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The Lion Wendlebury

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

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Cozy dining area with a round table and comfortable seating for six, plus a bench along the wall.
Relax in the serene outdoor patio area, surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating.
Classic hotel with multiple chimneys and flower-adorned windows, situated on a quiet street with easy access.
Cozy bedroom with a large bed, two nightstands, and a window with a view.
Check in at The Lion, where a warm welcome awaits amidst elegant artwork and a cozy atmosphere.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, garden view, and comfortable seating area.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Cozy bedroom with a large bed, two nightstands, and a window with a view.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two nightstands, and a classic patterned wall design.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 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 - 3 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

  • ‪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 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.

Languages

English

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Stunning hotel facade with a beautifully landscaped garden and paved walkway.

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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 902 reviews
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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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
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Lion Wendlebury
The Lion Wendlebury Inn
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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 7 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Wendlebury on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$205.39, 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 280 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Enda

Business traveller
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

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Loukas

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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