Macdonald Bear Hotel

Rated 7.7 in 1772 reviews. 54 rooms.

★★★★

Once a 13th Century Coaching Inn, the idyllic Macdonald Bear Hotel is full of history, charm and character. Located in the heart of Oxfordshire, the hotel is close to the Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace and Oxford.

In picturesque Woodstock, just 20 minutes’ drive from Oxford centre, Macdonald Bear Hotel offers a restaurant. Set in a 13th-century inn, the rooms have period features.

The traditional bedrooms at The Bear Hotel have been home to royals and film stars, including Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. All rooms have en suite bathrooms, satellite TVs, mini bars . All have antique furniture, and WiFi is accessible throughout.

With bare stone walls, open fires and exposed beams, the atmospheric restaurant at Macdonald Bear serves an innovative British menu using fresh, seasonal produce. The bar offers fine wines, malt whiskies and real ales, and serves light lunches and snacks.

Just a mile from Blenheim Palace, Bear Hotel Macdonald is surrounded by Oxfordshire’s beautiful countryside. Kirtlington Golf Club is a 10-minute drive away and The Wychwood Project is just 5 minutes’ drive away.

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A guide to great places near Macdonald Bear Hotel

  1. The Star Inn

    Gorgeous food and a lovely beer, family friendly 😎

    27 m from hotel

  2. The Woodstock Arms

    Great all round venue ❤️

    97 m from hotel
    6-8 Market Street

  3. The Feathers

    Fantastic service and really tasty food. Really enjoyed our meal here.

    120 m from hotel
    Market Street, Woodstock

  4. The Kings Head

    Amazing sunday roast and brilliant service.

    141 m from hotel
    11 Park Lane

  5. The Kings Arms Hotel

    Nothing at all to fault with this place. If you're nearby do yourselves a favour and spend night here.

    152 m from hotel
    19 Market Street

  6. The Crown

    Had a lovely evening meal here, great menu and suitable for kids, returned the next day for a coffee outside to enjoy the sunshine. Great service, very friendly. This could become our regular haunt!

    203 m from hotel
    High St

  7. Black Prince

    Very good food, good service

    327 m from hotel
    2 Manor Rd

  8. Blenheim Palace

    Beware the coated dragon who shouts at you about taking pictures. Share the love Blenheim

    0.6 km from hotel
    Blenheim Palace

  9. Blenheim Palace Fountains

    Enjoyable!!!

    0.8 km from hotel

  10. The Water Terrace Cafe

    We had a pleasant lunch here during our visit Blenheim Palace. The Cotswold Burger was very nice indeed. As a nice touch, some items on the menu are also available in smaller portions.

    0.8 km from hotel
    Blenheim Palace

  11. The Killingworth Castle

    Recently bought by the owners of The Ebrington Arms & very nicely re vamped. Stunning food available and a good selection of beers & ciders. Cosy wood burner & a large garden. All bases covered!

    3.6 km from hotel
    Glympton Rd.

  12. The Royal Sun

    Nice food and quiet atmosphere

    3.9 km from hotel
    2 Woodstock Rd West