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.
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.
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 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, 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 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: 10.1 miles | Trip Advisor rating: 4/5
This is a great budget option if you want to explore the city in the evening.
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.
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.
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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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.
Luxury hotels near Blenheim
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, 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, 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, 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 & 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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