MACDONALD BEAR HOTEL - Woodstock Park Street OX20 1SZ

Park St., Woodstock, OX20 1SZ United Kingdom

Near Blenheim Palace

8.4

Very Good

Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

It's centrally located a 1-minute walk from the Oxfordshire Museum and about 12 minutes by foot from Blenheim Palace, offers a fine-dining restaurant with bar/lounge and 24-hour room service, complimentary WiFi, terrace and meeting/banquet space, and is pet-friendly with service animals allowed and some accessibility features (including an accessible registration desk and parking).

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Free WiFi

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Uncovered parking

Pets allowed

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Property Description

Macdonald Bear Hotel is centrally located in Woodstock, a 1-minute walk from Oxfordshire Museum and 12 minutes by foot from Blenheim Palace. This hotel is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Bicester Village and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from University of Oxford.

Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's fine-dining restaurant, which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Kidlington Airport (OXF) - 1.7 mi
Oxford Airport (OXF) - 2.3 mi
City Centre Witney - 7.0 mi
City Centre Oxford - 7.4 mi
Oxford Central Train Station - 7.5 mi
The Oxford Story - 7.7 mi
Sheldonian Theatre - 7.7 mi
The Radcliffe Camera - 7.8 mi
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin - 7.9 mi
Magdelen Bridge Boathouse - 8.1 mi
City Centre Chipping Norton - 10.4 mi
Frilford Heath Golf Club - 11.1 mi
Oxford United FC - 11.2 mi
RAF Brize Norton Airport (BZZ) - 11.4 mi
City Centre Banbury - 14.8 mi
The Oxfordshire Golf Course - 15.8 mi
City Centre Stow on the Wold - 16.6 mi
City Centre Buckingham - 18.9 mi
City Centre Aylesbury - 23.3 mi
Ashdown House - 23.8 mi
Lardon Chase, the Holies and Lough Down - 24.0 mi

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Woodstock? This hotel has 1938 square feet (180 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services and a banquet hall.

The Bear is a favourite for Romantic couples, especially since it became a hideaway for Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor at the height of their love affair. With its Ivy Clad façade, oak beams, open fireplaces and stone walls, it exudes warmth and cosiness, perfect if you want to escape from it all and treat yourself to some good old fashioned hospitality. Extensively refurbished throughout, the hotel now boasts a conference centre complete with state-of-the-art facilities.

Local Attractions

Oxford Universities (8 miles), Cotswold Wildlife Park (18 miles), BicesterShopping Outlet Village (18 miles), Train Staition (8 miles), Sheldonian Theatre (4 miles), Oxfordshire Bus Museum (2 miles), Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Floors: 3

Rooms: 54

Non Smoking Rooms: 54

Handicap Rooms: 0

Suites: 7

Meeting Rooms: 0

Total Taxes: 19.00%

Total Misc Fees: $1.00 USD

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Assistive listening devices available
Banquet hall
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Check In: 3:00 PM - midnight
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Concierge services
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 1938
Conference space size (meters) - 180
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Express check-out
Food and water bowls
Free WiFi
Golfing nearby
Green Tourism Program
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Meeting rooms
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
No accessible shuttle
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Number of accessible parking spaces - 1
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Parking (limited spaces)
Pets allowed
Professional property host/manager
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 90
Registration desk height (inches) - 35
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Self parking (surcharge)
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
Terrace
Tours/ticket assistance
Uncovered parking
Water dispenser
Wedding services
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Airport & Shuttle Info

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Pet Friendly?

PETS ACCEPTED. EXTRA CHARGES APPLY.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 26.00 per person Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 5 per day Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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.
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Hampers Food & Wine Co. - A cozy cafe offering freshly made pastries and coffee, located just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Lunch The Star Inn - Enjoy traditional English pub fare in a historic setting, just a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Dinner The Woodstock Arms - Offers a fine dining experience with locally sourced ingredients, located just a 7-minute walk from the hotel.

Activity Blenheim Palace - Explore the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located only a 15-minute walk from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast The Black Prince - A traditional British pub offering hearty breakfasts, located a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Lunch The Covered Market Oxford - Offers a variety of food stalls serving international cuisines, located in the heart of Oxford, a 30-minute drive from the hotel.

Dinner Pierre Victoire - A cozy French bistro offering classic dishes, located in Oxford, about a 30-minute drive from the hotel.

Activity Oxford City Center - Spend the day exploring the historic university city of Oxford, including its famous colleges and museums, about a 30-minute drive from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast The Kings Arms - A quaint cafe with a selection of English breakfast options, located a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Lunch The Swan - A picturesque countryside pub offering traditional English meals, located a 20-minute drive from the hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Dinner Brothertons Brasserie - Italian cuisine with a modern twist, located in Woodstock, just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Activity Cotswolds Wildlife Park and Gardens - Discover a wide range of animals in beautiful garden settings, about a 20-minute drive from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Macdonald Bear Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Macdonald Bear Hotel have?

There are 54 rooms in the property.

Is Macdonald Bear Hotel pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. PETS ACCEPTED. EXTRA CHARGES APPLY.