The Holt Hotel, Steeple Aston
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Holt Hotel features 87 bedrooms, each individually designed. Room options include single, double, twin, and family rooms. The Blenheim Suite includes a four-poster bed and marble bathroom. All rooms provide a flat-screen LCD TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, a security safe, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Standard Single Rooms have a single or small double bed. Superior Double/Twin Rooms are larger, with king-size beds, with some offering balconies and garden views. Deluxe Double Rooms feature super king-size beds, and bathrooms include a walk-in shower or bath. Family Rooms accommodate up to four guests with options for customized layouts.
Dining Options
Guests visiting the Holt Hotel can sample dishes at Du Vall's restaurant, which provides 24-hour room service and a menu using fresh, seasonal produce. The Highwayman's Restaurant & Bar stocks lagers, ales, and wines, and offers a bar menu for dining, drinks, and light lunches. The Sunday Carvery features premium cuts of meat, trimmings, and a la carte starters and desserts. Afternoon tea is available in the lounge or courtyard garden. A set menu is available at Du Vall's restaurant. Alternative dining options include the Sunday BBQ in the sun-soaked courtyard garden. On the menu, you can find dishes such as pork tenderloin with Mediterranean vegetables or herb and almond-crusted lamb rack with feta spinach.
Events & Leisure
The Holt Hotel runs events with trusted suppliers and local businesses. The hotel's function rooms accommodate weddings and parties for up to 200 guests and are licensed for civil ceremonies. The hotel has nine acres of gardens and grounds. The hotel also has two electric vehicle charge points. The hotel is known for its history of the infamous 17th-century Highwayman Claude Duval. The Holt Hotel offers several meeting and event spaces, including the Cherwell Room (accommodating up to 120 in theater style), the Churchill Room (with a 90-inch projector screen and 65-inch TV), the Aston Room (with natural light and garden access), and the Marlborough Room (with windows overlooking the garden).
Location & Transport
The Holt Hotel is located near the Cotswolds in Oxfordshire, a 10-minute drive from Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village, and 25 minutes from Oxford. Frequent rail services run from Oxford to Heyford rail station, which is 1 mile from the hotel. Bicester Village, featuring over 150 brands, is 15 minutes away. Starting points for walks through the Cotswolds are reachable in 15 minutes, and the Silverstone racing circuit can be reached in 30 minutes. Nearby landmarks include Rousham House & Garden (2 km), Church of St Leonards and St James (3.5 km), and St Mary's Church (3 km).
Services Available
The Holt Hotel offers luggage storage monitored by reception staff. Guests can leave luggage if arriving early or departing late. The award-winning Du Vall's restaurant provides 24-hour room service. The hotel provides CCTV monitored car parking. Guests can buy gifts which are not available on the high street. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor