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Macdonald Bear Hotel

Property class: 4

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A black double door with a decorative archway, adorned with gold and white ornaments, and a chandelier above.
A stone building with a sign for the Macdonald Bear Hotel Reception, Meeting Rooms, and Old Glove Factory.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a vase with flowers, two bedside lamps, and a wooden ceiling structure.
A long dining table set for a formal event with multiple candles, floral centerpieces, and neatly arranged cutlery.
A modern kitchen with a long counter, stainless steel appliances, and a red lamp.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is $124
$103 nightly
$124 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Park Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1SZ
  • Place, Oxfordshire Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlborough Maze
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, a window, and a radiator.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 266 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a vase with flowers, two bedside lamps, and a wooden ceiling structure.

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A four-poster bed with a dark red bedspread, a sitting chair with a floral cushion, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for SUPER DELUXE DOUBLE

A four-poster bed with a dark red bedspread, a sitting chair with floral upholstery, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with sheer curtains.

SUPER DELUXE DOUBLE

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Standard King

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a lamp, a framed picture, and a window.

Standard King

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Woodstock

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.

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Marlborough Maze - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • University of Oxford - 16 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Bicester Village - 20 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tackley Station - 10 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Black Horse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sturdy's Castle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Water Terrace Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Woodstock Arms - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

Macdonald Bear Hotel offers 54 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
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.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Churchill Lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,938 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1232
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

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Macdonald Bear Hotel Woodstock
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Bear Hotel Uk Woodstock
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Hotel Macdonald Bear
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Macdonald Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, calm and quiet. The room was spacious and had every thing we needed. Excellent location for Oxford and Blenheim Palace.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional hotel in hundreds of years old building but maintained pretty well. The room, in particular the bed, was very comfortable and had a very spacious bathroom with a super shower. Breakfast was freshly cooked and tasty. We stayed here to support a visit to Blenheim Palace which is right next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for Blenheim and comfortable bed / room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking a big plus point.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a convenient location and easy parking. However, the hotel was very tired looking and in need of a refurb. The room and hotel was in need of a good spring clean. Definitely not good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay - would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was spot on & the location is the best we could have wished for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about the hotel was lovely, staff, food, rooms, service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Given bad directions for the car park, breakfast was one of the worst I had every had, sausages rock hard and you could Snap the bacon, Bed not to my liking but that is no one's fault, you can't suit all the people. Staff when checked out was nice but the night one not very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked our room and the drinks were reasonable, breakfast was excellent and worth the little wait as the hotel seemed full but it was All cooked fresh to order, my eggs were perfect too! And the bacon crispy as I asked. Coffee filtered with warm milk was good and refills were plentiful.. All in all really good value family run kind of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible bedroom great value! Breakfast was cooked fresh but did take a little time to arrive as it was busy but I went peak time so my fault. I didn’t eat in the restaurant as we went out to a lovely Italian brothertons I think it’s called
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. All the staff were great and the room very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service
Was looking forward to breakfast. It was pretty awful. No orange juice. Poor service. Got our order wrong. Bacon had been cooked hours ago. It’s a shame when the hotel is so pretty in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel building and town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an goid stay at Macdonald Bear Hotel. The staff were excellent throughout, friendly, welcoming and very helpful. Our room was a good size and the location is fantastic, especially for exploring Woodstock and Blenheim Palace. Breakfast was ok, decent options but limited buffet. The room itself was a little dated and it wasn’t the quietest stay, mainly due to some very loud air con, even though it was turned off but sounded like rushing water. Overall a pleasant experience thanks to the great service and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very long wait for breakfast, food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shame, cool old building but pretty poor staff, pretty poor upkeep-window fell off the hinges, terrible breakfast. Probably wouldn't return sadly as we stay in Woodstock often.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant's food was delicious, and the experience of feeling its 800-year history was truly splendid.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2026