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The Holt Hotel

Property class: 4

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A three-tiered dessert stand with various pastries and cakes, a pitcher of cream, a teapot, and a cup of tea on a table with a white tablecloth. - The Holt Hotel (Bicester)
A four-poster bed with a chandelier, a small table with a lamp, a chair, and a television on the wall. - The Holt Hotel (Bicester)
A courtyard with stone buildings, a lawn, and wooden picnic tables. - The Holt Hotel (Bicester)
A historic building with a sign reading "The Holt Hotel," surrounded by lush greenery and illuminated by street lamps. - The Holt Hotel (Bicester)
A cozy room with a fireplace, a dining table set for four, and a sofa with blue chairs. - The Holt Hotel (Bicester)
Located close to Rousham House and Gardens, 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. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a red and beige striped blanket. There are bedside lamps, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a floral wallpaper, and bedside lamps.

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, and a sofa. There is a bathroom with a shower and a toilet. The room has a yellow floral wallpaper and a wooden headboard.

Family Room / Quad Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster canopy bed with a bench, a round table, and a mirror.

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a telephone, and a pillow.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a yellow blanket, a blue headboard, and floral wallpaper.

Superior Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Bicester, The Holt Hotel is in a rural area. Oxfordshire Museum and Oxford Bus Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blenheim Palace and Broughton Castle. Don't miss out on a visit to Fairytale Farm. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Steeple Aston travel guide
Map
Nr. Steeple Aston, Oxford Road, Oxfordshire, Bicester, England, OX25 5QQ

What's nearby

  • A historic building with ivy, a glass entrance, and informational signs.
    Oxfordshire Museum
    16 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • A grand classical building with columns, statues, and a dome.
    Blenheim Palace
    18 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • A narrow street lined with historic stone and brick buildings, a clear blue sky, and a few cars parked along the side.
    Bicester Village
    20 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • A blue helicopter hovering over a sports stadium with a crowd in the stands.
    Silverstone Circuit
    38 min drive - 26.4 miles
  • Rousham House and Gardens
    5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bicester Heyford Station
    2 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Greggs
    13 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    13 min drive
  • KFC
    12 min drive
  • Oxfordshire Pantry
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    13 min drive

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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

  • Gym
  • 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
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 1.3 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 Bicester Village are also within 9 mi (15 km). Bicester Heyford Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Holt Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 811 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located for our trip to Blenheim, nice rooms, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AMIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight. We got there late but they allowed us to have dinner anyway which was very good and welcome after long journey. Staff, room, hotel all great, Breakfast good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second visit to this lovely hotel. The staff here are very friendly and seem very dedicated and do work hard to make your stay as relaxed as possible, always happy to help. The food is lovely and the bar is very well stocked and reasonably priced .We love it here and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel just for one night we wished it was longer! Beautiful hotel, really big room and a very comfortable bed. The staff were extremely friendly and nothing was too much. Nice tasty breakfast too Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place for an overnight stay when visiting Soho Farmhouse. Comfortable rooms with lovely bathroom. We have stayed here a couple of times now.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good hotel. The rooms were spacious with a Nespresso machine (always a plus) the bathroom was well designed. The bar and dining areas are very comfortable and the service was of a high standard. The hotel is well situated for Woodstock, Blenheim Palace and access to the Cotswolds. The hotel is very close to a busy road but we were not disturbed in our room. There is a footpath with a short walk to the nearest village, otherwise you will need a car to potter around. The breakfast was fine, the seasonal fresh fruits were in short supply, the scrambled eggs were a little watery, the hash browns were too greasy for me. The evening meal was a mixed bag, but they were very quick to compensate and apologise for the errors that were made. Overall a very good experience, recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was soacious and clean and quiet. Staff were very friendly. Breakfasts waz excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Great location. Room very nice. Staff very friendly. Place not that “cute”.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a comfortable stay. Good size rooms , attentive staff and lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, large rooms food lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The superior double room was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly. Room was wonderful, very clean and modern👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival check in was no bother. We stayed in a family room ( 3 adults ) which was a bit of a hike to get to. The room itself was very spacious and very clean. Amenities, tea and coffee was plenty. Only gripe was the TV was around the corner from the main double bed and viewing was awkward but other than that no problem. Breakfast was standard to be honest with plenty to choose from - nothing more to say. Would be stay again - yes and no 😁
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in a Superior double room for the first time, its quite a lot better than the standard rooms we've stayed in many times previously! We are regular visitors, the Holt Hotel has become our annual pre-Christmas getaway, so I'm sure we'll be back :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast cooked to order. Staff lovely and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Spacious, good size room, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward M

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and the bar man on the night was exceptionally good , polite , professional and around nice guy. Breakfast was excellent and room silent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location for our travels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023