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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.
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Guest Reviews
Lovely setting very comfortanle
Nothing
All ggod
Lovely period building, probably an old coaching inn. Large bedroom and en suite, very lovely canopy bed, all very clean and comfortable. There were shampoo/ shower gel etc and slippers provided. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. For instance, they brought our desserts up to our room later in the evening so we could go for a walk after our main course as we felt full but had paid for 2 courses. The chocolate brownie we had for dessert was clearly homemade and very delicious. The hotel is situated in the middle of Woodstock and has an upstairs lounge and a nice courtyard at the back with tables and chairs.
There was a drippy tap and the extractor fan in the bathroom never turned off. It was ok with the door shut but I was dimly aware of it. There were only 2 biscuits to have with the tea- maybe add another couple?! The dinner menu was not the same as the menu on the website which was a real shame as it severely restricted my daughter's dinner options because she is vegetarian. I was very sad to see that the restaurant was very empty, only 2 other people there. It's surprising because the pub across the road was busy. The food was nice, but a little overpriced for what it was. The chocolate brownie was delicious though.
Easy parking, smooth check in and nice spacious room
Nothing
Genuine period property with lots of character
Small windows and low ceilings did not help with the heat over night despite the fans provided. Really needs air con in summer.
Its Location
Location
Olde World charm like uneven stairs
Looked v tired, carpets threadbare in placed
Breakfast overcooked and staff could have been more warm and friendly
Lovely heritage property in a beautiful location,good car parking within walking distance to top restaurants and cafes.
Can’t really think of anything !!
The room & cleanliness of room was very good
The location is excellent & check in/out was seamless with a lovely member of staff
Despite the hotel’s age, it is looking tired & requires updating. The female member of staff at breakfast was unhelpful & bordering rude. Not ideal in a customer focused role. The breakfast was average at best, disappointing considering we have stayed there twice before. I wouldn’t rush to eat there again unless there are improvements.
Great room great location
Nothing all good
Lots of character and great location. The staff were friendly and the breakfast very nice.
Was upgraded to a suite which was lovely and comfortable and well appointed with facilities.
Had EV charging points at a reasonable rate.
Will def stay here again.
Rooms were very hot as in middle of a heatwave.
There was no air con and although fans were supplied the temp was still uncomfortable
Location excellent, Most staff were very pleasant and helpful . Cooked breakfast was good.
Check in poor and no response to request for basic items missing from room.
Non cooked breakfast was very basic.
Room was clean but much in need of a refurb, especially as a one night stay was very expensive.
Just stayed in a Hand Picked Hotel which was cheaper and had standards of excellence on a different scale!
Fijn typisch hotel
Location the room
Afternoon tea was not good. Sandwich’s were stale although we were informed it was sourdough bread. I would have thought we would have been given the choice as this is not a normal thing for afternoon tea. Also cakes were of a chocolate form and would have preferred a selection of different types of flavour eg Victoria sandwich/ fruit tart etc Scones were good.
Gewoon heel goed hotel
The location is perfect if you are going to Blenheim Palace and a lot of nice pubs and shops close by.
Room in the summer extremely hot. Only a little fan provided which didn't cut it.
AIR CON NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, ROOMS NEED UPDATING
Location and size of accomadation
Staff were lovely, room was excellent, amazing location and good value for money
Wonderful old hotel. Friendly staff. Amazing location, just a short walk from Blenheim Palace. Very good sized rooms. Very comfortable bed. Very good bathrooms and shower. Excellent breakfast, all cooked fresh.
Nothing! Well, maybe it would have been nicer if it was a tad cheaper, but you get what you pay for in life!
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