On the edge of the Cotswolds, only 15 minutes’ drive from Bicester Designer Shopping Village and 30 minutes’ drive from Oxford center, The Holt Hotel offers individually styled rooms, an award-winning restaurant, a bar and free parking. The hotel is located close to the M40 and can be reached in 10 minutes from London Oxford Airport and within 1 hour from Heathrow and Birmingham airports. Frequent rail services run from Oxford to Heyford rail station, which is 1 mile from the hotel. The traditional bedrooms have private bathrooms, TV, and free tea and coffee. Guests can enjoy a set menu at Du Vall’s restaurant using fresh, seasonal produce or enjoy our bar menu at the Highwayman’s Restaurant & Bar, which stocks a range of lagers, ales and wines. As well as the nearby Bicester Designer Shopping Village, the hotel is conveniently located to several other attractions, including Blenheim Palace, which is 10 minutes' drive away, and starting points for walks through the Cotswolds can be reached in 15 minutes and Silverstone racing circuit can be reached in 30 minutes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
or
4 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.7
High score for Steeple Aston
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Roxanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful building, amazing food and staff that can't do enough for you. A fantastic night away.
  • G
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, lovely size of room and good breakfast
  • Sleeping
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely big room with nice decor and great bathroom. Quiet and comfortable. Good location.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Du Valls Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Highwayman's Bar
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Holt Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
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
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • Bulgarian
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

The Holt Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If guests plan to arrive early or check-out late, The Holt Hotel request that they are notified in advance. This is a subject to availability and charges may apply.

Please be aware The Holt Hotel does not accept checks.

Please note that Du Vall's Restaurant is closed on Sunday nights.

Any dinner-inclusive offers relate to breakfast in the morning and a 3-course meal:

Sunday - Thursday: Highwayman’s Restaurant & Bar

Friday - Saturday: Du Vall's Restaurant.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Pets can be accommodated at £15 per pet, per night in bedrooms and restricted areas. Please note that pets are not allowed in public areas.

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

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

FAQs about The Holt Hotel

  • The prices at The Holt Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, The Holt Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at The Holt Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • The Holt Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Highwayman's Bar
    • Du Valls Restaurant

  • Room options at The Holt Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Single

  • The Holt Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Check-in at The Holt Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Holt Hotel is 0.8 miles from the center of Steeple Aston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.