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Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Serves lunch and dinner
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 4)

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 4)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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About the area

Map
Park Street, Woodstock, England, OX20 1SZ

What's nearby

  • Oxfordshire Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Oxford - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Bicester Village - 18 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Witney Hanborough Station - 6 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxfordshire Pantry, Blenheim Palace - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sun - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Killingworth Castle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Bear Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Blenheim Palace
Located close to Oxfordshire Museum, Macdonald Bear Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site British cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Newspapers in the reception, laundry services and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and dressing gowns, in addition to perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • The Churchill Lounge
  • The Restaurant

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 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (90 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (76 centimetre wide)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1232
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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 are 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 on 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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 fire extinguisher, 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 any lifts
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

Bear Macdonald
Macdonald Bear
Macdonald Bear Hotel
Macdonald Bear Hotel Woodstock
Macdonald Bear Woodstock
Bear Hotel Uk Woodstock
Bear Hotel Woodstock
Hotel Macdonald Bear
Macdonald Bear Hotel Hotel
Macdonald Bear Hotel Woodstock
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Frequently asked questions

Is Macdonald Bear Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Bear Hotel on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$208.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 5 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Bear Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Woodstock, this eco-certified hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Oxfordshire Museum and Blenheim Palace.

Macdonald Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 980 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 980 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 980 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 980 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 980 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old coaching inn. Great location in Woodstock and close to Blenheim Palace. Friendly and helpful staff. A great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie, Swadlincote

Travelled with partner
On site parking is great. Paid for breakfast in advance but when we ate, we were advised there were supplements for cappuccinos! And not everything was included, so eggs Benedict was a supplement too. Didn’t get offered toast with breakfast. Staff not very helpful. Rooms needed a refresh, there was rust on the shower support. No extractor fans. Could only plud beside lamp in or charger, not enough sockets. Handy location for Woodstock and Blenheim palace. No warm welcome as a returning repeat guest.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Not the most friendly of welcomes!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew, Guildford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Hotel is looking extremely tired and needs to up its game. We stayed in the Churchill Suite with a Sofa so old that it was probably sat on by Sir Winston himself. The television in the sofa area clearly had never worked me mentioned it on leaving but am sure it is a known issue that never gets fixed. The curtains and blinds are all tattered and old - some money really needs to be spent on this hotel - will stay at The Feathers the next time. Also the hotel needs to invest in some coffee machines at breakfast- rubbish black coffee from a metal flask is not good enough anymore- we are not living in the 1990s. All the Staff were absolutely excellent and very helpful- but The Bear is VERY tired.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely property but the staff need some training. Check in staff are rude, impolite and not very friendly. A fire alarm sounded early in the morning and the staff didn’t even evacuate themselves. Very very dangerous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night to visit Blenheim Palace. The staff were all really friendly and helpful. It’s s perfect location with parking. It is an old building, it does creak, but didn’t hear any other guests even though it was busy. Could do with a spruce up, but would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location, staff friendly. Breakfast nice but staff didn’t clear away dirty plates. Requested fresh coffee and tea and despite a reminder it didn’t arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dave and Katie

Travelled with partner
We are in the hospitality business and have stayed at some outstanding historical properties throughout the United Kingdom. The photos of this hotel looked like it would be equally beautiful, charming and high end. Unfortunately the interior is run down with old stained carpets, drapes severely frayed and looking tired throughout. Our room was clean for which we are grateful. We stayed in another hotel (The Lygon Arms , which would be a great model to be inspired by) which was also built in the 1200’s and it was luxurious, inviting and sumptuous in its decor throughout its many sitting rooms, dining rooms and our bedroom ensuite. The word through out the town of Woodstock is its declining in reputation. Being a historic property and outside the gates of Blenheim, the owners would be wise to do a major renovation and investment to keep guests coming. People will continue to flood Woodstock and will find other places to pay the big bucks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Lovely Hotel in the Heart of Woodstock !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great parking option!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed by the restaurant in this hotel. Room prices were heavily overpriced for the weekend we stayed and it wasn’t any where near as good as we’ve experienced before. Very slow sloppy service. Mayonnaise was brought in a plastic sachet you’d expect a service station. Questioning whether we will go back again which is a shame as we’ve been going there for 30 years!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Hayden

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sadly this hotel is lacking in even the basics of acceptable hospitality, Zero welcome experience, unacceptably hot, grubby and tired looking room, very uncomfortable bed that sagged badly in the middle, water and coffee not replaced when room serviced, noisy tap woke our child up if we used the bathroom, other than one friendly staff member at breakfast each morning the staff seemed as depressed as the hotel decor, Lovely location and could be special but just very poor and unacceptable in todays world and at this price, check out was just as disengaged and disinterested as the check in, this hotel left me glad to be home for a prober bed and proper shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edward, Deddington

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed here as I was working nearby. I checked in late and it was easy to park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding Hotel, I’ve stayed on many occasions and it’s never disappointed me in the slightest. Staff always very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location for Blenheim Palace
Fantastic location for Blenheim Palace walking distance. Woodstock is a lovely village so many nice places to eat and drink hotel is right in the heart of everything. Plenty of parking at rear. Nice hotel lots of original features. Staff were polite breakfast was good, beds comfortable and a good shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

emma jade

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is super convenient for Blenheim and the staff are nice. The bar service is rather slow but it was busy. Our main disappointment was the noise, we were in a room overlooking the courtyard and there were people talking in the courtyard from maybe 6am and at 7am a staff member was emptying the bottles from the bar into the recycling bin. A bit of a pain after a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Great Location
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Nearest Airport
London (LHR-Heathrow)