Duke of Marlborough in West Oxfordshire

My friend and I stayed overnight at the Duke of Marlborough and enjoyed not only dinner there but breakfasts as well. The meals they prepared were excellent and only outmatched by their hospitality and friendliness.

Around 30 of our family members, 6 who had travelled from the United States, gathered to have lunch there on Sunday. The staff were very accommodating for such a large number and the food was excellent as was the service. A big thank you to all involved in providing a perfect place for our family reunion which lasted throughout the afternoon

Lovely stay, couldn’t fault the accommodation, it was very clean, warm with lovely fluffy towels and plenty of hot water. The bed was a bit hard for me so didn’t sleep that well but my husband slept like a log and it was fine for him. We had dinner in the restaurant and that was very nice and well priced. The only fault was that the mash was over salted - and that is from someone who loves salt! Breakfast was a bit of a disappointment. The sausage and bacon were hard - not crispy, more rubbery but the scrambled eggs were perfect. The porridge wasn’t cooked out properly and was lumpy, claggy and chewy instead of creamy and only filter coffee was included- they charged extra for cappuccino or latte and also charged extra for several breakfast items on the menu. Overall I would stay here again but would not opt for the breakfast option.

Called in at lunchtime. Hubby ordered the steak baguette, I was supposed to have the Hereford burger, but the waiter misheard me and I had the falafel burger. I decided to go with that and I wasn’t disappointed. Served with fries it was lovely. Staff were warm and welcoming and the pub itself, atmospheric and cosy. The food came very quickly was excellent quality.

Just an unbelievable experience. BRILLIANT in every way. Staff. Food. Drinks. Accommodation wonderful. Could not fall this place. Have booked again. The best b&b have stayed in for quite some time.

Stayed the night at The Duke, lovely pub but let down by burnt toast at breakfast (and no offer of more toast). Staff member was rude when asked for butter. Just not felt welcomed, which was a shame for an overall pleasant stay. The evening meal was superb (Onglet steak for two) reasonably priced.

Fantastic service combined with great food and great choice of beer. We really enjoyed. We sat in the garden at the front of the pub-very clean inside and out. Table tennis table and boule outside.

The Duke could luckily accommodate the 3 of us for a last minute Sunday lunch. On arrival the bar area was buzzing with people and their dogs. On booking we were asked if we were bringing a dog as there are separate areas. We were dog less and was quickly seated to a table in a lovely open room, at first we were the only diners in there, people with dogs walked through our dining room and out through the rear doors to I presume more seating. Drinks ordered including Rose Zinfandel - large (hubby is slowly learning!) Our food came quickly, served by a lovely young lad, who knew how to talk to people! you could either have a single meat ie. Beef, or you could have a slice of roast Lamb, Pork and Beef. We all chose this option which came with a huge Yorkshire pudding and a small dish of veg which cauliflower cheese and some greens. Roast potatoes were already on the plate, and were perfect! The gravy came on the plate but an extra jug came with the veg. It was utterly delicious, everything, all of it!! My only niggle which is my fault for not checking, was the beef was rare, very rare for me. The hubby didn’t complain!!! Despite being full we ordered one cheesecake between the two of us. Again utterly delicious! To sum up we could not fault the food, we came away very full and happy! We will definitely go back when over that way again!! The pub has a connection to MND and gave you the opportunity to give a donation when paying your bill, this was on the back of the menu and it’s a disease that a very good friend of mines dad suffered with and died from. So a donation was a must. As is a visit to this place! We have not stopped talking about how delicious the food was!

Delicious Sunday Roast. Four of us visited and 2 had Pork, 1 had beef and 1 fish & chips. Portions great, well presented in a good atmosphere. Also, a well looked after pint of Landlord (Timothy Taylor). Looking forward to a return visit soon.

Great food, Great service and reasonably priced. Good selection of beers including Heineken zero on tap. Gluten Free catered for very well. Nick and his team are great.

