In picturesque Woodstock, just 20 minutes’ drive from Oxford centre, Macdonald Bear Hotel offers 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 . 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location if you are going Blenheim Palace is great, a 5 minute walk and you are at thr entrance of Blenheim Park. Beautiful hotel and rooms
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It’s old historic character.Staff where brilliant couldn’t do enough for you especially Melissa on reception .Dinner was fabulous.location was perfect and free parking.
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hotel was situated just in the right place for Blenheim Palace Christmas Market and events. very pretty hotel in a lovely village, staff were lovely room was lovely spotless clean will miss the comfortable 4 poster bed.
Murray
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Our room the Marlborough suite was wonderful in every way.
Lesley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location excellent Didn't have breakfast too expensive
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room was spacious and comfortable. Hotel is well situated in the middle of Woodstock close to pubs and restaurants. Blenheim Palace is close by as well.
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We loved the old character of the building- lovely ambience, clean and food great
L
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The property is full of character, warm, cosy and very inviting . Great choice at breakfast and delicious too. Cosy bar by roaring open fire to enjoy drinks on a frosty night .
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Its charm and quaintness was just beautiful. Plus - best bacon ever x
Tammy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The rooms were beautiful. There was water, tea, coffee and an Nespresso in both rooms. The bed was comfortable and bathroom was spacious

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid 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.

Pets are welcome for an additional charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night.

Please note that guests on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast package will have a GBP 30 per person allowance to spend on food only.

Any additional supplements should you go over the £30.00 per person dinner allocation, and any drinks are to be paid for separately.

Please note that the hotel doesn't accept any cash payments

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please be aware that a limited parking is available onsite, charged at £5 per day.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.