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The Holt Hotel

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

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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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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 cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen 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
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Rousham House and Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Bicester Village - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • University of Oxford - 20 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Silverstone Circuit - 31 min drive - 26.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Soho Farmhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Great Western Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hay Barn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sturdy's Castle - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Little Bell - ‬15 min drive

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 the lobby. The on-site restaurant, DuVall's Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' 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), RV/bus/truck parking, and an electric car charging station
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Holt Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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. 365 out of 728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 728 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

Justin

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Adil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and recently refurbished
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an enjoyable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quite double room for an overnight stay. Slept really well and had a quick breakfast before heading to the office in Oxford.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Will be coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, ideal for what we needed!
Stayed 2 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

DAVID

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Edward M

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

10/10 Excellent

R

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

Anotherenjoyable stay.

Another enjoyable weekend. Comfottable room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel will be staying again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was lovely, the staff were very helpful, we had a beautiful upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

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

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
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