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Facilities
Property facilities
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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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Covered parking
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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
Good location for Blenheim
Parking around the back was plentiful when we went even though it was Saturday
Good range of breakfast options
Our room was at the top of a narrow staircase and doors so it particularly accessible if you have mobility issues. The mattress was very uncomfortable and we had to move the bed over as it was placed under a very low beam.
Very central to centre of Woodstock. Room clean, fridge and coffee machine in the room.
The two sash windows in the room were not clean, residue of stickers on the glass and as we opened the windows all the time we were there the window sills very dirty too. I did inform the lady on the reception when we left/checked out so they are aware of this so will hopefully have this cleaning completed for the next guests.
Menu choice very limited for a 4* hotel.
Breakfast okay poor fruit salad.
Bathroom toilet seat coming apart ,loose floor tiles close to toilet
Super location right in the town centre. Plenty of parking and reasonable at £5 for 24 hours. Nice Old Worlde hotel. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was a good size, very clean, comfortable and warm. Lovely big bathroom with good toiletries & robes. Evening meal was tasty and a good selection on the menu.
There was a little disruption outside the bar - no fault of the hotel - and quickly over but the manager offered us free drinks straight away to compensate which we thought was a nice touch
Although the bedroom was warm and cosy the bar and restaurant area were really cold. The barman told us that they usually have an open fire but that they had run out of wood! It did spoil our enjoyment of those areas a little and made us decide to skip dessert!
I would prefer a phone in the room - when we realised there was only one Breakfast tea bag and two milks you couldn't call housekeeping or reception. I tried ringing the hotel on my mobile but no answer so in the end my friend had to go down in her robe and slippers to reception - not ideal.
Have used Macdonald hotels before - this one has been let go - way overpriced for the quality of the place. Stayed for 2 nights (December 2025) - first night arrived late to room notice smell of drains and ridiculously hot bedroom even with all radiators off. Discovered the shower waste trap was broken - a bodged repair they had carried out. Heat was from a 3 inch main deliver pipe running behind the bed. Very bad night. Manager refunded the night - he knew the room was rubbish but let it anyway as perhaps I would no complain. Really bad set up - do not use!! On the up side some great restaurants in Woodstock - not The Bear!
Loved the room (3)
Nothing
Proximity to Blenheim Palace.
Comfortable bed.
Elemis toiletries.
Housekeeping.
The room was cold. No central heating but provided with three electric heaters. The bathroom was very cold.
Waiting staff in the dining room did not appear to enjoy their work.
We enjoyed the room, the breakfast buffet was excellent. The location was wonderful.
We arrived midafternoon, too late for lunch. It would have been nice to have soup of sandwiches available in the bar area.
Lovely warm welcoming hotel . Really excellent customer service. Room was extremely clean and loads of space . TV needs updating
The closest to bleimheim
Loved it
Friendly , helpful staff. Fab log fire. Super comfy bed. Good car parking facilities .
Cobwebs in the room and dust on base of lamp .
For the money could be a bit cleaner , but would stay again . Overall good experience .
Friendly helpful staff. Great location. Dog friendly.
Bar was cold despite a log fire that wasn't throwing out much heat. No curtains added to the cold atmosphere in the bar.
Our room was on the small side.
Always a great experience so historic with comfortable well equipped rooms and good service
Booking.com advertise a £30 dinner menu but they no longer do this as an add on to the B&B
Location , Cleanliness, character building .
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