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Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Oxfordshire Museum

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In the heart of Oxfordshire, Macdonald Bear Hotel offers an upscale retreat. Savor a delicious meal at The Restaurant, relax on the tranquil terrace or connect with in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff who make your stay even more special.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant 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 (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$154 nightly
The total price is $185
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Culinary British flavor
Discover British cuisine at the hotel restaurant. Patrons can pair flavorful dishes with drinks from the bar or start their day with a full breakfast.
Bathrobes and room service
Slip into soft bathrobes after a long day. When hunger calls at midnight, the 24-hour room service is ready to deliver delicious meals.

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Super Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 266 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Park Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1SZ

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marlborough Maze - 7 min drive - 1.4 km
  • University of Oxford - 16 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Silverstone Circuit - 41 min drive - 58.1 km

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 4 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 67 min drive
  • Tackley Station - 10 min drive
  • Comb (Oxon) Station - 10 min drive
  • Bicester Heyford Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beefeater Oxford Kidlington - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hand & Shears - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The King's Arms, Woodstock - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

  • Macdonald Bear Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Blenheim Palace and Oxfordshire Museum. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 54 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in 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 available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests checking in after 11 PM will need to ring the bell for check-in assistance upon arrival.
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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
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Children

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

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay 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 (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 30

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

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

Special features

Dining

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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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

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Bear Hotel Uk Woodstock

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Hotel Macdonald Bear

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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 to 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 5 per day. Parking spots 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 check-in 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, there's an onsite restaurant that 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.

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Reviews

Macdonald Bear Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good, with a wide choice and high-quality ingredients, often cooked fresh to order. (27 reviews)
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Food
Drinks
Parking
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Great location for Blenheim and comfortable bed / room
Gordon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Generally a decent place to stay. Check in was a bit shambolic, my pet hate is being charged £5 for parking when you are paying £200 for bed and breakfast, this should be included in the room price. Didn’t eat our evening meal in the hotel but recommend the small brazzeri opposite. Breakfast was ok. The room was clean and tidy but we had to go down to reception to ask for some milk to use the tea making facilities, which we were given in a tea pot?? Strange when there is a fridge in the room.
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was spot on & the location is the best we could have wished for.
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We recently stayed at this hotel and needed a double room and a twin room. Both rooms were lovely and warm on a cold say which was very welcome. We were very happy with the stay and decided to have breakfast. It is served until 11am but when we arrived at 10am, there were very little bread/baked options and all the fruit had gone and had not been replenished. Parking is available but is at the rear of the hotel which we didn't realise until we'd parked on the road but no problem just moved our car around the back.
Elaine, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I had a gorgeous room (no.4, the studio). Very comfortable bed and pillows, lovely decor!
Natalie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay. All the staff were great and the room very comfortable
Philippa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing room on the top floor,it was huge with a seperate living room. The view was not great but that didnt bother us as we were there to visit Blenheim Palace. Good breakfast and friendly staff. Parking is restricted so arrive early.
richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The restaurant's food was delicious, and the experience of feeling its 800-year history was truly splendid.
Hidetoshi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was very clean and the staff were friendly. It was nice and quiet even though we were in the centre of Woodstock
Stephanie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was great - quirky features primarily due to age of building. Parking fine. Check in good - Melissa very helpful. Michael helpful with baggage to room. Jose friendly in bar. Breakfast fine, service could have been smoother as could communication. Overall enjoyable stay.
Nicholas, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The reception staff were very helpful and welcoming.
Neville, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very comfortable bed. Room was good but a little tired. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay again. Lovely food in restaurant. Location for Blenheim palace is perfect. Service great on check in, but reception unmanned on check out so had to leave keys on desk which was a shame. Otherwise perfect
Ben, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely stay, a warm and spacious room with very good amenities. Staff were courteous and helpful. Breakfast was average at best, plates were cold. Good parking plus the hotel was centrally placed in the town.
Lovely bedroom
JOHN, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely historic hotel building and town.
David, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice spacious room - a bit cold but you provided an extra radiator - thank you
Timon, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice clean hotel in Woodstock. Dog friendly (water bawl and dog bed provided)
Jirí, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We have enjoyed a wonderful stay at The Bear Hotel. We came to enjoy a private family sunday lunch which the hotel did admirably. The lunch was very generous with great selection of vegetables with the roast. The staff were great, serving 25 people promptly without fuss. We stayed overnight and our room facing the rear courtyard was quiet, spacious and clean. Overall we would recommend The Bear Hotel for a stay.
SIMON, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean n spacious, staff were welcoming and friendly, food and drinks were delicious, good car parking space
Kully Singh, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place really central and the room was lovely
Neil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning 700year old hotel Quirky layout full of history and mystery Beautiful big bed, clean and spacious room
Tim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a friendly hotel that makes you feel at home. Highly recommend!
Gui-Qiang George, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Charming room and very quiet as well as convenient for the town.
Nicholas, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

Fantastic location, friendly staff, lovely room.

We spent one night here with our dog - who was very pleased to have been provided with his own bed! Everything was excellent - the room was wonderfully clean with nice additions (water in the fridge, coffee, slippers & gowns etc. ), fantastic location, just round the corner from Blenheim Palace and right in the centre of town. Lovely breakfast in the morning and the staff were all lovely, friendly and helpful.
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