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Killingworth Castle

Name: Killingworth Castle
Address: Glympton Road, Wootton, Woodstock, GB

★★★★·8.8/ 10Recommended

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Offsite parking discounted rates availableElectric bicycle charging stationFacilities for disabled guestsParkingOutdoor furnitureInternet accessAll 14 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 145 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-18

Guests consistently praise the excellent rural location, outstanding food quality, and characterful, comfortable rooms. Staff are noted as friendly and attentive. Main drawbacks include noise insulation issues, limited closet space, small bathrooms, and dim lighting. Overall, the experience is highly positive with minor functional shortcomings.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.2

Location9.2

Facilities8.8

Cleanliness8.8

Surroundings8.8

Value8.6

＋ PraisedExcellent food · Stylish and comfortable rooms · Friendly and attentive service · Thoughtful details

－ ComplaintsPoor soundproofing · Limited storage · Dim lighting · Small breakfast portions

KEYIdeal for travelers seeking countryside charm and fine dining. Light sleepers should request non-adjacent rooms, and packing extra storage is advisable.

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Killingworth Castle

Traditional British

£££

There's a lovely pub ambience at this attractive 16th-century inn; the crackling fire is perfect for winter, while the landscaped garden comes into its own in summer. The chefs bake their own breads, butcher their own meats, and champion local and organic produce in comforting yet refined dishes. An array of menus lets you tailor your visit depending on the mood and occasion: bargain hunters should go for the great value set lunch; families can gather for a Sunday roast; and the tasting menu is there for special occasions. Bedrooms are available to extend your visit.

115m

The Nest

Modern British

£££

Just down the road from Blenheim Palace, this well-run restaurant is found inside the impressive Feathers Hotel. A gorgeously refurbished property, its elegant style extends to the chic dining room, where the building’s 17th-century features are blended with a light pastel palette. The assured cooking delivers expertly balanced flavours and textures in each enticing dish – just be sure to order a side of the terrific crispy layered potatoes with truffle salt and parmesan. The service team are engaging and attentive yet free of fuss and formality.

3.7km

The Yurt at Nicholsons

Modern British · Bib

££

If you’re after something a little different, head to Nicholsons Nursery to have lunch in this lovely yurt – which is fashioned from upcycled materials – or in one of the themed private huts alongside. The generously sized, Mediterranean-influenced cooking is unfussy in style but propelled by bold flavours and excellent technique from the kitchen; cider-cured chalkstream trout with a brilliantly made crab bisque is a wonderful example. The confident, bright and breezy service is a natural fit for a place where you can't help but find yourself smiling.

9.1km

The Bull

Traditional Cuisine

£££

The duo behind London pub hits like The Pelican and The Hero also run this 16th-century inn back in their native Cotswolds. The space oozes character, boasting flagged floors, timbered ceilings, plenty of exposed golden stone and twin open fires. There is a relaxed and intimate feel to the place, and an understated quality to the tersely described dishes that simply let the first-rate ingredients shine, such as cod with smokey kipper sauce and juicy leeks. The bedrooms in The Barn are the icing on the cake.

8.1km

The Bell

Modern British

££

The quaint village of Charlbury is the setting for this 17C pub, which looks gorgeous thanks to a lavish makeover. The bar and dining areas ooze charm and character, with exposed Cotswold stone walls and crackling log fires among the many appealing features. In summer, the garden and orchard come into their own with a covered terrace and even a small stream. Many ingredients come from their sister operation, Daylesford Organic Farm, and are used in comforting, full-flavoured dishes like Cornish fish pie. Tastefully decorated bedrooms complete the picture.

8.1km

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Killingworth Castle

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