The Lion Waddesdon

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

About this property

This family-run Victorian coaching inn, set in the beautiful village of Waddesdon, offers comfortable accommodation with a warm, friendly atmosphere. Guests can take a walk through the famous Waddesdon Manor. Built in 16th century French chateau style, here you will find an impressive array of art including work by Gainsborough and Reynolds. The house is set in beautiful Victorian gardens, with a rococo style aviary that houses exotic birds. Aylesbury is 5 miles away, offering all the facilities of a busy market town, while Bicester village, a designer outlet centre, is only a 20 minute drive away. Heathrow, Birmingham and Luton airports are all within an hour's drive. The hotel offers classic British food from a la carte menus.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Digby
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great local pub . Lovely meal in evening with 20% off as resident . Really nice menu , not some huge chain”
Amsterdam
Netherlands Netherlands
“Perfect location to explore the local area. The beautiful Waddesdon Manor (a must-see) is located just a few minutes' drive away. Large, free car park. The room (nr 2) was large (well, huge), (extremely) clean, and comfortable. Breakfast, which...”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Pub was a well run pub with decent beer and good food”
Katarzyna
Poland Poland
“Comfortable room, very good breakfast . Evening meal very good as well”
Frank
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were made welcome the minute we arrived. The Lion breakfast was spot on, would recommend The Lion without a doubt.”
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice location, good food, staff attentive, room was spacious and well designed.”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location with proper pub food also a bonus was the off street parking”
Stella
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely stay. Big, comfortable room. Pub serves great food.Comfy bed and great choices for breakfast. Would definitely recommend!”
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was comfortable and very clean , dinner in the pub was tasty and breakfast finished a great stay ...would recommend the Lion to all”
Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very nice pub. We were pleased with our rooms. They were larger than we expected. Had a good night's sleep. Breakfast was excellent. Will stay here again when we come to visit friends in nearby Ludgershall.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1

No additional info available

House rules

The Lion Waddesdon takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that check-in takes place from 14.00 until 22.00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Lion Waddesdon in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.