The Punchbowl is the ideal place to stay whether for its own interesting history, to see Blenheim Palace, or to visit Churchill’s heritage in the nearby village of Bladon. Oxford City with its colleges, museums and dreaming spires is within easy access by car or the convenient and regular bus service. Woodstock is a town steeped in history and is situated just to the north of Oxford. It began as a coach stop around the Royal hunting lodge, which later became the site of Blenheim Palace, stately home of the Dukes of Marlborough since the early 1700’s.
The bar is decorated and furnished in traditional style. They stock hand pulled ales form Arkell’s in Swindon and also look for the occasional guest ale from nearby Donnington brewery, situated in the heart of the Cotswolds at Stow on the Wold. Also available on the bar is a great range of lagers, ciders and stouts, quality wines and spirits with a good range of gin and quality mixers from Fever Tree. They have a proper coffee machine and use fresh beans for every single cup. Have it your way – Cappuccino, Latte, Americano, Espresso are all available alongside a range of teas and infusions.
The food they serve is based on a classic pub food menu with a broad range of favourites. The chefs source produce from local suppliers, wherever possible. At the core of the menu are timeless classics along with special dishes to complement them, giving a nice balance to the menu and appealing to a broad range of tastes. Sunday Lunch they serve a home cooked roast with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy along with their normal full menu.
The Punchbowl boasts 9 comfortably appointed guest bedrooms. The rooms are full of charm and character, traditionally furnished, and warm and cosy. They are equipped with a flat screen Freeview television, a welcome tray with hot drink facilities and biscuits, a fan, a heater, ironing facilities and complimentary WiFi. The Punchbowl is ideally located for the business centres of Oxford and Witney, for touring the Cotswolds or for the numerous events held annually at Blenheim Palace which is just a stones throw away.
Other Information
Address:
12 Oxford Street,
Woodstock,
Oxfordshire,
England,
OX20 1TR
Number of rooms: 9