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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
Restaurant
Exterior
Family Suite, Ensuite
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May

Room options

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Family Suite, Ensuite

Family Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
  • 16.5 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 16.5 sq m
  • 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 - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Oxford - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Oxford Castle - 15 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Bicester Village - 21 min drive - 19.4 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
  • 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

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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.

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

As of 30 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Punch Bowl on 2 May 2025 start from NZ$223.75, 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.

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 302 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

David

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

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

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

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

ASHLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb place to stay. Room 10/10 Staff 10/10 Pub 10/10 Not one minor fault, love this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

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

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

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

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

David

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

Lovely old village pub.

The Punch Bowl is a lovely old village pub, full of individual character and charm. Really welcoming and friendly staff, nice old bar, great food. It's right in the middle of Woodstock village, and just over the road from Marlborough Palace and grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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

Niki

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

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and service. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome, friendly efficient staff. Clean well appointed rooms. Good choice of dishes on the menu and excellent food. Breakfast choices are available and the cooked breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023