Hotel
 Macdonald Bear Hotel

Park St, Woodstock, OX20 1SZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1383 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.9
Good
1,383 reviews

Wonderful and friendly breakfast staff serving delicious food and fresh coffee. Delightful girl on reception maze me feel very welcome. Beautiful room in the attic with views of the square and countryside. All staff did a stellar job.

Felicity United Kingdom

Excellent location if your going to Blenheim palace

Daryn United Kingdom

Lovely historical building sympathetically decorated. Loved the courtyard and our bedroom there with parking outside. Breakfast was fantastic and it was great to have table service. Woodstock was a lovely Cotswold town with plenty of little shops, cafes, bars and hotels. Blenheim Palace just a few minutes away.

Valerie United Kingdom

Everything was elegant, cosy and comfortable. Dinner was wonderful.

Bowker Canada

Dinner for the first 3 days was excellent. Service was excellent.

Chris United States of America

The hotel is in a very good location for visiting Blenheim Palace. Restaurant and bar staff are very very friendly. Nice atmosphere in the restaurant.

Anne United Kingdom

We love this hotel want to book again for December 2020 trying but you do not appear to have availability. Although speaking to the hotel they have rooms.

Maureen United Kingdom

5mins walk to the grounds of Blenheim Palace. Half board option was excellent value - the 3 course dinner was fresh, tasty & perfect presentation. The hotel decor and rooms are lovely and large. Staff were all so friendly, polite & professional.

Unlove69 United Kingdom

Reception was very helpful. Beds were comfortable.

Diane United Kingdom

very spacious, comfortable room. lovely lounge with open fireplace and restaurant.

Lisa United Kingdom
7.9
Good
1,383 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Wonderful and friendly breakfast staff serving delicious food and fresh coffee. Delightful girl on reception maze me feel very welcome.”
    Felicity Felicity United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent location if your going to Blenheim palace”
    Daryn Daryn United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely historical building sympathetically decorated. Loved the courtyard and our bedroom there with parking outside. Breakfast was fantastic and it was great to have table service.”
    Valerie Valerie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything was elegant, cosy and comfortable. Dinner was wonderful.”
    Bowker Bowker Canada Canada
  • “Dinner for the first 3 days was excellent. Service was excellent.”
    Chris Chris United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel is in a very good location for visiting Blenheim Palace. Restaurant and bar staff are very very friendly. Nice atmosphere in the restaurant.”
    Anne Anne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We love this hotel want to book again for December 2020 trying but you do not appear to have availability. Although speaking to the hotel they have rooms.”
    Maureen Maureen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “5mins walk to the grounds of Blenheim Palace. Half board option was excellent value - the 3 course dinner was fresh, tasty & perfect presentation. The hotel decor and rooms are lovely and large.”
    Unlove69 Unlove69 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Reception was very helpful. Beds were comfortable.”
    Diane Diane United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “very spacious, comfortable room. lovely lounge with open fireplace and restaurant.”
    Lisa Lisa United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.3
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money 7.2
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi7.7
Low score for Woodstock

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In picturesque Woodstock, just 20 minutes’ drive from Oxford center, 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 private bathrooms, satellite TVs, mini bars and bathrobes. 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 whiskeys 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Macdonald Bear Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 17, 2009
 Hotel chain/brand: Macdonald Hotels & Resorts

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Private parking at the hotel

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Guest reviews

7.9
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  • Staff8.3
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money 7.2
    Extra charges
  • Location9.4
    Sightseeing
  • Free WiFi7.7
Low score for Woodstock

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  • Felicity
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Wonderful and friendly breakfast staff serving delicious food and fresh coffee. Delightful girl on reception maze me feel very welcome. Beautiful room in the attic with views of the square and countryside. All staff did a stellar job.”
  • Daryn
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Excellent location if your going to Blenheim palace”
  • Valerie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely historical building sympathetically decorated. Loved the courtyard and our bedroom there with parking outside. Breakfast was fantastic and it was great to have table service. Woodstock was a lovely Cotswold town with plenty of little...”
  • Bowker
    CanadaCanada
    “Everything was elegant, cosy and comfortable. Dinner was wonderful.”
  • Chris
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Dinner for the first 3 days was excellent. Service was excellent.”
  • Anne
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The hotel is in a very good location for visiting Blenheim Palace. Restaurant and bar staff are very very friendly. Nice atmosphere in the restaurant.”
  • Maureen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We love this hotel want to book again for December 2020 trying but you do not appear to have availability. Although speaking to the hotel they have rooms.”
  • Unlove69
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “5mins walk to the grounds of Blenheim Palace. Half board option was excellent value - the 3 course dinner was fresh, tasty & perfect presentation. The hotel decor and rooms are lovely and large. Staff were all so friendly, polite & professional.”
  • Diane
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Reception was very helpful. Beds were comfortable.”
  • Lisa
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “very spacious, comfortable room. lovely lounge with open fireplace and restaurant.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there parking fir hotel guests and is it free?
    Good morning, Yes there is car parking available in the hotel. The car park charge is £10 per night, per vehicle. Kind regards, The Bear Team
    Answered on October 12, 2019
  • Are there any Feature Doubles on lower floors
    Good morning, Yes, there are feature double rooms located on the ground floor. Kind regards, The Bear Team
    Asked about: Feature Double Room • Answered on October 12, 2019
  • Is there a fridge in each room
    Good morning, Thank you for your enquiry. Some of our rooms do not have a fridge in them. Kind regards, The Bear Team
    Asked about: Standard Double Room • Answered on October 12, 2019
  • Do you have an electric vehicle charger?
    Unfortunately we don't. The closest would be the Mini Cooper Dealership in Long Hanborugh or Kidlington Premiere Inn. Both roughly 15/20 minutes from the hotel. Apologies for the inconvenience. Kind regards, Bear Reception
    Answered on March 22, 2022
  • Please do you have non feather pillows and duvets in your rooms as I am allergic? Thank you
    Hi there, If you make a reservation with us and leave a message or call us. We'll make sure Housekeeping will be informed of this and not put feather pillows/duvets. Kind Regards, Tarryn Reception
    Answered on November 8, 2021

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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Blenheim Palace
    0.4 miles
  • St Hugh's College
    6.8 miles
  • St Anthony's College
    7 miles
  • Wycliffe Hall
    7.1 miles
  • St Anne's College
    7.2 miles
  • Green Templeton College
    7.2 miles
  • Lady Margaret Hall
    7.2 miles
  • Mathematical Institute
    7.2 miles
  • Somerville College
    7.3 miles
  • Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford
    7.3 miles
Top attractions
  • University of Oxford
    7.7 miles
Closest Airports
  • Gloucestershire Airport
    34.7 miles
  • London Luton Airport
    41.8 miles
  • Birmingham Airport
    44.8 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: British

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, High tea

Amenities of Macdonald Bear Hotel

Most popular amenities

Parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Themed dinners
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 10 per day.
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
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
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Lithuanian
  • Romanian
  • Chinese
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House rules Macdonald Bear 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 are considered 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 by request
£0 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Macdonald Bear Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

Please note, some of the rooms and facilities at the property are accessed via uneven steps, which may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility.

Pets are welcome for an additional charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night.

Please note that guests on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast package will have a GBP 30 per person allowance to spend on food only.

Please note that the hotel doesn't accept any cash payments

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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 Macdonald Bear Hotel

  • Macdonald Bear Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Macdonald Bear Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Themed dinners

  • Room options at Macdonald Bear Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Macdonald Bear Hotel is 650 feet from the center of Woodstock.

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

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

  • Guests staying at Macdonald Bear Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish