The Marlborough Arms
Coaching inn near Blenheim Palace
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Why We Love This Deal
On the outskirts of the Cotswolds, the Marlborough Arms is a short walk from Blenheim Palace. An overnight stay at this 15th-century former coaching inn is £99, including a sparkling cream tea. Travelzoo members save at least 51% on the cheapest flexible rates we found in the market.
What's Included
Valid Sunday–Thursday 6 January–31 March, 2026. Fridays and Saturdays are an extra £25 per night, payable direct to the hotel
Overnight accommodation in a Deluxe Double room, with full English breakfast, for two
Cream tea each (worth £10.95 per person) with a complimentary glass of prosecco on arrival (once per stay)
Bicester Village VIP pass, providing 10% off in participating stores
It's £189 for a 2-night stay
Upgrade to a Superior Deluxe room for an extra £25 per night, payable direct to the hotel
"Lovely old coaching inn in the centre of Woodstock. Wonderful situation for visiting Blenheim Palace and the surrounding Cotswolds villages and towns."
The Marlborough Arms is a 5-minute walk from the gates of Blenheim Palace. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
Travelzoo members who have stayed here give it a 100% approval rating. Notably for its "large, well equipped" rooms, "attentive" staff, and "excellent" breakfast.
Woodstock is a picturesque and historic market town with royal connections. It is home to old pubs, antique stores, and handsome honey-stone houses.
Bicester Village shopping outlet is a 20-minute drive away, with over 160 fashion and lifestyle boutiques. This offer includes a VIP discount card that saves 10% on purchases in participating stores.
Oxford is approximately 30 minutes' drive away. You can also hop on a bus from outside the hotel.
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How to Book: Purchase a voucher from Travelzoo then call 01993 811 227 (phone bookings unavailable 23 December, 2025–5 January, 2026) or email bookings@themarlborougharms.co.uk to make a reservation for your desired travel dates. Reservations are subject to availability and early booking is encouraged. If you have a set date in mind, we recommend calling the hotel first to check availability.
Voucher Cancellation & Refund Policy: Within 14 days of purchase, Travelzoo will give you a full refund if you change your mind or can't find dates that suit you. Vouchers can be refunded online by going to "My Account". After 14 days, your voucher is non-refundable. If advanced reservations are required, changes and cancellations are subject to the merchant’s cancellation or rescheduling policy, and may result in a fee or voucher forfeiture. You must cancel your reservation directly with the merchant prior to refunding your voucher.
Hotel Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy: Once you've booked your dates, this offer is non-refundable. If you wish to amend your booking to dates outside of the offer's validity period, supplements may apply, payable direct to the hotel. If you cancel or change your booking in violation of the hotel's cancellation policy, you may be subject to additional fees or voucher forfeiture.
Menu items are subject to change. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value or cash back. The regular value stated is based on the maximum combined cost of the items included in this experience at the time of publication (31 October, 2025). The photos are for illustration purposes only. If you experience any difficulties booking, please contact our Customer Service team for assistance before the voucher expiration date.
Lovely old coaching inn in the centre of Woodstock. Wonderful situation for visiting Blenheim Palace and the surrounding Cotswolds villages and towns.
Other Comments
Dog friendly at an additional cost, good to have our dog stay with us. Free car parking is a bonus too and a very good breakfast.
Fiona01 Apr, 2025Ascot, UK
Enjoyed Most
Super hotel & very friendly staff, nothing was too much trouble, we were very happy with the service & check in was easy.
Our rooms were very grand & beds were very comfortable & clean.
Breakfast was one of the best we’d had, again the staff were so nice & very efficient & looked after us well!
Very close to Blenheim Palace & great choice of pubs on doorstep.
Free parking in hotel too, not often you get that!
Would definitely recommend this hotel!
Sue29 Mar, 2025Southampton, UK
Enjoyed Most
Location good, very central. Bedroom and bathroom comfortable and spotless. Plenty of choice for breakfast and all hot food cooked to order and tasty. All ingredients of very good quality. Staff lovely, all friendly and helpful. Hotel nicely decorated and clean. Also parking available.
Other Comments
Bus stop to Oxford right outside hotel, which is very handy.
