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On the edge of the Cotswolds, only 15 minutes’ drive from Bicester Designer Shopping Village and 30 minutes’ drive from Oxford center, The Holt Hotel offers individually styled rooms, an award-winning restaurant, a bar and free parking. The hotel is located close to the M40 and can be reached in 10 minutes from London Oxford Airport and within 1 hour from Heathrow and Birmingham airports. Frequent rail services run from Oxford to Heyford rail station, which is 1 mile from the hotel. The traditional bedrooms have private bathrooms, TV, and free tea and coffee. Guests can enjoy a set menu at Du Vall’s restaurant using fresh, seasonal produce or enjoy our bar menu at the Highwayman’s Restaurant & Bar, which stocks a range of lagers, ales and wines. As well as the nearby Bicester Designer Shopping Village, the hotel is conveniently located to several other attractions, including Blenheim Palace, which is 10 minutes' drive away, and starting points for walks through the Cotswolds can be reached in 15 minutes and Silverstone racing circuit can be reached in 30 minutes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
or
4 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
8.2
High score for Steeple Aston
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hyde
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel is on a major road,so easy to get to other places. Weather wasn't good but if it had been the gardens are nicely kept. Plus you can sit outside to eat/drink. There is a bar and restaurant. The receptionist who greeted us was very helpful...
  • Thomas
    United States of America United States of America
    A great old English style property. Nice size room with a balcony. Restaurant and pub style bar was very nice.
  • Helen
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location and the public areas were beautiful. The rooms could use some updating and staff did not offer to assist with luggage up steps.
  • Scott
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, nicely appointed hotel, reasonable food.
  • Yvonne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice dinner, head waiter seemed a little stressed, don't think English was his first language
  • Donna
    United States of America United States of America
    Large, spacious, cozy rooms. Beautiful setting. The Pub insight is a plus.
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was delicious. Food in the restaurant was great. Very helpful and friendly staff.
  • Shona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location easy to find. Parking. The bar and restaurant were also brilliant.
  • Lindsay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A warm friendly welcome by staff. Clean and well equipped room with all we needed.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Went for Grand Prix and Hotel was very good position being just half hour drive from Silverstone. They were very helpful when we contacted them by phone to ask for room to be on ground floor because of disability. Breakfast was very good, staff...

Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have any ground floor bedrooms as one of our party has a walking aid and has trouble with stairs. Thank-you

    Good Afternoon, Yes, we have ground floor rooms. However, we have 4 steps going down to the ground floor. The rooms have a mix of baths and walk in s..
    Answered on 27 May 2021
  • Hi you charge £15 per night per dog what do they get for £15 ? Most charge £10 and get goodie bags I personally think £15 is a lot

    Thank you for your feedback.
    Answered on 31 July 2022
  • Disabled parking ?

    Hello, thank you for your question. We do offer disabled parking available at the front of the Hotel.
    Answered on 2 March 2023
  • Do you cater for a gluten free breakfast

    We do cater for gluten free breakfast, please ask one of food and beverage members of staff who will be more than happy to assist and order specific items.
    Answered on 22 September 2022
  • Can you have dinner at this hotel

    Good Morning, Yes, you can. We the Du Vall Restaurant that serves from Monday to Saturday from 6:00pm until 9:30pm and on Sunday serves between 6:00p..
    Answered on 22 July 2021
  • Hello Is your hotel a dog friendly hotel? If so are they allowed in specific areas such as the restaurant and bar etc etc etc?

    Good evening, Yes we are a dog-friendly hotel. They are allowed in most areas of the hotel with the exception of the breakfast room. Thank you for y..
    Answered on 27 July 2022
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Du Valls Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Highwayman's Bar
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Holt Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • Bulgarian
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If guests plan to arrive early or check-out late, The Holt Hotel request that they are notified in advance. This is a subject to availability and charges may apply.

Please be aware The Holt Hotel does not accept checks.

Please note that Du Vall's Restaurant is closed on Sunday nights.

Any dinner-inclusive offers relate to breakfast in the morning and a 3-course meal:

Sunday - Thursday: Highwayman’s Restaurant & Bar

Friday - Saturday: Du Vall's Restaurant.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Pets can be accommodated at £15 per pet, per night in bedrooms and restricted areas. Please note that pets are not allowed in public areas.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about The Holt Hotel

  • Guests staying at The Holt Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go
  • The Holt Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Du Valls Restaurant
    • Highwayman's Bar
  • Room options at The Holt Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Single
  • Yes, The Holt Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Holt Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • The Holt Hotel is 0.8 miles from the center of Steeple Aston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Holt Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Holt Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.