather
Sarah
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Just a quiet ‘market’ town, mostly individual shops where...
Just a quiet ‘market’ town, mostly individual shops where all the staff working in them were genuinely interested in serving you and making conversation as to why you were visiting and where you’d come from.
The room was a good size, the bathroom was very good and the bed very comfortable.
Breakfast was very good with a good choice.
Dinner was superb. Delicious duck and apple tart tatin. (We had one dinner in the hotel). There were quite a few other places to eat nearby.
The reception staff and staff in the dining room were very friendly and pleasant.
It is a short stroll to Blenheim Palace and Woodstock is a great historic town.
We had a fabulous stay, everything was perfect, the staff are amazing, so helpful, the hotel is in a great location. There are no evening meal options but there is lots of choices of places to eat within easy walking distance of the hotel. There is private parking. The breakfast was great, lots of choice and the food was good quality. We'll be back. Many thanks.
The interiors have been modernised without impacting the hotels character which we loved, protecting that Cotswold country feel. The room was very clean and comfortable and was the perfect hideaway for a night in Woodstock. The bed is also super comfy and there is an air conditioner/heater if you need it. It’s very close to Blenheim place.
Location, location, location! Lovely to have been able to stay so centrally. House was comfortable and just right for a short stay in Woodstock with Blenheim park virtually on the doorstep (if you know where the town gate is!) and plenty of shops to poke around and superb restaurants and pubs.
It is a nice clean friendly little place. It’s basic, but well worth it for the money. The bed was super comfortable with breakfast included and it’s in a great location. We came as we were visiting Blenheim Palace which is literally next door. Woodstock is a realty pretty place to visit.
The Marlborough Arms is a nice hotel in a great location. We had a good size Superior Deluxe room. The breakfast room is pleasant and the breakfast was brilliant, good quality foods with plenty of choice.
Fantastic staff, all are very friendly and extremely helpful.
From the friendly service we received on arrival, the beautiful rooms which exceeded our expectation for the price and the great value breakfast, I would highly recommend this hotel if you are planning a visit to Woodstock.
The location was perfect - we love the village of Woodstock and Blenheim Palace which is in walking distance. The hotel was warm, cosy, clean with good facilities, quality bathroom products and the food was great value
Our first visit to Woodstock, what a beautiful place, this hotel felt very charming, historic, and bang in the centre of places we wanted to visit. Good sized bedroom looking onto a quiet courtyard.
I loved the quaintness of the building . It truly is magical . Such a lovely cosy place to stay in Woodstock . The staff are so friendly and very helpful indeed . Nothing is too much trouble .
Lovely cottage with very bright and comfortable conservatory and garden
Excellent location in Woodstock with very close access to Blenheim park. Well equipped kitchen, great WiFi and smart tv
Lovely little hotel in a fantastic location. Parking wasn’t really a problem although on the street.
Breakfast was absolutely fantastic, way above the norm.
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