The Holt Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Rousham House and Gardens

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Superior Double Room
Exterior
Food and drink

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Nr. Steeple Aston, Oxford Road, Oxfordshire, Bicester, England, OX25 5QQ
  • Place, Rousham House and Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Bicester Village
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

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

Superior Twin Room

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

Family Room / Quad Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Steeple Aston

In Bicester .Stay at this Bicester hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Rousham House and Gardens and 6 miles (10 km) of Oxfordshire Museum. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Blenheim Palace and Bicester Golf and Country Club.

What's nearby

  • Rousham House and Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Oxfordshire Museum - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Bicester Village - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Fairytale Farm - 16 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Soho Farmhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sturdy's Castle - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Great Western Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blake’s Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Little Bell - ‬15 min drive

About this property

The Holt Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Rousham House and Gardens
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Holt Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Bicester hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Holt Hotel offers 87 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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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

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Holt Bicester
Holt Hotel Bicester
The Holt Hotel Hotel
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Reviews

The Holt Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 709 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Avoid at all costs

Extremely disappointing stay. The room was around 40°C when we arrived—no air con, windows shut all day, and the tiny fan did nothing. When we asked the front desk for help, we were told “heat rises.” To make things worse, loud wedding music played until midnight. There’s no mention of this on the website, and staff weren’t helpful when we raised it. Wouldn’t stay here again—uncomfortable, noisy, and poor service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Stayed 3 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

lisa

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

NOCTURNE

Lovely and clean, although the room was a little on the small side, comfy clean bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
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

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

Lise

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

R j

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward M

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
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

alastair

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Danielle

Travelled with partner
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

Keith

Business traveller
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

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel will be staying again
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

Simon

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