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Macdonald Bear Hotel

Macdonald Bear Hotel

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7.7/10 on 1696 reviews

 

Golf, Restaurant, 54 rooms - Historical building - score: 7.7, from 1696 review/s

 

 

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.

  • Published Tuesday, 9 April, 2013
  • Modified Thursday, 14 November, 2024

Facilities & Features Macdonald Bear Hotel

  • General:
  • Designated smoking area,
  • Facilities for disabled guests,
  • Family rooms,
  • Heating,
  • Non-smoking rooms,
  • Packed lunches,
  • Pet bowls,
  • Shared lounge/TV area,
  • Smoke-free property
  • Bathroom:
  • Bathtub,
  • Hairdryer
  • Food & Drink:
  • Bar,
  • Breakfast in the room,
  • Fruit,
  • Kids' meals,
  • Restaurant,
  • Snack bar,
  • Special diet meals (on request),
  • Tea/Coffee maker,
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Internet:
  • Internet,
  • Wireless internet
  • Outdoors:
  • Outdoor furniture,
  • Terrace
  • Living Area:
  • Desk
  • Parking:
  • Parking
  • Reception services:
  • 24-hour front desk,
  • Baggage storage,
  • Express check-in/out,
  • Invoice provided
  • Entertainment and family services:
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Cleaning services:
  • Daily housekeeping,
  • Laundry
  • Business facilities:
  • Fax/Photocopying,
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Safety & security:
  • 24-hour security,
  • CCTV in common areas,
  • CCTV outside property,
  • Fire extinguishers,
  • Key card access,
  • Safe,
  • Security alarm,
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety features:
  • First aid kits available,
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas,
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed,
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Physical distancing:
  • Cashless payment available,
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cleanliness & disinfecting:
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays,
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning,
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay,
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines,
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies,
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Food & drink safety:
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized,
  • Delivered food covered securely,
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation,
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

 

This room features a seating area and complimentary still and sparkling water from our nearby water fountains.


This double room features a tea/coffee maker. Complimentary still and sparkling water from our nearby water fountains.


Guests will find either a four-poster bed or a canopy bed in the room, and period features throughout.

The private bathrooms contain Arran Aromatic toiletries.

Additional amenities include a seating area and complimentary still and sparkling water from our nearby water fountains.


Some suites feature four-poster beds. Each suite contains additional living space with a separate living room and seating area.

Additional amenities include magazines and flowers, complimentary still and sparkling water from our nearby water fountains.


Terms and conditions of booking Macdonald Bear Hotel

Check In / Check Out

  • Check-in from 15:00
  • Check-in from 00:00 to 11:00

Transfers to / from Airport

The private transfer service is available for a fee, to / from the nearest airport, for reservations or informations please send an email after the booking confirmation clicking here.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.
Charges may apply.

Parking

Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 5 per day.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra beds

Children of all ages are allowed.
1 child (up to and including 2 years old) stays for £0 per child per night when using available cribs.
Up to 3 children (up to and including 12 years old) stay for £0 per child per night when using existing beds.
You haven't added any extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs is 1.
The maximum number of guests is 4.

Conditions and cancellation policy

Please select the arrival and departure date

 

Overall Impression 7.7

All published reviews have been personally written by the clients of icastelli.net after their hotel stay!

Score breakdown

Comfort 7.7 / 10

70% Complete

Courtesy 7.7 / 10

70% Complete

Leisure 7.7 / 10

70% Complete

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