We have just returned from the Duke and we had a wonderful stay. The rooms were very good, clean & sizeable, the food was excellent & the staff were absolutely amazing. The place is just so friendly, especially Dmitri. He & all the staff were so helpful with tips for trips out. We will certainly return sometime soon.

We stayed here on the 13th june. Found it very easy. Beautiful looking place and well kept. The staff was very friendly and nothing was to much trouble. Got shown to our room (room 4) the room was plenty big enough for the 2 of us and was very clean and bright. Could not fault it all. We never had dinner as we was out for the evening,but we did have breakfast in the morning. Again the staff was great and plenty to choose from,i had the full english and it was lovely. Top quality ingredients used and beautifully cooked. The only negative for me was the room was a bit on the pricy side for us. But does not take away the fact it was a beautiful lovely place to stay and we would stay here again. Thank you guys for making us so welcome. Norma & Andy

Stayed 14th June 2024. What a wonderful and friendly place to stay, such a lovely setting and the staff could not do enough. The rooms really are first class with a wonderful soft bed. Will definitely stay here again. Again thank you for a wonderful stay. Paolo Stroppolo

There's 2 reviews here as we stayed at the b&b and ate in the pub. The b&b, nice size room for 2 people and dog friendly which was great. There is a secret garden to use if you want to be outside. It's very close to a free public walkway into Blenheim. It wasn't the cleanest, the bathroom ceiling was covered in spider webs, and the bedroom had some too. Also the TV wasn't smart, not the end of the world but TV shows that evening happened to be awful so we ended up just going to sleep early. Restaurant, food was really nice dinner and breakfast, both the young lad and the Team Leader were very polite and food came out quickly, I've only put it as 3 stars because for what we paid to stay I expected a little more.

The Korean wings are amazing, I had the steak pie which was delicious and my family all had burgers. The staff were friendly and attentive and I think it was pretty good value for the standard of the food.

We went in only for a drink and was told go away if you are not eating! What a way to run a business, no wonder this place is rated number 14 on Trip Advisor!! Avoid

Great service, Amazing food and a warm welcome!! And that’s just based on the takeaway service so far!! It’s under new management and is called The Duke now!! And opening in a lockdown was a brave thing to do and must be something special .... it is!! The breakfast bacon & egg rolls got me hooked and the coffee complements well!! For the first time I’d tried a takeaway meal from a pub and it was their first pie night, lush and not to be missed and following that I had their fish & chips!! Again lush, however, it didn’t make it home as the smell made me pull into a lay-by and eat them there!! I really can’t wait until the restrictions are lifted and a can have a sit down meal there!! Well done under difficult circumstances and COVID-19 precautions in place!!

Stop for afternoon tea quality was great service was great cleanliness was superb highly recommended

Breakfast again for us it was lush and enjoyable With friendly face. We do like the place on the way to 🏌️‍♂️ golf ⛳️ Food is good value and the coffee is good as well.

Popped in on the off chance, good pint, but food wasn't fantastic I had tuna steak which wasn't very warm when it was served, partner had steak which wasn't cooked how he asked, staff returned it back to the kitchen where it was cooked better and added fresh salad, but I have already eaten my dinner by the time my partner steak was cooked properly... Little disappointed as we had heard food was very good, plus side staff friendly and helpful and a very good pint of cider.

Fish & chips - bland. Served without lemon. No tartare sauce. Stuffed peppers totally tasteless and an awful salad

Nice old building, that was toasty on a chilly day. Our table was right next to the fire too which was nice. We arrived early but that wasn’t a problem and the young lady behind the bar sorted our table straiaght away for us. The afternoon tea had a selection of 3 types of sandwich. 2 warm scones with cream and jam, and 3 big slices of different cakes. All served with a big pot of tea, from a nice pot with lovely crockery too. The scones were so good! Big, warm and crumbly. We took the cakes home as couldn’t fit them in. The venue was friendly and informal, but the staff were smiley and attentive. I’d visit again without hesitation.

