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Facilities
Property facilities
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WiFi available
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Free WiFi
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Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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24-hour front desk
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Restaurant
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Room service
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Heating
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Terrace
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Family rooms
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Pets allowed
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Laundry
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Luggage storage
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Express check-in/check-out
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Safety deposit box
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Bar
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Fax/photocopying
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Facilities for disabled guests
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Meeting/banquet facilities
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Breakfast in the room
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Packed lunches
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Non-smoking throughout
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Private parking
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Daily housekeeping
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Designated smoking area
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Shared lounge/TV area
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Board games/puzzles
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Special diet menus - on request
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Kid meals
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Snack bar
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Outdoor furniture
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Wine/champagne
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Fruits
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Pet bowls
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Physical distancing rules followed
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Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Cashless payment available
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Fire extinguishers
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First aid kit available
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Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Invoice provided
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Smoke alarms
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Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
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Guest room sealed after cleaning
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Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
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Physical distancing in dining areas
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Food delivered to guest room
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CCTV outside property
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CCTV in common areas
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24-hour security
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Delivered food - securely covered
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Security alarm
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Key card access
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Property Description
Historic Charm and Celebrity Glamour
Luxurious Accommodations
The Macdonald Bear Hotel offers traditional bedrooms that have housed royals and film stars, boasting en suite bathrooms, satellite TVs, and mini bars. Each room features antique furniture and WiFi access, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Gourmet Dining and Cozy Atmosphere
Indulge in the atmospheric restaurant's innovative British menu, surrounded by bare stone walls, open fires, and exposed beams. The bar offers a selection of fine wines, malt whiskies, and real ales, along with light lunches and snacks.
Scenic Surroundings and Nearby Attractions
Situated just a mile from Blenheim Palace, the hotel is nestled in Oxfordshire's stunning countryside. Guests can enjoy a round of golf at Kirtlington Golf Club or explore The Wychwood Project, both just a short drive away.
Experience luxury and history at Macdonald Bear Hotel – book your stay now!
The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.
Please note, some of the rooms and facilities at the property are accessed via uneven steps, which may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility.
Pets are welcome for an additional charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night.
Please note that guests on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast package will have a GBP 30 per person allowance to spend on food only.
Any additional supplements should you go over the £30.00 per person dinner allocation, and any drinks are to be paid for separately.
Please note that the hotel doesn't accept any cash payments
When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Please be aware that a limited parking is available onsite, charged at £5 per day.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Property Policies
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Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
You haven't added any extra beds.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. -
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 5 per day.
Location
Guest Reviews
Location very good and parking was good
On arrival our booking was confirmed and told to come back at 3 for check in. When we went back to check in we were told that our booking had been cancelled and that the hotel was full. After about 45 minutes of anxious waiting for the receptionist to sort it out they eventually found us a room. Not the best start of our stay
Nice rooms and brilliant location but the staffing issues let the hotel down. Had to leave without breakfast due to the long delay in service.
As above - obviously short staffed which negatively impacted the service paid for in advance
Breakfast needs more choice
Beautiful room, dog friendly rooms, centre of town, nice outdoor area that gets the sun
Excellent location and lots of character.
No hot water so couldn’t shower or wash and it was during a heat wave. I would have expected a partial refund as not being able to wash is quite basic.
Staff were excellent.
Tired; old fashioned. Very poor dinner and only reasonable breakfast.
Period building with character in the heart of a beautiful village.
Friendly, attentive staff.
There appears to have been a lack of investment in the infrastructure and fabric of the hotel and rooms. Our deluxe suite had an old bathroom with cracks, dirt and mould on the bath/shower surround and ceiling. Dated unpolished furniture and old carpets ( in the main areas as well as the rooms) added to the air of neglect.
It was well located clean and tidy
The staff were friendly however the service at the bar was poor where a new member off staff had clearly not had enough training.
Very nice and friendly staff, really enjoyed my stay!
Must visit friendly staff and nice room , great location
Had a lovely stay friendly staff and great service
O quarto tem um bom espaço.
No verão é muito quente, mas o País não esta preparado mesmo para o calor. De qualquer forma, eles tentaram abrandar o calor colocando um ventilador no quarto. Cafe da manha muito simples, so tinha uma opcao de fruta (melancia) no primeiro dia. O quarto tem bom tamanho, apesar do banheiro apertado (tem banheira, pra quem gosta, mas o espaço é bem pequeno, o que é comum na Europa).
Suurepärane asukoht lossi ja kesklinna läheduses. Hommikusöök oli väga hea, toas oli konditsioneer ja lisaks ventilaator. Piisavalt tasuta parkimiskohti sisehoovis. Tänaval parkimine on öösel tasuta.
Saime toa nr 35, mis oli väga palav (kuumalaine aeg) ja hämar ning konditsioneer ei jõudnud kõrgete lagedega tuba täiesti jahutada.
Loved the location! It was perfect for exploring the area and it was nice to be out of the busy city. We found a wonderful place to eat and have some drinks nearby. We had breakfast included in our stay - it was well worth it!
The only thing we had complaint about is that the mattress could use a replacement. It cocooned you like it was worn out.
The hotel was very good, the staff were very helpful
Breakfast experience was poor. breakfast on the first day I asked for scrambled egg on toast with mushroom, I got scrambled egg on a plate with mushroom, no toast had to get it myself. Second day i asked for beans on toast with poached eggs on top,I got poached eggs on the toast and a pot of beans. Also no orange juice for the first 2 days
The room was fabulous. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly - really important when you’re travelling solo!
Sadly, the breakfast was disappointing. The avocado on toast was served in a thin slice of toast with an old (greyish) avocado. The buffet was laid out in a side area of the dining room with no refrigeration on a very hot day with a few flies buzzing around the sliced cold meats in particular. The only fresh fruit was watermelon and the fruit juices were overly sugary. Not much choice on the allergens table either.
Beautiful hotel and rooms in excellent location.
Noise level from generator for courtyard rooms. Got no sleep. Visited 24 hour reception to see if we could move but nobody there. Phoned the advertised helpline but it rang off.
Great location, ideal for the Palace. Thetford was amazing, staff very friendly. Room was comfortable and had all we needed.
Nothing
Have been to the Bear several times for afternoon tea, always a bit special . Until my latest visit. You’re paying £30 per person for bought scones & cake. Nothing was home cooked or special. Sandwiches were delicious. The staff are so nice. But will not be back.
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