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Facilities
Property facilities
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Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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Restaurant
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Room service
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Terrace
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Family rooms
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Pets allowed
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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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Fax/photocopying
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Facilities for disabled guests
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Packed lunches
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Non-smoking throughout
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Shared lounge/TV area
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Board games/puzzles
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Kid meals
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Outdoor furniture
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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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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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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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Television in common areas
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Front desk (limited hours)
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Express check-in
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Free wired internet
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Snack bar/deli
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Self parking (surcharge)
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Internet access
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Housekeeping on request
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Wine release events
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Reception hall
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Vegetarian menu options available
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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.
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
Had to walk in rain from room to main part of hotel
A lovely size room and bathroom. Joy: this hotel has not succumbed to that terrible habit of putting large bottles of shampoo and gel in the shower. Joy: they provided real bars of soap. The bath and shower were separate units. Lovely four-poster bed, shame the pillows were not of the same quality. Wonderful location next to Blenheim Palace. A car park - rare for an inner-town hotel.
This is a hotel that could do with a bit of TLC. Threadbare carpets, a strange affinity for really cheap and low-end condiments in the breakfast room. Food quality just about acceptable. Overall, the place could do with a good clean and some refurbishment.
Great staff. Good location. Comfy rooms.
It was a stunning older property, which is what we wanted, and staff was excellent
We had made a booking to eat at the restaurant, because we saw they were vegan options on the menu online. Unfortunately, we had to cancel because once we arrive we found out there were no vegan options.
Easy check-in with friendly staff. Breakfast was really good. Location is great - Woodstock is lively and locals are extremely friendly.
We booked for dinner having looked online at The Bear menus. What we were offered was extremely disappointing. No chicken dish and no fresh fish of the day on the menu. We actually went elsewhere and had a fabulous meal ! The waiter was so apologetic and told us that many others had complained and feed back to the hotel was not making a difference.
Excellent cooked breakfast. In the centre of town. Large private carpark.
Friendly staff, good sized room, great location
Rooms a little tired but for the money great value
Everything was perfect..the room,breakfast,the service from staff,,,couldn’t,t have wished for anything better
Nothing,seriously it was all perfect
Excellent location and a short walk to Blenheim.
The restaurant was out of many items on the menu for both breakfast and dinner
Food was just ok
Lovely hotel, clean, had a great room with four poster bed. Food was good Staff very friendly
The breakfast on second day was slow
Room was bigger than I thought
Asked two days for more breakfast fruit and yogurt
Central clean and very spacious room with huge very comfy bed
All good
Room was well decorated and comfortable.
Bathroom definitely needed updating didn’t match the room. Breakfast was not that great bacon over cooked. It fell short on the whole experience buffet section lacked quality in both food and equipment was hoping for a much more luxurious experience that mirrored the rooms and building. Outdated compared to breakfast buffets I have had before the fruit salad looked like it was out of a tin and not fresh.
The staff were really friendly and welcoming. The room was beautiful with a huge bed and lovely view. Woke up to the sound of birds and church bells
Everything was great!
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