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About this property
On the edge of the Cotswolds, only 15 minutes’ drive from Bicester Designer Shopping Village and 30 minutes’ drive from Oxford centre, The Holt Hotel offers individually styled rooms, an award-winning restaurant, a bar and free parking. The hotel is located close to the M40 and can be reached in 10 minutes from London Oxford Airport and within 1 hour from Heathrow and Birmingham airports. Frequent rail services run from Oxford to Heyford rail station, which is 1 mile from the hotel. The traditional bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, TV, and free tea and coffee. Guests can enjoy a set menu at Du Vall’s restaurant using fresh, seasonal produce or enjoy our bar menu at the Highwayman’s Restaurant & Bar, which stocks a range of lagers, ales and wines. As well as the nearby Bicester Designer Shopping Village, the hotel is conveniently located to several other attractions, including Blenheim Palace, which is 10 minutes' drive away, and starting points for walks through the Cotswolds can be reached in 15 minutes and Silverstone racing circuit can be reached in 30 minutes.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Daniel
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff and welcoming environment. Dinner was good - tasty food and ambience. Great location for Blenheim Palace. Good size rooms and clean modern bathroom. Recommended hotel - thank you. Would stay again.” - Sophie
United Kingdom
“The standard double room was very spacious and light, and the bathroom was too. The staff were very helpful.” - Cobb07
United Kingdom
“Room was large and comfortable, ensuite was clean. The hotel looked clean and corridors had been recently painted. Bar and Restaurant were clean and welcoming. We ate at the hotel and the menu/food was very nice. Ample parking onsite.” - Stephen
United Kingdom
“Staff were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. The bar staff know how to make a cocktail and the duck breast and confit were excellent.” - Margaret
France
“Restaurant was very nice good food reasonably priced.” - Anisa
United Kingdom
“Great location, large car park, spacious room, really comfortable bed, brilliant buffet breakfast, accommodating friendly staff! We had a newborn baby with us and they accommodated us on the ground floor (as there is no lift) and allowed us to use...” - Martin
United Kingdom
“Convenient location. Good welcome. Friendly staff throughout. Excellent food. Comfortable.” - Maria
United Kingdom
“Michael, the best! He went far and beyond to accommodate all our requests.” - David
United Kingdom
“Very helpful reception staff, decent size rooms, comfy bed(pillows a bit firm though), good breakfast, plenty of parking.” - Debbi
United Kingdom
“Great location, Friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent meals in restaurants and large spacious rooms.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Du Valls Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Highwayman's Bar
- CuisineBritish • European
- Open forLunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine print
If guests plan to arrive early or check-out late, The Holt Hotel request that they are notified in advance. This is a subject to availability and charges may apply.
Please be aware The Holt Hotel does not accept cheques.
Please note that Du Vall's Restaurant is closed on Sunday nights.
Any dinner-inclusive offers relate to breakfast in the morning and a 3-course meal:
Sunday - Thursday: Highwayman’s Restaurant & Bar
Friday - Saturday: Du Vall's Restaurant.
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Pets can be accommodated at £15 per pet, per night in bedrooms and restricted areas. Please note that pets are not allowed in public areas.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.