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...
Gillian
United Kingdom
Room was very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. We loved the location as it was walking distance from Blenheim palace
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.
Julia
United Kingdom
Very good location for our needs.
Great breakfast.
Staff all helpful and pleasant
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.
Mark
United Kingdom
Location. Car parking facility although we thought this was free we were charged £15
Detached annex in centre of Woodstock, Cotswolds is set in Woodstock, 14 km from University of Oxford, 36 km from Notley Abbey, and 50 km from Walton Hall. The property features garden views.
Elaine
United Kingdom
Location, easy walk into town.
Bed was comfortable.
Offering city views, Oxfordshire Living - The Spencer Apartment - Woodstock is an accommodation set in Woodstock, 13 km from University of Oxford and 36 km from Notley Abbey.
sue
United Kingdom
Spacious apartment in great location. Comfortable beds, light and airy, and well equipped
Oxfordshire Living - The Vanbrugh Apartment - Woodstock is located in Woodstock, 13 km from University of Oxford, 36 km from Notley Abbey, as well as 49 km from Walton Hall.
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...
Domestic travellers can reach Woodstock by train to Oxford (12km away) or by car via the A44. International visitors can fly into London Heathrow, then take a coach to Oxford. Transfers are required for both options.
The most convenient airport for Woodstock, UK, is London Heathrow, due to its extensive domestic and international connections. It's approximately 80km away, making it a practical choice for travellers.
Woodstock, UK, is well-serviced by public transport. Stagecoach's S3 bus runs frequently from Oxford. Alternatively, use the 233 service from Witney. For local travel, walking or cycling is ideal due to the town's compact size. If driving, there's ample parking available. Always check schedules online for up-to-date information.
The best area to stay in Woodstock, UK, is the town centre. It's popular for its proximity to Blenheim Palace, a variety of restaurants, shops, and historical sites. It offers convenient access to public transport.
Woodstock, UK, experiences a temperate maritime climate with mild summers and cool winters. Average temperatures range from 3.5°C in January to 19°C in July. There's no distinct dry or wet season, but rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The town doesn't experience monsoons or hurricanes. The warmest months are June to August, while December to February are the coldest.
What guests said about Woodstock:
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.
Karen
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Our trip was fundamentally to view the lights and the house...
Our trip was fundamentally to view the lights and the house at Blenheim Palace; the theme was Sleeping Beauty.
We arrived at about 3pm. Just right as dusk was setting in. We toured the house which was utterly incredible - How a person or company could put together such a phenomental piece of design, unchanging in its beauty, throughout the rooms that had been decorated to continue the theme - I do not know. To continue outside and see the light display was nothing short of sensational - it lit up the whole of the 1.5 miles of the walking tour and the evening sky. An unforgettable experience. The next day we shopped through the village enjoying its ancient buildings and some of the shops filled with objects d`art , clothes, furniture and lighting. An experience that cannot be better but can be changed...........in summer.
Hilary
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Woodstock is a pretty medieval town with many eateries,...
Woodstock is a pretty medieval town with many eateries, interesting shops, a free museum, lots of walks and, of course, Blenheim Palace nestled next to it in all its splendour.
Apart from the main Street, there are many attractive side streets to explore.
The buildings are attractive, being made from the local stone which was also used to build Blenheim Palace. They appear to ‘glow’ in the sun.
The staff at The Crown were very friendly and helpful . Our room was lovely with a very comfortable king sized bed and nice touches like fluffy bath robes and towels and cowshed bath products . The breakfasts on both days was delicious . It is set in the beautiful town of Woodstock with lots of places to eat and drink and easy access to Blenheim Palace - a gate very near the pub .
The hotel is decorated and furnished with style and is extremely comfortable. The breakfast room is bright and the service is prompt and there is a good breakfast menu. The Marlborough Arms is in the heart of the delightful Woodstock with its many restaurants and pubs. The glorious Blenheim Palace is a short walk away. There are frequent buses to Oxford from outside the hotel.
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 room was modern, clean and cosy. The hotel itself was quiet and in a good location, not far from Woodstock and the staff were very attentive, friendly and cooked a wonderful breakfast. The Wifi is exceptionally fast, including upload speed (the fastest I've ever seen) and the free parking was a bonus!
Woodstock is a lovely place to visit. The staff at The King's Arms were polite, friendly and efficient. The room was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. We thought the price of the room was very reasonable and we would recommend this hotel to our friends and family.
The location and the room was very comfortable, but not worth the price taking into account, the greeting from the host no parking and quality of breakfast.Stayed at the Marlborough Arms previously and will definitely choose that or the hotel The Bear on our next visit..
It was the hottest weekend of year. We are not used to no air being from Texas. The hotel room care of us by putting us in a room with air conditioning. Every time we asked for help they were quick to help. I recommend them and we intend to visit again
Room and hotel all looked recently refurbished. Very tastefully decorated. Easy check in and out. Very nice breakfast. Hotel is located right in the centre of Woodstock. The price is comparable with other hotels of the same high standard.
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.
Location is good but we knew that having stayed at the hotel before and we have lived in the area. A lift would have helped my wife who temporarily has mobility problems.
it is a beautiful pub with rooms upstairs—completely lovely. It is the closest hotel to Blenheim as well. the food and the people were extraordinarily great.
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