The Holt Hotel
$138
/ night
Avg. for September
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$138
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Holt Hotel average $88 in January, the cheapest month, and $178 in June, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $88 |
| February | $94 |
| March | $97 |
| April | $101 |
| May | $142 |
| June | $178 |
| July | $169 |
| August | $131 |
| September | $138 |
| October | $100 |
| November | $109 |
| December | $92 |
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About this property
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, DuVall's Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 87 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
Located in Bicester, The Holt Hotel is in a rural location, a 3-minute drive from Rousham House and Gardens and 9 minutes from Oxfordshire Museum. This hotel is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Blenheim Palace and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Bicester Golf and Country Club.
What's nearby
Rousham House and Gardens(1.3 miles)
Oxfordshire Museum(6 miles)
Blenheim Palace(6.5 miles)
Bicester Shopping Park(7.7 miles)
Bicester Golf and Country Club(7.9 miles)
Bicester Village(8.4 miles)
Bicester Avenue(8.4 miles)
Oxford Bus Museum(8.6 miles)
Bicester Motion(8.8 miles)
Fairytale Farm(9.1 miles)
Chipping Norton Golf Club(9.3 miles)
Banbury Cross(10.3 miles)
The Lake(10.8 miles)
Spiceball Country Park(10.8 miles)
Chipping Norton Museum(10.8 miles)
The nearest major airport is Oxford (OXF)(7.1 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Location
Oxford Road, Steeple Aston, England, United Kingdom
Rousham House and Gardens (1.3 miles)
Oxfordshire Museum (6 miles)
Blenheim Palace (6.5 miles)
Bicester Shopping Park (7.7 miles)
Bicester Golf and Country Club (7.9 miles)
Bicester Village (8.4 miles)
Guest reviews
8.3
Very good
Based on 2,028 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
21%
Couple
43%
Family
16%
Group
15%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Holt Hotel, travellers often praise friendly, professional staff, comfortable spaces and a convenient countryside base for Oxford, Blenheim and Bicester, while noting that the dining experience can be inconsistent.
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What guests think
At The Holt Hotel, travellers often praise friendly, professional staff, comfortable spaces and a convenient countryside base for Oxford, Blenheim and Bicester, while noting that the dining experience can be inconsistent.
Rooms range from spacious refurbished options and large family suites to some smaller or older ones, with a few reports of firm mattresses and traffic or internal noise. Cleanliness is generally good, though some reviews cite missed hoovering, dust or worn corridor carpets. Overall, expect a welcoming, comfortable stay best suited to travellers with a car.
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Facilities
Bar and restaurant are popular, with pleasant gardens and free parking; the property is dog-friendly. Some comments note limited food service hours.
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10
DAVID
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great little hotel in the Cotswolds 15 minutes to Bicester village bit far enough to enjoy the Oxfordshire countryside Great butter chicken dish and great little bar Thank you team
Great little hotel in the Cotswolds 15 minutes to Bicester village bit far enough to enjoy the Oxfordshire countryside Great butter chicken dish and great little bar Thank you team
10
Katherine
Jul 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, cozy traditional Inn. Great breakfast and restaurant. Very clean and modern. You’ll have to be driving, but across the street from a Tesco gas station for snacks and gas if needed. Just lovely!
Clean, cozy traditional Inn. Great breakfast and restaurant. Very clean and modern. You’ll have to be driving, but across the street from a Tesco gas station for snacks and gas if needed. Just lovely!
8
Shaun
Aug 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel with lovely staff, room was very comfortable and food was good in restaurant and breakfast. We were disappointed that there was no food of any kind after 3pm until the restaurant opened.
Great hotel with lovely staff, room was very comfortable and food was good in restaurant and breakfast. We were disappointed that there was no food of any kind after 3pm until the restaurant opened.
8
Gary
Mar 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay - Quick check-in - Good shower - Amazing food although only serve till 8pm - Very comfy bed - They didn't tell me this place was haunted though! - Need better coffee in the rooms - A good quality coffee bag is always a nice surprise - But overall I was happy with my stay!
Great stay - Quick check-in - Good shower - Amazing food although only serve till 8pm - Very comfy bed - They didn't tell me this place was haunted though! - Need better coffee in the rooms - A good quality coffee bag is always a nice surprise - But overall I was happy with my stay!
10
HUA
Feb 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A highly recommended hotel. The transportation is very convenient, parking is easy and free, the warm and friendly clerk, the beautiful building, and the perfect room setting. We will come again.
A highly recommended hotel. The transportation is very convenient, parking is easy and free, the warm and friendly clerk, the beautiful building, and the perfect room setting. We will come again.
8
ben
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very pleasent hotel, beautiful building in a lovely part of the country. Very helpful and friendly staff. Nice restaurant and comfy, well stocked bar. If you are looking for a idyllic british country hotel, you can't go wrong here.
Very pleasent hotel, beautiful building in a lovely part of the country. Very helpful and friendly staff. Nice restaurant and comfy, well stocked bar. If you are looking for a idyllic british country hotel, you can't go wrong here.
10
Clive
Apr 28, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice, comfortable and overall a very pleasant stay. Food in the restaurant was of a good standard. Also, being dog-friendly was important to me and they made us both very welcome. No complaints.
Nice, comfortable and overall a very pleasant stay. Food in the restaurant was of a good standard. Also, being dog-friendly was important to me and they made us both very welcome. No complaints.
10
Paul
Sep 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
My stay at the holt was very comfortable whilst working away from home,bar and restaurant prices a little pricey, beds and cleanliness excellent,only dampener was a colleague's van was broken into on the carpark at night.
My stay at the holt was very comfortable whilst working away from home,bar and restaurant prices a little pricey, beds and cleanliness excellent,only dampener was a colleague's van was broken into on the carpark at night.
10
Joyce
Aug 30, 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
The gardens inside the property were absolutely stunning! The people working there were incredibly helpful!
The gardens inside the property were absolutely stunning! The people working there were incredibly helpful!
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Christopher
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My girlfriend and I have stayed at the Holt Hotel a number of times before - we love the cosy ambience, friendly staff and very nice breakfast. The location is excellent being on the doorstep of several nice towns in the Costwolds, as well as Bicester Village and Blenheim Palace. This stay was no different (in a good way) in all of those respects. Nice to see the hotel now has an EV charger available to guests, though I daresay in the longer term there will be a need for more than just one. Given 4/5 stars because the restaurant was not open on Sun 29th Dec evening, and we were hoping to have dinner there - this is unfortunately not the first time this has happened, occurred on previous stays too. There should really be a message emailed in advance to inform the hotel guests should the restaurant be closed on nights they are planning to stay, and a note put on the website (which I checked earlier that day, there was nothing mentioned). Still, we will almost certainly be back :)
My girlfriend and I have stayed at the Holt Hotel a number of times before - we love the cosy ambience, friendly staff and very nice breakfast. The location is excellent being on the doorstep of several nice towns in the Costwolds, as well as Bicester Village and Blenheim Palace. This stay was no different (in a good way) in all of those respects. Nice to see the hotel now has an EV charger available to guests, though I daresay in the longer term there will be a need for more than just one. Given 4/5 stars because the restaurant was not open on Sun 29th Dec evening, and we were hoping to have dinner there - this is unfortunately not the first time this has happened, occurred on previous stays too. There should really be a message emailed in advance to inform the hotel guests should the restaurant be closed on nights they are planning to stay, and a note put on the website (which I checked earlier that day, there was nothing mentioned). Still, we will almost certainly be back :)
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Cleanliness
Rooms and public areas are generally clean, with many noting tidy, well-kept spaces. However, several reviews cite missed hoovering, dust or debris, and worn corridor carpets, indicating some inconsistency.
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Katherine
Jul 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, cozy traditional Inn. Great breakfast and restaurant. Very clean and modern. You’ll have to be driving, but across the street from a Tesco gas station for snacks and gas if needed. Just lovely!
Clean, cozy traditional Inn. Great breakfast and restaurant. Very clean and modern. You’ll have to be driving, but across the street from a Tesco gas station for snacks and gas if needed. Just lovely!
4
Rhia
Sep 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel with pleasant staff. Unfortunately my bathroom wasn't quite clean and the rooms are old so noise from the road and an adjoining room who had a particularly noisey shower cubicke meant i got very little sleep. I checked out tge next morning to find somewhere else for my second night and mentioned the noise. The lady on reception surprised me by offering a refund on the second night since they couldnt fix the hoise issue. However they made me go through Expedia to get the refund and refused a full refund on the second night. Overall, pretty badm food is nice though.
Nice hotel with pleasant staff. Unfortunately my bathroom wasn't quite clean and the rooms are old so noise from the road and an adjoining room who had a particularly noisey shower cubicke meant i got very little sleep. I checked out tge next morning to find somewhere else for my second night and mentioned the noise. The lady on reception surprised me by offering a refund on the second night since they couldnt fix the hoise issue. However they made me go through Expedia to get the refund and refused a full refund on the second night. Overall, pretty badm food is nice though.
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Pranav
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Location and staff helpful Room extremely small than advertised photos. Kept bumping into drawers next to the bed Needs a basic clean of all the areas. Such as lot of dust behind bed and drawers area. We also managed to find chocolate wrappers and kinder chocolate bar which was left behind as evidence. Overall the property is good but wouldn’t visit again due to experience.
