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Macdonald Bear Hotel





About us
STEP back in time to what was once a 13th century coaching inn, now brought right up to date with 4-star comforts and modern technology. Macdonald Bear Hotel is one of the finest 4-star hotels in Oxfordshire. Set in Woodstock, it’s a combination of history, character and culture, with superb facilities and links that make the city of Oxford easily accessible. Around 15 minutes from Oxford station, it’s just 10 mins from Oxford London Airport and an hour from Heathrow. OUR FACILITIES In the heart of Oxfordshire yet within striking distance for Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and Bicester, 4 Star Macdonald Bear Hotel combines historic charm with modern facilities. With its ivy façade, oak beams, open fireplaces and stone walls, it exudes warmth and cosiness, and was once a favourite of Hollywood stars Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Extensively refurbished throughout, the hotel has a conference centre complete with state-of-the-art facilities. A relaxing and comfortable retreat from the office, there are 6 stunning function rooms to choose from offering a range of options to suit your needs. Suites offer excellent business and communication facilities – including free and unlimited Wifi with 100 MBps bandwidth available – and are bathed in natural light, offering inspiring views across the surrounding market square. Rooms are packed with character, from the rustic wooden ceiling beams of the Cotswold Suite – an ideal space for your boardroom gathering – to the elegant Park Room with its high ceilings and lavish drapes. For smaller gatherings, the Machine Room and Cutting Room are packed with modern features yet retain a sense of historic style and character. When it’s time to relax, our award-winning AA Rosette restaurant serves classic, contemporary British cuisine, while our lounge is a perfect spot for some relax business negotiations or networking. There’s a wide range of options for a corporate away day or team building event, from trout fishing on Bladon Lake to crossbow archery, falconry and ghost tours. Our 54 bedrooms are elegantly styled and reflect the historic nature of the building but with space to relax, catch up with work or unwind watching a film. OUR PLEDGE SAFE & SOUND Our in-house teams and world-class partners have been working flat-out to set new standards of hygiene and safety for all our returning guests. We have introduced a comprehensive approach which sets a new benchmark for the hospitality industry. We call it "Safe & Sound". Please click on the link below to learn more. www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/safe-sound We work hard to ensure your booking is seamless and straightforward. The Macdonald Promise means your enquiry will be answered within 30 minutes and we’ll give you our best rate, first time.
Venue Details
Industry Ratings
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (1)
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Park Room | 300 sq. ft. 20.4 x 14.9 sq. ft. | 11.6 ft. | 30 | 15 | 158 | 25 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 |
The Cotswold | 227 sq. ft. 15.5 x 15.5 sq. ft. | 7.1 ft. | 12 | - | 12 | - | - | - | 12 | - | - |
The Cutting Room | 157 sq. ft. 17.1 x 9.2 sq. ft. | 9.2 ft. | 6 | - | 6 | - | - | - | 6 | - | - |
The Machine Room | 172 sq. ft. 15.5 x 11.2 sq. ft. | 9.2 ft. | 8 | - | 6 | - | - | - | 8 | - | - |
The Newbold Room | 539 sq. ft. 34.9 x 15.9 sq. ft. | 9.2 ft. | 24 | - | 24 | - | - | - | 24 | - | - |
Churchill Lounge | 517 sq. ft. 32.2 x 16.1 sq. ft. | 10.2 ft. | 30 | - | - | - | 30 | - | - | - | - |
Guest rooms
Location
Getting Here
Local Attractions
Bicester Village shopping
Oxford attractions
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Woodstock town
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Additional Information
Additional details
• Historic country house charm • Majestic 13th century coaching inn • Picturesque village location • 54 individually-styled bedrooms • Golf courses nearby • Meeting and conference facilities • Luxury wedding packages • Award-winning restaurant onsite
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Health and Safety
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