Overview

Bicester hotel stands in the lovely countryside of Oxfordshire, mainly flat, wooded country lanes and farmland, with easy access off junction 9 of the M40, which will help you to soon arrive at this lovely honey coloured Cotswold stone built 4 star hotel. It is a family owned estate with pleasant gardens, and a par 69 golf course, the hotel being run by Bicester Hotel Ltd, which was incorporated on 14th November 2006. The hotel has 52 bedrooms and suites, which includes four accessable rooms, All decorated in contemporary styles, and for those in need of business facilities, they have 6 suites that are available for use. Your first thoughts after arriving here may be coffee, and you can enjoy this at the lively Bar Nineteen, then take a look at the health club and Spa, with its own Bicester Gym with the latest Matrix 7 equipments. You will find a 20m indoor swimming pool, and up to date treatment rooms. Oh yes, disabled people need to do what they can to look after their health, and you would be surprised just how many do make use of gyms around the country. Having just opened again for this season, and on into October, the estate has its own 200m open water swimming lake, free for guests staying at the hotel, modest charges for casual day users, and is ideal for advanced or amateur swimmers. The par 69 golf course boasts 11 lakes, with undulating greens set in 134 acres of grounds that awaits all, and day visitors are welcomed. If you have a forthcoming special occasion, a large Marque can be arranged for you, using local companies that will help to make it a really special day for you. For your afternoon treat, why not enjoy an afternoon tea in Grays lounge (do pre-book) which will also offer you a relaxed casual dining experience, and may we recommend having a delightful martini prepared especially for you, perhaps trying their apple pie martini, or the lovely treat of a expresso martini. Do have a try ! Of course, for dinner, the premier experience will be to dine in Greys restaurant, refurbished now with a chic contemporary style, with lakeside views. We feel you will love this delightful Cotswold hotel, and then why not follow your visit here by driving the few miles to Bicester shopping village for an afternoon of window shopping in the most delightful of all village shopping outdoor malls in the country. (We have previously reviewed this 5 star shopping village for you ) do read our comments. OUR REVIEW The entrance to the estate is very appealing with its warm honey coloured Cotswold stone and nicely kept gardens (photo 1) as you drive up towards the hotel entrance and the car park (photo 2). Here you will find four disabled bays (3) and a childrens play outdoor play area. A very nice entrance to the main door, paved but easy to be pushed along (photo 4). A delightful courtyard awaits (5) with a door into the childrens crèche, so if anyone wants to play golf, they can leave their children very safely looked after. A level entrance; but a double pull handle door to get through (6) which leads you into a beautiful reception desk and area (7). A door ahead of you leads into the Bar (8) and a comfortable lounge area to sit and relax in (9). There are many paintings on the walls, some may be golfers of course (10). The sports bar leads out to the terrace (11) which is a very nice terrace (photo 12) which overlooks the golf course and it’s 11 lakes. The reception leads towards the Brasserie (13) which is a very pleasant dining room to eat in (14) a ideal spot to have breakfast (15) and looks out over to the gardens. The breakfast bar (photo 16) where you would get a good selection of food, with lovely views over gardens and pool as you are eating. (17). The highlight is Greys restaurant which is a delightful room, with its own bar (photo 18) very warm looking and inviting (photo 19) with its lovely deco and warm theme that are very attractive (20). OUR FINAL THOUGHTS Handy to get to off the motorway, it’s a delightful place to stop for a coffee break or something to eat. All on the level, very pleasing to the eye, and very comfortable.

Transport & Parking

A lovely Oxfordshire drive and close to M40; junction 9, brings you to this lovely hotel with four disabled bays close to the delightful entrance crossing paved areas and past honey coloured Cotswold buildings. It’s all very level for you and the front door is easy to open.

Access

It’s level throughout and very safe, wide open spaces makes it so easy to move around, no steps were encountered, plenty of seating areas, they have done a wonderful job of looking after the care of disabled, thank you. As only reviewing the hotel with coffee break, we did not see bedrooms or if there’s a lift, but most rooms are on the ground floor anyway.

Toilets

Having no need to use, we do not know what facilities are here, but would be very surprised if they were not in top form

Staff

Very pleasant and friendly.

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