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The Lion Wendlebury

3.5 star property
Inn in Bicester with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Property entrance
Interior detail
Garden
Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Explore the area

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Wendlebury Road, Wendlebury, Bicester, England, OX25 2PW
  • Place, Bicester Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bicester Golf and Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Bicester

At The Lion Wendlebury you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Bicester Avenue and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Bicester Golf and Country Club. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Bicester inn include Bicester Village and University of Oxford.
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What's nearby

  • Bicester Village - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bicester Golf and Country Club - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 15 min drive - 19.1 km
  • University of Oxford - 17 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 18 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Tua Pasta - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shan Shui - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cecconi’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Apartment - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Lion Wendlebury

Inn in Bicester with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Bicester inn is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lion Wendlebury offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • 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: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Lion Wendlebury?

The Lion Wendlebury offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Wendlebury on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$229.77, including 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.

Is parking available at The Lion Wendlebury?

Yep, The Lion Wendlebury has a free self car park.

Does The Lion Wendlebury serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lion Wendlebury?

No, The Lion Wendlebury does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lion Wendlebury?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lion Wendlebury?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lion Wendlebury?

Furry friends are welcome at The Lion Wendlebury, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Lion Wendlebury Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 292 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great food

Great place, wonderful food
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

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

Alina

Travelled with partner
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

Zena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with group
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

Swee Lin

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

Great Stay

I have stayed at the Lion Wendlebury previously and have no complaint about it. Room is spacious and water pressure is good. Wonderful stay for visiting Bicester Village.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

6/10 Okay

Ingrid

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Superior Room/Box room

Hotel reception is in the pub, which is a little awkward on a Friday night with bags. We booked a superior room but was put in a very small superior room with a small box window which made it dark. The en-suite bathroom had a skylight window that was covered in bird poo and overlooked our privacy. We left out to eat elsewhere as we had missed the 9pm deadline in the pub for food. Arriving back to the room later that night, it had a sewage smell. The superior bed is 2 beds bolted together with separate mattresses so we kept rolling into the middle which felt like a hole. An uncomfortable night was had. Breakfast was lovely and everything was cooked well and tasted nice. We asked the young man at reception to change our room, he was very polite about it and sorted it out quickly. We changed rooms to another superior room which was over twice the size of the last superior we slept in. This room had large doors letting in a lot of light, it was airy, which is what we initially expected (as in photos displayed) on arrival. The beds were still uncomfortable with a gap and the pillows were very flat but it was ok. We were allowed to check out an hour later at 12pm as we requested. The cleanliness of the rooms differed from one to another. Our overall stay wasn’t anything to shout about, just ok. Most of the staff were polite and friendly, especially the manager on reception.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room, super king bed, good shower. No opening windows so patio door needs to be open with a restriction. Sunday roast was very good, a bit slow but 20 odd people showed up late & unexpected for a meal. Refurbished and modernised to a high standard.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

HELEN

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Cosy hotel in Oxfordshire

Lovely hotel with lots of character. I found the bedroom a little warm as the radiators had been on but overall lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE

Business traveller
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

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Bucks

Nice pub and great accommodation. CleN tidy and welcoming. Allyou need in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Bicester

Lovely hotel and pub
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

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

Lovely

Lovely place, staff are so friendly & accommodating. Couple of tiny issues in the room and could maybe have done with a kettle. But the room itself was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
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