Experience a warm welcome at The Holt Hotel, set near Oxfordshire Museum and Bicester Golf and Country Club. Unwind in the garden or by the lobby fireplace, enjoy breakfast at DuVall's Restaurant, then connect with free WiFi or relax with a book from the library.
Nr. Steeple Aston, Oxford Road, Oxfordshire, Bicester, England, OX25 5QQ
What's nearby
Rousham House and Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Oxfordshire Museum - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
Blenheim Palace - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
Bicester Village - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
Fairytale Farm - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
Getting around
Oxford (OXF) - 9 min drive
Tackley Station - 8 min drive
Witney Hanborough Station - 11 min drive
Bicester Heyford Station - 21 min walk
Restaurants
Pret A Manger - 13 min drive
Greggs - 13 min drive
Soho Farmhouse - 15 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min drive
The Trigger Pond - 14 min drive
About this property
The Holt Hotel
The Holt Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Blenheim Palace. For a bite to eat, guests can visit DuVall's Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and comfortable guest rooms.
At a glance
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Hotel size
87 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Does The Holt Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Holt Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Holt Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Holt Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking and electric car charging are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Holt Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at The Holt Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Holt Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, DuVall's Restaurant.
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The Holt Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Service staff
Food
Breakfast
Restaurant
Bar
Bed
Lobby
Location
Bathroom
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, and delicious with a wide variety of options. (31 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
2 Aug 2025
We had an enjoyable stay
Verified traveller
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Jul 2025
Lovely hotel, ideal for what we needed!
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Aug 2025
Great little hotel great location for Bicester
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
DAVID
DAVID, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2025
Excellent hotel
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.
richard
richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jul 2025
Anotherenjoyable stay.
Another enjoyable weekend. Comfottable room, friendly staff.
R
R, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2025
Nice hotel, good food and ideal for my working trip.
Keith
Keith, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Jun 2025
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.
Sue
Sue, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 May 2025
Cozy hotel with nice deco.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jun 2025
It was lovely, the staff were very helpful, we had a beautiful upgrade
Carolyn
Carolyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Apr 2025
Very good, would stay again
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2025
Perfect place to stay for a weekend celebrating a wedding. Room was lovely and clean. A nice breakfast also
Danielle
Danielle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2025
Ideal for Blenheim Palace!
A very relaxing stay in the Blenheim Suite, with a lovely afternoon tea.
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jul 2025
NOCTURNE
Lovely and clean, although the room was a little on the small side, comfy clean bed.
lisa
lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Apr 2025
Business trip
Lovely place. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
Lovely
Lovely stay over business car event. Staff were friendly and rooms clean and functional. I would stay again, plus evening meal and breakfast was ect
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2025
Beautiful setting
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!!’
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2025
Comfortable clean and convenient. The staff were excellent. I was able to get a deal that was good value for me. Would recommend to others to look at this hotel and consider it also.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Good overnight stay.
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, clean room and great breakfast.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Nov 2024
Convenient for visiting Blenheim, clean spacious room and fabulous breakfast
Marjorie
Marjorie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Mar 2025
Good service, room cleaning very good. Food was excellent...
Steve
Steve, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
Wonderful stay!
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
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Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jan 2025
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.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
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.
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Weekend trip
Excellent experience every aspect was a good experience