I called in for lunch after a nearby business visit last week, accompanied by my dog, who I did not wish to leave in the car. The bar was not full – there was only an adult education group presumably having an end-of-term drink, none of whom seemed to notice dog, nor even to take offence! - and I was able to order my lunch and a drink promptly. I sat quietly reading, with dog silent under the table. Then I was approached by a foreign-sounding male who told me that dogs were forbidden (there is no notice to this effect and I was not in the restaurant party of this pub) so I got up and left. I wonder who got to eat my lunch!This policy achieves nothing except to reduce potential clientele.

Chose this pub due to the extensive gluten free options. While it’s great that there is plenty of choice, we won’t be returning in a hurry. The GF yorkshire pudding was still frozen in the middle for one person, and it was flat and hard. Had significantly better ones elsewhere.The skin was left on the pale, barely battered cod for the fish and chips from the kids menu, meaning the child wouldn’t even touch it. Never had that before thankfully.Puddings were much more successful, tasty and good choices. Had high hopes to make this a regular visit but It’s not to be.

Great staff, owner very accommodating and great with my daughter 18 months old. Stayed for 2 nights, room was clean and had a very comfy king bed. Warm cosy pub with open fires. Afternoon tea was good and good mix of sandwiches and cake.Evening food was properly home cooked and tasted great. Would definitely return again...

Don’t eat there, don’t drink there, according to our friends don’t stay there! Nearby Woodstock is so beautiful with loads of excellent options.

Extremely disappointed!! Decor in room very tired and dated. Broken toilet seat and toilet roll holder detached from wall and just put on bathroom shelf. The gentleman's tea that was advertised as a selection of home made fayre was simply very ordinary pasties scotch eggs and extremely dull. Very over priced and felt rather cheated.

I had a disaster finding it at the end of the day, but needed to as I was there for a talk. It is the one definately outside Woodstock, so good for parking and less hassle than a busy town. Pleasant pub with good food selection and happy bar staff. I ate there before the talk, so I was after speed. It was super as a talk venue with a meeting /function room, access to wifi etc.

Great menu choice and steaks excellent as were the beers available and the gin selection. Good wholesome food cooked well and presented nicely

Excellent accommodation. Food excellent, staff brilliant. Couldn’t fault the place. Plenty to do and see in the local area.

Stayed for 2 nights after leaving Lechlade, booked on line in the morning. We arrived to to a great welcome from Derick the landlord and one of his great staff, room was great on the first floor lots of facilities, great bathroom,massive bed, lot of draw space. We ate in on both nights, the food was excellent with plenty of to choose from, especially for celiac's, almost all things, even Beef and ail pie and treacle pudding with custard, what a treat. The staff were all great, and kept saying sorry for the delay as they were a chef short but it was not noticeable, things seem to be running like clockwork. One of our best stayes for a very long time, thanks to all of them.

We had to wait at least 45 minutes for our lunch to arrive, no apology. Beef was tough, vegetables were under cooked, carrots hard, Broccoli so hard you could not cut through the stems. Nut roast looked nothing like a nut roast.

Definitely go for the Fish and Chips. This is a small hotel but we had a quiet room and the service and friendliness were wonderful. Make sure you go on a Friday night! Barry (the entertainer) plays his guitars and sings World War 1 Folksongs in the Pub.

This was a really good pub/hotel - very near Blenheim palace - right on the number 3 bus route the bus stop is opposite - don’t take a taxi -we were going to be charged £25 one way - decided to get the bus both ways -

My son and I wanted to go to Blenheim Palace so we decided to stay overnight instead of driving back the same day. We looked for hotels close by and we chose The Duke of Marlborough hotel. We were happy with the price. When we arrived it looked lovely and we weren't disappointed. Booking in was easy and the owner was friendly. The room was also nice and comfortable. It was clean, and tidy. The bathroom was clean and tidy also. The room was warm and it had everything that made the stay comfortable. The food was exceptional abit costly but you paid for what you got. It was tasty and filling. The price includes breakfast in the morning which didnt disappoint either. The staff were very friendly and we didnt wait long for our food or drinks. Overall we enjoyed our stay, it's well worth a visit. I believe you pay for what you get and if you are disappointed then you expectations are to high.

