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.
Gillian
United Kingdom
The room was large with a sofa. Bed was large and very comfortable and warm. The bathroom had a shower in the bath with plenty of hot water.Shampoo and shower gel was provided,a nice touch.
The staff were extremely welcoming and nothing was too much trouble . Breakfast was great and dinner was delicious.
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.
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 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.
phil
United Kingdom
Beautiful place. Beds were comfy. Great location. Owner was very accommodating as we arrived earlier and left later
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.
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.
Proper old coaching inn. We loved lounging around in the downstairs room with comfy chairs, warm fire and good coffee. Also the tipsy floor in our room was quite fun. We were by the road but the sound insulation worked well (not if you open the window!). The breakfast is excellent and the staff lovely.
Woodstock is very attractive (good pubs and restaurants- Marlborough Arms doesn’t do food or draft beer) and Blenheim a stone’s throw. Easy to get the bus into centre of Oxford.
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 loved the atmosphere in the public rooms. The staff were exceptionally friendly and efficient. The breakfast was excellent. The location was ideal for us at it was right in the centre of Woodstock. Woodstock is a delightful little town with lots of interesting and independent shops. The Crown is also within walking distance of Blenheim Palace, as well as many other local attractions.
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.
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.
very nice old inn/hotel close to Blenheim Palace
very well located to visit Woodstock and the Cotswolds
very comfortable with good bathroom and window that you can open.
good parking in the hotel and very nice courtyard
for drinks tea weather permitting !
The location was fab, just down the road from Blenheim Palace, right in Woodstock, the room called William was stunning, lovely,clean,modern.Staff so friendly and managed to get a restricted space right outside the hotel.Food was fab.
The bedroom was excellent. albeit with a rolling floor, due to the age of the property.
Check-out was 10.00a.m., but our hotel parking permit ran out at 12.00 noon, giving us time to explore Woodstock before moving on.
Perfectly situated in the centre of Woodstock but slightly tucked away giving a sense of personal charm.
Welcoming staff, large room, wonderful restaurant
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