"Staff were polite and courteous and gave us a room upgrade on arrival which was unexpected but very nice. Large room, clean with a nice big bathroom, room was nice and warm and had all the amenitrequired for a short stay. Breakfast was very good with quality ingredients, overall it was a very good stay and I would not hesitate to return."
"Staff were polite and courteous and gave us a room upgrade on arrival which was unexpected but very nice. Large room, clean with a nice big bathroom, room was nice and warm and had all the amenitrequired for a short stay. Breakfast was very good with quality ingredients, overall it was a very good stay and I would not hesitate to return."
"This is a charming property in the Cotswold's that is sure to please. Close to the downtown and walkable. We enjoyed the breakfast and pubs close to the town."
"This is a charming property in the Cotswold's that is sure to please. Close to the downtown and walkable. We enjoyed the breakfast and pubs close to the town."
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Property itself and the staff were excellent. Spotlessly clean, even had its own kitchen area, so more like a studio flat.
Breakfast was great, and super friendly lady who manages the property and also cooks.
The only very minor point that anyone could possibly mention was our bathroom floor had obviously at some time had a leak/flood and the was minor lifting of a couple of the edges of the laminate flooring, BUT nothing serious or to be concerned about.
Would I stay here again if in the area,...
Property itself and the staff were excellent. Spotlessly clean, even had its own kitchen area, so more like a studio flat.
Breakfast was great, and super friendly lady who manages the property and also cooks.
The only very minor point that anyone could possibly mention was our bathroom floor had obviously at some time had a leak/flood and the was minor lifting of a couple of the edges of the laminate flooring, BUT nothing serious or to be concerned about.
Would I stay here again if in the area,...
Roger
Reviewed September 9, 2026Reviewed September 9, 2026
Lovely hotel in a quiet location but loads of things to do nearby from Oxford to Bicester Village and the Cotswolds.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The quality of the food was the standout with great menu, quality and presentation.
Would highly recommend
Lovely hotel in a quiet location but loads of things to do nearby from Oxford to Bicester Village and the Cotswolds.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The quality of the food was the standout with great menu, quality and presentation.
Would highly recommend
Steve
Reviewed September 23, 2026Reviewed September 23, 2026
We really enjoyed our stay at the lion. Location to Bicester was perfect. Room was exactly what we booked . Dinner was excellent … that burger was first class & the crumble was awesome. Class venue .
We really enjoyed our stay at the lion. Location to Bicester was perfect. Room was exactly what we booked . Dinner was excellent … that burger was first class & the crumble was awesome. Class venue .
Stewart
Reviewed November 5, 2023Reviewed November 5, 2023
First time visitors to Oxford, this place was ideal for two twin rooms at a sensible price for an overnight stay with what turned out to be an excellent breakfast. No question next time we visit I will be checking out availability on this place first, family enjoyed it. Easy buses every 10 mins or so into and out of the city centre. (Get the family 24h ticket, good value!)
First time visitors to Oxford, this place was ideal for two twin rooms at a sensible price for an overnight stay with what turned out to be an excellent breakfast. No question next time we visit I will be checking out availability on this place first, family enjoyed it. Easy buses every 10 mins or so into and out of the city centre. (Get the family 24h ticket, good value!)
Howard
Reviewed February 19, 2022Reviewed February 19, 2022
Beautiful property and a lovely room in the eves with a lounge.
Bar closed early though.
Breakfast cooked perfectly and was great for vegan and meat eaters.
Perfect position in Town
Beautiful property and a lovely room in the eves with a lounge.
Bar closed early though.
Breakfast cooked perfectly and was great for vegan and meat eaters.
Perfect position in Town
Anniversary weekend. Very nice hotel with character and good service - just what we were looking for. The room was super, the hotel serve fantastic afternoon tea and we loved the quiet library and the little sun-trap on the library terrace. Would have liked fluffy bathrobes, but can't think of anything else to improve. Be warned: - The bed was hard (which we like/prefer) but large and comfortable. The climb to our room was via small twisty stairs with a very low door. So if you have any physical...
Anniversary weekend. Very nice hotel with character and good service - just what we were looking for. The room was super, the hotel serve fantastic afternoon tea and we loved the quiet library and the little sun-trap on the library terrace. Would have liked fluffy bathrobes, but can't think of anything else to improve. Be warned: - The bed was hard (which we like/prefer) but large and comfortable. The climb to our room was via small twisty stairs with a very low door. So if you have any physical...
Really lovely hotel in 20min walking distance or £6 cab (Oct 2024) from centre of Oxford.
Very welcoming, beautiful and clean room, comfortable beds, lovely bathroom and extra touches like a fridge with some free juices and sodas, tea/coffee/hot chocolate/biscuits and also toiletries bags for each of us. Highly recommend.
Really lovely hotel in 20min walking distance or £6 cab (Oct 2024) from centre of Oxford.
Very welcoming, beautiful and clean room, comfortable beds, lovely bathroom and extra touches like a fridge with some free juices and sodas, tea/coffee/hot chocolate/biscuits and also toiletries bags for each of us. Highly recommend.
Sharon
Reviewed October 20, 2024Reviewed October 20, 2024
Just back from a few days staying at the De Vere, Sandford on Thames. Excellent hotel, comfy deluxe double, delicious breakfast with great choice of food. Helpful staff on reception suggested taking the bus, from just outside the hotel, in to Oxford. 15 mins and we were in the heart of the city. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Just back from a few days staying at the De Vere, Sandford on Thames. Excellent hotel, comfy deluxe double, delicious breakfast with great choice of food. Helpful staff on reception suggested taking the bus, from just outside the hotel, in to Oxford. 15 mins and we were in the heart of the city. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.