Blenheim Horse Trials is one of the biggest events in the eventing calendar so we’ve put together a list of hotels near Blenheim Palace, including nearby guesthouses and B&Bs at a range of price points to help you make the most of your visit. It’s been confirmed that the four-star event will take place with new organisers on 14–17 September this year.
We’ve listed a great selection of accommodation and hotels near Blenheim Palace below in order of distance from the venue (OX20 1UL). Many of these options are likely to get booked up well in advance, so don’t hang around.
Budget hotels near Blenheim Palace
Sturdys Castle Country Inn, Kidlington
Distance to Blenheim: 2.2 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 4/5 |
This 400-year-old coaching inn has a bar and restaurant.
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Rokna B&B, Kidlington
Distance to Blenheim: 2.4 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 3/5 |
Some units in this B&B also have a kitchen with an oven, dishwasher and stovetop.
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Holiday Inn, Oxford
Distance to Blenheim: 4.8 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 4/5 |
This is a great budget-friendly option and only a short drive from the venue.
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Travelodge Oxford Peartree
Distance to Blenheim: 4.9 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 3½/5 |
This will likely be your cheapest option and it’s not too far away either.
Leonardo Royal Hotel, Oxford
Distance to Blenheim: 5.5 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 4/5 |
Formerly Jurys Inn, his hotel has a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse on site.
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Premier Inn Oxford Botley
Distance to Blenheim: 8.9 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 3/5 |
This is likely to be the cheapest option available to you.
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Premier Inn Oxford City Centre (Westgate)
Distance to Blenheim: 10.1 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 3½/5 |
This is a great budget option if you want to explore the city in the evening.
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Mid-range hotels near Blenheim
The Punchbowl Inn, Woodstock
Distance to Blenheim: <1 mile | Trip Advisor rating: 4/5 |
This inn has a restaurant, a sun terrace and even offers electric car charging points.
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The Feathers, Woodstock
Distance to Blenheim: <1 mile | Trip Advisor rating: 4/5 |
Originally seven separate houses, the hotel boasts character and charm with antiques and log fires.
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The Kings Arms, Woodstock
Distance to Blenheim: <1 mile | Trip Advisor rating: 4½/5 |
This highly rated hotel in Woodstock has a restaurant and bar.
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The Woodstock Arms, Woodstock
Distance to Blenheim: <1 mile | Trip Advisor rating: 4/5 |
This guesthouse offers a restaurant and bar, which will be welcome after a long day.
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The Blenheim Buttery, Woodstock
Distance to Blenheim: <1 mile | Trip Advisor rating: 4½/5 |
This 4-star inn has a courtyard garden and traditional tea room with seasonal food.
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Dove House Cottages, Cassington
Distance to Blenheim: 5 miles | Trip Advisor rating: Not yet rated |
This one-bed holiday let is great if you’re looking for self-catering accomodation.
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Dove House Luxury Barn, Cassington
Distance to Blenheim: 5 miles | Trip Advisor rating: Not yet rated |
This one-bed self-catering holiday let is complete with terrace and garden.
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Marlborough House Hotel, Oxford
Distance to Blenheim: 5.8 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 4/5 |
All rooms in this guesthouse have a kitchenette with a kettle, fridge and microwave.
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The Holt Hotel, Steeple Aston
Distance to Blenheim: 6 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 4½/5 |
The Holt Hotel offers individually styled rooms, a restaurant, bar and free parking.
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Remont Oxford Hotel, Oxford
Distance to Blenheim: 6.1 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 4½/5 |
The hotel offers a buffet breakfast and there are a number of restaurants within 10 mins walk.
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Luxury hotels near Blenheim
The Crown Inn, Woodstock
Distance to Blenheim: <1 mile | Trip Advisor rating: 4½/5 |
This hotel has a restaurant, bar and terrace, and is very close to Blenheim Palace.
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Marlborough Arms, Woodstock
Distance to Blenheim: <1 mile | Trip Advisor rating: 4½/5 |
This 15th-century former coaching inn offers bed and breakfast accommodation.
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Macdonald Bear Hotel, Woodstock
Distance to Blenheim: <1 mile | Trip Advisor rating: 4/5 |
With bare stone walls, open fires and exposed beams, this hotel is full of atmosphere.
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Duke of Malborough, Wooton
Distance to Blenheim: 2.1 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 4½/5 |
Just outside Woodstock, this hotel has a bar and restaurant.
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Bicester Hotel, Golf Club & Spa, Chesterton
Distance to Blenheim: 10.1 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 4/5 |
This hotel offers a health club with gym, tennis courts, indoor pool and spa facilities.
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