Mrs Tina Cullen28 Mar, 2025Bristol, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fantastic location with free parking-breakfast was fab and the staff very friendly-hope to go back to
Mrs28 Mar, 2025Maidstone, UK
Enjoyed Most
Everything was excellent. Our room was clean and spacious, the staff were so helpful and friendly and the breakfast was sublime! To Cap it all, the bus goes to Oxford from right outside the door.
Amanda27 Mar, 2025Martock, UK
Enjoyed Most
Enjoyed every minute. Very nice, pleasant staff. Ideal location.
Other Comments
We thoroughly recommend The Marlborough Arms. Woodstock lovely village.
Trevor26 Mar, 2025Cheshire, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent location for Blenheim visit. Excellent room, exceptionally clean. Friendly, helpful staff and good breakfast.
Suzanne25 Mar, 2025
Other Comments
Fantastic staff , very kind and friendly
elizabeth23 Mar, 2025Yeovil, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely old coaching house. Well cared for.
Other Comments
Very friendly and helpful staff. Delicious breakfasts.
Karen21 Mar, 2025Peterborough, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely hotel, the staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfast was great, we will definitely go back.
Alan19 Mar, 2025Hornchurch, UK
Enjoyed Most
WE had a lovely time here and the staff were very friendly and welcoming
Yvonne15 Mar, 2025Basingstoke, UK
Enjoyed Most
A welcoming place with friendly well trained staff. The inn is immaculate with a very attractive decor and bedrooms are well equipped with good quality furnishings. The breakfasts are superb with a wide choice and are freshly cooked.
Other Comments
A delightful visit with the emphasis on ensuring guests are well looked after.
Christine14 Mar, 2025Bristol, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff all great breakfast great
Howard john11 Mar, 2025Manchester, UK
Enjoyed Most
Super friendly staff. Spotlessly clean room. Excellent breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Other Comments
Excellent location. Building has a lot of character. Very cosy.
Valerie10 Mar, 2025Sandy, UK
Enjoyed Most
Overnight stay. Lovely, large room at front of hotel on the main road but double glazing stopped any traffic noise. Good location for Blenheim Palace and Woodstock town. Excellent and attentive staff. Only down side was prices of drinks in the bar, which is only open until 10 (like the front door) every night.
Steven10 Mar, 2025Barking, UK
Enjoyed Most
Warm, cosy, lovely lit wood burner. Warm scones for the cream tea. Excellent choice ar breakfast incl sourdough toast and homemade jam and marmalade. Bedroom so clean, bed heavenly comfy. Staff friendly and helpful. Owner is lovely chap.
Other Comments
We will revisit. Travelzoo introduced us, we will choose to book again.
sally10 Mar, 2025Driffield, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great location. Very friendly staff. Great breakfasts.
Will definitely be back again.
Elaine06 Mar, 2025Birmingham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Every member of staff at The Marlborough Arms went out of their way to make our stay as comfortable as possible.
They provided information to help us to achieve the best visit to Blenheim and Oxford.
Other Comments
Cream tea was a real treat.
Breakfast, so much choice and cooked to order.
Sitting by the log fire in the lounge, was a lovely way to end the evening.
Recommendation to eat at Brotherton's was good, especially with a discount for staying at The Marlborough.
Thank you.
Looking forward to our next visit.
Hughes04 Mar, 2025Droitwich, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent service and amenities at the Marlborough Arms. Location , ambience and especially the friendliness off all staff I would highly recommend staying. The breakfast is also very very good .
Other Comments
Would definitely stay here again when visiting Blenheim Palace , the staff are amazing and the facilities of high standard
Margaret21 Feb, 2025Halifax, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fabulous. Possibly the best travelzoo experience yet.
Wonderful old Inn.
Beautiful suite of rooms. Cream tea and Prosecco just the ticket. Marvellous breakfast. Easy parking.
Andrew21 Feb, 2025Aylesbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
Friendly staff, attentive service, immaculate hotel, right center of Woodstock. Private car park behind the hotel is a bonus.
Xiao20 Feb, 2025Bicester, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very friendly staffs, very comfortable bedrooms, cosy fire in the lounge and amazing breakfast in a very warm and welcoming breakfast room.
Nhuc18 Feb, 2025London , UK
Enjoyed Most
Very pleasant and welcoming
Other Comments
Really lovely team who made us feel very welcome and looked after us very well
Emma17 Feb, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Wonderful experience and very enjoyable.
Pip15 Feb, 2025Shrewsbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
We were greeted by a friendly lady (Alina) who was very happy to explain everything to us.