We booked lunch here after hearing how excellent this restaurant is for catering for people with coeliac disease. This I cannot fault them on - 99% of the menu is gluten free / has a gluten free version, offering choice and an easy dinning experience.

Very pleasant Inn lovely log fire give a warm feeling, just stopped when passing for lunch. Food very nice and staff very friendly.

We had an excellent evening meal here, I had the crispy duck in orange and ginger sauce and it was to die for! Hubbys fishermans pie with salad was less impressive but still tasty. Our accomodation was a room in the next door annexe it was massive, clean and comfy with all the basics covered, we ahd a very enjoyable stay, felt the breakfast was a bit limited and let it down slightly but would recommend overall.

Situated a mile or so out of Woodstock, this pub misses out on most of the tourist trade, except for the odd coach trip. Service is good enough, and although lacking character, the pub has a log fire in Winter. Food varies according to which chef is on duty and how long they remain before moving on. Pricing is lower than Woodstock pubs, but not by much, and parking is easy which cannot be said for most of Woodstock. If you are looking for a basic, no frills meal by all means give it a go. I would suggest it is not the place for a special occasion.

The experience was not as good as we had a couple of years ago. I had a starter from the small plates and was happy with my choice. Both my husband's and my main course was disappointing. I had stroganoff and there was very little meat in it. My husband had fish pie which contained 4 large bones - this is unacceptable as these bones would have been easily visible in the small chunks of fish.

We stayed Thursday 29th November for one night. Arrived mid morning, not expecting to be able to register until after lunch and were pleasantly surprised to be able to book in and have a coffee in the bar/lounge in front of a warm fire whilst we waited 10 minutes for the room to be ready. Friends joined us for lunch in the restaurant area of the bar again with a decent fire burning, excellent food, company and service. The rooms are located outside in a modern motel type complex and were comfortable and roomy. The only downside to an otherwise brilliant stay was the lack of consistently hot water in the morning. Looking at previous reviews it looks as if this has been a problem previously.

If you have one of the relevant vouchers I can totally recommend spending it here. Nice surroundings and a simply awesome amount of cake.. so much cake!!!

My wife and I stayed here for 2 nights. 5 minutes away from Blenheim Palace in the car. Food was good but a bit expensive. Rooms were ok, quiet, nothing special. A very quiet pub with a nice atmosphere.

Stayed here for a night after attending an event at Blenheim palace, lovely big room and absolutely excellent breakfast. Would definitely stay again.

Just got back from a meal at the Duke of Marlborough, and it was brilliant.

Wide choice of well prepared food at ver reasonable price. Inn is punching above it's weight in food production, and Winning!

My husband brought my here for my birthday. he phoned in advance and gave them my allergies to which they wrote a menu of choices for me. Best chocolate cake ever and first time in 4 years I have been able to have a 3 course meal. Lovely friendly service they really looked after us and even decorated the table with banners and streamers. Great food great service and great for allergies.

Very pleasant stay. Nice and spacious en-suite room with all expected facilities: wi-fi; tea and coffee; TV.

We were staying here and ate early evening. Staff are an absolute joyand very helpful regarding choices. Wife had "Marlborough" Beef medallions and I had Gammon that came with two eggs. Chips slightly let down the meal, not quite sure if it was the fat used, hence why a 4 not a 5, but not bad enough to strut and shout. £24.50 & £12.75 respectively. The beef was the most expensive item on the menu, there are specials and good selection for vegetarians and they will try and adapt any meal to accomodate individual needs. Good parking, apart from the idiot who had parked sideways when we arrived, with outdoor seating. All in all a good experience.

