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Macdonald Bear Hotel
Park St (Woodstock) OX20 1SZ

In picturesque Woodstock, just 20 minutes’ drive from Oxford centre, Macdonald Bear Hotel offers free parking and a restaurant. Set in a 13th-century inn, the rooms have period features. The traditional bedrooms at The Bear Hotel have been home to royals and film stars, including Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. All rooms have en suite bathrooms, satellite TVs, mini bars and bathrobes. All have antique furniture, and WiFi is accessible throughout. With bare stone walls, open fires and exposed beams, the atmospheric restaurant at Macdonald Bear serves an innovative British menu using fresh, seasonal produce. The bar offers fine wines, malt whiskies and real ales, and serves light lunches and snacks. Just a mile from Blenheim Palace, Bear Hotel Macdonald is surrounded by Oxfordshire’s beautiful countryside. Kirtlington Golf Club is a 10-minute drive away and The Wychwood Project is just 5 minutes’ drive away.

Score from 891 reviews
Exceptional

8.5/10

Rooms: 54

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Address: Park St, Woodstock OX20 1SZ map

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What people say

Very nice staff, very helpfull and enthusiastic. The evening room bed turn down service, especially topping up tea and coffee which we had used was a very nice touch. Great surroundings, wonderfull village, very helpfull staff and a great bedroom.The hotel was wonderful. It had so much chracter, and the staff very friendly and helpful. We loved the location. Our room was very small, but nicely decorated.
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Macdonald Bear Hotel Room information

Room Type	Max	from
Deluxe Double Room [Room Information]	2	from GBP 134.00	Search
Spacious room enjoys an en suite bathroom with hairdryer.
Executive Double Room [Room Information]	2	from GBP 121.00	Search
This spacious room boasts original features, along with complimentary mineral water and a seating area with soft chairs. The en suite bathroom benefits from fluffy bathrobes.
Executive Double Room [BI] [Room Information]	2	from GBP 148.00	Search
This spacious room boasts original features, along with complimentary mineral water and a seating area with soft chairs. The en suite bathroom benefits from fluffy bathrobes.
Twin Room [Room Information]	2	from GBP 107.00	Search
Room enjoys an en suite bathroom with hairdryer.
Luxury Four Poster Room [Room Information]	2	from GBP 153.00	Search
Spacious room with period features, a cosy seating area, antique furniture and a four-poster bed. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Trouser Press, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Seating Area, Satellite TV, Radio, Pay TV, Minibar, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, DVD Player, CD Player, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath
Double Room [Room Information]	2	from GBP 99.00	Search
Individually furnished rooms with seating areas, period features and courtyard views. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Seating Area, Satellite TV, Radio, Pay TV, Minibar, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, CD Player, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath

Amenities at Macdonald Bear Hotel

Shops

Souvenirs/Gift Shop

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access

Miscellaneous

VIP Room Facilities, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Non-Smoking Rooms, Luggage Storage, Heating, Bridal Suite, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

General

WiFi everywhere, Pets Allowed, Parking on-site, Parking , Free Parking

Front-desk/reception area services

Tickets to attractions or shows, Safety Deposit Box, Newspapers, Luggage Storage, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Concierge Service, 24-Hour Front Desk

Food & Drink

Room Service, Restaurant (à la carte), Restaurant, Packed Lunches, Breakfast in the Room, Breakfast details, Bar

Common areas

Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Communal lounge/TV room

Cleaning services

Shoe Shine, Laundry, Dry Cleaning

Business facilities

Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Fax/Photocopying

Activities

Hiking, Golf Course (within 3 km)

Food & Drink

The main restaurant of The Bear is situated in the heart of the main building. Having received 2 AA Rosettes the restaurant team provide an excellent, professional yet friendly service.

The Bar and Lounge are open 7 days a week, serving a vast range of light meals, refreshments and full afternoon tea.

Hotel information details

The Bear Hotel, traditionally a 13th Century Inn is situated in the heart of Woodstock, gateway to the Cotswold.

The Bear Hotel accommodates 54 traditionally decorated and well appointed bedrooms all of which are en suite are decorated with well-chosen rich fabrics and antique furniture.

The Bear has a Lounge perfect for Afternoon - Teas, a popular bar and a 2 AA Rosette Restaurant seating up to 97 people.

The Bear Hotel has a state of the art Conference Suite which is in the Old Glove Factory adjacent to the main building, with conference rooms seating 6 to 24 The Bear is an ideal location to hold; conferences, meetings and private events.

Important information to guests

Note regarding advance purchase: The credit/debit card used to book the Advance Purchase rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required. Please note, some of the rooms and facilities at the property are accessed via uneven steps, which may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility.

Room information details

The Bear Hotel's rooms are each individually styled, combining original 13th-century features with modern luxury and some have views over historical Woodstock.

Travelling information

From London and the South-East Take the m40 towards Birmingham and the Midlands. Leave at Junction 8 and follow the a40 to Oxford North. Follow ring road sign-posted to Woodstock. Take the a44 sign-posted to Evesham and Woodstock. After entering Woodstock and passing the gates of Blenheim Palace on your left, take the second turning on the left towards the town centre. The hotel is on the left-hand side, opposite the Town Hall. From the Midlands and the North Take the M40 towards London and exit at Junction 9. Follow the A34 South towards Oxford and take the exit sign-posted for Oxford and Blenheim Palace (Peartree Interchange). Take the A44 sign-posted to Evesham and Woodstock. After entering Woodstock and passing the gates of Blenheim Palace on your left, take the second turning on the left towards the town centre. The hotel is on the left-hand side, opposite the Town Hall.

Macdonald Bear Hotel Policies

Check-in

15:00 -

Check-out

- 11:00

Accepted CreditCards at Hotel

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, Maestro, Maestro (Switch)

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.
All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
One further child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot.
One further older child or adult is charged GBP 15 per night and person in an extra bed.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.