Location and staff helpful Room extremely small than advertised photos. Kept bumping into drawers next to the bed Needs a basic clean of all the areas. Such as lot of dust behind bed and drawers area. We also managed to find chocolate wrappers and kinder chocolate bar which was left behind as evidence. Overall the property is good but wouldn’t visit again due to experience.
10
john
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely staff. Clean room
Lovely staff. Clean room
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Mark
Jul 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel itself is a lovely building, the grounds are beautiful and well kept. Inside the restaurant the edges of carpet are filthy with dust and spiders webs. The hotel room itself was nice, however the bed was very firm. The bathroom was clean but the main head shower did not work and made an awful noise. The food was excellent, our evening meal and breakfast were both delicious. However restaurant service was not the best. Our main problem was the gentleman on reception we found him very rude. Even after he had charged us again when I was sure we had already paid. Thankfully I located the email as proof. He eventually gave a refund after insisting that I move room before issuing the refund. He was not apologetic and his customer service skills were definitely lacking. All in all glad we only stayed one night. Don’t think we would return.
The hotel itself is a lovely building, the grounds are beautiful and well kept. Inside the restaurant the edges of carpet are filthy with dust and spiders webs. The hotel room itself was nice, however the bed was very firm. The bathroom was clean but the main head shower did not work and made an awful noise. The food was excellent, our evening meal and breakfast were both delicious. However restaurant service was not the best. Our main problem was the gentleman on reception we found him very rude. Even after he had charged us again when I was sure we had already paid. Thankfully I located the email as proof. He eventually gave a refund after insisting that I move room before issuing the refund. He was not apologetic and his customer service skills were definitely lacking. All in all glad we only stayed one night. Don’t think we would return.
10
Stephanie
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved it! Everyone was friendly and the food was amazing, the only thing that let it down a little was that housekeeping for the room we stayed in had not been hoovered- if it had not very well atal, however the staff- top tier and the food amazing!!’
We loved it! Everyone was friendly and the food was amazing, the only thing that let it down a little was that housekeeping for the room we stayed in had not been hoovered- if it had not very well atal, however the staff- top tier and the food amazing!!’
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Isra
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Would not stay there again. Awful room. Had an iron burn on the carpet. Thin blanket was too thin, meaning we were cold at night. Flat pillows. Bathroom was tiny, not like that in the pictures. Felt like student accommodation. Asked for VIP £10 that was in our booking, was not accommodated on arrival and only said you can have £10 off at breakfast. We wanted al a carte, and did not want to be paying for a mediocre breakfast buffet after first impressions of the room.
Would not stay there again. Awful room. Had an iron burn on the carpet. Thin blanket was too thin, meaning we were cold at night. Flat pillows. Bathroom was tiny, not like that in the pictures. Felt like student accommodation. Asked for VIP £10 that was in our booking, was not accommodated on arrival and only said you can have £10 off at breakfast. We wanted al a carte, and did not want to be paying for a mediocre breakfast buffet after first impressions of the room.
10
Norman
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and comfortable. Good amenities within the hotel
Clean and comfortable. Good amenities within the hotel
10
Deb
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
we found the Holt hotel to very clean, comfortably beds and friend staff would recommend.
we found the Holt hotel to very clean, comfortably beds and friend staff would recommend.
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john
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel. Spacious, good size room, very clean.
Lovely hotel. Spacious, good size room, very clean.
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Rooms
Many guests find rooms spacious and comfortable, with refurbished options and large family suites available. Others report some small or dated rooms, firm or springy mattresses, heat or stuffiness, and occasional traffic or internal noise.
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lisa
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely and clean, although the room was a little on the small side, comfy clean bed.
Lovely and clean, although the room was a little on the small side, comfy clean bed.
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Victoria
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room and bed were huge and very quiet so good night’s sleep. The hotel and furnishings are lovely and well maintained and check in was quick and easy. Breakfast was unfortunately a let down though but it might have been because they had a wedding party in too however the fried eggs were rubbery and they ran out of white bread and pastries which was disappointing. Also, only decaf coffee was instant in a sachet which was also disappointing. So if you want a lovely bed and a great sleep this is a fab hotel but I would probably recommend somewhere else for breakfast based on our experience.
Room and bed were huge and very quiet so good night’s sleep. The hotel and furnishings are lovely and well maintained and check in was quick and easy. Breakfast was unfortunately a let down though but it might have been because they had a wedding party in too however the fried eggs were rubbery and they ran out of white bread and pastries which was disappointing. Also, only decaf coffee was instant in a sachet which was also disappointing. So if you want a lovely bed and a great sleep this is a fab hotel but I would probably recommend somewhere else for breakfast based on our experience.
