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19 Market Street | Oxon, OX20 1SU, England
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The Kings Arms Hotel and Restaurant
Ranked #2 of 6 hotels in Woodstock
4.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
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London
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Nice Place to Stay with Great Food”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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Stayed here on a Winter Break Special with dinner, bed and breakfast included, which worked out to be very good value. Thoroughly nice staff who were always cheery and happy to help - they really did help make it a nice stay. Lovely food served in the restaurant, and very large portions. Great pub area as well, with a real buzz on the Friday night and a mostly 30/40+ age group clientelle when we were there. Good breakfasts and locals pop in for breakfast in the bar as well. Although our room was very nice, I wouldn't have been happy paying £150 a night b&b as although described as a "hotel", it is a pub and restaurant with rooms, alebit very nice; there is not a lounge area. Having said that, I suspect this is the going rate for the area, being so close to Blenheim. We enjoyed our stay and if we are back in the area, would definitely stay again on a weekend package rate.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Champagne night great, but poor food, disappointing.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012 via mobile

Expected a much higher standard. Lamb chops well cooked, but mash was lumpy and cold. Horrible.Two braised leeks thrown on side of plate, cold and stringy. Lamb shank hadn't seen a marinade at all, pale and very unexciting. Chocolate dessert a much better production. Half price champagne night excellent- good atmosphere and fun. Well done for that as this saved the night. Wouldn't eat here again but would come again for the champagne promotion. Did not stay so cannot rate room, but cannot leave it blank so have put an average.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Dublin
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great choice of Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

My sister and I stayed at this excellent small hotel, on recommendation from a friend, for three nights this week. We cannot overstate the welcome we received, the excellent bedrooms, wonderful breakfasts and proximity to the Cotswolds, Oxford etc. We enjoyed every moment of our stay and will certainly return again. Tremendous value for money.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“A perfect country hotel in a quintessential English village”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

The staff is excellent, restaurant incredible, rooms wonderful. Cozy, but big enough if you aren't into the whole B&B thing.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Excellent Dinner”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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Stayed at The Bear and decided to eat here for our Saturday evening. Booked on the day.

Couldn't really fault it, the service was friendly and there was a lively local bar with it's own entrance that added good atmosphere but was naturally separated from the diners. The place was packed, which is sometimes a foretaste of slow service but it was all just the right pace and the staff were fun and friendly. (Noticed that the much more expensive Feathers Hotel opposite was practically empty).

The food is delicious, big emphasis on sourcing and flavour and portions are generous - don't eat lunch beforehand.

The hotel looked good, but I'm glad we didn't stay here, it would be noisy above that bar if you wanted an early night - and it's right on the busy main road.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • The Kings Arms Hotel
Address: 19 Market Street | Oxon, OX20 1SU, England
Price range (per night):* INR6,966 - 13,097

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