Founded in 1475 as a coaching inn, The Holt Hotel is an independent Oxfordshire hotel with 87 bedrooms. The Holt Hotel is renowned for its history of the infamous 17th Century ‘Highwayman’ Claude Duval, a folk hero of the time.Our beautiful hotel is located on the edge of the scenic Cotswolds and only a 10 minute drive to the historic Blenheim Palace or a 25 minute drive to the University town of Oxford. We are easily accessible by car. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway to the countryside or looking for a hotel near Bicester Village – The Holt Hotel in Oxfordshire is your perfect countryside escape!Guests staying with us or visiting can take advantage of our in-house bar (The Highwayman’s Bar), get together for afternoon tea in our lounge or enjoy a delicious dinner. Our restaurant, Du Vall’s, serves breakfast daily and a superb Sunday Carvery.