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The Old Red Lion

3.5 star property

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A neatly made bed with a purple bedspread and several pillows, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
A bar area with a brick counter, multiple beer taps, and a shelf with various liquor bottles.
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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40 High St, Tetsworth, Thame, England, OX9 7AS
  • Place, Chiltern Hills
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterstock Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Oxfordshire Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking

A bedroom with two beds, wooden headboards, a painting on the wall, a window with curtains, and a wooden door.

Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a window, and a radiator.

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Thame

The Old Red Lion places you 4 mi (6.4 km) from Oxfordshire Golf Club. This 3-room, 3.5-star inn welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Chiltern Hills - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Waterstock Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • The Raymond Blanc Gardening School - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Oxfordshire Golf Club - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Waterperry Gardens - 15 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station - 12 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Falcon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Six Bells - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Candelo Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Monkey Puzzle - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Old Red Lion

At The Old Red Lion, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and express check-in. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy digital TV. Coffee makers and desks are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Old Red Lion

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services. 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Old Red Lion Inn Thame
Old Red Lion Thame
The Old Red Lion Inn
The Old Red Lion Thame
The Old Red Lion Inn Thame

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Old Red Lion?

The Old Red Lion provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around The Old Red Lion?

This inn is located in Thame, close to Oxfordshire Golf Club, Waterperry Gardens, and The Players Theatre. Thame Market is also within a driving distance of 4.6 mi.

Is there parking available at The Old Red Lion?

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

Does The Old Red Lion feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Old Red Lion doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Old Red Lion?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is The Old Red Lion good for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include a park view.

Are there hot tubs at The Old Red Lion?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Old Red Lion have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Old Red Lion serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Old Red Lion.

Does The Old Red Lion allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Old Red Lion.

Are there connecting rooms at The Old Red Lion?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Old Red Lion?

The closest major airport to The Old Red Lion is Oxford (OXF), which is 17.8 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is around 29.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Old Red Lion?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Old Red Lion that offer a balcony.

The Old Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Johnpaul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the stay and staff very polite and welcoming, beds were comfy put cleanliness could be better as my room had quite few cobwebs and cleaned bit better but overall was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good value and helpful

Odd set up, but in a good way, a pub and shop all in one with rooms. Wonderful helpful host. Good wi fi, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was lovely and the host was very friendly. Food was good value, and the atmosphere in the pub was great. Information when booking was misleading, as had to pay more when arrived for an en-suite room as this was not clear on the website. Host was very accommodating when realised! Would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

harry

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The shared bathroom for 3 rooms is ok but the finishing touches need to be looked at, a mat by the sink that used to be white certainly needs updating. The rooms are clean and comfortable with great views over the village green.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

c

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

Business trip

Stayed for business pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mihaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very pleasent Countryside experience

In the ofer eas not specifice that the bathroom îs not ensuite, but common. For the rest, nice lady, small but clean room. The Village is amazing, the small French restaurant The Swan was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

craig

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

Excellent room and food for an overnight stay

The en suite room was comfortable and well appointed with a generous bathroom. The downstairs restaurant and bar was ideal for an informal meal and a few drinks with a good variety of menu choices. My fish and chips was excellent assisted by a few pints of ale. Breakfast in the quaint breakfast room was also exceptional with good quality food and coffee in a friendly environment . I will definitely come again if I need to stay in the area in the future
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Just go

Good food .good bed. Great breakfast.real quality ales.log burners. Shared bathroom but spotless .don't let it put u off. If not keen on dogs don't bother lots in pub all friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice friendly staff with a personal touch. We were well looked after and made to feel welcome at every point. The rooms were a great size and comfortable beds. Great food with decent prices.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stewart

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019