omg. A last minute booking and one I regret. Reception staff helpful and polite but that is really where any positives end. Room like a 1970 retro experience (in a bad way)and the blankets look like that was when they were bought or last cleaned. I didnt want to walk with bare feet on the carpet and certainly didnt want... More

We visited The Holt Hotel as it was hosting a murder mystery evening run by The Killing Game (http://www.killinggame.co.uk/index.php) - and that part of the event certainly lived up to all expectations, both the actual 'mystery' and the dinner provided by the hotel (which was excellent - the restaurant can be recommended). The staff we met were also friendly and... More

My lovely husband surprised me to a romantic meal and stay over. Food was fantastic and lots of it! Table was beautifully decorated with rose petals and candle. Staff are very pleasant and attentive. Room was big nicely decorated and v clean. Bed was massive and very comfy. Nice bar area with open fire with comfy sofas. Pool table and... More

My husband and I got married here on the 23rd December this year. It was the most incredible day and we owe this a lot to the fantastic staff at the Holt and the lovely ambience. The open fires and comfy sofas meant our guests could relax happily with a glass of wine and the Cherwell suite was tranformed into... More

Today, 18 members of our family congregated, from Lancashire, Hertfordshire and OxfordshIre at The Holt Hotel for a late Christmas lunch. From 18 months old to 80. There could not be a more perfect place for a family gathering. Drinks in the spacious and comfortable bar, lunch in the restaurant (something to suit everyone) and then coffee and present opening... More

We had a Christmas party meal at the Holt Hotel and stayed overnight. The building is interesting: it looks like a collection of generally stone-built buildings knocked together and extended and re-extended so it has lots of small sets of stairs and uneven floor joins which all adds character, but does make a bit of a trip hazard after a... More

Again another very good experience at the Holt last night for the Company Christmas Party. 40 of us on tables of 8 with at least 4 other companies. Very good set up with the tables, very good service at the bar, very good service with the food. The food was excellent, hot and tasty. Salmon for starters, Turkey (of course!)... More

Great location, Exceptionally helpful, attentive & friendly staff. Very good bar food, as was the restaurant food, but especially the breakfast. No real ale on tap, which was a shame. Lovely lounge area with open fire and plenty of comfortable seating. Went there as a very large group of couples from all across the county, choosing this as a central... More

I have organised a charity event at this hotel and had a great night. What a professional, friendly, caring, helpful staff!!! Especially Zdenska&Michaela , can't thank them enough. They have open log fire which makes the interior very cosy. We stayed the night there. Very affordable. Rooms are clean but basic , nice hot buffet & continental breakfast. Good location... More