Escape to The Lion Wendlebury, a tranquil rural inn offering a serene garden and delicious cooked-to-order breakfast. With in-room WiFi, unwind in the cozy bar or enjoy local flavors at the on-site restaurant.
At The Lion Wendlebury, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Bicester Village and University of Oxford. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.00 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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
Does The Lion Wendlebury offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Lion Wendlebury does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Lion Wendlebury?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Lion Wendlebury?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lion Wendlebury?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Lion Wendlebury and nearby?
The Lion Wendlebury has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Lion Wendlebury?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2025
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2025
Excellent stay. Great food as well
Mark
Mark, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2025
Great spot
Great place to stay with lovely pub restaurant attached
Enda
Enda, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2024
Had a wonderful stay!
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 9, 2024
Loukas
Loukas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Lovely stay, gorgeous meal and breakfast.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 21, 2024
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 26, 2024
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
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2024
Kirsty
Kirsty, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
John
John, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 3, 2024
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.
Erik
Erik, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
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.
Robin
Robin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Vikrant
Vikrant, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
Fab pub close to Bicester village
Fabulous food, friendly staff and gorgeous cosy rooms. Loved it
Clare
Clare, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
Sonia
Sonia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 11, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 8, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 4, 2024
Great location but the room needs general maintenance
Anita
Anita, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
John
John, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
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