We were given an afternoon tea voucher and chose this venue to use it.

We came from Wiltshire and our friends came from Cambridge and Woodstock was roughly half way. We looked for a place on Trip-adviser and fortunately found the Duke of Marlborough. It was easy to find, with excellent parking, nicely busy, warm with a very welcome real fire. Lunch was excellent and comfortable. Inns like this are rare now rare and really worth seeking out.

Stayed at the Duke of Marlborough as part of a visit to nearby Blenheim Palace. The original inn is used for dining and is also a pub. Dinner was a mix of English classics and was well presented with high quality food. The beef medallions and Stilton was amazing. Full English breakfast was included, served by the friendly and chatty proprietor. Great experience of English hospitality at its best.

We went there with friends. We have eaten at numerous pubs around the Cotswolds. Most were nice, This one was also Nice pub. Prices were outrageous for what you get. Service was fine. Place was comfortable. Food was tasty.

Visited with my friend and her daughter on Friday night. We were impressed with everything! The setting was lovely, the food tasty and the service friendly. There is a good range of menu items, and I decided to try the lasagne. I really enjoyed it - would recommend. The car park is also plentiful and the postcode on the website takes you exactly to the right place!

We pre booked the Duke of Malborough for 12 people at 5.30pm. We all arrived early. On our arrival we were told we were sitting in the restaurant area and our table had been ready but they had a large party walk in so they have our table away!!! We gathered at the bar and waited 7-10 Mins for someone to serve us drinks. Following that a man came over to the bar area we were waiting in and pushed some tables together. No one spoke to us just assumed that we would know that was our table.

The staff here are so friendly, food is exceptional. Try the steak, cooked to perfection and from a local butcher .

Great place to stay. Derek and his team were very welcoming and could not have been more helpful. Lovely pub, GREAT food and warm, cosy bedrooms. Highly recommended. Visit the "duke". You won't be disappointed!

We were given an afternoon tea voucher and found this place to use it. When we booked it we were a little unsure as the person taking the booking was a little gruff with us.

The menu is flexible enough that even someone who must avoid dairy and cannot tolerate any gluten gets choices!

Nous avons séjourné 2 nuits, dans cet hôtel, sa situation est idéale pour partir visiter Oxford et les jolis villages alentours.

We visited Woodstock and other surrounding villages and then went for afternoon tea a voucher from a family member. We arrived and were greeted in reception, how lovely. The large inglenook fireplace area with two lovely sofas the table was being prepared ready for us, we chatted to the owner who was very nice, cheery and a great sense of humour. We had already had a light lunch in Woodstock we said, his reply was ' that was lucky as the tea to be expected would be quite filling' I've had afternoon tea before at posh hotels lots of money, how filling could it be. Well a lovely young lady finished off our table and brought our Afternoon Tea, shock horror with great delight the portions were ENORMOUS, lovely sandwiches just freshly made, you could tell, large portions of cake so light but filling and the warm scones, we couldn't keep the cream and jam to stay on them, this is a good thing not a complaint, Large lovely pots of Hot, Hot tea, yes pots were warmed so the tea was hot with every cup and there were many cups to be had. We even had refills, finally we were stuffed to the brim with still 2 pieces of cake to take away, boxed lovely for us and 2 hours later we thought we had better drive home, we were so comfy and enjoying the moment. We left the pub and were just sitting in the car in the car park planning our journey home when the owner was at the door waving us off. How nice was that. Thank you, Thank you for the best Afternoon Tea I have every had. G & G

From small imaginative snacks to full meals. Simple food or children to fancy food for that special meal. Spoilt for choice will have to return.

Stayed here for one night , very convenient for London Oxford airport.The room was huge and well priced, it had all the usual amenities that you should expect.Free wifi worked in all areas.The restaurant was great as was the sirloin steak and house red wine, probably why I slept so well.Breakfast was great.Overall a very pleasant place to stay and I would definitely stay here again should I happen to be in the area.100% recommended.