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David
Sep 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff lovely but way overpriced. Paid £180 for an incredibly tiny room which was hot & stuffy & had no air con. The road outside was noisy all night. The hotel was fully booked so couldn't move to another one or given an option for discount or anything.
Staff lovely but way overpriced. Paid £180 for an incredibly tiny room which was hot & stuffy & had no air con. The road outside was noisy all night. The hotel was fully booked so couldn't move to another one or given an option for discount or anything.
8
Gordon
Aug 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Isolated hotel, corridors are looking tired, I had room 89 which was very large and modernised, could hear other guests in rooms below speaking very clearly. Room although very fresh was very hot no ac nor fan. But I would stay again.
Isolated hotel, corridors are looking tired, I had room 89 which was very large and modernised, could hear other guests in rooms below speaking very clearly. Room although very fresh was very hot no ac nor fan. But I would stay again.
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Robert
Dec 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had loft room, it was clean and conformable, shower not suitable for someone tall. Not suitable for less able as there are two flights of stairs to get to room. Staff very helpful and booked dinner table at short notice. Dinner was good and service excellent. Breakfast was ok, but hot good had been under heat lamps and a little dry
Had loft room, it was clean and conformable, shower not suitable for someone tall. Not suitable for less able as there are two flights of stairs to get to room. Staff very helpful and booked dinner table at short notice. Dinner was good and service excellent. Breakfast was ok, but hot good had been under heat lamps and a little dry
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Stephen
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms clean and recently renovated. Staff pleasant and helpful. Quiet property. Proximity and access to Oxford is excellent
Rooms clean and recently renovated. Staff pleasant and helpful. Quiet property. Proximity and access to Oxford is excellent
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ANT
Dec 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loads of space
Loads of space
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Darren
Jul 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very big and tidy but as it’s an old building there is lots of noise around. Found it hard to sleep as you hear everything around you including toilet flushes and snoring. Food was great and staff friendly
Room was very big and tidy but as it’s an old building there is lots of noise around. Found it hard to sleep as you hear everything around you including toilet flushes and snoring. Food was great and staff friendly
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John
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Always a comfortable stay. Good size rooms , attentive staff and lovely breakfast.
Always a comfortable stay. Good size rooms , attentive staff and lovely breakfast.
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Kate
Jan 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay. The family room we stayed in was huge !!! Nice little separate area for the kids to sleep in yet still in the same room so we didn’t have to worry about them at the same time as them having a little privacy. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful.
Excellent stay. The family room we stayed in was huge !!! Nice little separate area for the kids to sleep in yet still in the same room so we didn’t have to worry about them at the same time as them having a little privacy. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly, professional and helpful. A minority report issues such as poor welcomes, confusion over inclusions, slow or unhelpful responses, and inconsistent communication about restaurant availability.
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Eric
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff provided excellent service.
The staff provided excellent service.
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Lisa
Dec 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast cooked to order. Staff lovely and professional.
Breakfast cooked to order. Staff lovely and professional.
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Paula
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I booked this stay for 2 gentlemen on business which included breakfast. When the gentlemen arrived for breakfast the lady told them that breakfast wasn't included and they would have to pay £32.00. At 8am the guys called me to clarify the situation, I spoke to the lady and advised her that on Hotels.com all rooms included breakfast which she said they didn't. I then sent screenshots of the Hotels.com website showing that all rooms included free breakfast, which she said wasn't true. I then sent one of the guys a screenshot from the confirmation showing it said free breakfast included, which he showed her and she reluctantly let them into the breakfast room, which by this time they were late for their appointment. Extremely poor customer service and very embarrassing for the 2 guys. I suggest that all members of staff understand what agreements you have in place with 3rd party booking companies.
I booked this stay for 2 gentlemen on business which included breakfast. When the gentlemen arrived for breakfast the lady told them that breakfast wasn't included and they would have to pay £32.00. At 8am the guys called me to clarify the situation, I spoke to the lady and advised her that on Hotels.com all rooms included breakfast which she said they didn't. I then sent screenshots of the Hotels.com website showing that all rooms included free breakfast, which she said wasn't true. I then sent one of the guys a screenshot from the confirmation showing it said free breakfast included, which he showed her and she reluctantly let them into the breakfast room, which by this time they were late for their appointment. Extremely poor customer service and very embarrassing for the 2 guys. I suggest that all members of staff understand what agreements you have in place with 3rd party booking companies.
