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Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Oxfordshire Museum

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 4)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Park Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1SZ

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Oxford - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Bicester Village - 18 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 4 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 67 min drive
  • Witney Hanborough Station - 6 min drive
  • Tackley Station - 10 min drive
  • Comb (Oxon) Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry, Blenheim Palace - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sun - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Killingworth Castle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

At Macdonald Bear Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Blenheim Palace and University of Oxford. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Restaurant, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 54 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests checking in after 11 PM will need to ring the bell for check-in assistance upon arrival.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 5 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • On-site parking is limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1938 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1232
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 90
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (centimetres): 76

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Churchill Lounge – This bar specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 26.00 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 5 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Bear Macdonald
Macdonald Bear
Macdonald Bear Hotel
Macdonald Bear Hotel Woodstock
Macdonald Bear Woodstock
Bear Hotel Uk Woodstock
Bear Hotel Woodstock
Hotel Macdonald Bear
Macdonald Bear Hotel Hotel
Macdonald Bear Hotel Woodstock
Macdonald Bear Hotel Hotel Woodstock

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Bear Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Macdonald Bear Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Macdonald Bear Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Bear Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 5 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Bear Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Macdonald Bear Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Oxfordshire Museum (1-min walk) and Blenheim Palace (12-min walk).
Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Bear Hotel?
Yes, The Restaurant offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Macdonald Bear Hotel like?
Macdonald Bear Hotel is in the heart of Woodstock, a short 12-minute walk from Blenheim Palace.

Macdonald Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Inconsistent service for the money we paid
The stay was expensive for the level of service we got - which varied between one staff member and the next. For example, the first receptionist who greeted us was quite rude and abrupt, and others were friendly and accommodating. In the restaurant, only one staff member seemed to be on top of everything, whilst seemed like they did the role infrequently and didn’t know what was going on!
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Daren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location with parking
Love the hotel and have stayed before, love the rooms, noticed some cleaning issues that we alerted staff whom immediately upgraded us and we was happy Breakfast service, server not very friendly Would have liked some toast with our full English. Overall 8 out of 10 would go back
Sharon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Always enjoyable - just love Woodstock!
Tina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jackie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3 night stay
We had a 3 night stay at the Bear hotel. The hotels location is fantastic...Blenheim palace grounds are less than a 5 minute walk and the hotel also has its own car park. Itis also situated in the town square. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby. We had a delux room (room 11). Although its front door lead onto the main car park and to be honest is not much to look at from the outside once inside it had a fantastic gallery bedroom that overlooked the lounge. It had a very comfy large bed and a separate shower cubice. Breakfast was very tasty and catered for all food groups. The evening menu had an adequate choice of meal. Service was friendly and polite. I think the hotel is really good value for money and would recommend it to anyone going to visit Blenheim.
Jeremy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay at an historic coaching inn
Fantastic stay at this prestigious coaching house hotel. Everything about the stay was fantastic. Room exceptional, friendly staff and good food. As it's an old property parking can be an issue with limited space, however, as in middle of Woodstock, plenty of parking around at a reasonable price
Thomas, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Michelle, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hotel was well located and easy access to local conveniences. Room was clean. Evening meal was very good. Both bar and restaurant staff were very attentive.
Tom, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and lovely hotel
2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great parking option!
Taina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kate, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Matthew, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Matthew, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Richard, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Very disappointed by the restaurant in this hotel. Room prices were heavily overpriced for the weekend we stayed and it wasn’t any where near as good as we’ve experienced before. Very slow sloppy service. Mayonnaise was brought in a plastic sachet you’d expect a service station. Questioning whether we will go back again which is a shame as we’ve been going there for 30 years!
Andrea, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Sadly this hotel is lacking in even the basics of acceptable hospitality, Zero welcome experience, unacceptably hot, grubby and tired looking room, very uncomfortable bed that sagged badly in the middle, water and coffee not replaced when room serviced, noisy tap woke our child up if we used the bathroom, other than one friendly staff member at breakfast each morning the staff seemed as depressed as the hotel decor, Lovely location and could be special but just very poor and unacceptable in todays world and at this price, check out was just as disengaged and disinterested as the check in, this hotel left me glad to be home for a prober bed and proper shower.
Hayden, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

I stayed here as I was working nearby. I checked in late and it was easy to park.
Edward, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding Hotel, I’ve stayed on many occasions and it’s never disappointed me in the slightest. Staff always very accommodating.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location for Blenheim Palace
Fantastic location for Blenheim Palace walking distance. Woodstock is a lovely village so many nice places to eat and drink hotel is right in the heart of everything. Plenty of parking at rear. Nice hotel lots of original features. Staff were polite breakfast was good, beds comfortable and a good shower.
Tabitha, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The hotel is super convenient for Blenheim and the staff are nice. The bar service is rather slow but it was busy. Our main disappointment was the noise, we were in a room overlooking the courtyard and there were people talking in the courtyard from maybe 6am and at 7am a staff member was emptying the bottles from the bar into the recycling bin. A bit of a pain after a long day.
emma jade, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mary, 1-night trip
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