• Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
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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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand

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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Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.9
Low score for Woodstock
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super staff. Nothing too much trouble. Lovely area.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was good parking good and free. Food was ok small menue.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was beautiful, clean and the bed very comfortable. The staff were amazing and went above and beyond, to make our stay more memorable.

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

Facilities of Macdonald Bear Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £5 per day.
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Pet bowls
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Macdonald Bear Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    £0 per child, per night

    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.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Macdonald Bear Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    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.

    FAQs about Macdonald Bear Hotel

    • Check-in at Macdonald Bear Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Macdonald Bear Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Macdonald Bear Hotel has 1 restaurant:

        • Restaurant #1

      • Guests staying at Macdonald Bear Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Vegetarian
        • Gluten-free
        • Buffet
        • À la carte

      • Room options at Macdonald Bear Hotel include:

        • Double
        • Suite

      • The prices at Macdonald Bear Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Macdonald Bear Hotel is 200 yards from the centre of Woodstock. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.