Spent 2 nights here whilst visiting Blenheim. Ate here both nights. Food very good people friendly and very helpful. Room a little basic but comfortable. Slept very well...may have been the beer:-). Should we revisit the area this will be my first choice of accommodation.

Ignore any negative reviews about this place. We have just had a lovely weekend staying here. Some of the reviews nearly made me cancel my booking but I am so glad I didn't. We had a triple room which was spacious and had all the facilities, tea, coffee, hot chocolate drinks and biscuits. The room had a hairdryer and all the necessary toiletries. Beds were comfortable.The breakfast was plentiful. We helped ourselves to a good choice of cereal and then were served with a full English breakfast, other options were available. There were homemade jams, the marmalade was delicious. We were offered extra drinks and toast.We ate in the restaurant on both nights. The fillet steak was gorgeous. The chicken in Jack Daniels sauce was equally delicious.The staff were very friendly and made my mum's birthday special.If we are ever in the area again we will return.

Food is well presented, well cooked, reasonably priced and the staff are caring and attentive without pestering all the time. Decor is nice and the bar area has a nice welcoming atmosphere.

Me and my wife eat here regularly due to the fact that my wife has got Celiac disease and gets poisoned all other places around Oxfordshire. In all the time we have eaten there we have never had a bad meal or any problems whatsoever. The staff are very helpful and nothing you ask is too much for them.They are very careful with cross contamination so if you are a celiac please eat here worry free.The manager is very friendly and this makes for a cosy atmosphere in beautiful surroundings. As we eat there so often I booked my wife a birthday breakfast there and took her presents to the pub the day before and told them what I wanted. We turned up the next morning to banners on the wall and table and all the presents laid out. This made my wife's day. I can not understand the low ratings regarding this venue as like my title says, I would give it 10 out of 10.

Lamb roast which consisted of the fattiest lamb I've ever seen which looked as if it had come out of packet. Awful service. Won't be going back.

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The pub is a cozy, relaxing place with two warming open fires.We only had a bar meal but that was tasty and well presented. we stayed overnight and the breakfast was ample and very tasted lovely. Much of the produce is locally sourced.The rooms at the back are comfortable and clean.

Good menu choice and freshly cooked food, great friendly staff, really good service and fresh coffee, must try the new mulled wine they have for the festive season,Would go back and recommend if you want to stay in the hotel as room are lovely too.

Lovely country pub and hotel, rooms are lovely with the extra details in the way of selection of coffees, tea, hot chocolate & biscuits, even toiletries in the bathroom, they go that bit extra for you. Food is freshly cooked and very well presented would go back again

My sister had her leaving do here and we joined her for the night.The staff were friendly and the owner looked after us throughout the night.The menu was not inexpensive but not very expensive either...I must admit I would have liked to have seen a daily special - something seasonal....I ordered the pie, which the meat was tender and delicious, a bit peppery for me. It was not a pie, as the pastry was cooked separately. The vegetables were served on the plates not for us to choose. Everyone enjoyed their food - unusual for a large party!I came away thinking ' this is a good Public house, which is clean, welcoming, and serves good food'ENOUGH SAID?

I met friends here for coffee and then lunch. The coffee was not impressive but the lunch was nicely cooked, portions were generous and the menu was varied (although sweet chilli sauce seemed to feature a little too often.) However there didn't appear to be any light options or bar snacks (or if there were we were not offered them) and the menus were whisked away when we ordered our food - which was a shame as the wine list was on the other side! I didn't have a dessert but my friends all did and were happy with them. On rather a grey November day it was warm and welcoming with open fires and a relaxed style. Service was rather slow, but to balance that there was no sense of being hassled or outstaying our welcome!

