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The Lion Wendlebury

3.5 star property
Find your haven with charming rural views and indulge in delicious meals prepared just for you.

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Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
Property entrance
Garden
Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is $79
includes taxes & fees
$66 per night
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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About the neighborhood

Map
Wendlebury Road, Wendlebury, Bicester, England, OX25 2PW

What's nearby

  • Bicester Golf and Country Club - 6 min drive
  • Bicester Village - 7 min drive
  • University of Oxford - 14 min drive
  • Blenheim Palace - 16 min drive
  • Rousham House and Gardens - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Bicester North Station - 10 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Creperie Angelie - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Tua Pasta - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cecconi's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Lion Wendlebury

Inn near Bicester Village
Take advantage of a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at The Lion Wendlebury. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises and newspapers in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lion Wendlebury include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lion Wendlebury Inn Bicester
Lion Wendlebury Bicester
Lion Wendlebury
The Lion Wendlebury Inn
The Lion Wendlebury Bicester
The Lion Wendlebury Inn Bicester

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lion Wendlebury pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lion Wendlebury?

As of Feb 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Wendlebury on Feb 14, 2025 start from $98.46, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Lion Wendlebury?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lion Wendlebury?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Lion Wendlebury?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Lion Wendlebury located?

Situated in a rural location, this inn is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Bicester Golf and Country Club and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Bicester Village. Bicester Motion and River Cherwell are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 252 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
The food in The Lion was first class, and the service from Elisha and Mark. However the room had a few problems 1 the hot water was scolding instantly and no mixer , if any child opens the hot tap they woild have 3rd degree burns. 2 the coffee machine had no water chamber ( missing ) 3 there was no bulb in the table lamp Room was clean just not maintained regular in my opinion , ive been in the trades for 40 years so all the jobs would take an hour After saying that i would still stay there again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Erik

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The town of Wendlebury is not the nicest place, but the room was comfortable. Service for dinner and upon checkin was a bit hit and miss to be honest. We couldn't get water with dinner. Had to wait forever to order. But the morning staff was nice and breakfast was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was overall very good but let down by shower drain blocked with hair etc. Bed was comfortable but the underblanket was stained. Staff were friendly and helpful although the waiting staff in the dining room should have been more attentive. Details meant as constructive criticisms. Overall very good and we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikrant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab pub close to Bicester village
Fabulous food, friendly staff and gorgeous cosy rooms. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anita

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location but the room needs general maintenance
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only had a brief one night stay on our way to Devon but enjoyed every minute of it - we ate in the restaurant and both loved our meals , both the venison and the mushroom pie were excellent , the only downside was that was so comfortable and quiet in our room that we slept in and didn’t have time for breakfast. Next time for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent
This place is a gem! Exquisite decor, outstanding service, and a cozy atmosphere make it unforgettable. Perfect blend of luxury and charm. Highly recommend for a unique and delightful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Swee Lin

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good service
Check in was fast. The room allocated to me was easily accessible and very spacious. The plumbing system needs to be repaired. I found something floating in the wc when I first got into the room. Thought the housekeeping did not do a thorough job, but after I flushed the toilet, the floating objects kept reappearing. It was rather disgusting. The hotel has a pub and food was good, service was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location. Very rural and quiet. The service was great, staff bubbly. Food was tremendous too. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay good food and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Faultless
Friendly welcoming staff, delicious food and comfy room. No fault. Will be my go to when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024