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Reviews of The Punchbowl Inn

12 Oxford St, Woodstock, OX20 1TR, United Kingdom

#13 of 28 hotels in Woodstock

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Review score

Based on 628 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    10
    Great overnight stay, great location, friendly staff and delicious breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Family room was a great size and layout. Breakfast was really great.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    9.0
    Friendly , responsive staff . Thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to report. Very comfortable 3 night stay,

    Friendly welcome. Lovely room with a shower recess which is essential at my age. Very comfortable bed and good facilities. We ate in the pub 2 nights and enjoyed our meals and drinks

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    10
    Nice little break away with a dear friend in the Cotswolds discovering places new & old, great accommodation, good f
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike, only that the pub did shut early on the Saturday & Sunday in comparison to other places; however there are plenty of other places in Woodstock so if needing brunch or a later meal drink etc you can easily find one.

    The location of the property was excellent being both next to the centre of Woodstock and Blenheim Palace together with easy access to other Cotswold destinations and villages, the property was extremely clean, The owners and staff helpful and friendly, The food excellent and what a lovely atmosphere it was in the bar, staff very attentive. A small car park at the back of the property required a permit and we were was asked to vacate by 12 o’clock midday however speaking with The management they allowed us to stay a little longer. Traditional Cotswold pub with all the modern facilities and up to date decor.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Slightly noisy road next to room but earplugs offered

    Friendly and helpful staff Excellent food

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Excellent location. Good value for money.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only stopping one night.

    Extremely friendly staff, spotlessly clean and large room. Excellent evening meal at a reasonable price.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    10
    Very welcoming and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    lovely staff and room

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    8.0
    Very welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows, very lumpy! But that was the only thing!

    The very welcome greeting and instructions for car park

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    10
    Excellent!
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very friendly and efficient welcome/check-in even though it's at the bar. Dinner was excellent and the service was good. The rooms were large, well appointed and very comfortable. Breakfast was great with large portions and delicious.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    10
    A wonderful getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay was fabulous in every way! The friendly welcome we received, the welcome our dog received, the kind, friendly, attentive staff, our beautiiful room, the lovely evening meal. All in a wonderful location. Definitely recommend!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    9.0
    Almost perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. If there was one thing I’ve change in this lovely place, it would be the pillows.

    Newly refurbished. Upgraded room. Great location. Fantastic staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    10
    Friendly staff, superb room, great location. Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Very fresh and clean room that was spacious. Friendly staff, great location and had the bonus of parking. Lovely food and a great breakfast. We slept well in the comfy bed too.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location. Cody, family feel. Great menu.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Repeat customer every year for Blenheim Horse Trials. Friendly service from owner and family.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    That you have parking available.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    9.0
    Good pub/hotel, friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Constant hum from downstairs all night. Poor shower water pressure.

    Room decor and facilities, closeness to village centre, friendliness of staff, food - particularly an awesome breakfast. Owner is a decent man and gave partial refund for humming noise (see below). We will now stay again when we visit in December. Thankyou sir!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast available

    Good location clean nice dinner

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was too hot and no windows to open.

    Rooms were very clean and comfortable beds.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    10
    outstanding service all round can’t wait to stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    that we couldn’t stay another night !

    super clean rooms / staff very very helpful and polite / anything we asked for they accommodated/ free parking / food was amazing MUSHROOM PIE

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    10
    Conpacted room with cosy lighting and furnishings. Felt like a holiday treat
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't like no window view as it was mottled glass but still had bright outside light

    It was small but cozy room Love the decor and bathroom felt plush Lighting in the room was atmospheric

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    8.0
    Very welcoming and friendly staff. Good food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A little bit pricey but then it was the Salon Prive’ weekend.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    10
    Perfect location to Blenheim Palace and lovely big room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs were a challenge

    Location so close to the Palace and all good restaurants with parking available All the staff were very helpful and pleasant. Nicely appointed room

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    10
    It was Amazing very clean really nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was a great place perfect location if you drive to go site seeing and shopping the staff were amazing we booked it last minute for our anniversary and asked if they could do the room up they was more then welcome to and we got a room upgrade being so last minute we was shocked and was amazed now gorgeous it was

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    8.0
    great weekend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Seating in the pub and like a military operation with no flexibility, it felt like being back at school. The breakfast was an extra charge and was good. The Room was crying out for a super king bed rather than the king size that was dwarfed by the room. The car parking was cramped and in Woodstock itself was difficult, but that may have been contributed to by the music festive that was on over the bank holiday.

    The staff were all very polite and efficient. The room was a great size and had been refurnished nicely, but think there may be a few problems down the line by scrimping on the bathroom fittings. Location idea as on the edge of the village with easy access to Blenheim and the pub, restaurants and shops.

    Stayed in August 2024

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