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The Punch Bowl

3.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Blenheim Palace

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1 bedroom
Miscellaneous
Food and drink
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is RM527
RM633 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

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1 bedroom

Family Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed
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About the area

Map
12 Oxford Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1TR

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Oxford - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Oxford Castle - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Bicester Village - 17 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Witney Hanborough Station - 7 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry, Blenheim Palace - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sun - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Killingworth Castle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Punch Bowl

Inn near Blenheim Palace
Take advantage of a terrace, a bar and a restaurant at The Punch Bowl. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and smoke-free property

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Punch Bowl pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Punch Bowl?

As of 29 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Punch Bowl on 13 Jul 2025 start from RM 527.32, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Punch Bowl?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Punch Bowl?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Punch Bowl?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Punch Bowl located?

Situated in Woodstock, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Oxfordshire Museum and Blenheim Palace. Oxford Bus Museum is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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The Punch Bowl Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 307 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. Wish we had stayed for two nights. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The family suite was a great option for us and is great for families. Bathroom (with a shower) in the middle with two bedrooms either side. One as a twin and one as a double. Everything was clean. Comms were clear re parking (getting the pass from reception) and we parked up easily. Check-in was simple and lady was very friendly. Staff in the morning were very welcoming at breakfast were very attentive and the breakfast was great. Walking distance to Blenheim palace so really convenient. Woodstock also lots of options to eat also had a lovely meal at the punch bowl.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fab stay, great food, wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

We had an amazing stay: the family who runs the business is very friendly, hardworking, always willing to please the customers. The pub is cosy, the food served very nice and heart warming. Our family room was comfortable and nicely decorated. We definitely recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm friendly welcome and comfortable atmosphere. Rooms clean and spacious with great facilities. Breakfast high quality ingredients and served by warm friendly staff would highly recommend this little gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and newly updated, bathroom was beautiful. Location was perfect, right in town and a 10-15 minute walk to Blenheim Palace. Had supper at The Chef Imperial, best Chinese food I’ve ever had!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very enjoyable stay at a lovely inn in the centre of Woodstock.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sunday lunch was good, staff were excellent. Shame the bar/restaurant was closed very early Sunday evening and breakfast was not served on Mondays.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiyoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing very clean. Comfy and very clean beds great for family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's upstairs for me

Third stay but first time in a downstairs room, a little bit more road noise, will try to book an upstairs room next time. Overall, very happy with the place, has always been very clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was so lovely and comfortable. We also enjoyed our breakfast and dinner at the Pub. Everyone was so kind and we appreciated the help finding us a taxi to the train station. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
large, well appointed rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff and service. The locdtion was perfect for visiting all that Woodstock has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub and the room was beautiful. The food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly ambience and very good attitude to well behaved dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, very clean and in a good position.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfy bed and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little Gem

A little Gem of an Inn, and the winner is it is very dog friendly. The room was big for 2 adults and 2 older children and a dog. Lovely decor and a great location. Service was great, we also eat an evening meal at the pub which was great after a day of exploring.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m only sorry I had eaten before I arrived the food looked amazing! Lovely room and friendly staff! Will stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Visit

No probs at all, excellent room, great food and the staff were brilliant.
Hotel sign
Blenheim Palace Estate
View from room
Front of hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best hotel and area around oxford

Cant recommend enough
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, comfortable and spacious. The staff was very helpful and friendly. It was centrally located so you could walk to significant sites and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff

10/10 Excellent

Chan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was lovely, cozy and very clean with plenty of coffee & tea. 10 o’clock check out is a bit too early 😅
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel at a great location

The hotel was lovely, the rooms were very nicely decorated and clean and the location was brilliant - a five minute walk to Blenheim palace, ten minute drive to bourton-on-the-water and 25 minutes from Oxford. Woodstock is also very pretty, with convenience shops, cafes and coffee shops all close by. We would definitely recommend and have already told out family about it! Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022