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About this property
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 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Caron
United Kingdom
“The hotel is well maintained and I really liked the decor. There were lots of lovely seating areas around the hotel as well as a very pleasant enclosed patio with tables and chairs.” - Jeanne
United States
“This is an inn from the 1400s, thoroughly modernized, of course and added on to. So it had atmosphere, a painting in the lobby of the inn long ago. The breakfast was very good with a wide variety, from full English, to coco pops, fruit, coffee...” - William
United States
“The restaurant was very nice and the breakfast was good, the atmosphere of this 1476 Hotel . Wonderfulm Enjoyed the fact that the station in RAF Upper Heyford US Air Forceat in the '80s I went and visited and remember the wonderful time I had here.” - Martyn
United Kingdom
“Decent room, great staff, very helpful, nice gardens, good food” - Charles
Malta
“Breakfast was good, though missing fresh vegetables. Dinner was very good” - Syed
United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast ! Great room service and very friendly staff.” - Owen
United Kingdom
“Very friendly staff. Lovely hotel with stunning well kept gardens! Lovely building with a lot of interesting history. Great value for money. Would happily stay again. Highly recommend 👍” - Helen
Canada
“Great location for exploring Oxfordshire/The Cotswolds. Friendly staff. Updated room (Superior Double). Great breakfast selection.” - Bicknell
United Kingdom
“Staff were good, the room was clean and relatively spacious. Bathroom was lovely and the bed was comfy” - Hyde
United States
“The hotel is on a major road,so easy to get to other places. Weather wasn't good but if it had been the gardens are nicely kept. Plus you can sit outside to eat/drink. There is a bar and restaurant. The receptionist who greeted us was very helpful...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Du Valls Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Highwayman's Bar
- CuisineBritish • European
- Open forLunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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.





The fine print
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.