The Punch Bowl

Property class: 3

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Near Blenheim Palace, The Punch Bowl provides a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

Family Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with two pillows, a window with a view, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a grey sofa, a small table, and a mirror.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a small desk with a lamp.

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a checkered bedspread and pillows. There are bedside lamps, a window with a curtain, and a framed picture on the wall.

Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Woodstock is home to The Punch Bowl. The North Wall Arts Centre and Fairytale Farm are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Bicester Village and Covered Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Iffley Road Track or Oxford Greyhound Stadium. Visit our Woodstock travel guide
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12 Oxford Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1TR

What's nearby

  • A historic building with ornate architecture, including a clock tower and statues.
    Blenheim Palace
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A narrow street lined with historic stone and brick buildings, a clear blue sky, and a few cars parked along the side.
    Bicester Village
    19 min drive - 22.4 km
  • An aerial view of a rural landscape with fields, a small town, and a complex of buildings.
    Silverstone Circuit
    39 min drive - 57.4 km
  • Oxfordshire Museum
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Marlborough Maze
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Oxfordshire Pantry
    11 min walk
  • The Black Horse
    6 min drive
  • Sturdy's Castle
    4 min drive
  • The Water Terrace Cafe
    17 min walk
  • The Feathers
    2 min walk

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 premises
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

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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 15.0 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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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Reviews

The Punch Bowl Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 344 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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A lovely find in a convenient location. The staff were really friendly and welcoming and couldn’t do more to accommodate us and our dog. The room was clean and tidy and had everything you need for a short stay. The food was excellent and we really enjoyed the stay. Thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great hotel for a nights stopover. Parking can be a bit challenging. Nice clean room. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a lovely stay at the Punch Bowl! Staff were lovely, breakfast was great and the room was huge and so clean. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms were lovely and clean. Staff were very friendly, didn't try the breakfast parking. A little limited But overall, a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely, lovely staff, newly renovated and very spacious bedrooms. Breakfast was great and the team were very helpful with parking. We had room 1 and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking was nice and easy . The staff looked after my dog Weller 5 🌟 to all of them
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was very clean and nice, we stayed in the 2 bedroom suite but there are no doors for the 2 different rooms, walls are soo thin that you can hear everything happening on the hallway outside the room and the constant slamming of the door that connects from the restaurant to the rooms was extremely loud, woke us up constantly in the early morning so bring ear plugs. Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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Fab stay, great food, wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay

Fabulous small hotel with comfortable refurbished rooms, friendly staff, good food and location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay here. Wish we had stayed for two nights. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff and service. The locdtion was perfect for visiting all that Woodstock has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly ambience and very good attitude to well behaved dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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6/10 Okay

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The room was nice, except the fact it was two single beds put together, very uncomfortable couple of nights, staff were nice enough, chicken kebabs where a bit undercooked towards the top of the skewer and the squid was over cooked and chewy, the hotel is dog friendly and has a lovely open fire and great walks near by
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfy bed and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing very clean. Comfy and very clean beds great for family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location and service. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely welcome, upgraded room. Quiet as requested and Any other requests were accommodated. Great food and service. Free WiFi, water and milk for room. Shampoo / shower gel provided. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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