Historic Oxfordshire stay at a charming hotel

The Holt Hotel, Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire

8.5

Excellent

1,998 reviews

Blenheim Palace
Superior room
Superior room
Radcliffe Camera, Oxford
Standard room
Blenheim Palace
Superior room

Property details

Stay in a beautiful and historic property in the heart of Oxfordshire, with easy access to the Cotswolds – includes breakfast, Blenheim Palace entry discount, and more
  • Idyllic location: Set in the quiet parish of Bicester, a town famous for its designer shopping village, The Holt Hotel offers traditional English accommodation in a truly picturesque landscape. To top it off, you're a stone's throw from the beautiful Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace and the enchanting spires of Oxford.

  • Home from home: The hotel’s attractive brick façade, adorned with climbing ivy, is complemented by a fresh and cosy interior. Enjoy the space and comfort of newly decorated guest rooms, each individually styled with traditional furnishings or modern design.

  • Award-winning dining: When hunger strikes, tuck into eclectic breakfasts and romantic dinners in the award-winning restaurant, light lunches in the courtyard garden, or drinks and afternoon tea at Highwayman’s Bar & Lounge.  

How to get there

Positioned close to the M40 motorway, this hotel makes for a quiet yet convenient base. The Cotswolds, Bicester and Oxford are all within easy reach from the hotel by car.

Good to know

In order to ensure the safety and well-being of its guests, the hotel has adjusted its seating arrangements in the restaurant and bar, to provide ample space between tables.


Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Idyllic location: Set in the quiet parish of Bicester, a town famous for its designer shopping village, The Holt Hotel offers traditional English accommodation in a truly picturesque landscape. To top it off, you're a stone's throw from the beautiful Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace and the enchanting spires of Oxford.

  • Home from home: The hotel’s attractive brick façade, adorned with climbing ivy, is complemented by a fresh and cosy interior. Enjoy the space and comfort of newly decorated guest rooms, each individually styled with traditional furnishings or modern design.

  • Award-winning dining: When hunger strikes, tuck into eclectic breakfasts and romantic dinners in the award-winning restaurant, light lunches in the courtyard garden, or drinks and afternoon tea at Highwayman’s Bar & Lounge.  

How to get there

Positioned close to the M40 motorway, this hotel makes for a quiet yet convenient base. The Cotswolds, Bicester and Oxford are all within easy reach from the hotel by car.

Good to know

In order to ensure the safety and well-being of its guests, the hotel has adjusted its seating arrangements in the restaurant and bar, to provide ample space between tables.


Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

static map

Oxford Road, Bicester OX25 5QQ

One of England’s most captivating counties, Oxfordshire is renowned for its history and its beauty, awash with medieval villages and grand stately homes. An ideal destination for outdoor explorers, it boasts stunning rolling countryside, natural parks and numerous manicured gardens. During your stay, opt to visit nearby Blenheim Palace, indulge in some retail therapy at Bicester Village, explore the Cotswolds and the Chiltern Hills, both Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or take a memorable day trip to iconic Oxford.

Striking Blenheim Palace is a 15-minute drive away, while Deddington Castle can be reached in just five minutes by car. For outdoor explorers, Wychwood National Nature Reserve is a 25-minute car ride away, while the rolling Chiltern Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are accessible in just 45 minutes by car.