Macdonald Bear Hotel, Woodstock
About the Hotel
Rooms at The Bear
The Bear Hotel has 54 bedrooms with period features and rich interiors. Standard Double rooms sleep 2 adults and include one accessible room. Standard King rooms offer a king or twin bed and a bathtub with shower. Deluxe Suites feature a four-poster, king, or double bed with an additional sofabed, a living area, and a bath with separate shower. Suites include a bathrobe, slippers, and bottled water. All rooms provide tea/coffee makers and complimentary still and sparkling water.
Dining Options
The Restaurant offers a menu with seasonal ingredients and traditional English cooking. The Churchill Lounge features sofas, sash windows, and a fireplace, serving drinks and snacks. Afternoon Tea includes finger sandwiches, scones, and cakes with Twining's tea. The Bar has beers, wine, cocktails, and light meals. The Courtyard offers open-air seating in summer.
Things to Do
The hotel offers Animal Encounters where guests meet zookeepers and see animals face-to-face. Blenheim Palace is nearby. Guests can explore the Oxfordshire countryside, the Cotswolds, and Oxford. Bicester Village is less than 20 minutes away for shopping. Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens features birds, mammals, and reptiles.
Location & Access
Located in Woodstock, The Bear Hotel is near Blenheim Palace, the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, and the Church of St Mary Magdalene. Oxford, with Oxford University, is a short drive away. The hotel is 2 minutes from the A44 and 20 minutes by car from Oxford train station with train connections to London (Paddington), Bournemouth, Hereford & Worcester, Birmingham, and Manchester. Oxford International Airport is an 8-minute drive, and Heathrow Airport is 50 miles away.
Hotel Services
The Bear Hotel has meeting rooms accommodating up to 30 delegates with natural daylight. The Newbold Room hosts up to 24 guests and features a stone vaulted cellar. The Cotswolds Room hosts up to 12 people. The Machine Room, formerly a glove factory, has original equipment. Dog-friendly accommodations are available. Gift vouchers can be used for dining. Car parking is accessible via Park Lane and Rectory Lane.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Separate tub and shower
