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The Holt Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Rousham House and Gardens

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
The Holt Hotel is a perfect base near the Oxfordshire Museum and Bicester Golf Club. Relax in the garden, warm up by the lobby fireplace, or enjoy breakfast at DuVall's Restaurant. Free WiFi keeps you connected, and the library offers a quiet spot with good books.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is £103
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 412 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Nr. Steeple Aston, Oxford Road, Oxfordshire, Bicester, England, OX25 5QQ

What's nearby

  • Rousham House and Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Oxfordshire Museum - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Bicester Village - 15 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Fairytale Farm - 16 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bicester Heyford Station - 1 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret A Manger - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Soho Farmhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • McDonald's
  • The Trigger Pond

About this property

The Holt Hotel

Hotel near Rousham House and Gardens
Located close to Oxfordshire Museum and Bicester Golf and Country Club, The Holt Hotel provides a garden, a library and a fireplace in reception. The on-site restaurant, DuVall's Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), motorhome/coach/lorry parking and an electric car charging station
  • Free newspapers, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Holt Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Holt Hotel?

As of 31 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Holt Hotel on 1 Oct 2025 start from £103.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Holt Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Holt Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Holt Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Holt Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Rousham House and Gardens, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Oxfordshire Museum and Blenheim Palace. Bicester Golf and Country Club and River Cherwell are also within 9 mi (15 km). Bicester Heyford Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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The Holt Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 699 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 699 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 699 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 699 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 699 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

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location; extremely comfortable; lovely staff; good dining room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel for a long weekend, lovely and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward M

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff, good food and peaceful atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good food and ideal for my working trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy hotel with nice deco.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay for a weekend celebrating a wedding. Room was lovely and clean. A nice breakfast also
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms clean and recently renovated. Staff pleasant and helpful. Quiet property. Proximity and access to Oxford is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this property. The grounds are lovely and it just has a really nice relaxed vibe about it. Our room was really spacious and clean. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for wedding celebration just up the Oxford Road. Appreciated the fresh milk requested for early morning cup of tea
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Ideal for Blenheim Palace!

A very relaxing stay in the Blenheim Suite, with a lovely afternoon tea.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service
Hi, this was not a cheap hotel and the welcome was poor, the service in the bar and restaurant was disappointing, the room was very small and hot, the bed was uncomfortable, generally speaking a very uninspiring overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Business trip

Lovely place. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Portion size was suitable for childen not for adults and did not reflect in the cost of the meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

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!!’
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Good overnight stay.

Friendly staff, comfortable bed, clean room and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for visiting Blenheim, clean spacious room and fabulous breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Michael

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

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