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richard
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A top class hotel Excellent room dinner and breakfast Above all the staff in every way were professional helpful and very human in a respectful yet very friendly way nothing was too much trouble My wife and I loved the carred for gardens and grounds and restful dinning and seating areas Well done we intend to return very soon.
A top class hotel Excellent room dinner and breakfast Above all the staff in every way were professional helpful and very human in a respectful yet very friendly way nothing was too much trouble My wife and I loved the carred for gardens and grounds and restful dinning and seating areas Well done we intend to return very soon.
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Paul
Dec 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were excellent, all being friendly and efficient except for the one member of staff who greeted us when we arrived around 9.30pm. He was outside vaping I think, and was rather boorish and unhelpful. He was however, the only staff member like that so a poor initial impression was very much corrected the following day. The room was cold on arrival (our stay was late November) as they had not put the heating on in the room, but when mentioned to the receptionist when we left, she was clearly receptive to knowing and appeared tor make a note. Breakfast was excellent and we also had dinner one evening which was good. Would stay again if in that area.
The staff were excellent, all being friendly and efficient except for the one member of staff who greeted us when we arrived around 9.30pm. He was outside vaping I think, and was rather boorish and unhelpful. He was however, the only staff member like that so a poor initial impression was very much corrected the following day. The room was cold on arrival (our stay was late November) as they had not put the heating on in the room, but when mentioned to the receptionist when we left, she was clearly receptive to knowing and appeared tor make a note. Breakfast was excellent and we also had dinner one evening which was good. Would stay again if in that area.
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Mark
Jul 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel itself is a lovely building, the grounds are beautiful and well kept. Inside the restaurant the edges of carpet are filthy with dust and spiders webs. The hotel room itself was nice, however the bed was very firm. The bathroom was clean but the main head shower did not work and made an awful noise. The food was excellent, our evening meal and breakfast were both delicious. However restaurant service was not the best. Our main problem was the gentleman on reception we found him very rude. Even after he had charged us again when I was sure we had already paid. Thankfully I located the email as proof. He eventually gave a refund after insisting that I move room before issuing the refund. He was not apologetic and his customer service skills were definitely lacking. All in all glad we only stayed one night. Don’t think we would return.
The hotel itself is a lovely building, the grounds are beautiful and well kept. Inside the restaurant the edges of carpet are filthy with dust and spiders webs. The hotel room itself was nice, however the bed was very firm. The bathroom was clean but the main head shower did not work and made an awful noise. The food was excellent, our evening meal and breakfast were both delicious. However restaurant service was not the best. Our main problem was the gentleman on reception we found him very rude. Even after he had charged us again when I was sure we had already paid. Thankfully I located the email as proof. He eventually gave a refund after insisting that I move room before issuing the refund. He was not apologetic and his customer service skills were definitely lacking. All in all glad we only stayed one night. Don’t think we would return.
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Melanie
Aug 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really informative warm welcome on check in, on the afternoon of 11.08.23 The room was comfy and well equipped. The bathroom was immaculate, modern and nicely decorated. The bar staff, in particular was very attentive, friendly and impeccably professional. Breakfast the next morning was stunning. Beautiful cooked, plentiful and really well organised. The whole hotel was really well run, classily decorated and an all round enjoyable experience from the moment we stepped through the door. Will definitely be staying again. Well done Holt Hotel
Really informative warm welcome on check in, on the afternoon of 11.08.23 The room was comfy and well equipped. The bathroom was immaculate, modern and nicely decorated. The bar staff, in particular was very attentive, friendly and impeccably professional. Breakfast the next morning was stunning. Beautiful cooked, plentiful and really well organised. The whole hotel was really well run, classily decorated and an all round enjoyable experience from the moment we stepped through the door. Will definitely be staying again. Well done Holt Hotel
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Lucia
Jan 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I booked this hotel so that I could get an early check in as a VIP member, after a long flight from the US. I arrived 2 hours early and was told that the room was available, but I would have to pay if I wanted to check in an earlier. I did not receive any of the VIP Expedia benefits and had to put up with a very rude receptionist called Hadia in the evening who kept talking over me. I called the reception and was in my pajamas but she told me I needed to go down to see her so I had to change to go down to talk to her. She then continued to talk over me very rudely telling me that I did not get the benefits because I did not ask for them at check in and that now I was not going to get them because I had a bad attitude. The new junior receptionist, Lily Anne should be better trained and understand the Expedia VIP benefits.
