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The ivy-clad Bear Hotel at Woodstock has to be one of the most interesting hotels in the UK. Once a 13th century coaching inn, this romantic Oxfordshire hotel successfully combines original features with modern comforts.

Host your next business meeting in the stylishly converted old glove factory. Experience traditional English hospitality under the oak beams of the award-winning hotel restaurant, sip a drink by the open fire or simply enjoy the attractions of picturesque Woodstock before retiring to an individually styled luxurious bedroom.