A 13th century coaching inn, the Bear nestles at the heart of Oxfordshire village Woodstock and just minutes walk from the stunning Blenheim Palace.

The Bear Hotel overlooks the quiet village square in the heart of Woodstock, a quaint and charming Cotswold village with a number or tiny gift shops and traditioal pubs and tea shops. Woodstock offers an ideal base for exploring Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds countryside & villages and the historic city of Oxford . Oxford is just 20 minutes away by car and is home to a number of interesting visitor sites and architectural highlights including the world famous Oxford University and its college quads. The most striking feature about the Bears Hotel's location is it proxmity to Churchill's Blenheim Palace .  Just a minute's walk from the hotel takes you to the side gate of the Blenheim Estate and offers stunning views through the gardens to the impressive Palace beyond.  There is ample on-site parking available.

An original coaching inn which dates back to the 13th century, the Bear Hotel has now been offering accommodation to weary travellers for several hundred years.  The picturesque ivy-clad facade blends effortlessly with the quaint atmosphere of this tiny village.  Inside the, the public areas offer modern comfort but along with an air of Olde World England home to traditional features including original oak beams and open stone fireplaces. The attentive staff ensure classic English hospitality.

The Bear Hotel boasts 54 luxurious individually styled bedrooms each offering every modern comfort whilst maintining an ambience of a bygone age. Unique features in many rooms include exposed beams and stonework walls, antique furniture, wooden floors, bay windows and original fireplaces. Some have four-poster beds. All of the hotels classic bedroom combine both character and comfort. Needless to say hospitality trays, large televisions, wifi internet access and additional seating come as standard.

Dining at the Bear Hotel is a true treat, informal meals and lunches can be taken in the atmospheric lounge bar, an ideal place to meet the locals and sample a range of wines, draught beers and spirits. The Churchill Lounge offers the perfect spot to snuggle in to a comfy sofa with a newspaper or enjoy morning coffees or afternoon tea.  Or simply watch the world go by as you look over the bustling market square from the sash window.  Fine dining each evening can be enjoyed in the relaxed surroundings of the Bear's restaurant which provides an atmopshere reminiscent of a trditional inn with exposed floorboards, open fireplace and sash window.  The restaurant boasts a 2 AA rosette award for the quality of its food and service and serves up a seasonal menu of fish and meat dishes with a focus on organic produce.

The Bear hotel provides quality accommodation and dining in a quintessentially English setting just moments from Blenheim Palace and a short drive from Oxford .