I booked this hotel so that I could get an early check in as a VIP member, after a long flight from the US. I arrived 2 hours early and was told that the room was available, but I would have to pay if I wanted to check in an earlier. I did not receive any of the VIP Expedia benefits and had to put up with a very rude receptionist called Hadia in the evening who kept talking over me. I called the reception and was in my pajamas but she told me I needed to go down to see her so I had to change to go down to talk to her. She then continued to talk over me very rudely telling me that I did not get the benefits because I did not ask for them at check in and that now I was not going to get them because I had a bad attitude. The new junior receptionist, Lily Anne should be better trained and understand the Expedia VIP benefits.
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Julia
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great service and the bar man on the night was exceptionally good , polite , professional and around nice guy. Breakfast was excellent and room silent.
Great service and the bar man on the night was exceptionally good , polite , professional and around nice guy. Breakfast was excellent and room silent.
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Paul
Jan 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Usually a good place to stay. But last night I was kept up until after 11pm due to a loud repetitive banging noise. I rang at 10.30pm and was told they’d investigate. They said it was the pipe cleaning from the bar. And said it would be over in 10mins. It was another 35minutes until finished. I get up at 5.30am so was trying to sleep. It was really poor.
Usually a good place to stay. But last night I was kept up until after 11pm due to a loud repetitive banging noise. I rang at 10.30pm and was told they’d investigate. They said it was the pipe cleaning from the bar. And said it would be over in 10mins. It was another 35minutes until finished. I get up at 5.30am so was trying to sleep. It was really poor.
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Location
Convenient base by car for Oxford, Blenheim Palace, Bicester Village and the Cotswolds. A few find it remote with limited public transport and some traffic noise near the junction.
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DAVID
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great little hotel in the Cotswolds 15 minutes to Bicester village bit far enough to enjoy the Oxfordshire countryside Great butter chicken dish and great little bar Thank you team
Great little hotel in the Cotswolds 15 minutes to Bicester village bit far enough to enjoy the Oxfordshire countryside Great butter chicken dish and great little bar Thank you team
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DeDe
Jun 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Such value! Perfect place to ‘home base’ while visiting Oxford and the Cotswolds. Basic but comfortable and the staff was fantastic. I was a woman traveling alone and felt very safe and comfortable. Highly recommend
Such value! Perfect place to ‘home base’ while visiting Oxford and the Cotswolds. Basic but comfortable and the staff was fantastic. I was a woman traveling alone and felt very safe and comfortable. Highly recommend
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Alex
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for our visit to Woodstock and the concert at Blenheim. Breakfast superb and room comfy and clean.
Great location for our visit to Woodstock and the concert at Blenheim. Breakfast superb and room comfy and clean.
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Lindsay
Dec 19, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff were polite and helpful. Our room was clean, teas and coffees supplied and was bed comfortable. The hotel is situated in a convenient for Oxford and Blenheim Palace
Staff were polite and helpful. Our room was clean, teas and coffees supplied and was bed comfortable. The hotel is situated in a convenient for Oxford and Blenheim Palace
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Geoffrey
Oct 20, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel was lovely, well heated fir the time of year. Staff attended to a couple of minor issues. Great location for visiting Blenheim Palace!
Hotel was lovely, well heated fir the time of year. Staff attended to a couple of minor issues. Great location for visiting Blenheim Palace!
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Stephen
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms clean and recently renovated. Staff pleasant and helpful. Quiet property. Proximity and access to Oxford is excellent
Rooms clean and recently renovated. Staff pleasant and helpful. Quiet property. Proximity and access to Oxford is excellent
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Munjarin
Jul 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel. Great quiet location. Loved the decor. I will definitely stay here again.
Beautiful hotel. Great quiet location. Loved the decor. I will definitely stay here again.
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Christopher
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My girlfriend and I have stayed at the Holt Hotel a number of times before - we love the cosy ambience, friendly staff and very nice breakfast. The location is excellent being on the doorstep of several nice towns in the Costwolds, as well as Bicester Village and Blenheim Palace. This stay was no different (in a good way) in all of those respects. Nice to see the hotel now has an EV charger available to guests, though I daresay in the longer term there will be a need for more than just one. Given 4/5 stars because the restaurant was not open on Sun 29th Dec evening, and we were hoping to have dinner there - this is unfortunately not the first time this has happened, occurred on previous stays too. There should really be a message emailed in advance to inform the hotel guests should the restaurant be closed on nights they are planning to stay, and a note put on the website (which I checked earlier that day, there was nothing mentioned). Still, we will almost certainly be back :)
My girlfriend and I have stayed at the Holt Hotel a number of times before - we love the cosy ambience, friendly staff and very nice breakfast. The location is excellent being on the doorstep of several nice towns in the Costwolds, as well as Bicester Village and Blenheim Palace. This stay was no different (in a good way) in all of those respects. Nice to see the hotel now has an EV charger available to guests, though I daresay in the longer term there will be a need for more than just one. Given 4/5 stars because the restaurant was not open on Sun 29th Dec evening, and we were hoping to have dinner there - this is unfortunately not the first time this has happened, occurred on previous stays too. There should really be a message emailed in advance to inform the hotel guests should the restaurant be closed on nights they are planning to stay, and a note put on the website (which I checked earlier that day, there was nothing mentioned). Still, we will almost certainly be back :)
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Sue
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Second visit to this hotel - it's position was great allowing us to visit Bicester Shopping Village, Oxford, a National Trust property over our 3 day visit.
