Macdonald Bear Hotel, Woodstock ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Park St, Woodstock, United Kingdom

Very good

7.9

8.0

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3.6

4.0

“The hotel's location right next to Blenheim Palace makes it perfect for a leisurely visit and exploration.”view full review

Macdonald Bear Hotel, a 4-star establishment with a 7.9/10 rating, features a rich history as a former 13th-century coaching inn. This Woodstock hotel provides elegant accommodations, an award-winning restaurant, and ample facilities for events and gatherings.

Rooms & Amenities

The hotel offers 54 individually styled bedrooms, including Deluxe Suites that feature four-poster beds and a living area. Each room is traditionally furnished and equipped with modern amenities such as complimentary still and sparkling water, Nespresso machines, and Elemis toiletries.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include a restaurant that serves a menu featuring seasonal ingredients and traditional English cooking. Guests can also enjoy afternoon tea in the Churchill Lounge or relax in the courtyard during warmer months.

Events & Activities

The Bear is suitable for events, offering four meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 30 delegates, complemented by natural daylight and views across the market square. Guests can also partake in nearby activities such as visiting Blenheim Palace, just a short walk away.

Pet-Friendly & Local Attractions

Macdonald Bear Hotel is a dog-friendly establishment, welcoming well-behaved pets and providing opportunities for walks in the surrounding countryside. The local area features scenic routes through picturesque villages and access to the Woodstock Farmers Market, held bi-monthly.

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Macdonald Bear Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

2 persons

270 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Bathtub

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Standard King Room

2 persons

230 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Bathtub

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Deluxe Suite

2 persons

325 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Bathtub

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Feature Double Room

2 persons

280 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Facilities

Macdonald Bear Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Very good

7.8/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Macdonald Bear Hotel Location

Park St, Woodstock, United Kingdom

Map view

Park St, Woodstock, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Palace

Blenheim Palace

1.7 mi

Landmark

Blenheim Park

1.1 mi

Church

Church Of St Mary Magdalene

2100 ft

Theatre

Shakespeare's Rose Theatre

1.5 mi

Church

St Martin's Church

1.7 mi

Landmark

Butterfly House

1.1 mi

Landmark

Oxford Bus Museum Trust

1.7 mi

Garden

Secret Garden

1.5 mi

Landmark

Combe Mill

2.0 mi

Landmark

Countryfile Live

1.6 mi

Church

The Parish Church of Saint Martin Bladon

1.7 mi

Fountain

Water Terraces

1.7 mi

Church

Church Of Holy Cross

2.2 mi

Farm

Willowbrook Organic Farm

3.1 mi

Nearby

Museum

The Oxfordshire Museum

1300 ft

Blenheim Palace Conference Center

900 ft

Museum

Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum

1200 ft

Gallery

Dantzig

1300 ft

43 Oxford Street

Junction Art Gallery

1500 ft

Restaurants

The Macdonald Bear Restaurant

0 ft

Park Street Macdonald Bear Hotel

The Star Inn

1400 ft

22 Market Place

Brothertons Brasserie

1100 ft

1 High Street

The Woodstock Arms

1400 ft

6-8 Market Street

The Feathers Restaurant & Bar

1400 ft

Market Street

The King's Head

600 ft

11 Park Lane

Hampers Food & Wine Company

1400 ft

31-33 Oxford Street

The Crown Inn Restaurant

1100 ft

31 High Street

Woodstock Coffee Shop

1300 ft

20 Oxford Street

Getting around

City Centre

Woodstock4 min · 1000 ft

Airports

Gloucestershire Airport (GLO)107 min · 44.3 mi

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)126 min · 52.1 mi

Bus

Bus stop3 min · 700 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site at GBP 5 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP26 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian, Romanian, Chinese, Lithuanian

Year renovated:

2011

Number of rooms:

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Macdonald Bear Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 883 verified reviews

7.6/10

Very good

75%

Recommend

Breakfast

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.3/10

Comfort

8.4/10

Facilities

7.8/10

Free Wi-Fi

7.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.1/10

Staff

8.2/10

Value for money

7.3/10

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