The Punch Bowl

3.0 star property

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Double Room, Ensuite | Exterior
Miscellaneous
Family Suite, Ensuite
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

Family Suite, Ensuite

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

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

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

Twin Room, Ensuite

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

About the neighborhood

Woodstock

Located within a 5-minute walk of Oxfordshire Museum, The Punch Bowl is within a 15-minute stroll of Blenheim Palace. This 10-room, 3-star inn has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Oxford - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Bicester Village - 18 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Silverstone Circuit - 37 min drive - 31.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Hand & Shears - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beefeater Oxford Kidlington - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sturdy's Castle - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Punch Bowl

Guests staying at The Punch Bowl enjoy free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. You can put free parking to good use if you drive.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15.0 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.0 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The inn can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near The Punch Bowl?

This inn is located in Woodstock, just steps from Oxfordshire Museum. You'll also find Blenheim Palace and Oxford Bus Museum within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Punch Bowl?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does The Punch Bowl have a casino?

No, The Punch Bowl doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Punch Bowl?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What do couples enjoy most about The Punch Bowl?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include premium bedding and free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at The Punch Bowl?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Punch Bowl feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Punch Bowl serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Punch Bowl allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Punch Bowl for a fee of GBP 15.0 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at The Punch Bowl?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Punch Bowl?

The closest major airport to The Punch Bowl is Oxford (OXF), which is 2.5 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Punch Bowl?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Punch Bowl.

The Punch Bowl Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 320 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room 4 was fine, but extraction from kitchen made it sound like flying in a jumbo jet, did switch off about 10pm so not the end of the world, and they offer ear plugs if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our first night there so much we went back for another stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dasso

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Muffy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. Wish we had stayed for two nights. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The family suite was a great option for us and is great for families. Bathroom (with a shower) in the middle with two bedrooms either side. One as a twin and one as a double. Everything was clean. Comms were clear re parking (getting the pass from reception) and we parked up easily. Check-in was simple and lady was very friendly. Staff in the morning were very welcoming at breakfast were very attentive and the breakfast was great. Walking distance to Blenheim palace so really convenient. Woodstock also lots of options to eat also had a lovely meal at the punch bowl.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Just the ticket!

Just the ticket
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Way too noisy unfortunately. I was unlucky to get a room at the front which is on the main road and so traffic noise was awful. Thank goodness for noise cancellation iPods. Apart from that the room was spacious and clean with excellent amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Excellent stay

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024