Macdonald Bear Hotel  

Tucked into the centre of Woodstock, Oxfordshire, this 4-star former coaching inn sits on Park Street. You're a 1-minute walk from the Oxfordshire Museum and about 12 minutes on foot from Blenheim Palace. Close to Oxford, the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Dating back to the 13th century, the Bear Hotel pairs ivy-clad stone walls and exposed oak beams with modern comforts. There are 54 rooms, including feature rooms, four-poster bedrooms and suites with period furnishings and original stonework. Rooms offer en suite bathrooms (shower/tub combos), TVs, bathrobes and toiletries.

Relax in a cosy bar with open fires or take in town views from the terrace. The hotel provides complimentary Wi‑Fi, on-site parking (charges may apply), concierge services, laundry/dry cleaning and 24-hour reception. Wedding services and a banquet hall are also on site.

Event space includes about 1,938 sq ft (180 m²) of conference and meeting rooms plus a business centre and meeting facilities. Express check-out and a 24-hour front desk keep business stays smooth.

The award-winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant serves modern British cuisine with a focus on local flavours. There’s a lively bar/lounge, 24-hour room service and full breakfasts served daily (8 AM–10 AM, for a fee). Dinner, Bed & Breakfast packages include a £30 per person allowance toward food.