Nous avons séjourné au Duke of Marlborough entre amis et avons eu l'opportunité de prendre 3 de nos repas sur place. Le personnel est très serviable et attentionné, on y trouve un bon choix d'entrées et de plats principaux ainsi que de desserts a ne pas louper. les viandes sont excellentes et bien préparées ainsi que les poissons , vous y trouverez un très bon rapport qualité/prix .Que puis je dire de plus ? sinon n'hésitez surtout pas si vous êtes dans la région d'Oxford . Les chambres et le petit déjeuner à l'anglaise ( full English breakfast ) sont de même excellent !

A good varied evening menu, service good and pleasant atmosphere. Good choice of wines. Very obliging service

Sunday roast was nice and hot when served, plenty of meat but a bit lacking on veg. Very accommodating for children. Service slightly slow (except at the bar) and could have been friendlier but no major issue. The dessert choice was good - I had the sticky fig pudding which was great. Overall a pleasant, clean pub with good quality fare.

If you have your own transport then The Duke of Marlborough is a great place to stay. We enjoyed a lovely meal and glass of wine by the fire, Bfast was lovely, staff friendly and helpful and rooms comfortable and spacious. Great proximity to Blenheim Castle, beautiful Woodstock and Oxford.

30 of us, including 4 kids, a baby and a disabled woman, visited for lunch. We pre-ordered and every flexibility was shown when I kept having to change details of our booking! The staff could not have been more welcoming on the day either. We had an area to ourselves which was perfect. Food was delicious and very well received by all :)

We stayed here because we wanted to visit Blenheim Palace. What a good find! The rooms were lovely, and the staff so helpful and they even sell the tickets to Blenheim so you save time, we drove straight in! The food was good , both the breakfast and the evening meals.

We chose to hold our children's 18th Birthday meal here as recommended by someone. We booked for eleven of us to eat on a Sunday evening when it was a little quieter. After waiting ten minutes, the waitress came in with menus then back to take our orders. Between us we had six starters of which one was cold and two were overcooked. Those who hadn't had starters waited a total of one and half hours before eating. The mains came out ....where do I start. The gammon was charred, the fish pie resembled soup under a neat potato top, both burgers were black and you couldn't even recognise the cheese on top. In all, seven meals were very poor and one was left untouched. We were never asked if deserts were wanted and had to ask on two separate occasions for the table to be cleared. When you book for such a special occasion (our quadruplets 18th Birthday) the last thing you expect is for your family to go home hungry. We complained more than once and were told they were busy at lunchtime and 'stood down ' two of the chefs. We booked for our meal nearly four weeks in advance, so how could this have happened? The only saving grace was that our bill had been fully written off. This meal will always be remembered, but for all the wrong reasons.

We stopped in here without a reservation and were happily accommodated. My husband wanted a real Sunday roast dinner so he ordered the roast lamb. It came with all the traditional sides: roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, gravy, and veggies. Everything was well-prepared: no mushy veggies or overcooked meat! I had the nut roast which was also delicious. We had dessert too which was rich and delicious. The staff were all friendly and joked around with. The dining room itself was bright and comfortable.

Very very basic food. Not cooked with any style or taste, bland boring and a waste, ok if you want really basic reheated microwave stuff, don't recommend for anyone that loves good food. Very expensive for poor quality :-( Staff ok but seemed bored and uninterested. Decor old fashioned without being quaint really needs some tlc in all areas

Visited this pub after a day's enjoyable visit to Blenheim Palace, as I has driven past many times previously.Found the place to be welcoming with excellent food.Would be happy to return anytime.

We had a lovely meal here with friends and the food is clearly fresh and well cooked, service was good and we enjoyed our meals.

Good trip in Woodstock the duke of marlborough is a good hotel,food fresh and good , the staff is always there for you I recommend this adress and If I return to this area I would book to that place Sorry if there are mistakes a french family from South if France

We called in for supper and were greeted by a friendly barmaid in this cosy pub. I am trying to avoid high fat meals so couldn't try my favourite lasagne, but really enjoyed the seafood platter. The food was tasty and served within a reasonable time so we will certainly visit again.

