Macdonald Bear Hotel, Photo Gallery

The ivy-clad Bear Hotel at Woodstock has to be one of the most interesting hotels in the UK.

Once a 13th century coaching inn, this romantic Oxfordshire hotel successfully combines original features with modern comforts.

The Bear Hotel’s rooms are each individually styled, combining original 13th century features with modern luxury. Extra features like exposed beams and stone walls, antique furniture, wooden floors, fireplaces, bay windows and 4-poster beds will transport you to a bygone age.

USit back in an upholstered chair and read a book, listen to your favourite CD or admire views across the courtyard. Extra children’s beds can be installed in some Executive Rooms.

Make yourself at home in an elegant Feature Room at The Bear Hotel, furnished with antiques and steeped in history.

Ideal for families looking for a hotel room full of character, the Bear Hotel’s spacious family rooms have a large double bedroom and single bedroom which can easily accommodate a child’s bed.

Some have 4-poster or canopy beds, others boast views over the peaceful courtyard and all enjoy period features like exposed original beams, sloping ceilings and revealed stone walls.

Amongst other suites, there’s the Marlborough Suite - Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s former romantic hideaway - complete with an ornately carved 4-poster bed.

A traditional inn with exquisite food, The Bear’s inviting hotel restaurant has been awarded 2 prestigious AA Rosettes in recognition of the quality of its food and impeccable service.

Come in from the cold and warm yourself by the wood burning fire with your favourite tipple, or enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee in a cosy corner of the Bear Hotel’s charming bar overlooking the street.

Settle into a comfy sofa with the Sunday papers, order a drink or snack from the lounge menu or simply enjoy views over Market Square from the large sash windows. The Churchill Lounge is also a lovely venue for drinks receptions, family functions or private dining.

After a busy morning of business or leisure, stop for lunch and choose from a tempting selection of sandwiches, soups and salads, or sit back in a soft armchair and take your time over Afternoon Tea.

Order a light meal or drink and soak up the sunshine on our cobbled courtyard.

The Bear Hotel’s unique position deep in the Oxfordshire countryside makes it ideal for visitors looking to enjoy the many outdoor pursuits offered by the area.

A stone’s throw from Blenheim Palace and within easy reach of Oxford shops, colleges and museums, you can combine leisure with adventure and family fun with festival-going.

With plush red drapes, antique furniture and steps down to a stone vaulted cellar, once rumoured to have been a secret tunnel, the Newbold Room is also a truly unique venue for private dinners and receptions.

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With views across Woodstock’s picturesque market square, an original fireplace and sash windows, The Cotswold Suite lends a refined and peaceful atmosphere to any event.

With high ceilings and heavy drapes, this Macdonald Bear Hotel room can also lend its Georgian elegance to private dinners and receptions.

The Macdonald Bear Hotel’s Machine Room makes an ideal small meeting or syndicate room and benefits from plenty of natural daylight and air conditioning.

The Bear Hotel’s Feature Suites combine original 13th century features with modern luxury. Exposed beams, stone walls, antique furniture, wooden floors, fireplaces, bay windows and 4-poster beds, transport you to a bygone age.