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The Killingworth Castle

Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Inn
+44 (0)1993 811401
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From
£179 - £239
per night

A sprint from London: a Cotswolds pub modernised with sympathy and care. Happy staff, organic ales and food, gorgeous rooms

Bedroom

8 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Pets welcome

£179 - £239 per night

The Experience

A 17th-century inn around the corner from Blenheim Palace, with beautifully restored bedrooms. Wood floors sweep from side bar to main bar to dining room, burners in brick fireplaces belt out heat and the set menu is a steal. Smiling staff ferry own-brewed ales to locals, dog walkers and drinkers; the rest are here for the fabulous food – it’s fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere.

The pub won three stars from the Soil Association for its commitment to organic food but you’ll also find a wide selection of organic wines. There’s a nifty choice of malt whiskies, or try a pint of something locally-brewed in the garden.

Bedrooms are upstairs and down all have original art, handmade sturdy beds and the softest linen. Muted tartan blankets keep you warm and there are organic soaps and roll top baths.

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We think you'll love

  • The food. It's worth the journey alone
  • Drinking a pint in the garden while you decide what to eat
  • Being so close to Blenheim Palace and Woodstock
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You should know

  • Just two rooms are dog-friendly (maximum two dogs) at £10 per dog per night
  • There are three dog-friendly tables in the dining room
  • The inn is open from 3pm on Mondays

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

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Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £179
Surcharges
2 doubles; 6 kingsize rooms.
8 Doubles
From £179

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Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm-10pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights at weekends. Children over 17 welcome.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Dogs

A box of dog treats, water bowls and a beer garden to sit in.

Dogs £20 per dog per stay.

7-mile walk Wychwood forest; 8.5 mile Wootton Circular walk; short rambles too. Two dog-friendly rooms.

Meals
Starters from £9. Mains from £19.

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Reviews

The Killy was a delightful experience and the food was sublime. The head chef, Adam, has created a superb menu, full of organic ingredients. Our bedroom, in the adjoining stable block, was comfortable (complimentary sherry and bottled water was a nice touch).

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Location

The neighbourhood

It's a rural spot, surrounded by fields on the outskirts of a pretty village called Wootton. If you're staying at the pub you get a discount for a tour of Blenheim Palace. Visit the formal gardens, two cafés and a smart restaurant in the orangery. There's even a steam train ride and adventure park for children. Woodstock is also nearby, a friendly market town where you can see Chaucer's house.

Local points of interest from Claire & Jim Alexander

  • Sir Winston Churchill used to prop up the bar at 'The Killy' when he resided at Blenheim Palace round the corner. Stay with us and get cheaper tickets to the palace & grounds which are right on our doorstep!
  • Independently owned and fiercely so for 12 years by the Alexanders. Foodie heaven with consistent Michelin Guide Recommendations & 3 AA Rosettes. Current Top UK Gastropub list and recommended in The Good Food Guide too! Tasting menus & a la carte available
  • The pub is perfectly placed for Oxfordshire AND the Cotswolds. Have a cultural day out in Oxford, splurge at Bicester Village & Daylesford or tour the gorgeous Cotswold stone villages.
  • Driving route - we've created the perfect driving route that takes you all round the Cotswold hotspots (see on our website) from Diddly Squat and Stow on the Wold to Broadway Tower and back! It's an amazing route with some real hidden gems!
  • Celebrities - we have actors and celebrities visiting all the time - from Star Wars and Mr Bean to politicians (eek!) and Eastenders!! But all mingle with the locals and farmers for the perfect pub atmosphere!
  • Two dog friendly rooms (3&4). All bedrooms are in the adjoining stable block so best of both worlds - the buzz of the pub then peace next door in your bedroom.

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