The Pointer

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Fireplace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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27 Church Street, Brill, Aylesbury, England, HP18 9RT
  • Place, All Saints Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Oxford Castle
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Aylesbury

The Pointer places you within a 15-minute drive of The Players Theatre and Waterperry Gardens. This 4-room, 3.5-star inn welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • All Saints Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 17 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • University of Oxford - 20 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Christ Church College - 24 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 25 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

  • Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station - 13 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Candelo Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Six Bells - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Churchill Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Thatch - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Pointer

Guests staying at The Pointer enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with digital channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, portable fans, and desks are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Pointer Inn Aylesbury
Pointer Aylesbury
The Pointer Inn
The Pointer Aylesbury
The Pointer Inn Aylesbury

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Pointer?

The Pointer provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pointer?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pointer on Apr 1, 2026 start from $124, 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.

What's there to see around The Pointer?

This inn is located in Aylesbury, close to Waddesdon Manor, Waterperry Gardens, and Oxfordshire Golf Club. You'll also find St. Mary's Church and Waterstock Golf Club nearby.

Is there parking available at The Pointer?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Pointer have a casino on the premises?

No, The Pointer doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Pointer?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is The Pointer a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like free wired internet as well as a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Does The Pointer have a hot tub?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Pointer have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Pointer serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Pointer allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Pointer for a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Pointer have connecting rooms available?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Pointer?

The closest major airport to The Pointer is Oxford (OXF), which is 21.1 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is Luton Airport (LTN), which is around 29.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Pointer?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Pointer.

The Pointer Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room loved evening meal unfortunatly I needed to have breakfast at 8 am due to Work commitments but the Chef didn‘t arrive in time so I had to leave about 8.20 am without breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shem

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Room was presented lovely and the bathroom even better, all staff were very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful room with fabulous access to pub over road, great evening meal and breakfast with superb service. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, friendly busy pub
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Val

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

rodney

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service

Nice breakfast

Really nice breakfast. Ok room. Toilet seat, shower controls and grouting all in need of attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room across the road from pub ,amazing bathroom one tiny complaint it was difficult to get to an electric plug only one possible to use was behind a piece of furniture which had to be pulled away from wall
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb accommodation amazing restaurant great staff and attentive management 10/10 Well done !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff, Canvey Island

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was well presented, spacious and clean. There was a stain on the carpet but its nothing serious. The room was above the pub entrance and it slammed shut everytime it opened.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious rooms, needed a dust!

The rooms are spacious and cosy. The desk area could have done with a dust and the shower fitments were a little leaky, but mainly a great place with fine food in the bar/restaurant!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Lovely stay at The Pointer

Me and my wife had a lovely stay at The Pointer. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food and facilities was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024