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Historic Hotel Accommodation in Woodstock, Oxfordshire Part of the Oxfordshire Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information. |
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The Macdonald Bear HotelA Historic Hotel in Woodstock, OxfordshirePark Street Woodstock Oxfordshire England OX20 1SZ
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From: £70.00 Picturesque Woodstock is home to one of Englands oldest and prettiest hotels. Built as a coaching inn in the 13th century, the Bear has played host to royalty, film stars and politicians.The Bear is a favourite haunt for romantic couples, especially since it became a hideaway for Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor at the height of their love affair With its ivy faade, oak beams, open fireplaces and stone walls, it exudes warmth and cosiness, perfect if you want to escape from it all and treat yourself to some good old-fashioned hospitality.Extensively refurbished throughout, the hotel now boasts a state of the art Conference Suite named The Old Glove Factory. The hotel is proud of its award winning 2 AA Rosette Restaurant offering Modern British Cuisine and friendly professional service Ask at reception for a VIP invitation to Bicester Outlet Shopping Village, containing vouchers with discounts of up to 60% off brands including Timerland, Paul Smith, FCUK and Villeroy and Boch. Accommodation Rating: 4* (about ratings) Facilities
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest
 Oxfordshire County Museum Oxfordshire County Museum -
0 miles (Museum) Blenheim Palace -
0.4 miles (Historic House) North Leigh Roman Villa -
3 miles (Roman Site) Rousham House and Garden -
5.1 miles (Historic House) Charlbury Museum -
5.6 miles (Museum) South Leigh, St James the Great -
5.7 miles (Historic Church) Cogges Manor Farm Museum -
6.8 miles (Museum) Shorthampton, All Saints -
7.4 miles (Historic Church) Pitt Rivers Museum -
7.5 miles (Museum) Oxford University Museum of Natural History -
7.5 miles (Museum) Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit Islip -
5.4 miles away Charlbury -
5.6 miles away Witney -
6.8 miles away Oxford -
7.9 miles away Minster Lovell -
8.8 miles away Ascott under Wychwood -
8.8 miles away Shipton under Wychwood -
10.2 miles away Swinbrook -
10.5 miles away
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest We've 'tagged' this accommodation to help you find related historic attractions and learn more about major time periods mentioned in the description. Find attractions tagged with:13th century (Time Period) - Nest (Person) -Directions: UK Hotels |
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HISTORY CORNERName the Historic attractionBritish Heritage AwardsCelebrate the best of British Heritage in our annual British History QuizThis Chancellor of England was named Archbishop of Canterbury by Richard II, who then banished him. He returned when Henry IV deposed Richard. This Day in British History13 February, 1689 William and Mary jointly crowned monarchs of England Only the previous day Parliament declared a Declaration of Rights, making James II's constitutional reforms illegal Monarch Mayhem |
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