We were given the studio room as I had requested ground floor with axseparate shower due to my disability. It was of the
highest standard with everything provided for our comfort. All the staff were lovely and the breakfasts excellent.
Jan14 Feb, 2025EVESHAM, UK
Enjoyed Most
A very atmospheric hotel in the center of Woodstock, perfect for visitors to Blenheim. Friendly staff, great breakfast and decent bedrooms.
Other Comments
Squeaky floorboards above Room 2 was a bit annoying! Very good restaurants in walking distance of hotel.
Jane12 Feb, 2025Taunton, UK
Enjoyed Most
When we arrived we were welcomed by the hosts. They were very welcoming and friendly. The room was larger than we anticipated so that was a bonus! The bar had a nice atmosphere and the wood-burning stove was a pleasure.to sit by on a cold day! Breakfast was good - this consisted of a buffet and cooked breakfasts to order. The offer included a glass of Prosecco and a cream tea - the scones were delicious! The village/town of Woodstick is very cute, it has beautiful buildings and it's so quiet compared to where I live. There are also some ducks that seem to hang around (I couldn't see any water nearby), they're really cute and don't seem to be nervous of people (so sweet!). There's a great dress shop (Loft) that sells lovely clothes and beautiful bags - I bought two!
Other Comments
I would definitely be happy to return.
Patricia11 Feb, 2025Rickmansworth, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent hotel, well located for restaurants within easy walking distance. Staff professional and magnificent. Recommended. We will return
a p06 Feb, 2025Bexleyheath, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely stay; traditional, comfortable hotel and room, super clean, friendly professinal team, great breakfast and private parking in a lovely small town.
c m05 Feb, 2025Hertford, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had a really lovely time at the hotel! The staff are super friendly and breakfast is delicious with plenty of choice. The cream tea was freshly baked and we enjoyed by the fire in the lounge area. Our room was lovely and very traditional. Would love to go back.
Emily03 Feb, 2025Orpington, UK
Travelzoo Deal Expert
Enjoyed Most
Warm, comfortable and friendly
Mrs Jennifer S01 Feb, 2025Royal Wootton Bassett, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very friendly hotel. Lovely room and great breakfast!
Susan29 Jan, 2025Stockbridge, UK
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful hotel, exceptional service, great breakfast
Eucharia27 Jan, 2025Cheadle, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, hotel had warm atmosphere and was in a great location.
Claire27 Jan, 2025Wokingham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Friendly staff,breakfast good,rooms clean.
ALAN22 Jan, 2025Cleckheatoncleckheaton, UK
Enjoyed Most
A really lovely hotel. The staff have all been so friendly and welcoming, a pleasure to talk to. The lounge area is very cosy with the log burner and comfy chairs. Breakfast choices are amazing, with superb homemade jams, and quality ingredients. The bus stop outside the door takes you directly to Oxford, so no need to use the car and there is a great range of local eateries within walking distance. We’d definitely recommend this hotel and will return.
Lesley22 Jan, 2025Eastleigh, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent staff, very efficient and welcoming. Would definitely go back.
Jacky21 Jan, 2025King's Lynn, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely staff, very friendly
Other Comments
Very good breakfast
Joanne21 Jan, 2025Wolverhampton, UK
Enjoyed Most
Friendly and helpful staff, very convenient location and lovely rooms. Comprehensive breakfast with a good choice. We had upgraded to a super king room which was large with an ensuite containing a bath and separate shower. The bed was very comfortable and the room was nice and quiet.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Marlborough Arms
Ian21 Jan, 2025Leigh-on-Sea, UK
Enjoyed Most
The staff are lovely. The breakfast is really nice, freshly cooked to order. Location is great with plenty of places to eat, have coffee etc. You can walk to Blenheim around the lake which is beautiful.
Other Comments
Our room was a bit tired and had a very tiny bathroom. However we would stay there again because of the staff and the breakfast.
Donna21 Jan, 2025Lindfield, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very friendly staff both on reception and the breakfast staff. Clean and well appointed room. Parking a definite bonus.
Caroline17 Jan, 2025Bradford, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had a very warm welcome- staff were all lovely & the breakfast very good
Other Comments
Cosy area near the fire was a bonus
Margaret15 Jan, 2025Royston, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great location, great hotel with wonderful staff. Can’t recommend this place highly enough.
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