Second visit to this hotel - it's position was great allowing us to visit Bicester Shopping Village, Oxford, a National Trust property over our 3 day visit.
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Paul
Jun 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
My stay at the Holt Hotel was enjoyable... however where the Hotel is sited, it is very remote and has poor transport connections. The Main mode of transport was 'Car or Taxi !! Not much to do in the hotel
My stay at the Holt Hotel was enjoyable... however where the Hotel is sited, it is very remote and has poor transport connections. The Main mode of transport was 'Car or Taxi !! Not much to do in the hotel
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Dining
Breakfasts and dinners receive frequent praise for taste and quality. Reported issues include occasional restaurant closures, limited menus, small portions, slow service, and breakfast items drying under heat lamps or running out.
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Victoria
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room and bed were huge and very quiet so good night’s sleep. The hotel and furnishings are lovely and well maintained and check in was quick and easy. Breakfast was unfortunately a let down though but it might have been because they had a wedding party in too however the fried eggs were rubbery and they ran out of white bread and pastries which was disappointing. Also, only decaf coffee was instant in a sachet which was also disappointing. So if you want a lovely bed and a great sleep this is a fab hotel but I would probably recommend somewhere else for breakfast based on our experience.
Room and bed were huge and very quiet so good night’s sleep. The hotel and furnishings are lovely and well maintained and check in was quick and easy. Breakfast was unfortunately a let down though but it might have been because they had a wedding party in too however the fried eggs were rubbery and they ran out of white bread and pastries which was disappointing. Also, only decaf coffee was instant in a sachet which was also disappointing. So if you want a lovely bed and a great sleep this is a fab hotel but I would probably recommend somewhere else for breakfast based on our experience.
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Laura
May 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel the rooms very beautifully clean and it was a lovely hotel. My only negative I would have is we ate at the restaurant and the staff were absolutely lovely and helpful but the food wasn’t so great. I would stay there again.
Lovely hotel the rooms very beautifully clean and it was a lovely hotel. My only negative I would have is we ate at the restaurant and the staff were absolutely lovely and helpful but the food wasn’t so great. I would stay there again.
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Gareth
Nov 30, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic stay. The food was exceptional. I have stayed in quite a few hotels recently for work and this has been the best.
Fantastic stay. The food was exceptional. I have stayed in quite a few hotels recently for work and this has been the best.
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Andy
Mar 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice location off the main drags, Nice restaurant and bar great service and a nice relaxing space. The breakfast had a good option of product, although I would preferred my fried eggs cooked to order as under the hot lamps the yolks were hard a bit dry and not runny :(
Nice location off the main drags, Nice restaurant and bar great service and a nice relaxing space. The breakfast had a good option of product, although I would preferred my fried eggs cooked to order as under the hot lamps the yolks were hard a bit dry and not runny :(
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Gwyneth
Dec 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived Sunday afternoon dinner in the restaurant closed at 8pm so we went to the bar 7.20ish for a drink and meal only to be told the restaurant was shut due to it being a quiet evening this meant driving 7 miles to find somewhere to eat When I said we should have been informed of this when we checked in the receptionist advised she hadn’t known herself We went for breakfast cold scrambled eggs dried up bacon aand a coffee machine not working did not improve my mood On check out I asked to speak to a manager or in charge member of staff the receptionist enquired why and I explained the above. She then told me it was planned maintenance and there was a sign on reception . If I’d asked I would have been told this I now have been told 2 different reasons for the restaurant being closed If this was planned then I feel this information should have been emailed to me so we could have either brought cold snacks or more likely changed our booking I was left with the impression that it was our fault and we should have understood these things happen Felt really let down with the service we were given and how this matter was handled
We arrived Sunday afternoon dinner in the restaurant closed at 8pm so we went to the bar 7.20ish for a drink and meal only to be told the restaurant was shut due to it being a quiet evening this meant driving 7 miles to find somewhere to eat When I said we should have been informed of this when we checked in the receptionist advised she hadn’t known herself We went for breakfast cold scrambled eggs dried up bacon aand a coffee machine not working did not improve my mood On check out I asked to speak to a manager or in charge member of staff the receptionist enquired why and I explained the above. She then told me it was planned maintenance and there was a sign on reception . If I’d asked I would have been told this I now have been told 2 different reasons for the restaurant being closed If this was planned then I feel this information should have been emailed to me so we could have either brought cold snacks or more likely changed our booking I was left with the impression that it was our fault and we should have understood these things happen Felt really let down with the service we were given and how this matter was handled
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Mark
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Portion size was suitable for childen not for adults and did not reflect in the cost of the meal.
