Name: Macdonald Bear Hotel
Address: Park St, Woodstock, OX20 1SZ, United Kingdom, Park St, Oxfordshire, OX20 1SZ, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $117 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.5

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Macdonald Bear Hotel

Park St, Woodstock, OX20 1SZ, United Kingdom –

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May 31, 2016

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This hotel is outstanding every thing about being British. It is like taking a joyous step back In time. Truly English

George, United Kingdom

Quite a nice room.There were no other facilities in the hotel it was trading on its location. Not 4 star.

Dave, United Kingdom

great room. great staff. we did not have evening meal or breakfast. we ate in the pub opposite, food and wine £ 60 much better value. we also had breakfast in the same pub, £15 for two rather than £18 each.

Christine, United Kingdom

The building and room were great, understand no air conditioning in such a special room.

Paul, United Kingdom

Lovely room, comfy beds and just a very short walk to Blenheim Palace

Jan, United Kingdom

The staff were incredibly friendly. The hotel itself was like a little trip back in time - I even loved the creaky staircase!

Sarah, United Kingdom

Perfect location. Hotel is very nice and right next to Blenheim palace.

Navraj, United Kingdom

Excellent location for visiting Blenheim Palace. The 4pieces of chocolate on a plate with Happy Birthday iced on it

Joan, United Kingdom

We were given a different room as the first room was very small. The check in staff were friendly and helpful.

Lisa, Australia

Loved the Coffee machine, breakfast in bed for just 5 pound tray charge, bed was comfy, the bathroom was stunning!! We asked for room with a bath and the first room didn’t have bath but went back down stairs and they changed it straight away for us.

Loolio, United Kingdom

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 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 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Full English/Irish

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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	Double Room (Adult Only) 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² This room features a seating area, bathrobes and complimentary mineral water. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Feature Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² Guests will find either a four-poster bed or a canopy bed in the room, and period features throughout. The en-suite facilities contain bathrobes and Arran Aromatic toiletries. Additional amenities include a seating area, complimentary mineral water, and a fruit bowl. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Executive Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² These rooms contain period features such as exposed beams, stone walls and fireplaces. Guests will find a Nespresso coffee machine and complimentary mineral water in the room, as well as additional living space with a seating area. The en-suite facilities contain a bathrobe. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room (Adult Only) 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² This room features a seating area, bathrobes and complimentary mineral water. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Feature Suite 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² The Feature Suite contains either a four-poster bed or a canopy bed, period features and antique furniture. The en-suite facilities contain Arran Aromatic toiletries and bathrobes. Additional amenities include complimentary mineral water and a fruit bowl. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Executive Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² These rooms contain period features such as exposed beams, stone walls and fireplaces. Guests will find a Nespresso coffee machine and complimentary mineral water in the room, as well as additional living space with a seating area. The en-suite facilities contain a bathrobe. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Executive Suite 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² 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 mineral water, bathrobes and a fruit bowl. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to 0 years of age)	Executive Family Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² These rooms contain period features such as exposed beams, stone walls and fireplaces. Guests will find a Nespresso coffee machine and complimentary mineral water in the room, as well as additional living space with a seating area. The en-suite facilities contain a bathrobe. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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An Inside Look at Macdonald Bear Hotel

Once a 13th Century Coaching Inn, the idyllic Macdonald Bear Hotel is full of history, charm and character. Located in the heart of Oxfordshire, the hotel is close to the Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace and Oxford.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Blenheim Palace
0.4 miles
St Hugh's College
6.8 miles
St Anthony's College
7 miles
Wycliffe Hall
7.1 miles
Green Templeton College
7.2 miles
St Anne's College
7.2 miles
Somerville College
7.3 miles
Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford
7.3 miles
Mathematical Institute
7.4 miles
St Benet's Hall
7.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

The Co-operative Supermarket
0.1 miles

Closest Airports

London Luton Airport
41.8 miles
Birmingham Airport
44.8 miles
London Heathrow Airport
46.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Superb location in centre of Woodstock with parking.”

Roger

United Kingdom

“Even though we came very late and left kinda early in the morning, we thought that it was a great choice. We really enjoyed this very traditional English style of the interior. The staff was very nice and friendly. The location was great. We enjoyed walking in this little village.:) tiny shops and cafes. The bed was very comfy and we had everything in the room what we needed...”

MIchaela

Czech Republic

“Very historic hotel that's been upgraded to be an elegant hotel. Central location in Woodstock very close to Blenheim Palace and easy bus ride to Oxford.”

Michael

United States of America

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Food: British

Menu: À la carte

Facilities of Macdonald Bear Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

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From 3:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

All children under 12 years are charged GBP 15 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

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

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

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

The Fine Print

Note regarding advance purchase:
The credit/debit card used to book the Advance Purchase 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.

