Macdonald Bear Hotel - Woodstock
51.8474, -1.3566Overview
13th-century coaching inn in Woodstock, minutes from Blenheim Palace
Amenities & Services
Macdonald Bear Hotel Woodstock has a courtyard with open-air dining and a shared lounge with TV area. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for business guests, along with daily housekeeping and laundry services. The hotel provides board games, a snack bar, and packed lunches for guests on the go.
Rooms & Suites
The Bear Woodstock offers individually styled rooms with antique furniture and en suite bathrooms. Rooms have satellite TVs, mini bars, and tea/coffee makers. Some rooms have historical connections to royals and film stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
Location & Surroundings
The Bear Hotel Woodstock is located in Woodstock, a 20-minute drive from Oxford centre. Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is just 2 km away. The Wychwood Project and Kirtlington Golf Club are within a 10-minute drive.
Dining & Bar
The Macdonald Bear Hotel has a restaurant with bare stone walls and open fires, serving innovative British cuisine using fresh seasonal produce. The bar offers fine wines, malt whiskies, and real ales, with light lunches and snacks available. Breakfast includes dietary accommodations, and guests can order breakfast in the room.
Pet-Friendly & Family Amenities
The Bear hotel is pet-friendly with pet bowls provided and nearby walking opportunities. Family rooms are available, and kids' meals are offered on the menu. A 24-hour front desk and express check-in/check-out services are offered, along with luggage storage.
- Location: 2 km from Blenheim Palace, 20 min from Oxford centre
- Rooms: Individually styled with antique furniture, some hosted royals and film stars
- Dining: Innovative British cuisine with fresh seasonal produce, bar with malt whiskies and real ales
- History: 13th-century coaching inn featured in reviews for historical character and ghost stories
- Pet-Friendly: Pet bowls provided, nearby walking opportunities, family rooms and kids' meals
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 Double bed
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Bathtub
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 Double bed1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Bathtub
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site car park
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Leisure/ TV room
Express check-in/ -out
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Separate tub and shower
Essential information about Macdonald Bear Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 108 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 300 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 71.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Gloucestershire, GLO |
Location
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