Portion size was suitable for childen not for adults and did not reflect in the cost of the meal.
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Peter
Oct 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The restaurant menu was excellent. Great choice of food and far removed from the std lazy hotels that just serve up anything from a fryer or microwave. Prawn linguini with roasted tomatoes and chilli was sublime. The room was comfy, clean and modern
The restaurant menu was excellent. Great choice of food and far removed from the std lazy hotels that just serve up anything from a fryer or microwave. Prawn linguini with roasted tomatoes and chilli was sublime. The room was comfy, clean and modern
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Julia
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great service and the bar man on the night was exceptionally good , polite , professional and around nice guy. Breakfast was excellent and room silent.
Great service and the bar man on the night was exceptionally good , polite , professional and around nice guy. Breakfast was excellent and room silent.
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mark
Nov 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Ok menus limited
Ok menus limited
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Christopher
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My girlfriend and I have stayed at the Holt Hotel a number of times before - we love the cosy ambience, friendly staff and very nice breakfast. The location is excellent being on the doorstep of several nice towns in the Costwolds, as well as Bicester Village and Blenheim Palace. This stay was no different (in a good way) in all of those respects. Nice to see the hotel now has an EV charger available to guests, though I daresay in the longer term there will be a need for more than just one. Given 4/5 stars because the restaurant was not open on Sun 29th Dec evening, and we were hoping to have dinner there - this is unfortunately not the first time this has happened, occurred on previous stays too. There should really be a message emailed in advance to inform the hotel guests should the restaurant be closed on nights they are planning to stay, and a note put on the website (which I checked earlier that day, there was nothing mentioned). Still, we will almost certainly be back :)
My girlfriend and I have stayed at the Holt Hotel a number of times before - we love the cosy ambience, friendly staff and very nice breakfast. The location is excellent being on the doorstep of several nice towns in the Costwolds, as well as Bicester Village and Blenheim Palace. This stay was no different (in a good way) in all of those respects. Nice to see the hotel now has an EV charger available to guests, though I daresay in the longer term there will be a need for more than just one. Given 4/5 stars because the restaurant was not open on Sun 29th Dec evening, and we were hoping to have dinner there - this is unfortunately not the first time this has happened, occurred on previous stays too. There should really be a message emailed in advance to inform the hotel guests should the restaurant be closed on nights they are planning to stay, and a note put on the website (which I checked earlier that day, there was nothing mentioned). Still, we will almost certainly be back :)
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Liming
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel building is fantastic. The room is spacious and the garden is good for breakfast and lunch.
The hotel building is fantastic. The room is spacious and the garden is good for breakfast and lunch.
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Michael
Aug 2, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely lovely! would definitely recommend! And definitely return. Thank you for a lovely stay!!
Absolutely lovely! would definitely recommend! And definitely return. Thank you for a lovely stay!!
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Clifford
Aug 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely one night stay but found the balcony to are room was dirty so choose not to sit outside also the outside seating area chairs & tables near the bar area was the same but could have been easier rectified apart from that was very happy .
Had a lovely one night stay but found the balcony to are room was dirty so choose not to sit outside also the outside seating area chairs & tables near the bar area was the same but could have been easier rectified apart from that was very happy .
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Gemma
Aug 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Had an amazing stay here, hotel is beautiful, rooms are lovely and clean, staff her polite and helpful, restaurant and breakfast was lovely, will definitely be returning 😀
Had an amazing stay here, hotel is beautiful, rooms are lovely and clean, staff her polite and helpful, restaurant and breakfast was lovely, will definitely be returning 😀
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Robert
Aug 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect stay. Great breakfast. Good location
Perfect stay. Great breakfast. Good location
FAQs about The Holt Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, with limited spaces. No reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 8.25 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed with the property prior to arrival.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Bicester, approximately 2 km from Rousham House and Gardens, 9.6 km from Oxfordshire Museum, and 10.4 km from Blenheim Palace. It is also 11.4 km from the nearest major airport, Oxford (OXF).
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 30.00 per night, and it is advisable to request this in advance. Specific information about cribs is not provided.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 8.25 for children
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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