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Reviewed: May 21, 2018

George
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉There is absolutely nothing to dislike about this hotel. From The minute we arrived to the minute we left staff are extremely helpful And friendlyn
눇This hotel is outstanding every thing about being British. It is like taking a joyous step back In time. Truly English

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 21, 2018

David
United Kingdom
6.7

“Shame as liked the hotel but didn’t like the breakfast or attitude of manager”
- • Couple
- • Feature Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Breakfast was awful. Charge for fish for breakfast. Fish was off. Terrible service. Car park charge of £10 which wasn’t advertised. Made compliant to McDonald but no apology. Won’t go back again.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: May 18, 2018

Michael
France
10

“Lovely spot”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Feature Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Breakfast service a bit chaotic
눇Old world charm!

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 18, 2018

Anonymous
United States of America
7.5

“Location is great. Breakfast should be included or match price of other restaurants in the town.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room (Adult Only)
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Requested ground floor and ended up on second floor.
눇Location is great especially for Blenheim.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: May 16, 2018

Dave
United Kingdom
6.3

“We expected more.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉We were not impressed with the food or service in the hotel resturant. Given its advertising it was very dissapointing.
눇Quite a nice room.There were no other facilities in the hotel it was trading on its location. Not 4 star.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 15, 2018

Hollie
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Couple
- • Feature Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉When we stayed we struggled to get a table to have dinner in any of the restaurants near by... the waiter in the hotel wasn’t very friendly when we asked him for one after explaining our situation. The hotel restaurant didn’t even look too busy. Also why are the espresso martinis £15??? I’m from central London and that seems extortionate to me.
눇Very beautiful room, great location.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 13, 2018

Christine
United Kingdom
9.6

“clean and tidy we were well looked after”
- • Couple
- • Double Room (Adult Only)
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The £10 for parking overnight in the hotel car park.
눇great room. great staff. we did not have evening meal or breakfast. we ate in the pub opposite, food and wine £ 60 much better value. we also had breakfast in the same pub, £15 for two rather than £18 each.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 12, 2018

Mary
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room (Adult Only)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: May 11, 2018

John
United Kingdom
6.3

“Accomodation good /restaurant poor”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Restaurant was poor. Lack of staff, Waited 30 minutes at breakfast before order taken, Dinner the previous evening was a let down. We had booked the stay to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Paid a supplement for a steak which turned out to be poor quality. No steak knife provided . Chips arrived towards end of meal.
눇Accommodation was very good

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: May 10, 2018

Marion
United Kingdom
6.7

“Lovely old hotel but let down as it needs more staff and management need to improve staff training”
- • Couple
- • Double Room (Adult Only)
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Rang reception for ice and bath/hand towel, only one in bathroom. Eventually found towels in wardrobe. Strange place to put them. Why not leave on bed? Had to go down in end and collect ice ourselves. Breakfast service was slow. Ordered tea and toast which came much later after we'd received our cooked breakfast. Asked for sauces with our cooked breakfast which came when we'd nearly finished. Slow to clear tables of dirty crockery. Didnt appear to be enough staff on duty in restaurant. Hotel guests shouldn't have to pay for parking in hotel grounds.
눇Good location

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 8, 2018

Andreia
United Kingdom
4.6

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room (Adult Only)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The noise in the room all night. Restaurant was a dreadful experience No water pressure at all, the walls all dirty.
눇Location

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 8, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

“Great location in a traditional hotel with lots of character.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Feature Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉The "free parking" listed on the booking.com site is incorrect. The hotel charges £10 per night for parking. The restaurant and kitchen were closed for refurbishment during the weekend of our stay and this was not advertised on the Booking.com site either. There is no air conditioning in the bedrooms and the design of the rooms leaves for little chance of getting a flow through of fresh air... Worth considering if staying in high summer!
눇Excellent location for local Oxfordshire sites and road network. Friendly and efficient staff. Good housekeeping.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 8, 2018

Emma
Australia
10

“Comfortable bed and great location across from a local pub and only 5 min walk to Blenheim Palace”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Big 4 poster bed!

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 8, 2018

Mark
United Kingdom
7.9

“lovely old hotel in a beautiful location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room (Adult Only)
- • Stayed 1 night
눉bedrooms are so hot could do with Air conditioning
눇I loved the character of the hotel

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 8, 2018

Paul
United Kingdom
7.9

“Amazing building, rooms but eat elsewhere.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Restaurant - Very expensive, slow service. Main waiter explaining all the time that they only have one chef and expect delays but only about 12 customers in restaurant. Breakfast the same long delays.
눇The building and room were great, understand no air conditioning in such a special room.

Stayed in May 2018

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