Places to stay near Blenheim so you don’t miss any of the eventing Europeans’ action

Hotels near Blenheim Palace Horse Trials
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Blenheim Horse Trials is going to be hosting the 2025 Agria FEI European Eventing Championships (8-12 September) so we’ve updated our list of hotels near Blenheim Palace, including nearby guesthouses and B&Bs at a range of price points, to help anyone who is planning to attend. The event will also be hosting its regular CCI4*-S for eight- and nine-year-old horses, so there will be plenty of action for eventing fans to enjoy.

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 we recommend you don’t hang around.

Sturdys Castle Country Inn, KidlingtonDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

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.

Holiday Inn, OxfordDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

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.

Travelodge Oxford PeartreeDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

Travelodge Oxford Peartree
Distance to Blenheim: 4.9 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 4/5
This is a great budget-friendly option and only a short drive from the venue.

Leonardo Royal Hotel, OxfordDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

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.

Premier Inn Oxford BotleyDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

Premier Inn Oxford Botley
Distance to Blenheim: 8.9 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 4/5
This is likely to be the cheapest option available to you.

Premier Inn Oxford City Centre (Westgate)Distance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

Premier Inn Oxford City Centre (Westgate)
Distance to Blenheim: 10.1 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 4/5
This is a great budget option if you want to explore the city in the evening.

The Punchbowl Inn, WoodstockDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

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.

The Feathers, WoodstockDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

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.

The Kings Arms, Woodstock

The Kings Arms, Woodstock

Distance to Blenheim: <1 mile | Trip Advisor rating: 4.5/5
This highly rated hotel in Woodstock has a restaurant and bar.

The Woodstock Arms, WoodstockDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

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.

The Blenheim Buttery, WoodstockDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

The Blenheim Buttery, Woodstock
Distance to Blenheim: <1 mile | Trip Advisor rating: 4.5/5 |
This 4-star inn has a courtyard garden and traditional tea room with seasonal food.

Dove House Cottages, CassingtonDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

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 accommodation.

Marlborough House Hotel, OxfordDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

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.

The Holt Hotel, Steeple AstonDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

The Holt Hotel, Steeple Aston
Distance to Blenheim: 6 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 4.5/5
The Holt Hotel offers individually styled rooms, a restaurant, bar and free parking.

Remont Oxford Hotel, OxfordDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

Remont Oxford Hotel, Oxford
Distance to Blenheim: 6.1 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 4.5/5
The hotel offers a buffet breakfast and there are a number of restaurants within 10 mins walk.

The Crown Inn, WoodstockDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

The Crown Inn, Woodstock
Distance to Blenheim: <1 mile | Trip Advisor rating: 4.5/5
This hotel has a restaurant, bar and terrace, and is very close to Blenheim Palace.

Marlborough Arms, WoodstockDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

Marlborough Arms, Woodstock
Distance to Blenheim: <1 mile | Trip Advisor rating: 4.5/5
This 15th-century former coaching inn offers bed and breakfast accommodation.

Macdonald Bear Hotel, WoodstockDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

Macdonald Bear Hotel, Woodstock
Distance to Blenheim: <1 mile | Trip Advisor rating: 4.5/5
With bare stone walls, open fires and exposed beams, this hotel is full of atmosphere.

Duke of Malborough, WootonDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

Duke of Malborough, Wooton
Distance to Blenheim: 2.1 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 4.5/5
Just outside Woodstock, this hotel has a bar and restaurant.

Bicester Hotel, Golf Club &amp; Spa, ChestertonDistance to Blenheim:Trip Advisor rating:

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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