Our rooms were of a good size, clean and comfortable. En suites were roomy. The bar/restaurant had a good menu and the staff were helpful and welcoming. I requested a 'special' where I said exactly what I wanted for a salad but which was nothing like what was on offer; the chef could not have been more willing and made a fine dish for me. The gardens were well kept and attractive with lots of tables at which to enjoy a summer evening. The only reservation is that there isn't a real lounge for residents.

Visited here on a lovely sunny Saturday lunchtime. The pub was very quiet. Having placed our order (4 people) we were brought our starters fairly promptly. Once finished the dishes were taken in two stages. There then followed a wait of approximately 20-25 minutes after which time we went to ask if they had forgotten our main courses. When they were brought out the Beef Stroganoff was basically a beef stew with very little flavouring more like gravy. Very disappointing experience as both parties had travelled long distances to meet at what looked like a nice & recommended pub in the country.

We only had drinks but noticed quite a few people checking in for rooms. There was a good selection of local beers, drinks were quite expensive but this seems to be a feature of this area. Nice tables outside and the restaurant was very smart.

We had two meals here while staying at the Inn. Nice selection of ales, shiraz wine was fizzy, but replaced with OK merlot.

Nice clean comfortable room.good full English breakfast.welcoming and friendly staff.good location for Oxford . excellent value for money

We visited for lunch as a family during the week. The landlord and staff were very friendly and the service was excellent. Kids meals were generous and went down very well. We forgot one of the kid's cardigans and they posted it back for us as we don't live locally which I thought was very generous. Thanks again!

Had a really tasty dinner served by friendly staff. Great breakfast with lots of choice. Hearty portions.

Great welcome, good food and drink, very good value,Adjacent bus stop to use local buses to Oxford a bonus as was access to Blenheim Palace grounds, 5 minutes walk away via public right of way automatic gate

I visited the Duke with a group of about 30 people, some of them coeliacs requiring gluten-free food. It was pre-planned and they were well aware of the numbers involved. We had hoped to start at 7.30pm but it was almost 8 before the first course arrived and we all got the impression that there were insufficient waiting staff on duty. First course eaten and plates cleared, we then waited over half an hour for the main course to arrive to the extent that several members were considering leaving. Main course arrived but there was no apology for the waiting time. A number of the group decided not to have the dessert and no-one waited to have coffee. Generally speaking the food was OK but the service was dire. We, as a group will not be returning.

We stopped off for Breakfast on our way through to Ledbury, we are so glad we did, it was delightful. All good quality produce go to make up what is a fabulous full breakfast experience. The service was excellent, very efficient and friendly,well worth stopping off at. The price was very reasonable too, making it good value for money.

I stayed here for 3 nights whilst in business in Oxford. I had looked for a more central hotel but couldn't find one for less than £400 for 3 nights at that time!! I'm glad I didn't find a more central one as this place was great. Sure the rooms are a little dated but clean and with free wifi that actually works. I ate in their restaurant every night and the food was good quality and proper portions. The owner and bar staff were all friendly and always has time for a chat and were willing to help with any requests. On the whole a nice and friendly place serving decent food even if a little outside of the city.

My family and I had one f the best times at this place, we will definitely be coming back.The food was good and the drinks were good but the service and attention from the Manager/Landlord was fantastic. He joked with my little boy and the other half and the young, smiley waitress that accompanied him was exceptional. If you want good service, go here!

vraiment satisfaits de notre choix : hôtel charmant à 18 km de oxford.chambres spacieuses et bien équipées...accueil chaleureux...apéro au coin du feu et excellent restaurant : goutez le demi canard rôti!

Fantastic food, atmosphere and service. Even though there was a huge party in the pub, the staff couldn't have done any more for us. The food was unbelievable, fresh tasty and cooked to order. There was no rush to eat and leave, very relaxed atmosphere. Definitely recommended.