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The Holt Hotel

3.5 star property

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Relax on the patio surrounded by lush greenery and enjoy a meal at one of the glass-topped tables.
Welcome to our reception area, where friendly staff are available to assist with your stay.
Indulge in a formal tea service amidst serene garden views.
Experience the charm of a traditional hotel, surrounded by lush greenery and a welcoming entrance.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, and a comfortable armchair.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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Nr. Steeple Aston, Oxford Road, Oxfordshire, Bicester, England, OX25 5QQ
  • Rousham House and Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Blenheim Palace
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bicester Village
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room / Quad Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room / Quad Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 412 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Holt Hotel

3.5-star Bicester hotel close to Rousham House and Gardens
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, a 24-hour front desk, and a library.
The Holt Hotel offers 87 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers a library, multilingual staff, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

The Holt Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
DuVall's Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 8.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • DuVall's Restaurant
  • Highwayman's Bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Holt Bicester
Holt Hotel Bicester
The Holt Hotel Hotel
The Holt Hotel Bicester
The Holt Hotel Hotel Bicester

The Holt Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 686 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 686 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 686 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 686 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 686 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful country escape

Just incredible. Such a beautiful building with kind, attentive staff in beautiful surroundings. Felt like a real treat! Sitting in the garden one morning was such a sensory treat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, bit dated but the rooms were nice, clean and cosy. I just booked an overnight stay (no breakfast). It was a 1/2 drive though to Thornhill park and ride.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great 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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roderick

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Would recommend. Electric car charging is advertised as free. It is in that you don’t pay hotel but charging pod does charge. No problem as I was surprised when it advertised it as free.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Good service, room cleaning very good. Food was excellent...
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend trip

Excellent experience every aspect was a good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dougie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The £10 voucher towards food etc was non existent on arrival… I were far too tired to argue about it. £23 for a breakfast is an utter joke unless it’s served by naked nuns
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at this hotel - exceptionally clean, breakfast was fab and very convenient location!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a couple of nights having travelled down from the North West to go shopping at the nearby Bicester Village. Room was perfect, very clean and cosy. Had breakfast in the restaurant was great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost filthy.

The property is located off a main highway. It’s old and needs a serious deep clean. There was food in our wardrobe, the curtains were stained, backs of the doors had something (food?) on them, and there was mould growing on the windows. The reception team was very understanding and comped breakfast, which was appreciated, but sadly I cannot recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr T

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice stay

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 :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024