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The Bear Hotel can trace its roots back to an original 13th century coaching inn. It had already been dispensing hospitality for over 500 years when Queen Anne bestowed the Royal Manor of Woodstock in 1704 to John, the first Duke of Marlborough as a token of the country's gratitude for his victories over the French. Here Vanbrugh built the magnificent Blenheim Palace for the Duke and his Duchess, and Capability Brown created the beautiful park with its great lake.

Today its long tradition for a friendly greeting and comfortable accommodation is exemplified by high levels of service and the reassuring sight of open fireplaces and old oak beams. The extensively refurbished meeting and conference centre, complete with state of the art facilities, is complemented by the hotel's award winning restaurant and atmospheric bar.

A warm welcome from Malcolm and Nikki Lloyd.

The Laurels is situated just off Woodstock town centre, a short walk from Blenheim Palace, famous for its beautiful parkland and palace, home of the Duke of Marlborough and Sir Winston Churchill's birth place. The Guest House is well placed for Oxford and also in easy reach of the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, and about an hours drive to London.

The Laurels is a fine Victorian house, full of character and charmingly furnished with an emphasis on comfort and quality. The pretty guest rooms (two double and one twin) have private bathrooms, colour televisions, hairdryers and hot drink facilities.

A varied breakfast menu is available from full English Breakfast to Vegetarian with organic/free range produce used wherever possible. The establishment is strictly non-smoking with overnight parking only. You are assured of a warm and pleasant stay at The Laurels