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The Lion Wendlebury

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful countryside retreat at The Lion Wendlebury, where charming rural views complement freshly prepared meals made to order

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The Lion Wendlebury offers a genuine rural escape with its tranquil garden setting. Guests enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts while staying connected with in-room WiFi. The property features a welcoming bar and an on-site restaurant serving local specialties.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is ￥17,917
￥21,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Bicester, The Lion Wendlebury is in a rural area. Thames River and Island Pond Wood reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Oxford Ice Rink and Bate Collection. Steane Park Garden and Waterperry Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Bicester travel guide
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OX25 2PW, England, Bicester, Wendlebury Road, Wendlebury

What's nearby

  • FM6C84 Bicester Village. England
    Bicester Village
    4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Oxford, United Kingdom
    University of Oxford
    13 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Blenheim Palace showing heritage architecture and heritage elements
    Blenheim Palace
    18 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Taken at British Moto GP media helicopter
    Silverstone Circuit
    26 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Bicester Avenue
    3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Bicester North Station
    7 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Tua Pasta
    14 min drive
  • Pret a Manger
    10 min drive
  • Shan Shui
    13 min drive
  • The Apartment
    14 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
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), newspapers in the lobby, and meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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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

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Wendlebury on Mar 24, 2026 start from ￥17,917, 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?

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 within 3 mi (5 km) of Bicester Golf and Country Club, Bicester Shopping Park, and Bicester Village. Bicester Motion and Island Pond Wood are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Lion Wendlebury Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 302 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff & food. Accommodation was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and a good location as it’s near not far from M40 or to Bicester Village and train station ( the latter being an approx 10 minute drive). The staff were nice and the room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was nice although the shower heads shot out water in random directions which was a bit annoying. Bit of descaling would sort that out easily. There was plenty of parking and the accommodation was across a courtyard from the pub.i would imagine a nice spot in the summer. Food was good and the pub had a friendly welcoming atmosphere. I would definitely stay here again and thank you for a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, food excellent standard and quality. Rooms were spacious & very well appointed. The only downside was the sofa bed was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old English pub. Car parking close to Bicester village for shopping
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay and good pub Room was large, clean and comfortable and extremely quiet too Parking was a plenty would definitely recommend to others
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just great location, service and food was also amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, gorgeous meal and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay

Nicely refurbished pub in quit location. Friendly staff, good food. Modern comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub but beautifully fitted out for contemporary comfort. Very handy for a journey on M40 but in quiet pretty village.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lion is a traditional pub/hotel in a lovely quiet village. The staff are very pleasant and helpful, food is excellent, rooms are spacious and clean with tea and coffee facilities. We will return here and I recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Great food as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Enda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot

Great place to stay with lovely pub restaurant attached
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really surprised by how nice this was. Gorgeous pub and really nice rooms in a separate building. Standard of food is so unbelievably high! Make sure you come here for dinner too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely clean room. Very comfortable. Superb meal in the restaurant. Nice and quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Cosy Pub, food, room and staff

Second time we have stayed from going to Bicester Village, lovely pub, food, staff and rooms are amazing all helpful had a misunderstanding with bill and was sorted straight away cannot say anything negative really welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Disappointed

Easy parking, check in ok, room was nice shower was very good, restaurant menu was good, breakfast good if little expensive, drinks choice was very good, room service was poor, room not serviced as requested, nice stay overall , staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Beautiful building, friendly and welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room. Excellent food. Friendly and hospitable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lovely venue & great staff.

We were travelling through so needed good food and a comfortable bed. Food was alright, but my steak was tough I didn't finish it. Lovely staff, food needs a few tweaks. No fresh fruit or yoghurt at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Amazing local B&B/Pub

Went to Bicester shopping Centre and needed somewhere to stay 10 minutes drive in a lovely local village pub, amazing room, tv, coffee machine, bathroom, clean and pub food gorgeous definitely stay again even though 1 fault (might be just us) mattress too soft but you can’t go wrong Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A delightful place. A very spacious bedroom and bathroom. And a good choice of cooked breakfasts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023