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Macdonald Bear Hotel, Woodstock

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Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.0 of 5
Park St, Woodstock OX20 1SZ, England
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Macdonald Bear Hotel
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Ranked #4 of 6 hotels in Woodstock
4.0 of 5 stars 389 Reviews
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Knutsford, United Kingdom
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Luxury hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This is a charming half timbered hotel in the ancient town of Woodstock. The food is fine dining and the service is superb. It is not a cheap hotel but as a luxury treat it is worth it. We had the Queen Anne room which is right up in the attic; very quaint but not very accessible. All the staff... More

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General_Manager_Bear, General Manager at Macdonald Bear Hotel, responded to this review
May 23, 2013

Dear Patricia W Thanks for taking the time to review the hotel following your recent visit. I was really pleased to learn that the team looked after you and you enjoyed the location and food. We look forward to welcoming you back! Warm regards Paola Cassotti General Manager More

London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“Amazing!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Me and my husband stayed here for 3 nights to celebrate our 3 year anniversary from the 3rd May - 6th May. The Welcoming we received was the best I think we have ever received from any hotel we have stayed at. Although we did not eat at the hotel, the room we stayed in was beautiful and spotless and... More

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General_Manager_Bear, General Manager at Macdonald Bear Hotel, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Dear LocuBickey27 It was a pleasure to read your review of the Macdonald Bear Hotel and thank you for taking the time to submit it. How lovely that you are planning to return - we look forward to welcoming you back! Best wishes Paola Cassotti General Manager More

Congleton, Cheshire
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Excellent in every way”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

We stayed here for two nights at the end of April, and as with MacDonald Hotels we have stayed in before,we couldn't have asked for more. From the reception, to the restaurant staff, we could not have been treated better. When we reported a small problem with a bathroom tap, this was sorted immediately by a member of the in-house... More

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General_Manager_Bear, General Manager at Macdonald Bear Hotel, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Dear Cheshirecat046 Thank you for submitting your review of your experience following your stay at the Macdonald Bear Hotel. I enjoyed reading your review and appreciate the helpful details you provided. It is lovely to receive feedback of this nature and the team are always encouraged by it. We look forward to welcoming you back! Paola Cassotti General Manager More

uk
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Lovely Old Building”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

The Bear Hotel is a beautiful old building, which means that I would not recommend people with walking difficulties to stay here. The staff very very friendly, As soon as we arrived a porter came to take our luggage to our room, which was very helpful because of the stairs and twisting corridors. The car park is very small for... More

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General_Manager_Bear, General Manager at Macdonald Bear Hotel, responded to this review
May 2, 2013

Dear PussUK Thank you for submitting your review of your experience following your stay at the Macdonald Bear Hotel. I enjoyed reading your review and appreciate the helpful, constructive details you provided. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to the Bear. Paola Cassotti General Manager More

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
79 reviews 79 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
“An authentic country inn”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

We stayed for one night in April and were given room 48 on arrival which to our surprise had a four poster bed. We were greeted by a doorman who took our cases and stayed with us whilst we checked in and then showed us to our room. The check in staff were polite and friendly. The room was very... More

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General_Manager_Bear, General Manager at Macdonald Bear Hotel, responded to this review
May 2, 2013

Dear tallulah_p Thank you for taking the time to complete a review of the Macdonald Bear Hotel following your stay with us. I was delighted to note that you enjoyed your stay overall, especially your room, the staff and location, however may I sincerely apologise for your disappointment with the maintenance and housekeeping shortfalls you experienced. I would like to... More

Longwick
1 review
“Golden Wedding Celebrations”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

We were a family of 16 including baby staying over Friday and Saturday We had tailor made celebrations by very understanding staff (Melanie) included private facilities in Churchill Lounge and Newbold Dining Room - both very prestigious. Excellent food from our specially chosen menu and served by wonderful staff (particularly Zulton and his wife). All rooms were selected for guests... More

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General_Manager_Bear, General Manager at Macdonald Bear Hotel, responded to this review
April 25, 2013

Dear David P Thank you for submitting your review of your experience following your stay at the Macdonald Bear Hotel for your golden wedding celebrations. I enjoyed reading your review and appreciate the helpful details you provided. It is lovely to receive feedback of this nature and the team are always encouraged by it, especially when mentioned by name. We... More

Horsham, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“Lovely room, Terrible shower”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013 via mobile

Lovely room but unusable shower, no water pressure and ran hot / cold constantly and bathroom as a whole in need of a refurb. Breakfast great quality ingredients, well cooked but unfortunately cold, buffet superb - overall could be wonderful but ruined by the lack of a basic necessity of a shower that works

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General_Manager_Bear, General Manager at Macdonald Bear Hotel, responded to this review
April 18, 2013

Dear KMCF_12 Thank you for taking the time to review the hotel following your recent stay. I was pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay overall, however may I sincerely apologise for the shortfalls you experienced with your shower and breakfast. Please be assured that I have shared your feedback with the team so that it may be used... More

weymouth
1 review
“good and bad”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

The Bear is a lovely English Hotel in many ways. i stayed for 3 nights April 2013. arrived a day early but reception very good and sorted out my room efficiently. stayed in room 3 in the courtyard. pleasant room though very cold no heating on,and it took two full days to warm up,also the tiled floor in bathroom was... More

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General_Manager_Bear, General Manager at Macdonald Bear Hotel, responded to this review
April 18, 2013

Dear 63mike Thank you for taking the time to complete a review of the Macdonald Bear Hotel following your stay with us. I was delighted to note that you enjoyed your stay overall, especially the service you received on arrival and your room, however may I sincerely apologise for your disappointment with the maintenance and service shortfalls you experienced. I... More

Belfast, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Down Memory Lane”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

I used to come to The Bear many (40+) years ago on Exeats from school for lunches and when my husband and |I were driving from one side of England to the other Woodstock sort of jumped off the map page and we booked a feature room. It was a seriously chilly day and we were delighted to find real... More

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General_Manager_Bear, General Manager at Macdonald Bear Hotel, responded to this review
April 18, 2013

Dear usat4 Thank you for taking the time and trouble to submit such a glowing review following your stay at the Macdonald Bear Hotel. I was pleased to note that you enjoyed your visit, in particular your room and your dinner and breakfast experience. We appreciate such a helpful review. I will be delighted to share your feedback with the... More

Norwich, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Highly Recommened for a really "English Experience"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

The Bear Hotel is lovely, very English, it is a very old former coaching inn with lots of period features and a huge open fire in the bar to sit beside when it is cold outside (which it was). To enter the hotel you pass between and under the buildings and park in the courtyard (or further up if full).... More

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General_Manager_Bear, General Manager at Macdonald Bear Hotel, responded to this review
April 10, 2013

Dear momentofcalm Thank you for taking the time and trouble to submit your review following your stay at the Macdonald Bear Hotel. I was delighted to note that you enjoyed your stay. Please be assured that I have passed your comments to them, as I know they will be encouraged by it. We appreciate such a helpful review, and look... More

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  • “Very good” (12)
  • “First nights” (6)
  • “Car park” (5)
  • “Very friendly” (4)
  • “Reception staff” (4)
  • “Coaching inn” (3)
  • “Really nice” (3)
  • “Old coaching inn” (3)

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Additional Information about Macdonald Bear Hotel

Address: Park St, Woodstock OX20 1SZ, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Oxfordshire > Woodstock
Amenities:
Business Center Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
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Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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