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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

8 rooms

Rooms sleep 2

Pets welcome

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.

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

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

Pricing

Nightly price: from £179
Surcharges: 2 doubles; 6 kingsize rooms.

8 Doubles: From £179

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.

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).

Mike, Sawday's Inspector Jun 2023

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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.

The Killingworth Castle

Pets welcome

Your enquiry details

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

The Killingworth Castle

Pets welcome

Enquiry details

Your enquiry details

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

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