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The Punch Bowl

3.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Blenheim Palace

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Double Room, Ensuite
Miscellaneous
Double Room, Ensuite | Exterior
Restaurant
Food and drink

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Explore the area

Map
12 Oxford Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1TR
  • Oxfordshire Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Blenheim Palace
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Oxford
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite, Ensuite

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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Double Room, Ensuite

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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Twin Room, Ensuite

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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Double Room, Ensuite

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

About the area

Woodstock

At The Punch Bowl you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Oxfordshire Museum and within 15 minutes of Blenheim Palace. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn has free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Woodstock inn, attractions include University of Oxford and John Radcliffe Hospital.
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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 with free parking, near Blenheim Palace
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Woodstock inn is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Punch Bowl offers 10 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Punch Bowl Inn Woodstock
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Punch Bowl?

Yep, The Punch Bowl has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Punch Bowl on 20 Jul 2025 start from NZ$245.56, including 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.

Does The Punch Bowl serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Punch Bowl?

No, The Punch Bowl does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Punch Bowl?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Punch Bowl?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Punch Bowl?

Dogs are welcome at The Punch Bowl, with food and water bowls on offer.

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

John

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
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

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

6/10 Okay

Graham, Coventry

Travelled with partner
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

Shawn

Travelled with partner
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

John

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

What, no gas?

Had a mains Gas issue in the village, but didn't really impact my stay, just a slightly limited menu, 1st world problems :-)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Pensacola

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Arlington

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

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

Alison

Travelled with family
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

Jane, warrington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old in with lots of character. A good location with on site parking which is rare in that area. Lovely large room, well decorated and a large comfy bed with good pillows. There was also a sofa and wooden chest as a coffee table, very bright and pleasant. The only suggestion I could make would be a swivel bracket on the TV so your can watch it in bed. The bathroom was lovely, nice and large with good fittings and an enormous shower with toiletries provided. A very good breakfast was provided, well worth £12.50 per person, which has to be booked on check in. I had the full English with "proper pork sausages" and plenty of toast to go with it all cooked by a lady with a beautiful voice singing whilst cooking in the kitchen. A continental breakfast was also available with fruit juices served by a very nice young man. There were little tables and chairs in the front where you could sit and people watch. All together a lovely pleasant place to stay and highly recommended. The inly improvement to be made was that there was only one person working the bar checking in guests and answering random questions so you were constantly disturbed whilst trying to check in but not a major issue. Overall, a lovely place to stay and very convenient for the shops, museum and Blenheim Palace.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Three old school friends stayed in the big room at the front which was perfect for all of us to be together. The room was beautifully decorated with a spacious walk-in shower. The room had everything we needed. The beds were comfy and the location was convenient for everything. Staff were all friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024